Turco Persian Rug Company has been cleaning, mending and caring for Torontonians’ carpets for over a century. But did you know that this venerable business has its roots in Leaside? The Leaside-local part of the …more
Dr. Jill Shainhouse is not only a longtime Leaside resident, she’s also the owner of a naturopathic clinic right here in the neighbourhood. Insight Naturopathic Clinic offers a wide range of services including care in …more
Last year Canadians spent some $1.64 billion on Halloween. Pretty scary, right? And that might make you think North Americans “invented” the holiday (which isn’t technically a holiday since it doesn’t involve a day off). …more
If you or your children attended Olympia Sports Camp between 1981 and 1995, you likely had the pleasure of being coached in tennis by Bob Lister, one of Leaside’s most dedicated volunteers. Bob and his …more
Check this! Fact: we don’t always get it right. In this case, “it” is the key elements of a story we run in Leaside Life. And for this, as editor, I apologize wholeheartedly. Just as we …more
Many people long to exercise in a warm, sunny environment. Now Leasiders – and others – can enjoy that experience year-round in the latest addition to local fitness studios. Oxygen Yoga & Fitness, part of …more
As I’ve discussed before in Leaside Life, the Bayview-Eglinton area, particularly the west side of Bayview, has received multiple development applications for tall residential buildings since 2019, and several (including Sunnybrook Plaza) that are re-submissions …more
As this is a continuation of my August column, let’s pause a beat to catch you up. One sunny day in 1972, my twin brother, Terry, and I ventured further outside the comfortable confines of …more
Grace Flahive grew up and went to school in Leaside. Her family still lives in the area. She says that much of the winter nostalgia in her debut novel, Palm Meridian, is based on her …more
There’s an old saying, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” And neither will Toronto’s housing shortage be solved in a big rush, despite frequent new pieces of legislation with dramatic names like “The Protect Ontario …more
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