A hockey first at Northlea Elementary & Middle School! There is nothing quite as special as playing for your school team, and it is extra special when your team wins a first-ever championship. That …more
Slow down, you move too fast Speeding through Leaside is easy to do. Recently the Idler was going down Rolph Road when he noticed a sign indicating that a new municipal speed camera will soon …more
Happy New Year from Leaside Life! The past several years have been nothing short of horrific for so many local news outlets. This was highlighted last September as Metroland, one of the country’s largest publishers, …more
The hockey issue For many young Leasiders, September marks the annual return to school. But, just as important, it also marks the start of the fall pilgrimage back to the hockey rink. As the Leaside …more
“Your little newspaper stinks!” That’s what a reader of Leaside Life recently called to tell us. I replied that I was sorry to hear this and tried to reassure her that our writers and editorial …more
The curious case of the Sleuth of Baker Street Marian Misters and J.D. Singh, the much-loved co-owners of Leaside’s Sleuth of Baker Street, announced in their recent monthly newsletter, The Merchant of Menace, that after …more
Long-time LHS teacher, Elizabeth “Silver Bullet” Birnie, dies Elizabeth Gail Birnie, a well-loved teacher at Leaside High School in the ’60s and ’70s died this past December. Born in Peterborough, Ont. in 1934, Gail graduated …more
$30,000 raised and 5,000 toys delivered! The Leaside Toy Drive was a smashing success in 2022, raising over $30,000 and distributing a record 5,000 toys to kids! The organizers thank the residents of Leaside and …more
The Idler has been busy trying to keep up with all the activities in Leaside and the greater Don Valley West area. May your season be bright! Bayview Leaside BIA to host holiday events Santa …more
Barrel House turns 5! Amsterdam Barrel House is hosting a birthday party and open house on Thurs., Oct. 6th from 5-9 p.m., to celebrate its fifth year in Leaside. General Manager Matt Peacock says it …more
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