Sports

Jim Wilson, a Canadian hockey and baseball champion, played and worked around the world – Quebec, the Maritimes, Europe and the States – but his passion for place brought him home to Leaside. Born on …more

One year ago, we introduced you to Rolph Road’s very own Elijah Mubarak, an up-and-coming jiu jitsu star. At that time, the then six-year-old member of Leaside’s Thompson Jiu Jitsu Academy had just placed first …more

Richard Brayley and Andy Thomson met just a few months ago even though they have lived one street away from each other in South Leaside for over 30 years. Both are retired – Richard from …more

In the depths of this winter’s longest days, anyone who’s ever swung, or wanted to swing a golf club longs for warmer days to arrive. At last, here we are on the cusp of spring …more

Whether you’ve hibernated over the winter or embraced the exhilarating and invigorating cold air outdoors, a new season is almost upon us and opportunities abound for getting outdoors and active in Leaside. Looking for organized …more

On a snowy and wind-swept golf course in London, Ont. on Nov. 30, 2024, a group of athletes belonging to Leaside’s local running club, Central Toronto Athletic Club (CTAC), won the team gold medal for …more

We’re in Canada. It’s February. People are skating! How about you? Many of us have fond memories of the many years when outdoor rinks were set up at Trace Manes, so it was easy to …more

A young Leasider focused on academics, athletics and philanthropy is heading for a very bright future. As a kid who loved playing catch with his dad, Elliot Lascelles was drawn to baseball at an early …more

The Leaside Baseball Association (LBA) took the city – and province – by storm this season, winning multiple titles and breaking its own organization’s records.  Sixteen LBA teams qualified for City Finals, with a league-record …more