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The Unstoppable Kayla Briggs. Photo Daniel Girard.
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Unstoppable Kayla Briggs – FIFA World Cup, here she comes!

August 1, 2023 Daniel Girard

Kayla Briggs certainly isn’t the first youngster to run around on the soccer fields of Leaside dreaming of one day playing in the World Cup. She just happens to be making her dream come true. …more

Justin Pang.
Sports

Justin Pang runs his way into the Guinness Book of World Records

June 1, 2023 Susan Scandiffio

Justin Pang is a goal-setter. While his 5-year-old kid proclaimed that “my dream is to live at home with my family and friends forever,” years ago dad Justin committed to a somewhat more athletic aspiration. …more

Gloaria teaches Karli how to deliver a bowl. Photo By Mary Louise Matthews.
Sports

Leaside Lawn Bowling Club turns 70!

May 1, 2023 Susan Scandiffio

As you pass Talbot Park at the corner of Bayview and Eglinton on a warm evening, you’re likely to hear the sounds of kids playing baseball, see runners on the track, and smell popcorn being …more

Lancerettes
Sports

Celebrating Leaside’s sports pioneers

May 1, 2023 Susan Scandiffio

As we reflect on the past 110 years of Leaside history, we can’t help being grateful for those pioneers in establishing athletic organizations and sporting facilities for our community. We also celebrate the many outstanding …more

Eleanor Voykin. Photo Flokstudio.ca.
Sports

Leaside’s Eleanor Voykin is crushing records

April 1, 2023 Susan Scandiffio

As Eleanor Voykin sits across the screen on a Tuesday evening, she snuggles with her dog while effortlessly braiding her hair and exuding an air of calm and laidbackness. But put her on a field, …more

Jamie on the slopes. Photo Ingemar Walder.
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Jamie Behan races hard to the snowboard Worlds

March 1, 2023 Susan Scandiffio

Years ago, Jamie Behan’s family bought him a shirt with the message, “Race hard, be humble,” on the front. This was already the way Behan was living his life, so as his father Don says …more

L-R: Kieran Witkowski, Adam Smeeton and Matheas Stark. Photo Laura Witkowski.
Sports

GTHL Top Prospects Game boasts three talented Leasiders

February 1, 2023 Susan Scandiffio

On January 24th, the top 40 GTHL Under-16 ‘AAA’ players competed in the prestigious 2023 GTHL Top Prospects Game. And three of those players were from right here in M4G. Kieran Witkowski, Matheas Stark and …more

Ava Gilbart. Photo by Mike Gilbart.
Sports

Leasider Ava Gilbart putts above her weight

February 1, 2023 Susan Scandiffio

In 2021 when Leasider Ava Gilbert was in Grade 5, she qualified to play on her school’s high school golf team. That’s right. High school. The then 10-year-old competed against players as old as 17. …more

Photo Aous Poules.
Sports

Get fit, be fit, stay fit with Leaside trainer Tom Toth

January 1, 2023 Susan Scandiffio

Ahhhh… new year, new you. Amirite? But we all know the story. For every resolution made, five get broken. Studies show that the most common new year resolutions involve exercise, weight loss, healthy living or …more

Quinn (right) comes in 2nd at the Kart Stars National Championships. Photo Cody Schindel.
Sports

Vroom! Leaside brothers have the drive to win

December 1, 2022 Susan Scandiffio

The Tyers brothers have been tearing up go-kart tracks around the country and recently, around the world. If you take a look at kart racing results, you’ll find 10-year-old Quinn and 8-year-old Ethan’s names at, …more

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Come join in the community fun at the Leaside Community Corn Roast, September 17, 2023.
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Join the munch bunch at the Community Corn Roast

by Lorna Krawchuk in Community

Between noon and 5 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 17, you’ll want to tuck in at Trace Manes Park (McRae and Millwood) for the 27th annual Community Corn Roast, put on by the Toronto-Leaside Rotary Club. ...more
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  • Redrawing our boundaries
  • W.A. Deacon – literary giant, Leaside local
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  • Preparing for a safe and vibrant hub of economic activity in Leaside
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