The storied bookstore is a hub for community activities Over six years ago, I stood in the children’s bookstore at Mt. Pleasant Road and Hillsdale […]
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North Leasiders enjoy hockey on neighbour’s refrigerated backyard rink
Sven Walker bought a refrigerator system to help keep ice firm during inconsistent weather Walk up to the North Leaside home of Sven Walker, and […]
Northern’s community mourns loss of student in Iranian tragedy
Maya Zibaie died in Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crash Northern Secondary student Maya Zibaie was an ambitious young lady. During her Grade 9 year […]
St. Mike’s golf team accomplishes rare school feat at OFSAA
Team earns first medal — a gold — in sport at the provincial level There aren’t many sports milestones St. Michael’s College School hasn’t reached, […]
Leaside runner unfazed by shoe loss as cross country team wins gold
Juniors, seniors hit the top podium step and Lancers claim overall gold for three medals The loss of one shoe wasn’t going to keep Chloe […]
Carolyn Bennett back in Toronto-St. Paul’s after divisive federal election
Longtime Liberal incumbent wins handily but expresses concern over dirty politics Toronto-St. Paul’s MP Carolyn Bennett has never seen people write untruths and mail the […]
Seance at George Brown House left skeptical journalist shaking
Mentalist Jaymes White holding event until Nov. 30 at the George Brown house Have you ever wanted to play a role in a supernatural horror […]
From growing up on a Depression dairy farm to playing for the TSO
My 91-year-old neighbour Dorothy White’s fascinating path from Missouri to midtown Toronto Whenever I travelled to the bowels of my midtown apartment building to dig […]
Chris Locke credits weird chats with his dad on boardwalk for his comedy
Stand-up’s father in Beaches gifted him his sense of the absurd Comedian Chris Locke remembers fondly the days he spent along the Beach boardwalk learning […]
Don Mills ballerina competing at national competition
Jacqueline Sugianto is among 19 Canadians participating in prestigious event Dance has been a part of Jacqueline Sugianto’s family for three generations. The 15-year-old Don […]