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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

Kayla Briggs Athlete of the Year (2022). Photo Soccer Canada.
Sports

Leaside Sports Hall of Fame celebrates 
outstanding athletes!

December 1, 2022 Susan Scandiffio

With ceremonies having been on hold for the past two years, the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame was thrilled to be back celebrating excellence in sports from the Leaside community.  On November 18th, the Class …more

The Talbot Park Tennis courts.
Sports

Keeping active in Leaside, Part 2

November 1, 2022 Susan Scandiffio

Last month we offered a list of options within Leaside to keep active without having to commit to a team or class (because sometimes our schedules can be just a little “loosey-goosey.”) We asked if …more

Pamela Haines.
Sports

Hey, women of Leaside! Wanna get active?

November 1, 2022 Susan Scandiffio

Love sports and are looking for ways to engage with like-minded people in the ’hood? Need encouragement to get moving or to try a new sport? Want to read interesting articles about movement and nutrition? …more

Barry (far right) with Team Canada.
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InsideOut’s Barry Samuel fastpitches his way to the Maccabiah Games

October 1, 2022 Susan Scandiffio

They say that opportunity knocks when you least expect it. And making the most of unexpected opportunities starts with being open and prepared to seize them. Such has been the experience of Leasider Barry Samuel. …more

The U10 AAA team celebrates after the big win at sponsor The Local Public Eatery, Leaside. Photo Huston Loke.
Sports

Baseball fever swung into Leaside in September

October 1, 2022 Susan Scandiffio

It’s not uncommon to see kids in Leaside in active gear. Whether they’re heading off to hockey, soccer, dance, figure skating, basketball, hiking, biking, karate (it’s a wonderfully long list), it’s awesome to see kids …more

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Barbara Klein, front, and the business students responsible for creating Leaside Eats. Photo Anna Kravtchenco.
In the Spotlight

Leaside Eats!

by Susan Scandiffio in Community

Barbara Klein is one of those teachers.  A teacher who inspires her students. A teacher who brings out the absolute best in them and provides them with unique opportunities while meaningfully tying in course content. ...more
Recent Posts
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  • Patriotism from the past
  • Leasiders unleashed their patriotism during Canada’s Centennial
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  • O Canada! O Leaside!
  • “Pie queen” perfects the very Canadian butter tart
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