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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

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Leaside Sports Hall of Fame names new achievers

November 1, 2024 Susan Scandiffio

On Friday, Oct. 25th, the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame once again celebrated the achievements of athletes and those who have volunteered tirelessly to build the local sports community. Hosted by celebrated local author Terry …more

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Meet this year’s Leaside Sports Hall of Fame inductees

December 1, 2023 Susan Scandiffio

One athlete and one athlete/builder were inducted into the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 17th. A Lifetime Contribution and Athlete of the Year Award were also handed out on an evening to honour …more

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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

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

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Sports

Leaside Sports Hall of Fame celebrates inductees

November 1, 2019 Susan Scandiffio

Since 2013, the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame has recognized and celebrated the talent of local athletes and the invaluable contributions of volunteers in sports. This years’ four new members, along with the Hall of …more

Howard Birnie. Photo by Susan Scandiffio.
Sports

The King of Leaside Baseball inducted into the Toronto Sports Hall of Fame

May 1, 2019 Susan Scandiffio

Leaside Baseball has been in operation for 71 years and for the past 45 of those years, the league has been presided over by the King of Leaside Baseball, Howard Birnie. Not only is Birnie …more

George “The Chief” Armstrong along with his daughter Betty Ann Armstrong, right, and granddaughter Kalley Armstrong, left.
Sports

Hockey legend attends the induction of his daughter into the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame

December 1, 2018 Staff

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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Sports

Leaside’s first girls’ hockey teams to join Sports Hall of Fame

October 1, 2018 Allan Williams

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

Sports Hall of Fame Winners. Photo by Eric Goddard.
Sports

Leaside Sports Hall of Fame: Congratulations to this year’s winners

December 1, 2017 Allan Williams

Members of Leaside’s various sports communities joined the family and friends of the inductees and athlete of the year in the William Lea Room at the arena on Friday evening, Nov. 17, for the fifth …more

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Mike and Katie and their son. Photo Katie Porter.
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