The Leaside Garden Society (LGS) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2024 Leaside Garden Society Founders’ Scholarship. Leaside resident Bridget Leonard excels academically, her references were stellar, and her application essay demonstrated a …more
Remember the administrative offices of the old Leaside Aerodrome? You wouldn’t recognize the space now. A wonderful establishment has opened at 25 Commercial Rd. called Motorista Studio, which is a creative social club, event space …more
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” It was last summer and the Bard’s quote came to mind, as I headed out of Tony’s …more
There’s a special treat in store for local art connoisseurs: the fall edition of the Bayview Art Tour and Sale on Sat. and Sun., Sept. 21 and 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. As …more
Every now and then opportunity knocks. Sometimes we heed the call, but sometimes we are tone-deaf. Rob Thomson is grateful he was listening and was all-in when the University Health Network’s (UHN) Cardiovascular Prevention and …more
“Is it me? It must be me.” These are my thoughts after a series of conversations, all within a few days of one another. Defeated and weary, I present them to you: The Phone Bot …more
February 14th. Valentine’s Day. 7:21 p.m. And I feel anything but love … for Crizzle. I am steps away from the corner of Rumsey and Parkhurst, with Jerry-the-neurotic-wonder-dog, when I am anti-lovestruck. Crizzle rolls up …more
February arrived and so did spring, it seemed. On one of these unseasonably warm days I made my way along Bayview to the Leaside Observation Deck. Yep. Lit’s front window. And it is here I …more
For this issue I was all set to tell you why February is one of my favourite months, rich with celebrations and affirmations, like Black History Month and Chinese New Year’s. But there are also …more
I dragged my left foot along the ground as I headed toward Lit Coffee shop at Millwood. It was deliberate. I was cursing, internally of course. People were staring. Step. Drag. Step. Drag. The object …more
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