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
Brew news – Amsterdam Brewery acquired After 36 years, Toronto-based Amsterdam Brewery Company has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Royal Unibrew of Denmark. Originally established in 1986, Amsterdam Brewery relocated brewing …more
Hail new kings of the east The Leaside Flames Under 17 AA boys hockey team won the Eastern Championship, triumphing against their long rivals, the North York Knights. These determined players battled through a …more
Dude, where’s my Leaside Life? Leaside Life is your community monthly magazine. Thanks to the incredible support of our many advertisers, we can distribute 10,000 copies each month to every home, apartment, and business in …more
With spring definitely in the air, the Idler finds a wealth of happenings to write about in and around Leaside. St. Cuthbert’s brings back its bake & book sale A sure sign that a more …more
Doggie doo not! There’s nothing prettier than a fresh snowfall…until a few days have passed and the snow is all brown…and yellow. Recently, the Idler noticed a social media kerfuffle regarding the Rolph Road school …more
The Leaside Garden Society is continuing their monthly meetings via Zoom. On March 10 Marc Yamaguchi will be sharing his experience with Rain Gardens United (raingardensunited.com). A rain garden is a landscaped basin filled in …more
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