When chatting with Alyssa Kerbel at her cottage, one thing became abundantly clear to me. Even though she panics when a moth does a fly-past, there’s not much more that ruffles this woman. Kerbel is …more
Leasider Kate Uhlman is a young woman on a mission. When COVID-19 turned the world upside down, Uhlman sought a meaningful way to help others with the aid of the Leaside community. She consulted with …more
The Wilkens family knows how to stay together – even when they’re apart. More than 40 years ago, Otto Wilkens and his younger brother, Ernie, worked together as masons. They realized that, while they could …more
As much of the world’s attention focused on the Black Lives Matter movement, I initially said little in person and over social media about it. To be honest, I felt like I didn’t have something …more
If you want to visit Leasiders Margaret Cerre or Loretta McCann, you’ll have to check their social calendars. At 100+ years young, they’re sharp, cheerful, and witty. And very, very busy. Loretta McCann Born into …more
Take a look back at the April issue of Leaside Life, on our Green Heroes pages, and you will find Ben Chan there, with his and his family’s initiatives to live as green a life …more
For a few weeks this past February, one stately Leaside maple tree was sporting a shiny bucket. A local resident with an interest in urban farming thought it would be a “fun experiment” to tap …more
Ever wondered how far you can go on an indoor rowing machine? Apparently, really far. Like Laurie Martel, an ambitious person who discovered her indoor rowing passion a few years ago at Leaside’s Núcleo Fitness. …more
What is significant about the accompanying photo of Shirley Macdougall? You may guess it was taken in the 1960s, but you probably don’t recognize the plane – a Tri-Champ – or realize that Shirley Macdougall …more
Smart. Driven. Compassionate. Diligent. Dedicated. It’s hard to decide which adjective best fits Leasider Katja Werner. Originally from Germany, Werner arrived in Canada in 2005 after spending time in Ireland and the United States. Her …more
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