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Leaside Memorial Gardens. Photo by Robin Dickie.
Sports

LMCG launches Leaside’s Hunger Games

October 1, 2017 Guest Contributor

On Sunday, September 24th, Leaside Memorial Community Gardens celebrated its 65th anniversary of serving the community. Working with our partner Sarah & Claire’s Food Drive, this celebratory event launched a friendly competition among the Gardens’ …more

Leaside Memorial Gardens. Photo by Robin Dickie.
Sports

Happy 65th! Leaside Memorial Community Gardens

September 1, 2017 Guest Contributor

The Leaside Memorial Community Gardens will be celebrating its 65th anniversary this season. Although the Gardens first opened its doors in 1951, it wasn’t until October 6, 1952 that it hosted its first hockey game. …more

Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Sketch
Sports

Hockey blood runs deep in Leaside

July 1, 2017 Guest Contributor

Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. This grand milestone leads Canada’s millions of citizens to sit back and proudly reflect on the country’s accomplishments, triumphs, and favourite pastimes. It also allows for us …more

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Agnes Macphail Award 
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Agnes Campbell Macphail was once described as “the most important woman in public life that Canada has produced in the 20th century.”  In 1921 she blazed a trail for women with her election to the ...more
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