People

As the old saying goes, “Don’t judge your neighbours by their manicured lawns.” We moved into Leaside when our daughter was 7. She was a boy then and remained so during her school years. Her …more

To say that the patients of Dr. Talvi Maimets at her practice of 30-plus years at 586 Eglinton Ave. E. weren’t thrilled with her decision to retire is an understatement. But Talvi is happy she …more

For Shirley McNaughton, 2021 has been a landmark year. Her 90th birthday on January 3 was a Zoom celebration with 70 attendees, and this November will mark the 50th anniversary of her ground-breaking work as …more

Whether you’re raising one child or 10, the task is both a great joy and a great challenge. And when you have a child with special needs, the joy remains, but the challenges are definitely …more

Growing up in a low-income household, Peggy Tilbenny knew the value of a dollar. The family lived a minimal lifestyle out of necessity and stretched their budget never to waste any of their resources. Working …more

Diana Bishop doesn’t stay in one place long. For 20 years as a TV news correspondent, she worked for the CBC, CTV, ABC, Global and NBC with placements from Quebec City to Beijing. But some …more

A book Karen Schmidt read when she was a girl – Elizabeth Heppner’s Inky: Seeing Eye Dog – was such a powerful influence that a few decades later, writers take note, she decided to act …more

Before it was even Halloween, Nancy Howson announced she had already made all her Christmas presents! Yes, “made.” That certainly grabbed my attention. Most of Nancy’s presents this year are hand-knitted creations. Nancy wasn’t always …more

Leaside High School graduate Nicole Ilyin (2017) has always been dedicated to helping people in need. Even in her teens, she won Toronto’s Best Rescue Award while serving as a lifeguard as well as the …more

Alessandro Sproul jokes on his Instagram page that “cycling is not just about shaving your legs and getting up at ridiculous hours.” Anyone who has witnessed the 23-year-old Leasider in action knows there is so …more