Long-time Leaside resident Paul Harrietha, PhD, has just published The Invisible Rules: What’s Really Holding Women Back in Business – And What to Do About It (Barlow, 2021). Despite all the positive press and growing …more
I nominate John Herbert Henry Horsfall, British-born Canadian, ca. 1879 – August 23, 1955; son Douglas Horsfall – (CWCC Ltd). On February 11, 1911, Herbert Horsfall, Roderick Parke, Emil Wallberg, Frederick J. Bell and Alfred …more
One of the things that has sustained me during the pandemic, which recently marked a grim first anniversary, is regularly getting outside. Whether for runs, walks, or merely strolls, on most days, I’ve been able …more
I know I’ve at least mentioned it before, but I think it’s worth revisiting. Of course, by now you’ll know that I’m talking about one of the less important elements of the pandemic but I’m …more
It happened nearly 20 years ago and has forever been known in family lore as “the cake incident.” It was early September. There are quite a few family birthdays around this time of year, so …more
Leaside is all about the people. And Leaside Life is all about telling the stories of the people – and businesses – that make up this special place. This issue of Leaside Life is particularly …more
Leaside – sold out?! Did you know? In 1950, Mayor H.H. Talbot and Reeve Trace Manes declared that the population had hit the 11,000 mark. They suggested a “sold out” sign should be hung on …more
Do you know what year this is? The Year of the Vaccine, you’re guessing? Well, we can only hope. But what we know for sure is that this is the Year of the Ox, and …more
Maybe it’s because I’m an engineer by academic training. Or perhaps I’m just anally retentive. Some have suggested I’m obsessive. I like to think I’m, at least, gifted, and at most, more highly evolved than …more
Each fall the Pantone Color Institute announces its colours to set the tone for the new year. This year the institute chose two colours for 2021: “Ultimate Gray” and “Illuminating,” a bright yellow akin to …more
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