When Thomas Parker, a Leaside resident and graduate, told his parents, Beth and John, that he and wife Katie O’Beirne were moving to Yellowknife seven years ago, his parents were thrilled for them to embark …more
Lives are busy and complex. Residents and neighbours come and go, yet once a Leasider it seems you’re always a Leasider at heart. Susan Smith and George Gutierrez were Leaside contributors for over 20 years …more
Saying goodbye after nearly five decades isn’t easy. Saying goodbye to Sandy’s Cycle Shop & Books (known as Sandy’s Bikes & Books) will be especially hard, since this quirky shop has been such a local …more
Meeting L Col John Burns, I did not feel that I had to stand up straight and salute, but I did enjoy getting to know some of the facets of his life – especially his …more
Bob Creighton, known to many as “Mr. Leaside,” passed away peacefully at his home in Leaside on May 7th, surrounded by his family. Bob was in his 99th year. Bob was born in Toronto on …more
Tabatha Bull is fiercely proud of her Indigenous roots and has devoted her career and volunteer time to celebrating, promoting, protecting, and bettering the lives of Indigenous peoples living both within, and outside, their communities. …more
Recently, I met a new Leaside family: Panagiotis Podaras, his wife Rania, and daughters Alexandra (7½) and Giolanta (4½). I spoke to Panagiotis about their path to Canada – and Leaside. Panagiotis was recruited to …more
There certainly aren’t many among us who get to celebrate a 100th birthday. But James Henderson celebrated just such an occasion at a festive lunch with family and friends at Leaside Presbyterian Church. Until last …more
I chatted a bit with Warren Eberlin at James Henderson’s 100th birthday party, and realized that he was one of a very few Leasiders who was born here, went to school here, and now, at …more
“Have you heard the news? There’s been Good Rockin’ Tonite!” If you were a kid born in the mid to late ’60s or early ’70s like me, that line might be familiar. Every Friday night …more
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