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Nine Leaside lads remembered in stained glass window at Leaside United. Photo by Robin Dickie.
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Nine Leaside lads remembered 
in stained glass window

November 1, 2021 Geoff Kettel

Many Leasiders have seen the stainless-steel plaque at Leaside Memorial Community Gardens (LMCG) listing the names of 17 servicemen from Leaside who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War. Raymond White, former chair …more

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A Leaside church by any other name? Welcome Trinity Grace

September 1, 2021 Lorna Krawchuk

How observant are you? Have you noticed that the Leaside Bible Chapel is no longer at its place on Eglinton Avenue between Sutherland and Laird? Now you see signage for Trinity Grace Church. Are they …more

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New renovations for Leaside United and community

May 1, 2021 Janis Fertuck

Even though Leaside United Church (LUC) is still officially closed due to pandemic restrictions, the freshly renovated building is on display in a print brochure recently mailed to the congregation, and in an online brochure …more

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Big changes continue to transform Leaside United

December 1, 2020 Janis Fertuck

Despite these challenging times, the extensive renovations at Leaside United Church have been moving ahead, taking advantage of the opportunity to proceed without having to accommodate the needs of the congregation and renters, and are …more

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Whenever two or three

June 1, 2020 Lorna Krawchuk

Thinking about the sentence in the Bible about “whenever two or three are gathered together in my name…,” I wanted to find out how our local Leaside churches were managing in these extraordinary times. At …more

The renovation team: (l-r) Architect Michael Nicholas- Schmidt, Brenda French, Jim Miller, Ann Fraser, Anne Raby, Graham Lute, site lead Ryan Gerber.
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The changing face of Leaside United Church, Part 2

February 1, 2020 Janis Fertuck

Last month’s article on the renovations at Leaside United Church (LUC) described the first stage in the project, the expanded and modernized kitchen on the main floor adjacent to the Hearth Room, a popular spot …more

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Choral Evensong celebrates love

February 1, 2020 Geoff Kettel

The Song of Songs is a small book of only eight chapters in the Hebrew Bible, nestled between Ecclesiastes and Isaiah. It’s easy to miss, and – except occasionally at a wedding – is rarely …more

Volunteers working in the new kitchen: Dick Cowan, Anne Raby, Inga Theberge, Wendy Turley and Dorothy Cowan. Photo Janis Fertuck.
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2020 brings big changes to Leaside United Church

January 1, 2020 Janis Fertuck

Leaside United Church (LUC) is a familiar landmark in the neighbourhood across from Trace Manes Park and known for its spring and fall “Awesome Sales.” But more awesome activities are taking place there these days …more

Caroling at St. Cuthbert's Anglican. Photo Kathi Davies.
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Let’s go a-caroling in Leaside

December 1, 2019 Staff

Carols with Friends at St. Cuthbert’s A long-standing tradition at St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside is Carols with Friends – this year on Mon., Dec. 16, starting at 7 p.m. in the church. For many, this evening …more

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Leaside churches show their community spirit

July 1, 2019 Lorna Krawchuk

Local schools and churches have played an important role as community centres for the town of Leaside practically since Day 1. Our community is blessed with excellent choices for local activities, such as Leaside Memorial …more

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