Paul Robert: The accidental Leasider
Unlike some of our neighbours who choose Leaside to make their home, Paul Robert falls more into the accidental category of Leasider. He and his wife, Sally Spofforth, were shopping at the Bayview & Moore …more
Unlike some of our neighbours who choose Leaside to make their home, Paul Robert falls more into the accidental category of Leasider. He and his wife, Sally Spofforth, were shopping at the Bayview & Moore …more
One of Canada’s most enduring literary icons is Lucy Maud Montgomery, known for her Anne of Green Gables series of novels as well as a myriad of other works. Interest in Anne never seems to …more
As the weather warms up and the outdoors beckon, activities at Leaside’s Serena Gundy Park are heating up too. The park – named after the first wife of the late James H. Gundy, head of …more
While not technically in Leaside, Bennington Heights Drive is close enough to share an M4G postal code. This curving road is the “main street” of the neighbourhood known as Bennington Heights. Thousands of years ago, …more
Do you remember when Leasider Shawn O’Sullivan won the gold medal at the World Amateur Boxing Championships in 1981 and again in 1983? At the time he was the toast of the town and the …more
Long-time Leaside resident and CNIB employee Millie Umehara became a centenarian on April 10. A party was held in her honour at the CNIB on Bayview Ave. Millie grew up on a farm in Oak …more
Golfers are well known for being so devoted to their sport they will get out on their favourite course as soon as it opens in the spring regardless of the weather, and continue to play …more
We were very sorry to learn of the death of noted historian Michael Bliss, long-time Leaside resident and Leaside Life contributor. We were very fortunate to have him grace our publication for so many years …more
Not everyone is willing to step up for a challenge, even when it sounds interesting. But the Rev. Veronica Roynon has stepped up for many challenges over her life. Her latest is to be screened …more
Writing profiles of each of Leaside’s six main churches over the past year was both a pleasure and an eye-opener. [The series began with Leaside United in June 2016 and concluded with St. Augustine’s Anglican …more
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