Did you see the 100-year anniversary exhibit called the Layers of Leaside? For those who, like me, grew up here it brought back a lot of memories, especially when I read the Leaside Business Directory …more
When you put your garbage bin, your recycling bin or your green bin at the curb for pickup, do you ever wonder where the Town of Leaside used to put that garbage? Why in the …more
Although virtually everything we wear comes from off shore, one of the very few Canadian clothing manufacturers still existing is right here in Leaside. Parkhurst Knitting has been making sweaters, scarfs, hats and gloves, providing …more
We have said that the character of Leaside was established by the houses constructed in the building boom of the late 1930s through the 1940s. And we tend to think mostly of Henry Howard Talbot, …more
Before there was a Town of Leaside, there was a Canada Wire and Cable (CWC). In November 1912 the CWC purchased 16 acres of land where the SmartCentres’ big box stores stand today. The Town …more
Our former premier Mike Harris now lives in Bennington Heights. When I met him recently Mike said, “Nobody cares about Bennington Heights.” Well Mike, that’s hard to believe, but I can tell you, we sure …more
Unfortunately, the best days of local service clubs appear to be behind us. But from the 1940s into the 1980s the Leaside Lions Club was a major force in our community, with nearly 200 members …more
Leasiders and hockey fans across Canada were disappointed when our team lost to Russia in the recent World Junior Hockey Tournament. But that wasn’t the first time and it will not be the last time …more
Canada’s first airmail flight The noise complaints resulting from recent changes to aircraft flight paths for Pearson International Airport have reminded me that one of Canada’s first airfields was located right here in Leaside. Edith …more
What is the essence of Leaside character? Many would say it is the curved leafy streets (regular readers know that this column is mostly about the place, not the people!). In November’s column we wrote …more
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