Arts
The passions of Leaside’s Isabel Santos
When Isabel Santos was growing up in the Philippines, her mother bred parakeets, sometimes caring for up to 40 at a time. When the numbers became too much to handle, she sold them to pet …more
Culture
Gardening
After 100 issues of Leaside Life, I wonder, how green is my Leaside?
The cover story that graced the first issue of Leaside Life was a green one entitled ‘Green house looking for a buyer,’ by Alison Rockwell. This was an interesting article on many levels, but it …more
Gardening
Leaside balconies – what’s on yours?
Like a backyard in the sky, a balcony can offer apartment and condo residents the opportunity to create a personal patch of paradise. A place to escape the confinements of indoor living, sip a morning …more
Gardening
Grow your own food? You can do it!
Food gardening has been an important trend over the last few years thanks to rising health consciousness and environmental awareness. COVID-19 has turned this trend into something more akin to the Victory Gardens of the …more
Gardening
Will you be planting a Victory Garden in 2020?
“A Vegetable Garden for Every Home” was the Canadian Ministry of Agriculture campaign slogan during WWI. This is when the War Garden movement became a civic duty and called upon ordinary citizens (mostly women and …more
Arts
Unitatis Strings are coming to Leaside and they need your help
The Unitatis Strings is a Toronto-based string ensemble featuring young, talented, and passionate musicians from around the Greater Toronto area. Led by artistic director Kemi Lo, a classical violinist, conductor and composer, the Unitatis Strings …more
Gardening
A butterfly canoe docks at the library
On a damp and chilly Sunday morning, Rick Hutchings from the Leaside Garden Society and his daughter Victoria walk across the lawn at the Leaside Library with shovels in hand and determined looks on their …more
Food
It’s Turkey Time!
In need of a turkey or delicious prepared food for your Thanksgiving Dinner this year? These Leaside retailers have you covered! Grilltime Located at 62 Laird, Andy and the team at Grilltime have everything you …more
Food
A Leaside Apple Pie
Should we have our own Leaside Apple Pie? The best thing about making apple pie in October is that it’s just in time for the Northern Spy apple. Here is my favorite recipe using our …more
Food
Chow down at Leaside’s brunch bunch
Whether you prefer a leisurely brunch or a quick grab and go breakfast, Leaside has much on offer. A casual stroll any weekend and many weekday mornings will reveal a thriving brunch culture in our …more