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Articles by Suzanne Park

About Suzanne Park
Suzanne is a leadership thinking partner, public speaking and crucial conversation coach, and a writer who enjoys bringing to the pages of Leaside Life the businesses, unique experiences and community contributions of her Leaside neighbours. Her daughter Zhen, a TMU Sport Media graduate has secured a job in her field and has previously contributed articles to Leaside Life offering a fresh perspective on her community.
Super volunteer Bob Lister is a Leaside booster. Photo Suzanne Park.
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Super volunteer Bob Lister is a Leaside booster

October 1, 2025 Suzanne Park

If you or your children attended Olympia Sports Camp between 1981 and 1995, you likely had the pleasure of being coached in tennis by Bob Lister, one of Leaside’s most dedicated volunteers. Bob and his …more

A photo of Edun in his office. Edun Valdman plies osteopathic magic on Bayview. Photo Suzanne Park.
Business

Edun Valdman plies osteopathic magic on Bayview

September 1, 2025 Suzanne Park

Like many people, Edun Valdman suffered sinus and breathing issues as a kid that made it challenging to pursue his many sports activities. Still, he worked to improve his skills and as an adult continues …more

A picture of Beverly Furer beside one of her pieces of Flemish-style art. Tehe picture shows a bird on a stick. Photo SUZANNE PARK.
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Beverly Furer masters Flemish-style artistry

August 1, 2025 Suzanne Park

If you’re walking near Trace Manes Park most mornings, you may run into Beverly Furer with her elegant dog Asta, a Silken Windhound named after Fred Astaire for his nimble flying feet. Stop and chat, …more

A photo of Art French in his garage at Artenal Motor Limited. Photo Suzanne Park.
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AML’s 65 years of keeping cars roadworthy

July 1, 2025 Suzanne Park

In the early days of any business, “What’s the best name for us?” is an important consideration. But for Art French and his wife Rica, the decision was easy. As a young apprentice mechanic, Art …more

Grace Main. Photo Doug Nicholson, Sunnybrook Health Sciences.
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Grace Main puts her best foot forward

June 1, 2025 Suzanne Park

Ballerinas float across a stage. Their tutus bounce, every movement is precise, but their feet are often in excruciating pain. Ballet is a beautiful art, yet it can have a devastating impact on dancers’ feet, …more

Bill Pashby. Photo Suzanne Park.
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Honouring Bill Pashby, helping make Leaside strong and Canada proud

May 1, 2025 Suzanne Park

On the last Saturday in March, the sun shone brightly as guests walked to the William Lea Room in the Leaside Arena to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of Leaside’s – and Canada’s – …more

Peter and Chloe. Photo Suzanne Park.
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Celebrity canine still greets clients at Millwood Chiropractic and Massage Therapy

April 1, 2025 Suzanne Park

Anyone recognize the Leaside celebrity in the photo? Chloe, office greeter and security guard, was the winner of Leaside Life’s June 2014 Best Office Greeter Award, beating out seven other dogs – and a bird …more

Roman Tietz, director swinging a club at the Golf Show. Photo Suzanne Park.
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ParaGolf helps swingers of all abilities

March 1, 2025 Suzanne Park

In the depths of this winter’s longest days, anyone who’s ever swung, or wanted to swing a golf club longs for warmer days to arrive. At last, here we are on the cusp of spring …more

Rob Despins and his wife Genevieve Lemaire, Owners of Fair Catch Fishmongers on Bayview. Photo Suzanne Park.
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Fair Catch’s fishy business swims to Bayview

February 1, 2025 Suzanne Park

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the ‘Fair Catch’ name of a new fishmonger business in Leaside refers strictly to fish. Fact is that co-owners Rob Despins and his wife Genevieve Lemaire chose the name …more

Davida Vineberg. Photo Suzanne Park.
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Beija Flor Bouquets preserves floral memories

January 1, 2025 Suzanne Park

Twenty years ago, while travelling to exotic locales, Davida Vineberg saw beautiful flowers that had been preserved for future enjoyment. She was so mesmerized by these bouquets that she can’t recall whether it was India …more

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A Leaside dog. Staff photo.
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Leaside Life’s gone to the dogs…and cats, and gerbils, and guinea pigs!

by Susan Scandiffio in Business

From cats to dogs, and so many animals in between, Leaside is a neighbourhood full of beloved pets. And thankfully, it’s also a neighbourhood with plenty of pet services right at your fingertips. Walkers, boarders, ...more
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