If you ever peek at retirement cards, you’ll see messages such as “relax and enjoy!”, “time to kick back!” and pictures of rocking chairs and slippers. This is SO not the life of retired Leasider …more
Everybody loves a good comeback story. Whether it’s an athlete who has battled back from an injury, a small business that has recovered from bankruptcy, or an author who has faced numerous rejections but gone …more
Throughout the pandemic, like so many others, I have contemplated what life might look like once we return to “normal.” Will “normal” be the normal of pre-Covid? For me, these thoughts have included our active …more
What started as a community voicing their concerns about the safety of Overlea Bridge has resulted in the city adopting residents’ recommendations for the bridge’s complete overhaul. Charles H. Hiscott Bridge, aka the Overlea Bridge, …more
Bayview Avenue has long been an important hub of the neighbourhood. Need a quick coffee? Head to Bayview. How about a mani-pedi, delicious meal or snack, a grocery shop, perhaps that gift you can’t find …more
Tobie Loukes is fiercely proud of her Indigenous roots. And for those students lucky enough to be taught by her, Loukes is an inspirational wealth of knowledge about Indigenous culture and history. Coupled with her …more
Dr. Robert Heyding has an office on Eglinton Avenue. But the Leaside doctor’s practice transcends the boundaries of just one address. In fact, he practises in various locations, often with clients who have no fixed …more
In the first two weeks of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, over 2.5 million Ukrainians fled the country. It is estimated that number could reach as high as 5 million. In order to provide a …more
In 2020, Leaside Life recognized a number of our residents who were on the frontlines battling, and keeping us safe from, Covid. The physical, emotional, and economic strains in every corner of the globe persist …more
Little did Leasiders Craig and Matt Kinch know that an impromptu knock on a door on Broadway Avenue in 2003 would signal the start of a long-term, life-changing experience. Fascinated by a car sitting in …more
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