On November 21, two young Leaside philanthropists will receive the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Toronto chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in recognition of their many years of raising funds …more
Leaside Matters, Leaside’s own volunteer advocacy group, formed in 2015 to foster stewardship of the significant cultural heritage landscape of Leaside. On October 11, 2018, at the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario’s 2018 heritage awards, Leaside …more
We all do things for love, from small deeds like making coffee to grand gestures like professing our love in a banner across the sky. Leasiders are among the beneficiaries of the late John Bitove …more
Do you have fond memories of being bundled up in your winter coat, hat, mitts and boots, then hustled downtown where you searched for the perfect viewing spot to stand for ages in the …more
Canada was ranked the second “Best Country” in the world for 2018 (usnews.com). Canada typically fares well in these global assessments when compared with other nations and we have much to be proud of. In …more
On a bright, sunny Saturday morning at the end of September, 30 children from the Flemingdon Park community had good reason to smile. Each was outfitted with a bike, helmet and lock, courtesy of Pedalheads, …more
Earlier this summer, long time TDSB Ward 11 school trustee Gerri Gershon announced she would not be running for re-election this coming October. This has opened the door for what is shaping up to be …more
When we moved to Leaside in 1988 a big draw was that the schools were within walking distance of our home. From Grade 1 through high school, our kids could get themselves to school, fostering …more
What do you really know about Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital tucked away on Kilgour Rd. in North Leaside? Maybe your kids took swimming lessons there. Maybe you passed it driving on Bayview. Or maybe …more
Thank you from Isaac and family for the generosity of the Leaside Community in support of the Terry Fox Foundation. $1,300 was raised on Sunday, September 16th. Friends and neighbours dropped by the lemonade stand, …more
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