Last month we did something different: we literally wrapped Leaside Life in the Canadian flag. We put out the call to readers to show your true colours by displaying the maple leaf in your window. At last count more than 400 homes in North and South Leaside were sporting Leaside Life’s Canadian flag and showing their pride in our country as we face down trade threats from south of the border.
We asked readers the question: What does Canada mean to you? How do you see the impact of (the current) economic changes (i.e. the continuing trade war with our neighbour to the south) in your daily life?
We got mail, and you did not disappoint!
This comment from Gloria Doherty sums up the sentiments many expressed: “It was a complete awesome surprise to get your May issue in the mail 😀The gift of our flag around this amazing Leaside magazine (made me) awestruck I’ve looked several times for signs, flags that fit in my apartment window. … Your sign fits perfectly in my window today🙏 So proud of you and proud to be a Canadian. … We have to stand steady and together more than ever.”
Many readers sent us pictures of their windows adorned with the Leaside Life Canadian flag. It’s clear from these and the many Canada Strong/Elbows Up signs we’re seeing in shop windows throughout Leaside that Leasiders are a proud bunch.
