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
Changing the lives of children in Honduras has taken on special meaning for Bennington residents David Winsor and his wife Margo Mingay. Love, a home and an education — three things that children must have …more
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
In late October, a Grade 10 student at Leaside High School was viciously assaulted by a former LHS student while a group of Grade 12 LHS boys surrounded him and watched. What provoked the older …more
Imagine if we could count the number of Leaside friendships, innovations and businesses launched by schoolyard conversations. They would likely number in the thousands. A few years ago, one such conversation started with a simple …more
On Thursday, December 20, 19 volunteers from Leaside United Church (LUC) made the short trek to Valley Park Middle School where they served dinner to 125 members of the neighbourhood as part of a monthly …more
Early in December, Leaside Library’s community room was set up for a group scheduled to meet at 4:30 p.m. As the participants, aged 13 to 17, arrived and took their seats, they warmly greeted each …more
Physical activity. It’s essential for developing strong bones and it lowers the risk of several diseases. It helps you keep a healthy body weight and improves mood. Importantly, for students, physical activity has been shown …more
The Leaside Community Toy Drive and Men’s Night Out. The name of the event may seem long. But the aim of the evening is simple, yet extraordinary. Since 2004, a group of men have gathered …more
On November 21, two young Leaside philanthropists will receive the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Toronto chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in recognition of their many years of raising funds …more
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