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These sisters have one another’s (hockey) backs
There are two things I have wanted almost my entire life that just aren’t in the cards. From the age of 9, I desperately wanted to be on Hockey Night in Canada as a colour …more
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Hockey legend attends the induction of his daughter into the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame
Leaside Sports Hall of Fame member George “The Chief” Armstrong (inducted in 2015), attended the 2018 Induction Ceremony in the William Lea Room on November 16th along with his daughter Betty Ann Armstrong, right, and …more
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Marathoner Bob Weir swims his way to new peaks
When someone tells you they climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro just for “something to do,” you know you’re not dealing with your New Year’s resolution “athlete.” Bob Weir, in fact, is nowhere near your average athlete. Weir …more
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Meraki Synchro: Leaside’s 2018 Athletes of the Year
Meraki Synchro are Leaside’s 2018 Athletes of the Year! Congratulations to all the young athletes that make up this award-winning team! The Leaside Sports Hall of Fame will hold its sixth annual Induction Ceremony and …more
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Zarah Manavi loves the structure of hockey
In our ongoing series of local hockey profiles, this month we introduce you to Leaside Wildcats player Zarah Manavi. Manavi, a Grade 8 French immersion student at Northlea School, has been playing with the Toronto …more
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Leaside’s first girls’ hockey teams to join Sports Hall of Fame
The Leaside Sports Hall of Fame will hold its sixth annual Induction Ceremony and Community Reception on Friday evening, Nov. 16th, organizers have announced. The event will be held in the William Lea Room at …more
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Game on! It’s hockey season in Leaside
“In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” And in the fall, this young woman’s thoughts turn to love. Perhaps not the same love that Alfred, Lord Tennyson was discussing, …more
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It’s been quite a ride for athlete Zach Edey
Yes, Leasider Zach Edey is 7’3″, has a wing span of 7’7″, and wears a size 20 shoe. Sure, he stands out (and above) the crowd. But what sets Edey apart from the crowd isn’t …more
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Why the “Memorial” in Leaside Memorial Community Gardens
The original Leaside Gardens was completed in 1951 just six short years after the end of World War II. All across Ontario and Canada, it was common to see hockey and skating rinks erected at …more
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Alex Sherret’s can-do attitude propels a budding hockey career
The “Little Engine That Could” is often cited as an example of persistence and resiliency. Speak to 19-year-old Alex Sherret, and you’ll find that we have our own Little (6 ft.) Engine right in our …more