
Biggest project in our history
It’s the biggest community project currently under way in the city and – at a contract price in excess of $11 million – the biggest in Leaside’s history. And now that the structural steel is …more
It’s the biggest community project currently under way in the city and – at a contract price in excess of $11 million – the biggest in Leaside’s history. And now that the structural steel is …more
…continued from last month JEANNETTE PLONKA lives in the west end of Toronto, but there’s been a pull eastward to Leaside, where she’s been principal of Leaside High for nine years. Previously she had been …more
Did you know that of the 52 ice pads in Toronto, only four of them recently have broken even or made money – and Leaside Memorial Community Gardens is one of those four? Quite an …more
When the expanded Leaside Gardens opens this fall, the original ice surface will be known thereafter as the Bert F. Grant Rink in recognition of the $250,000 legacy gift made by his three children in …more
This is the first in a series of occasional articles about famous people raised in Leaside who now live elsewhere. The Amazing Randi is known around the world, but probably more for what he’s done …more
Holland Bloorview is now recruiting volunteers 16+ years for its March Break program, an opportunity for high school students to complete their 40 hours of community service in one week. Volunteers work directly with disabled …more
John Henry always wanted a whippet. He likes their style. Lean. Intelligent. Exceedingly fast. And quiet in the house. About a year ago he bought Hefner, a one-year-old with the intention of having a family …more
Talbot Park. Do you know where it is? And do you care if it is falling into disrepair? Michael Stevenson is a long-time resident of MacNaughton Rd. who’s cared about the park over many years, …more
The reminder email arrives every four weeks, its subject line proclaiming, Trade Date! It is time for 49 Leaside residents to deliver the books they’ve just finished reading to their next destinations, and to eagerly …more
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