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About Sue Barrett
Sue Barrett is a former accounting manager who grew up in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Sue moved to Toronto in 1991 and lived in the downtown area before moving to Leaside in 2001 to raise her two sons. She and her family lived in Leaside for 10 years before moving to Bennington Heights in 2011. She is a retired hockey mom who loves to travel, bake, watch sports, knit and volunteer. Together with her husband she is also a partner in The Leaside Pub where she manages the office side of the business.
Bob Creighton. Photo Creighton family.
People

Remembering Bob Creighton, “Mr. Leaside”

July 1, 2019 Sue Barrett

Bob Creighton, known to many as “Mr. Leaside,” passed away peacefully at his home in Leaside on May 7th, surrounded by his family. Bob was in his 99th year. Bob was born in Toronto on …more

Community

The Leaside Pub hosts 416Cares – good friends, good causes

May 1, 2019 Sue Barrett

What happens when you gather at least 100 people in one room, and each one donates $100 for a great cause? That’s the premise behind 416Cares. On Thursday, March 28, this newly created group held …more

Image from El Hogar. Photo by Graham Lute.
Community

Bennington residents helping in Honduras since 1979

April 1, 2019 Sue Barrett

Changing the lives of children in Honduras has taken on special meaning for Bennington residents David Winsor and his wife Margo Mingay. Love, a home and an education — three things that children must have …more

Stu Jeffries and his three sons.
People

Stu Jeffries – still rockin’ the airwaves

December 1, 2018 Sue Barrett

“Have you heard the news? There’s been Good Rockin’ Tonite!” If you were a kid born in the mid to late ’60s or early ’70s like me, that line might be familiar. Every Friday night …more

Dan Thornback, letter carrier retires after two decades in Bennington Heights.
People

A fond farewell to Bennington’s beloved letter carrier

July 1, 2018 Sue Barrett

Dan Thornback has been a fixture in the Bennington Heights community for nearly two decades. He’s also spent time in the Leaside area over his long career. Dan started with Canada Post in 1989; it …more

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Left: Heather Bolt, owner and designer, and her assistant Sylvi Oja. Photo Suzanne Park.
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Going dotty on Bayview

by Suzanne Park in People

“Darling, you look marvelous!” With apologies to Billy Crystal and his 1980s Saturday Night Live persona Fernando, fashion retailer Heather Bolt’s Dotty business is helping her clients look and feel marvelous in outfits ranging from ...more
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