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
Plans are getting set for Leaside’s 100th birthday gala bash, April 27, with local residents Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath co-emceeing the big event. It will be at All Canadian Self Storage, 1 Laird, courtesy …more
JEFFREY CRANE had a special welcome his first day as principal, four years ago, at Rolph Road. Premier Dalton McGuinty visited for his annual back to school photo op. And Crane has a special connection …more
Well done, once again, to Daryn Everett, Jeff Hohner and Eric Robertson, who organized the 9th Annual Leaside Guys Night Out in support of CP24 Chum Christmas Wish Toy Drive. “Once again we’ve had incredible …more
In response to our last meeting with city planners and Councillor John Parker, the LPOA and Leaside Unite sent a letter dated Sept. 6 outlining several actions we requested the city consider regarding the proposed …more
Not too long ago Leaside had just three grocery stores, all along Bayview Ave. When Whole Foods opens a location at Bayview and Broadway, expected sometime in 2015, we will have seven major grocery retailers. …more
Happy first birthday to us! First off, thank you for your encouraging words and interest in our newspaper. And thank you to our advertisers, for without those advertising dollars, there would be no paper. In …more
Construction and fund raising for Leaside’s second arena are on schedule, despite October’s heavy rains when no work could be done, says Expansion Committee Chair Paul Mercer. “We’ve run into the minor delays and issues …more
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