On April 18, 2026, Leaside Rotary will host its 13th annual Electronics Recycling Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East York Town Centre. Last year 5,040 lbs. of electronics were collected for recycling, …more
I’ve been thinking about this question a lot lately. Maybe because the weather is finally warming up and more people are out on the street – lending an air of vibrancy to formerly ice- and …more
Founder of the Maslow Research Center and Strategy Inc., with a Ph.D. in Leadership Education, Dr. Timothy Tiryaki moved with his family to Leaside last summer. His son currently attends Bessborough Middle School and will …more
Last fall I had the pleasure of going on a tree tour of David Balfour Park in Midtown TO. This was no ordinary tour. It was an education – and an eye-opener. The many different …more
An invitation to attend the New Year’s Levee, co-hosted by Don Valley West MP Rob Oliphant and MPP Stephanie Bowman, and receive an award for Leaside Life’s 15 years of contributions to the community came …more
My mother used to say, “Behave in public as though I’m looking over your shoulder.” For this eight-year-old boy, that landed harder than “Be good” or “Do the right thing.” Maybe it was the mental …more
It’s time to make our annual New Year’s resolutions – and keep them. For Leaside Life that means launching new features and columns. One that is already close to my heart is an initiative we’re …more
Before we get into the meat of the story today, I have a confession: it was mostly written by a ghost writer. Well, a dozen or so ghost writers. Sort of. You’ll understand soon. Patience. …more
I know Thanksgiving has already been and gone, but I always think the better time to give thanks is the winter holiday season. It’s a time to reflect on the year as it draws to …more
As the festive season approaches, thoughts of a new year and new you might be on your mind. That’s especially true for Julia Hanigsberg, president and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, as she …more
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