Green Canoe restaurant paddled onto Millwood between Randolph and Sutherland on June 18 last year. But even before its official opening, there was great interest among the locals. Green Canoe – what’s that? There really …more
Recently, Andy Elder of Grilltime needed some help with his 10th anniversary celebrations. He called on a very local business to add to the fun. Prep Fête’s the name – and it’s the brainchild of …more
November 9 is an important date in the history of Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles-Newbigging Chapel Limited: Bruce Humphrey finalized the sale of his family funeral home to Kim Hunter. This family funeral home, dating …more
When Vesko Salov was 7 years old, living in Sofia, Bulgaria, his parents gave him what he claims was the first and only bicycle they ever bought for him. He enjoyed riding it, but found …more
It has been 30 years since Malcolm Firkser and his father took over Sunnybrook Home Hardware, but he still hears tales about Mr. Scott and Gibby – two of the previous owners. When Sunnybrook Plaza …more
We know there’s an important municipal election coming up, but as I write this column there are still lots of questions still to be answered. Here’s hoping that by the time you are reading it …more
Ten years is a long time in the life of any business, but especially in the ultra-competitive foodservice industry. Leaside’s own Andy Elder will celebrate the 10th anniversary of his store, gourmet meat shop Grilltime, …more
Leon Bragg is definitely a woman – but when her family was sending in the requests for honouring her 100th birthday on February 24, 2018, they didn’t bother to mention that fact – so they …more
Jennifer Valliere is someone with the rare ability of being able to pay attention to many things at once, all while looking calm and collected. She is a lawyer, working at a firm large enough …more
Serendipity played a big part in Angela Lam’s becoming a Leasider, in 2015. The first instance was her mother deciding to move from Victoria to Toronto (Willowdale) when Angela was nine. When the time came …more
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