Agnes Macphail — found in Leaside
In the October issue of Leaside Life, “Where in Leaside,” we showed part of the plaque marking the location of the Agnes Macphail House. The property at 720 Millwood Road (also known as 2 Donegall …more
In the October issue of Leaside Life, “Where in Leaside,” we showed part of the plaque marking the location of the Agnes Macphail House. The property at 720 Millwood Road (also known as 2 Donegall …more
The people who call this great neighbourhood home are passionate about their community. That’s a wonderful thing. But lately, talking with families, I’ve heard over and over again how worried people are. About the development. …more
In November, thousands of students in the TDSB celebrate two important events – Remembrance Day and Aboriginal Education Month. It is a time of reflection and enquiry when we examine our past and look to …more
One hundred years ago Canada’s bravest soldiers fought at Vimy Ridge in what was to become an iconic battle in the “War to End All Wars”. To mark the centennial, students from Leaside High School …more
The people of St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church have been marking the congregation’s 125th anniversary for the past year, with the festivities culminating in a Homecoming Celebration over the first weekend of October. Why a full …more
Leaside churches and their friends are busy supporting refugee efforts. The Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury joined in sponsoring a Syrian family with St. Matthew’s Church in Riverdale. Their formal sponsorship period will end …more
When we think of judges, we see them as extremely intelligent and literate people. And they are. But perhaps more so now, thanks to the efforts of an English professor at the University of Toronto …more
A booklet co-authored by Kim Auchinachie, Geoff Kettel, and Connor Turnbull, received an “Honourable Mention” in the 2016 Heritage Toronto Awards in the “Short Publication” category on October 17, 2016. The booklet was produced for …more
I love fudge, but most of my attempts to make it end up either hardened in the cooking pan or in small crumbles in the baking pan. Thank goodness for Grandma Mary! Leaside’s very own …more
There are two kinds of graffiti, one less appealing than the other. Throw-ups, tags or “bombing” refers to quick work in a jumble of graphic lettering, usually the artist’s name. This is the illegal side …more
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