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Dorothy Rose, 95 years young, performed for the 100th Anniversary of the first Airmail.
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Wings over Leaside

August 1, 2018 Guest Contributor

On Saturday, June 30, The Leaside Pub hosted a fine celebration of Canada’s first airmail delivery a hundred years ago at the old Leaside Aerodrome and also paid tribute to the pilots and mechanics trained …more

First airmail in Canada delivered to the Leaside Aerodrome
History

Happy 100th, Leaside Aerodrome

July 1, 2017 Susan Scandiffio

In the middle of the First World War, the British Royal Flying Corps was in need of additional pilots, mechanics, and maintenance crews so Canada stepped up. Construction of several training stations, including ones in …more

Lorna Krawchuk
History

51 years in the old Aerodrome Quonset hut

September 1, 2015 Lorna Krawchuk

We’ve all been past Four Seasons Auto Collision on the northeast corner of Laird and Wicksteed, where it cozies up to the SmartCentre north site. Some of us have been clients over the years. We’re …more

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MacFAB and Epi Breads, two participants in the 2017 Holiday Window Decorating Contest.
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Bayview holiday window decorating contest

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Leaside Life is thrilled to be partnering once again with the Bayview Leaside BIA to sponsor the 3rd Annual Bayview Holiday Window Display Contest. We are encouraging as many local merchants and businesses as possible ...more
Recent Posts
  • Advocating for school capacity in planning decisions
  • Leaside real estate ends year on a high note – detached homes rise by 9.5%
  • Important Laird and Eglinton development update
  • Let’s go a-caroling in Leaside
  • Holiday Gift Guide 2019
  • LPOA AGM highlights – broader focus, new name to come!
  • The new Ward 15 – a year in review
  • When will we move to protect Leaside’s character?
  • With Bayview’s Tutto Pronto, everything is ready for Leasiders
  • How do we honour Leaside’s past without being shackled to it?
  • Leaside Green: We’re dreaming of a green Christmas
  • LETTERS
  • Charmaine Sweets: a hidden treat on Vanderhoof
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