Ahhh, February. The month of groundhogs and love is upon us. But while Groundhog Day is restricted to rodents (and their lovers?), Valentine’s Day is a time for everyone to celebrate and appreciate all the …more
At the town halls I held in Leaside and Thorncliffe Park last fall, I heard from many residents who were worried about the unsafe operation of electric micromobility vehicles – e-bikes and e-scooters – on …more
Last year, our Premier gave a whole new meaning to the term “speed control” when he labelled municipal automatic speed enforcement cameras a “cash grab.” You will recall the firestorm and confusion that this provoked. …more
An invitation to attend the New Year’s Levee, co-hosted by Don Valley West MP Rob Oliphant and MPP Stephanie Bowman, and receive an award for Leaside Life’s 15 years of contributions to the community came …more
Working an after-school job, studying at the library, hanging out with friends, having that first date – these are some of young Leasiders’ coming-of-age experiences today. And also for 88-year-old former Leaside resident Mary Lou …more
Homelessness is a growing issue, invisible to many of us, and its solutions seem elusive. Like so many Leasiders who step up when there is a community need, dedicated volunteer Mary Chong decided to get …more
Sunnybrook Plaza was a community landmark for more than 70 years. Scores of retailers operated there – many of them familiar to Leasiders – Power Food Market, Scott Hardware, Ira Berg, Northway, Hunts Bakery, Town …more
“For Super Bowl 2025 it was wings, ribs and nachos topped with a hearty helping of ground beef; next week for Super Bowl 2026 it will be turkey chili!” declares South Leasider Todd Godin. His …more
The Leaside Life production team was honoured recently at a New Year’s Levee on January 11, 2026 at the Toronto Botanical Gardens hosted by MP Rob Oliphant and MPP Stephanie Bowman. Leaside Life’s production team …more
After more than 20 years, local band MLC is still tuned in. Once upon a time, MLC stood for Midlife Crisis Band – a name that made perfect sense when everyone was, well, mid-ride. But …more
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