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Dave’s having a bad hair day
It’s Sunday. I’ve decided to make it a lazy day. The weeds in the driveway will have to get pulled next week. The hedge can keep reminding my neighbours how I’m not holding up my …more
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Editor’s Welcome September 2023
Some Leaside Life columnists’ articles seem to generate a lot of interest – and letters to the editor. We certainly always appreciate fan mail, but we also appreciate the odd brickbat when we haven’t gotten …more
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Rubber necking and the art of massage
The first time my neck froze was years ago, while driving. I signaled to make a lane change, looked over my shoulder to check my blind spot like a good Young Driver’s graduate and that’s …more
Events
Leaside Events August 2023
Rally for Rehab September 10, 2023 Rally for Rehab, presented by BMO, is a family-friendly fundraising event to support University Health Network’s Toronto Rehab and help patients reclaim their independence after life-altering health events. On …more
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Leaside Events July 2023
JULY EVENTS Leaside Public Library Needlework (knitting & crocheting) Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, or start something new while learning about different library programs, services and resources. All are welcome. …more
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Aye, here’s the rub
“I don’t have pink eye. It’s for my son.” Pharmacists must get this a lot, I think to myself. I was using today as a personal health day. Meaning, I needed to pick up a …more
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Leaside Events June 2023
LEASIDE HIGH CLASS OF ’73 REUNION Leaside Pub, June 24, from 4 p.m. Open mic, trivia contest, music, meet and greet and time to reminisce. We are raising money for LHS to help refurbish a …more
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Yo, Bucko, Window Hog – vacate my space!
My mood was cantankerous. Cranky. Crotchety. Quarrelsome, even. I was walking down Bayview trying to find a café or restaurant to sit down, secure my coffee fix and get to work. I had urgent, important …more