Business
How sweet it is on Bayview
I’m sure many of you know that “dolce” means “sweet” in Spanish or Italian, but what about “gourmando”? Turns out it’s not a word in any language, though we probably all know a gourmando or …more
Articles by Lorna Krawchuk
Business
Fiona Boylan couldn’t resist the fresh-baked aroma
COBS Bread has been a Leaside favourite since it opened its doors more than a decade ago with Fiona Boylan at the franchise helm. Fiona Boylan comes to COBS Bread with varied skills and talents. …more
Community
Michael Leonard’s gallery is state of the art
It took Michael Leonard a long time to find just the right location for his State of the Art Gallery at 1541A Bayview Ave., which opened in 1999. He was looking for somewhere he could …more
Community
St. Cuthbert’s Church to show a bright new face to Bayview
What in heaven’s name is going on at the corner of St. Cuthbert’s Rd. and Bayview Ave. at St. Cuthbert’s church? No, not another condo project on Bayview! But there is something exciting happening on …more
Churches
A Leaside church by any other name? Welcome Trinity Grace
How observant are you? Have you noticed that the Leaside Bible Chapel is no longer at its place on Eglinton Avenue between Sutherland and Laird? Now you see signage for Trinity Grace Church. Are they …more
History
This Simcoe Day holiday, think of Leasider Michael Stevenson
Why is this man dressed in a military uniform from the early 1800s? Michael Stevenson, a Leasider for over 50 years, is originally from Yorkshire. After completing training at the Royal Military College at …more
People
Photographer, archivist, cyclist, but most of all, Leasider
How does someone end up living in Leaside? For photographer Russell Sutherland, it was a meeting with his wife-to-be, Alison, at a summer camp. While she and her family lived in Don Mills, they attended …more
Business
Serving up succulent sushi at Sushi by K
Deciding to open a business on Eglinton between Laird and Sutherland is not for the faint of heart. Yes, there is high visibility from cars and buses whizzing by, but even pre-pandemic, it wouldn’t be …more
People
Doing the Duke of Edinburgh proud
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
Business
Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread on Millwood
Bev Churchill Morris worked for the Red Cross as a nurse in Guelph for many years. But she was also a talented home baker, especially of shortbread. “Everyone loved my shortbreads,” she says. Baking this …more