The Leaside Heritage Preservation Society (LHPS) is dedicated to celebrating Leaside’s impressive history and its continued impact on our present-day lives. A great example of this is the Leaside Transformer station. This massive power facility, …more
It’s the Year of the Ox and Leaside families are celebrating…including mine. We – my daughter Zhen, born in China, my husband Warren, and I – enjoy celebrating with family and friends. We indulge in …more
Leaside is well-known for its shopping, its restaurants, its leafy streets, its 72 storage facilities … and its history of ski jumping. Yes, neighbours, Leaside was once THE hub of ski jumping in Toronto. In …more
One of the things that makes Leaside so attractive to residents and visitors alike is its remarkable and varied 100-year-plus history. Whether it’s in business and commerce, industrial or residential development, sports and leisure, the …more
Mid-rise is coming to Bayview! Last month this column mentioned three projects: • 1408-1420 Bayview. Midblock between Merton and Davisville – the project rezoning is approved and the site plan is under review. • 1466-1500 …more
It all started with a newspaper chain called the Town Crier, owned by Leasiders Harry and Ruth Goldhar. I was a councillor for Ward 4 in the Borough of East York in the 90s, while …more
If you want to visit Leasiders Margaret Cerre or Loretta McCann, you’ll have to check their social calendars. At 100+ years young, they’re sharp, cheerful, and witty. And very, very busy. Loretta McCann Born into …more
There isn’t a day that goes by without our being drawn into the growing focus on green living – the idea of leading a sustainable lifestyle that works with nature and tries to bring into …more
A lot of us have been in the same situation. ’Tis the season to be jolly at holiday parties. But ’tis also the season of getting up the next morning for an early rising child, …more
The 7th Annual Reception and Induction Ceremony Tickets $30.00 Doors open at 6:30pm • Reception and Open Bar Induction Ceremony and Presentations • 7: 30pm Information on ticket sales is available at and 416-421-4944 …more
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