How does a relative novice to lawn bowling become the first member of the Leaside Lawn Bowling Club to become president of the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association? Phillip Francis grew up in Tasmania, was employed …more
Even though there is a large front window at Bella Rouge, the south anchor of the retail strip between Rumsey and Airdrie on Millwood, it isn’t until you walk in the door that you realize …more
Saying goodbye after nearly five decades isn’t easy. Saying goodbye to Sandy’s Cycle Shop & Books (known as Sandy’s Bikes & Books) will be especially hard, since this quirky shop has been such a local …more
Owning a landscaping business wasn’t on Simon Stevenson’s list as a young man. He really didn’t have a list – but thought that maybe becoming an architect or a veterinarian might be interesting, so off …more
Absolute Beauty by Nancy Penny on Bayview Avenue has now closed. But Absolute Beauty by Jess is now up and running on Millwood, thanks to an agreement with Bella Rouge owner Rhona. You can even …more
Brian Mok is where he wants to be. The owner of two local Shoppers Drug Mart locations – one on the Bayview strip and the other at Bayview and Broadway – celebrates 13 years of …more
Meeting L Col John Burns, I did not feel that I had to stand up straight and salute, but I did enjoy getting to know some of the facets of his life – especially his …more
Local schools and churches have played an important role as community centres for the town of Leaside practically since Day 1. Our community is blessed with excellent choices for local activities, such as Leaside Memorial …more
The City of Toronto has officially named the lane mostly parallel to Bayview between McRae and Airdrie, to honour Leasider Edna Beange, who died in January, 2019, at the age of 98. The location is …more
Leasider Jeff Walker was a pre-teen in 1964 when the Beatles were going to perform at the Forum in Montreal. He and his friend rode their bikes to what was then Dorval Airport to see …more
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