No, I’m not living in an old folks’ home!
Community
This is what I say to people about my apartment building. You see I moved to 1387 Bayview Ave. in July, 2015. My building is called SAHIL, which stands for Stay At Home in Leaside. ...more
Has the pandemic made you greener?
Community
Over a year has passed since the pandemic altered our world. Daily lives have changed. Working from home is now the norm, many vacations are on hold, and connectivity online has become more crucial than ...more
The pandemic landed Jennifer Commins in hot water in a (good way)
Business
Have you ever wondered why people are like tea? We discover our strengths when we’re steeped in hot water. That’s exactly where Jennifer Commins found herself as the pandemic threatened to crush her flourishing tea ...more
Serving up succulent sushi at Sushi by K
Business
Deciding to open a business on Eglinton between Laird and Sutherland is not for the faint of heart. Yes, there is high visibility from cars and buses whizzing by, but even pre-pandemic, it wouldn’t be ...more
Wendy Mandelbaum weaves a design for living
People
Growing up in midtown Toronto, Wendy Mandelbaum spent her days commuting from the family home on Bayview Ave. to her father’s downtown clothing store where she was employed as a buyer. Working for the family ...more
Doing the Duke of Edinburgh proud
People
It feels appropriate at this time to be highlighting the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, after the recent death of Prince Philip. The award was inaugurated in 1956 and brought to Canada seven years later. It ...more
A motorcycle gang in Leaside?
Terry Fallis
Here’s a strange one from the very early 1970s when my twin brother Tim and I were about 10 or 11. As you might imagine, Leaside is not exactly the kind of neighbourhood where you’d ...more
Is the Leaside LRT Station site in a holding pattern?
Development
In the March issue of Leaside Life, we asked: will Leaside be getting an MZO? The provincial government has sparked a firestorm with its frequent use of Ministerial Zoning Orders to force through favoured developments, ...more
Calling all (would-be) writers!
Editor's Welcome
Do you have a story to tell? Interested in what’s going on in Leaside? Want to give voice to what’s important to you in your community? Then we want to hear from you. Leaside Life’s ...more
Editor’s Welcome: Are we there yet, Part 2?
Editor's Welcome
Last year I asked this question, perhaps a little prematurely. At that time the province was cautiously reopening parks and patios, businesses big and small, and all sorts of services. Well, we know how that ...more
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Currently, due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, all Toronto schools are closed to in-person learning until at least February 10, 2021. When the first shutdown occurred after March Break last year, the TDSB ...more
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Balconies have proven to be essential spaces for condo and apartment dwellers, especially during the pandemic. Whether big or small, these outdoor extensions provide a safe space to connect to the outside world, a place ...more
