The last face-to-face interview I conducted for Leaside Life was at the Wild Wing on Bayview at the end of February 2020. “The Art of the Turnaround” appeared in the April issue. On March 17, …more
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
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
Avocados. They’ve taken off as a “must-have super food” in many Canadians’ diets. Our consumption of them, in fact, grew 240% between 2010 and 2019. The majority of the world’s avocados are grown in Mexico …more
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
For Leaside grad Katherine Leyton, Mother’s Day 2021 was an especially joyous one. On Sun., March 27th, Leyton’s 3-year-old, Jude, wandered away from the family’s fishing resort about 65 kilometres north of Kingston. For …more
I admit to a degree of unease in writing this article during the immense challenges of the Covid third wave. How best to apprise Leaside Life readers of Bayview Leaside BIA initiatives without seeming routine …more
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
Even with the pandemic restricting their training and racing, Leaside twins Chloe and Sophie Coutts, nationally ranked middle-distance runners graduating from Leaside High School, have received athletic scholarships to the University of Western Ontario. Their …more
Across the city, Committee of Adjustment (CoA) application volume has increased by 96 per cent over the past eight years. With almost 200 applications considered in 2020, Don Valley West is among the busiest wards …more
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