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April 4: Blood donor clinic in North Leaside

March 21, 2019March 20, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment blood, Northlea Public School, Rumsey Road

The next Leaside blood donor clinic takes place on April 4 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Northlea Public School, 305 Rumsey Rd.

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Vigil held for those lost in New Zealand mosque shootings

March 19, 2019March 23, 2019 Rob Oliphant 0 Comment Rob Oliphant, St. Cuthbert’s Church, vigil

On March 17, a vigil was held at St. Cuthbert’s to ommemorate the lives of those lost during the mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

March 27: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets

March 13, 2019March 20, 2019 Eric McMillan 0 Comment Cycle Don Valley Midtown, Industrial Street, Leaside Commercial Centre

The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on March 27 at

SPORTS

Leaside girls ski team wins gold, bronze at OFSAA

March 9, 2019March 20, 2019 Brian Baker 0 Comment alpine skiing, Leaside High School

Although the Grade 11 student Danielle McBean finished fourth, her times, combined with those of her teammates earned Leaside’s ski team gold and bronze.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

March 14: Perennials presented at garden club

February 28, 2019March 4, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment Leaside Garden Society, Leaside Library, McRae Drive, perennials

The Leaside Garden Society is holding its March 14 meeting at the Leaside Library, 165 McRae Dr., at 7:30 p.m.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

March 5: Pancake Supper at St. Cuthbert’s

February 19, 2019March 4, 2019 Streeter staff Bayview Avenue, St. Cuthbert’s Church

St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church invites the community to its annual pancake supper on March 5 from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Feb. 27: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets

February 13, 2019February 20, 2019 Streeter staff Cycle Don Valley Midtown, cycling, Industrial Street, Leaside Commercial Centre

The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.

Sabrina Greupner at Ontario Science Centre

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Engaging kids in science for 50 years and counting

February 10, 2019February 15, 2019 Brian Baker Don Mills Road, Eglinton Avenue East, Ontario Science Centre, Paul Terry, Sabrina Greupner, STEM

Sabrina Greupner is always on the lookout for new ways to engage kids and open their minds to possibilities at the Ontario Science Centre.

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Garden society launches scholarship for horticultural studies

February 6, 2019February 15, 2019 Brian Baker Carolynn Beange, Connie Uetrecht, Edna Beange, Leaside Garden Society, Scholarship

The death of former East York alderman Edna Beangehas spurred the Leaside Garden Society to launch a scholarship initiative.

SPORTS

Leaside Flames hot in their own tournament

February 5, 2019February 6, 2019 Rodger Burnside De La Salle College, Leaside Flames, Leaside Hockey Association, Leaside Select Invitational Tournament

Leaside teams emerged champions in many of the divisions of the Leaside Select Invitational Tournament over the past weekend.

NEWS

Leaside community activist eulogized in Parliament

February 5, 2019February 15, 2019 Rodger Burnside Agnes Macphail Award, Edna Beange, Leaside Garden Society, Rob Oliphant

Leaside and East York lost one of their most prominent citizens with the death of Edna Beange, 98, on Jan 7.

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Tournament powers past snow and rule change challenges

February 4, 2019February 6, 2019 Brian Baker Anthony Hammill, Canlan Ice Sports, De La Salle College, Don Mills Civitan Arena, Fenside Arena, Leaside Hockey Association, Leaside Memorial Community Gardens, Pleasantview Arena, Victoria Village Arena, York Mills Arena

The greatest challenge facing the Leaside Hockey Association for its 29th annual Select Invitational Tournament was finding parking for the influx.

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Former trustee Gershon presented with citizenship award

January 23, 2019January 25, 2019 Rodger Burnside Gerri Gershon, Kathleen Wynne, Lawrence Avenue West, Rob Oliphant, Toronto Botanical Garden, York Mills Collegiate

Gerri Gershon, who served as public school trustee for 33 years, received the Award for Citizenship at Don Valley West’s New Year’s Levee.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Jan. 18: Family fun day at Todmorden

January 16, 2019 Streeter staff Pottery Road, Todmorden Mills

The whole family can drop in at Todmorden Mills on Jan. 18 to enjoy a guided tour, explore the Wildflower Preserve, and create a Lunar New Year craft.