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Hockey hero Carl Brewer.
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Hockey hero Carl Brewer – legend on the ice, champion in the courtroom

January 1, 2026 Susan Scandiffio

Leaside has been home to many outstanding hockey players over the years including Frank and Peter Mahovlich, Kim McCullough, George Armstrong, Cal, Paul and Dave Gardner, Doug Gilmour, Jack and Terry Caffery, and the list …more

The Meraki Novice synchronized skating team of the Leaside Skating Club.
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Congratulations to Leaside’s talented athletes

December 1, 2025 Susan Scandiffio

The Leaside Sports Hall of Fame once again hosted their annual Induction Ceremony, on Nov. 14th, to honour and celebrate the Hall’s latest inductees, the Athletes of the Year and the Team of the Year. …more

Photo Cherry Candelaria.
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Get into the racket

December 1, 2025 Susan Scandiffio

Pop. Bang. Crack. Ping. Boom. Thwack! Those are the sweet sounds of a shuttlecock meeting a racket in what’s often been called the world’s second most popular sport that’s only growing in popularity. Leasiders are …more

The Blue Jays Logo.
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The 2025 World Series – a postmortem

December 1, 2025 Guest Contributor

Toronto’s diamond in the rough The SkyDome a legendary Game 7 at the place our boys call home Vladdy, Addy, and Kirk demonstrating efforts and determination akin to artwork reminiscing over the historic talent Springer, …more

Franchise owner Sandie Douville (second from left) with her instructors. Photo Liz Salzman.
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Feel the heat at Oxygen Yoga & Fitness

October 1, 2025 Janis Fertuck

Many people long to exercise in a warm, sunny environment.  Now Leasiders – and others – can enjoy that experience year-round in the latest addition to local fitness studios. Oxygen Yoga & Fitness, part of …more

Jared Horwood. Photo Ary Frank.
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Strings attached for Jared Horwood!

October 1, 2025 Susan Scandiffio

Growing up, Jared Horwood was surrounded by all things tennis. His parents, Pam and Rob, were high level players who for the past 33 years have owned Merchant of Tennis on Bayview. The business is …more

A drawing of Dr. Ron Taylor who died this past June at the age of 87. The right-handed pitcher who played 11 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) began his remarkable journey with the Leaside Baseball Association from the age of eight until 17 when he was discovered by a scout and signed by the Cleveland Indians.
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Remembering Ron Taylor

September 1, 2025 Susan Scandiffio

Baseball icon, engineer, physician – and Leasider – Dr. Ron Taylor died this past June at the age of 87. The right-handed pitcher who played 11 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) began his remarkable …more

A picture of the Leafs, a AAA Senior team that competes in the Greater Toronto Baseball League.Photo Claudio Ricci.
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Go, Leafs, go!

September 1, 2025 Susan Scandiffio

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Congrats to Dan Girard, GTHL’s Dr. Tom Pashby Trainer of the Year!

August 1, 2025 Susan Scandiffio

When Dan Girard received the call that he had received the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) Dr. Tom Pashby Trainer of the Year award, recognizing outstanding achievement in player safety and well-being, he thought he …more

Leaside’s Micha Powell in the starting block.
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Sprinting around the world with Leaside’s Micha Powell

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Julia Hanigsberg, president and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Photo Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
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Holland Bloorview President and CEO Julia Hanigsberg leaves on a high note

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