When the original founders of this publication, Ruth and Harry Goldhar, retired for the second time back in 2017, writer Allan Williams mused about what might be next for the pair. The Goldhars certainly have …more
With apologies to William Shakespeare…. Leaside, along with other notable brands like Seiko, The Ritz-Carlton and Aston Martin, is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year. Leaside will mark the occasion with a variety of events, …more
Leasiders seem to love walking. Venture out any day of the week and you’re sure to cross paths with others, and especially on Bayview Avenue. Back streets tend to be quieter, but look closely and …more
Leaside recently welcomed a unique addition to the family. The Daughter, a natural wine bar and bottle shop, opened on Nov. 23, 2022 at the corner of Belsize and Bayview, with owner and head chef …more
Leaside 110 celebrations will end the month with a panel of distinguished speakers at the May 30 meeting of the East York Historical Society at the S. Walter Stewart Public Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave., …more
Born during the Spanish flu in 1918, James Henderson is now recovering from COVID-19 in hospital. He is quite probably the only still living employee of Research Enterprises Limited, which operated in Leaside during World …more
Full confession. I am not from Leaside. In fact, I am not even originally from Canada, though I’ve now lived here most of my life. I am one of those come-from-away people who fall in …more
This month, we celebrate the 110th anniversary of the founding of the Town of Leaside back in 1913. You’ll notice a number of articles in this issue commemorating this auspicious anniversary. So, in the spirit …more
The pandemic has brought an increased awareness of the importance of finding optimal work-life balance in our hectic lives. Christine Hibbard, the owner of Xplore Games at 858 Millwood Rd., agrees with this sentiment, saying …more
Celebrating Leaside 110 in May Archival exhibit (Leaside Library) May 4th, 9 am – 8 pm, May 5th, 9 am to 4 pm, May 6th, 9 am to 4 pm Archival Exhibitors: John …more
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