Leaside Life is marking its 10th birthday with the issue you’re reading now. Founded by newspaper veterans Harry and Ruth Goldhar, who had previously published The Town Crier group of papers, Leaside Life was a …more
An invitation to speak to the Leaside Business Park Association AGM led me to consider the state of the nation (pardon me, the Town of Leaside). Plus this is the year-end edition of Leaside Life. …more
Whenever I think of Remembrance Day, my mind turns to my husband’s old friend, the late Major Ed Nixon. Major Nixon – never Ed or Mister Nixon – was a lifelong North Leasider who with …more
Few people know that one of Canada’s most respected poets, Richard Outram (1930-2005), lived in Leaside as an adolescent and young man. Fewer still know about his father, Alfred. Alfred Outram, an engineer by profession, …more
After we put each issue of Leaside Life to bed, I never know for sure which stories will resonate with you, our readers, and prompt letters to us. Occasionally, we hear from you correcting inaccuracies …more
Communal events were always popular in Leaside, but never more so than 60 to 80 years ago. Here’s how Leasiders back in the day liked to party on: Parades: From approximately 1940-1960, Leaside held a …more
Last August, when the pandemic was a mere child of six months, Leaside students had already experienced online learning – and survived. As I wrote then: “In June, signs started popping up all over lawns …more
Last month, many Leasiders were again crushed when the Maple Leafs failed to advance in the playoffs. Despite the disappointment, we can take comfort knowing that our community has been home to many great hockey …more
Do you have a story to tell? Interested in what’s going on in Leaside? Want to give voice to what’s important to you in your community? Then we want to hear from you. Leaside Life’s …more
Last year I asked this question, perhaps a little prematurely. At that time the province was cautiously reopening parks and patios, businesses big and small, and all sorts of services. Well, we know how that …more
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