People
All in the (Goldhar) family
If the name Kathleen Goldhar rings a bell, it should: she is the daughter of the founders of Leaside Life, Ruth and Harry Goldhar. To say she has journalism in the blood would be an …more
Articles by Janis Fertuck
Business
Brenda Gladman channels diversity in new book
Leaside is home to a new children’s author who recently published the French book Li et le Nouvel An spectalunaire! (Li and the Spectacular New Year!) in time for the Lunar New Year on February …more
Business
Golf the world right in Leaside
Hey, Leaside golfing enthusiasts! How does the idea of enjoying a game on a variety of courses around the world without ever leaving the neighbourhood sound, especially on those days when there isn’t even a …more
Community
Grievers find support in caring Leaside group
On Jan. 10, 2024, a local grief support group will launch its third session in the Hearth Room at Leaside United Church. This group began to address a need growing from the Covid pandemic, a …more
People
Hooked on the north but attached to Leaside
Several weeks ago, the Leaside High School retired teachers’ network (including me) was buzzing with the news that a graduate from 1995, Claudia Kraft, was spotted on the news in her role as medical director …more
People
Adil Shamji, Liberal Leasider
Note: At the time of printing October’s Leaside Life, Adil Shamji was an Ontario Liberal Leader candidate. He has since withdrawn his candidacy. Please see note below. Dr. Adil Shamji is an emergency and family …more
Schools
Leaside’s outstanding graduates of 2023
Congratulations to Leaside High School’s class of 2023! According to Christina Meyer, guidance counsellor and co-chair of the scholarship committee, the class has done “a great job at navigating their way through high school” and …more
Business
Magical musical journeys on Bayview
For centuries, philosophers have commented on the power of music to enrich our lives. Plato, for example, said, “Music gives soul to the universe and wings to the mind.” No wonder so many of us …more
Business
The Daughter joins the Bayview family
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
Business
Let the Xplore Games begin on Millwood
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