David Leese credits the success of his business to its synergies with the people of Leaside. Leese opened Breakout Studios on Bayview Ave. 10 years ago as a convenient place to organize and hold parties …more
When you walk into the Leaside Curling Club, one thing is abundantly clear. John Epping is curling royalty. Besides being the club pro and an extremely popular instructor, Epping is also the skip of the …more
Welcome to the first of four 2020 articles regarding the Bayview Leaside Business Improvement Area. Our goal is to keep you, our neighbours, customers and clients, informed and up to date on the projects and …more
Leaside has more businesses that cater to our green living needs than any other neighbourhood in Toronto. …At least that’s what we think from our own research. And with such a tremendous variety of products …more
In the 1950s, pharmacists were commonly known as druggists and their premises as drugstores. They filled doctors’ prescriptions as they do today, but many of the medicines were so bitter their taste was masked with …more
Over the last year, a series of controversial provincial decisions affecting the City of Toronto’s council size, budget, land use planning, and transit system have reminded us of the power provinces wield over municipalities. We …more
You may have noticed that the byline for this column now says “Leaside Residents Association.” New membership rules for the Leaside Property Owners’ Association, approved at our Annual General Meeting at the end of last …more
One of the main goals of the TDSB’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan is to build strong relationships and partnerships within school communities to support student learning and wellbeing. With this goal in mind, one question we …more
Originating in Scotland, the sport of curling was first played in Canada in the 18th century with the first club established in Montreal in 1807. While the first curling “stones” used in Canada were made …more
When I review each month’s stories for Leaside Life, I find I’m not just wearing my editor’s hat. I’m also a reader learning more about this vital community. And each month I’m surprised by something …more
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