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May 1, 2019 Sue Barrett

What happens when you gather at least 100 people in one room, and each one donates $100 for a great cause? That’s the premise behind 416Cares. On Thursday, March 28, this newly created group held …more

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Community comes out to support popular teacher

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The blossoming career of a popular kindergarten teacher, who has been involved in the field of education for 16 of her 29 years, recently hit a temporary roadblock. Danielle Cummer, who started volunteering at Rolph …more

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Kindness Campaign turns adversity into action

March 1, 2019 Guest Contributor

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Born to Shine helps girls build confidence

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Leaside United serves more than dinner in Flemingdon Park

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Young “curators” advise Leaside Library

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Pat Jeffreys celebrates four decades of volunteer service

by Lorna Krawchuk in People

Bob Cairns was building houses for returning veterans in North Leaside at the end of World War II. A number of the semis on Beaufield, Glenbrae and Broadway were his creations. These houses took on ...more
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