I’m a believer in the science and the reality of global warming. That’s the engineering graduate talking. But I don’t actually need reams of data, scientific symposia, and time-lapse photographs of diminished glaciers to be …more
I spent eight years at Bessborough School in the late ’60s and early ’70s. I have very fond memories of life at Bessborough. I well remember entering Grade 7 and being introduced to the nether …more
The summer is behind us and there’s that ever so slight chill in the air. Fall is here. And for hundreds of kids in Leaside, you know what that means. No, not the sugar rush …more
When I took on the personal mission of becoming the litter police in Leaside, I did so for many reasons. I like a clean park for my son, grandchildren and all children to play in, …more
“Seas Gu Dileas” Calling all former Leaside High School students and staff Seventy-two years ago, as World War II was drawing to a close, Leaside High School (LHS) was welcoming its first students. In a …more
Changes at Leaside United Church The Rev. Rose Ann Vita has announced that as of August 31st, she will be leaving Leaside United with her next appointment being with the Emmanuel United Church in Brampton. …more
Leaside has a lot of critters, both wild and domesticated, and they create a lot of unwanted litter! Our house has an underground garage and amazingly enough there is actually room to park a car! …more
I don’t exactly recall what prompted us to establish LAPI in the beginning. It was probably a misspent childhood reading every Hardy Boys mystery my twin brother Tim and I could lay our hands on. …more
Most streets in Toronto are named for people. Just ask Lorna Krawchuk. Meeting her recently I couldn’t help wondering. Was she proud of Krawchuk Lane? Did she feel responsible for its upkeep? Had she been …more
Braking News – As some of you may have noticed, that speed limit on the Bayview Extension between River St. and Pottery Rd. has been reduced to 50 km/h. The speed limit for this open …more
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