In ancient Roman mythology, the god Janus, for whom January is named, was portrayed with two faces: one face looked back, while the other looked forward. I thought of Janus recently when I had a …more
Leasiders Sue Ferguson and Catherine Bowman have never been busier, which is just how they like it. They are two of 18 board members – all volunteers – of Living and Learning in Retirement (LLIR), …more
Most Leasiders know that Canadian novelist and poet Margaret Atwood attended Leaside High School in the 1950s (class of 1957). What they may not know is that while there, she wrote, produced and acted in …more
On Sat., Nov. 16, 2024, 17 people from the Leaside Rotary Club and Leaside United Church gathered to participate in an important outreach project. Every year, a team of members from the Whitby Sunrise Rotary …more
“How can I help you?” That simple query is always what you will hear when meeting Leaside’s Paul Bolté, whether he’s discussing business or philanthropy. “There are choices to be made out there,” says Paul, …more
Terry O’Sullivan, who died suddenly last December, had a singular gift for keeping the holiday spirit alive in Leaside. For over 20 years his jerry-rigged 10-metre-high lighted display, topped with a bright electric star and …more
Recent reports that Ontario Costco stores, among other retailers, would now be selling beer (and wine) were met with the approval of many Leasiders. To mark the occasion, some folks even posted on Facebook photos …more
My article last issue on the plaques of Leaside contained a significant omission – the plaque dedicated to the memory of the 17 servicemen from Leaside who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. …more
For Jim Georgiadis, the path always led to Leaside High School. While growing up on Donlea Drive, it was his destination from Northlea Elementary and Middle School, following in the footsteps of big brother, John, …more
Welcome to Young Poet’s Corner! Here, we will share poems from students at Leaside High School, either members of the Young Writers Club or students in Writers Craft classes. These poems offer insights into some …more
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