Ah, Thanksgiving. It’s like a dress rehearsal for the big show – December. And by dress rehearsal, I really mean “stress test.” And so it was this past Thanksgiving, as I walked down Bayview. There …more
Picture this: Service Ontario and a diagnostic clinic waiting room. An alien student doing their final year thesis, “The Behaviour and Temperament of the Blue Planet Animal Self-Identifying as Human,” need only to beam down …more
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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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