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Traffic in Leaside. Staff photo.
Development

It’s the annual trafficathon in Leaside

May 1, 2018 Carol Burtin Fripp

Every year, once March Break comes to an end, the traditional annual increase of through-traffic using Leaside streets begins. No matter where you live in our community you’ve likely noticed it, an unwelcome pattern that …more

Principal Michael Kennedy
Schools

Traffic woes at Rolph Road School

May 1, 2017 Staff

Most mornings between 8:25 and 8:45, parents dropping off their children at Rolph Road Elementary School will see a man dressed in an orange safety vest directing the busy traffic in front of the school. …more

40 km per hour sign
Leaside Residents Association

The joys of traffic in Leaside

April 1, 2017 Carol Burtin Fripp

Spring arrives, with better weather, green grass and daffodils blooming. There is also a less welcome change: our through traffic numbers increase. With the ice and snow a fading memory, drivers across the city – …more

Anika Brophy reminds a driver near Bessborough school to slow down and stop.
Community

Out of the mouths of babes – Stop in the name of love

September 1, 2016 Allan Williams

It’s back to school time for the 2,000 or so students who attend one of Leaside’s five elementary schools and Anika Brophy has a message for each of them: “Walk or ride your bike to …more

Roger Cattell
Community

The man behind those traffic signs

September 1, 2014 Lorna Krawchuk

One April day when Roger Cattell was walking his kids to Bessborough Public School, he noticed cars not stopping properly at four-way stops and racing to make a light. He wrote to his councillor, got …more

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Meet Leaside’s food bank heroes

by Susan Scandiffio in COVID-19 Community Kindness

There’s no sugar-coating it. The Covid pandemic has brought unspeakable devastation to people’s lives. It’s been a long, rough ride for everyone. So, when someone brings joy to others during these times, it’s worth not ...more
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  • Leaside’s very own Butterflyway Ranger
  • Keep local decisions local!
  • An update on Lake Leaside
  • Are Leaside streets for all ages and abilities?
  • Leaside Literati
  • Organic Garage still wants to sell good $#!@% in Leaside
  • Laird in Focus goes to appeal
  • Leasider’s side hustle turns him into Tik Tok celebrity
  • Celebrate Herbert Horsfall on August 23rd?
  • Time to celebrate Leaside’s tree canopy
  • Editors Welcome
  • Walking tours of Leaside
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