If you’ve ever seen one of the many Peanuts TV specials, you’ll know Linus, with his ever-clutched security blanket. Inspired by a story in a US magazine in 1995 about a young girl with cancer …more
When the owners of Sophie’s Kitchen at 1614 Bayview decided it was time to sell, Anosha Thamesh, with her husband in the background, was ready to buy, in July 2023. Sophie’s got a new look …more
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
For many people, and especially parents, September, not January, is the beginning of a new year. If you’re the parent of an infant to 4-year-old, you might be interested in learning about Rainbow Songs to …more
If you’ve walked recently along McRae between Sutherland and Airdrie, you’ve probably noticed the graceful arrangements of potted plants outside Housebound, a retail location opened by home décor curator Colton Slater a year ago. The …more
Janis Fertuck’s article about the upgrading project for the schoolyard at Northlea Elementary and Middle School was quite the surprise for schoolyard/school parking lot neighbours on Sutherland Drive, since they hadn’t heard a word about …more
David Mistry and Rahm Sharpe-Bebe are now 50 years old and good friends. This was not always the case. As Leaside youngsters, they both participated in local sports but didn’t really know each other. As …more
Every Tuesday afternoon, except in the heat of summer, Sheila and Tom Chin can be found in Lamb Hall at St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church on Bayview Avenue in the tai chi class. Sheila and Tom …more
From East Asian studies to wealth management to landscape design, Betsy Brown’s life has taken many turns. The principal of breathe DESIGN grew up in Leaside, but an interest in learning another language to complement …more
Glow Spa, upstairs at 1675 Bayview Ave., is celebrating its anniversary of, as they say, “Proudly pampering Toronto for over 22 years.” In fact, this month marks their 23rd anniversary. Being an upstairs business is …more
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