Stories
In our Hood
September marked the 20th anniversary of the Leaside Rotary Corn Roast, held each year at Trace Manes Park at Millwood and McRae. That’s 20 years of fresh corn on the cob, hot dogs, ice cream, face …more
Thorncliffe Park
History
How long before Parkhurst, other industries are gone?
Although virtually everything we wear comes from off shore, one of the very few Canadian clothing manufacturers still existing is right here in Leaside. Parkhurst Knitting has been making sweaters, scarfs, hats and gloves, providing …more
Stories
In the old days you knew the grocer by name
How many Leasiders today can walk into their supermarket and know the name of the manager, let alone have an everyday conversation with him or her? Are most Leasiders even loyal to a single grocery …more
Stories
Even his life was poetic
Doug Clarke was six years old when his family moved to 139 Airdrie Rd. in 1939. When he talks about his life since then it seems almost poetic, which may be why he sometimes writes …more
Development
Long term vision for Eglinton
The Eglinton Connects Planning Study, a project of City Planning, is developing a long term vision for the land use and streetscape of Eglinton Ave. from Mount Dennis to Kennedy in light of the coming …more
Stories
‘I guess Leaside gets in your blood’
Thank you, Leaside, for the great life and memories that continue to this day. I was born in 1939 and brought home to a new house at 212 Sutherland Dr. Eventually I moved to Donegall …more
Development
A future for the Layers of Leaside
So the Layers of Leaside tableau display, which describes and illustrates the community’s rich cultural history and built heritage through maps, images and text, was on display at the Leaside Library for an all-too-brief six …more
Stories
Bennington belongs with Leaside
Once a decade, following the census, electoral districts are adjusted to reflect population shifts and growth. The Electoral Boundaries Commission must try to keep all ridings approximately the same size while attempting to respect municipal …more
Stories
In our Hood
Mayfair Plus. Each year there are lots of outdoor and indoor activities at Bessborough Public School Annual Mayfair, May 25, 11-3 (rain or shine), with fun for the whole family: bouncy castles, a petting zoo, …more
Business
We can expect a seniors housing problem
My parents are 79 and 81. Recently they’ve been going through some issues attributable to age and cancer. While they currently live in Brampton, our family spent more than 20 years in a house around …more