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Sowing the seeds of friendship at the Thorncliffe Park Garden Club

May 1, 2018 Ken Mallett

After a chilly start to spring, the time has come for all the ‘green thumbs’ at the Thorncliffe Park Garden Club to get their hands dirty. The club holds the distinction of being the first …more

Local volunteers. Photo by Michele Petick.
Community

Leaside’s growing volunteer problem 

March 1, 2018 Ken Mallett

One of Leaside’s most popular traditions – spring and fall church rummage sales – is changing and may become a thing of the past, according to some leaders of church volunteer groups. The difficulty is …more

Mens Night out at Leaside Pub.
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Leaside Guys Night Out and Toy Drive

January 1, 2018 Staff

The 14th Annual Leaside Guys Night Out & Toy Drive held at The Leaside Pub on December 7th, was an overwhelming success, with over 120 people in attendance. This amazing community event generated over $20,000 …more

People

Sue Dutton takes her love of education to the children of India

January 1, 2018 Lorna Krawchuk

What draws Sue Dutton to the south of India twice a year? The simple answer is an orphanage in what was a small rural village, Podanur, outside of Coimbatore in the province of Tamil Nadu, …more

George Hurst with some of his awards for service. Photo By Suzanne Park.
People

George Hurst is a community champion

January 1, 2018 Suzanne Park

While living the life you’ve planned, has someone or something ever thrown a wrench into the works that sent you off in another direction? Leaside is full of people whose lives have been transformed by …more

Student writing. Photo By: Cesar Quevedo.
Community

The virtuous circle: Syrian refugee student tutoring program

January 1, 2018 Ken Mallett

Leaside shares a strong sense of community. And a community is a virtuous circle: when you help strengthen the community, a stronger community is there to help you. That lesson-in-life is being learned by Nada …more

Alice Carriman. Photo by Lorna Krawchuk.
People

Alice Carriman helps kids – and gardens – grow

December 1, 2017 Lorna Krawchuk

Leaside Garden Society members know Alice Carriman well. Any time there’s a call to help plant a garden, especially one where local schoolchildren are involved, Alice is sure to be on hand. This is all …more

People

MacKenzie Bier’s extraordinary shoe drive

December 1, 2017 Jon Burnside

Christmas, seen as a time for giving, often brings out the best in us. In MacKenize Bier’s case, I’m reminded of the Mary Ellen Chase quote: “Christmas is not a date. It is a state …more

People

Barb Gosse’s crusade to end human trafficking

October 1, 2017 Lorna Krawchuk

Barb Gosse’s route to becoming CEO of the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking was certainly not a straight one. The Airdrie Rd. resident was originally an urban planner who moved to Leaside with her …more

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Canada 150 Award for Citizenship

July 1, 2017 Staff

Leaside Life contributors Lorna Krawchuk, Geoff Kettel and Carol Burtin Fripp are among 20 constituents from Don Valley West to be honoured on July 1st, 2017 by MP Rob Oliphant. The Canada 150 Award for …more

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Leaside Transformer Station

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The Leaside Heritage Preservation Society (LHPS) is dedicated to celebrating Leaside’s impressive history and its continued impact on our present-day lives. A great example of this is the Leaside Transformer station. This massive power facility, ...more
Recent Posts
  • Meet Leaside’s food bank heroes
  • Kinley is realizing her goal – to live her authentic life
  • Eliminating poverty in Canada – it can be done
  • Long-time Leaside physician Dr. Talvi Maimets is ready for her next adventure
  • Leasiders are making cycling better
  • A tribute to Shirley McNaughton, education pioneer
  • Starstruck in Leaside, or just another Pie in the Sky?
  • Get ready. Get set. Grow! in 2021
  • The Gibson/Allmans take joy in their family
  • Caped crusader fundraises for Holland Bloorview
  • That takes the cake
  • Calm that traffic!
  • Editor’s welcome
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