Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is an ancient holiday and one which Leasider Ali Toufighi has observed his entire life. It is a celebration of new beginnings. Turns out Ali himself is no stranger to …more
Welcome to Leaside cooks! Each month we will cover a Leasider’s special dish with a hearty side order of narrative. And you will find the recipes online by clicking the Leaside Cooks tab. There’s a …more
The legend of Leasider Judy Lau’s dad, Stanley, is a love story, one that is still being written. The 91-year-old Stanley, born Wong Chong Wah in Guangdong Province in southern China, has lived an auspicious …more
If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.– Cesar Chavez Each month we will cover a …more
The Don Valley West for Environmental Action is a group of concerned residents who want to know how our next councillor will deal with our rapidly changing environment. And I do too! Back in July, …more
Back in June, the gardens of St. Cuthbert’s were among those featured in the Leaside Garden Society’s Magical Garden Tour. On that sunny Saturday afternoon, more than 200 visitors enjoyed sipping lemonade and meandering through …more
Leaside is an ideal neighbourhood for gardeners. Although named after a railway junction, it developed in the early 20th century as a model garden suburb with generous curving streets and spacious lawns and boulevards. Within …more
Dog-strangling vine (DSV) does not strangle dogs, but it does strangle plants and trees and can quickly overtake native plants to become the dominant plant in any ecosystem. Native to Eurasia, DSV is a member …more
Mother Nature creates the most elegant ecosystems, and perhaps one of her most enchanting is the pond. This is where rock, soil and water join forces to support life in extraordinary ways. A pond is …more
Around 15 years ago, my green buddy, Cheryl Vanderburg, decided to do a backyard makeover. She’s always been drawn to natural gardens, and if you’ve read any of her many Leaside Life ‘Litterati’ articles, you …more
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