Building on the success of last summer, the Gateway Bike Hub, Women’s Cycling Network and Thorncliffe Park Autism Support Network (TPASN) are repeating the Tour de Thorncliffe bike-a-thon. The goal for 2022 is to raise …more
Over this past winter, if you’ve been keeping an eye on the Bayview Garden project on the northern part of the property at St. Cuthbert’s Church, you will have noticed significant change – especially in …more
One of the most versatile and involved teachers to grace the halls of Leaside High School is retiring after 37 years. Mary Morrison was hired in 1985 and has taught girls’ physical education, science and …more
Ron Butcher fondly recalls cycling the streets of Leaside as a youngster. “My bike provided freedom, adventure and fun. I felt I could go any way and do anything. My school friends and I would …more
To the adults and children who go there to socialize and play, R.V. Burgess Park at 46 Thorncliffe Park Drive is a popular and valued community asset. But like many other civic landmarks in Toronto …more
Did you know that May 7, 2023 will be the 110th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Leaside? The Leaside 100 Gala on April 27 2013 was a really great party, and remains …more
The heroic victory of the Royal Air Force over Hitler’s Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain in 1940 is a well-known chapter in history. Equally well-known is the vital contribution the fledgling technology of radar …more
Leaside High made the swap in March. The Leaside High School Fashion and Eco Clubs held their inaugural “One 4 One” Thrift Event a few months ago, and in doing so were participating in the …more
It’s May 6th around 5 p.m. and it’s my very first bike ride of the season. Usually, I put rubber to pavement much earlier in the season, but it’s been a very busy spring …more
Have you ever wondered who lived in Leaside before European settlement? For the last 11,000 years, a great many First Nations have lived in the Toronto area, and many continue to call the Toronto area …more
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