One day in mid-August, bundled with my morning newspapers (yes, I still have home delivery!) was a 40-page insert entitled “Proposal of the Federal Boundaries Commission for Ontario.” Who knew (apart from those still receiving …more
As LRA’s co-president Carol Burtin Fripp says in her column this month, “I’ve always felt that it’s the beginning of September that feels like the start of a new year. The weather begins to change, …more
Leaside’s Ironman couple, Brandon and Fiona Whitby, will once again challenge the World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in early October. Remarkably, this will be Brandon’s seventh and Fiona’s fifth time participating in the event traditionally …more
Imagine spending half your high school career under the shadow of a pandemic. Imagine having your in-person learning interrupted and disrupted and then having to pivot to online learning. Imagine returning to school, but to …more
Everybody loves a good comeback story. Whether it’s an athlete who has battled back from an injury, a small business that has recovered from bankruptcy, or an author who has faced numerous rejections but gone …more
Over this past winter, if you’ve been keeping an eye on the Bayview Garden project on the northern part of the property at St. Cuthbert’s Church, you will have noticed significant change – especially in …more
I’ve been a confirmed food hall fan since the concept of an all-under-one-roof culinary extravaganza experience was introduced in Toronto. I was one of those waiting with anticipation for the opening of Eataly, which I …more
Better question: who doesn’t? Apparently, at least half of Leaside is looking for a handy-person. In all the years I’ve been editing Leaside Life I don’t believe we’ve ever received as much mail as we …more
The final year of youth hockey for the U18 Single A Flames ended with a fizzle. While they celebrated (pictured here) winning the regular season Pro Hockey Life Cup, they did not, in the end, …more
Have you heard? There’s an election coming up in a few short weeks. June 2nd, to be precise. And in Don Valley West (that’s you, Leaside!), where it’s set to be a real scorcher, with …more
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