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About Suzanne Park
Suzanne Park is a leadership and conversation coach and writer who enjoys bringing to the pages of Leaside Life the unique experiences and community contributions of her Leaside neighbours. Her daughter Zhen, a student at Leaside High School, is also a contributor to Leaside Life with a fresh perspective on her community.
Ben Jones. Photo Dave Jones.
Business

Ben Jones has a few tricks up his sleeve

June 1, 2023 Suzanne Park

Houdini, Copperfield, and Blaine – move over! There’s a new magician in town, and in Leaside specifically. Teenager Ben Jones is an experienced magician who’s been perfecting his craft for almost a decade, despite his …more

Lea descendants: l-r Alayna, William, Victoria, and John Lea. Photo by Suzanne Park.
Community

Walking down memory lane to 
Leaside’s historic homes

May 1, 2023 Suzanne Park

Leasiders seem to love walking. Venture out any day of the week and you’re sure to cross paths with others, and especially on Bayview Avenue. Back streets tend to be quieter, but look closely and …more

Freddy-Jan: “I’m passionate about stand-up comedy." Photo Krissia Valiente.
Business

Leaside’s Freddy-Jan is a stand-up guy

April 1, 2023 Suzanne Park

Why would a young man with a great day job spend many of his free evenings doing something most people dread? Fredsen Otchere-Jan, better known by his stage name – Freddy-Jan – says, “I’m passionate …more

Sheen for She CEO and co-founder Mary Hawk. Photo John Weight Photography.
Business

Leaside’s Sheen for She celebrates women and girls

March 1, 2023 Suzanne Park

International Women’s Day is March 8th, an annual globally recognized celebration focusing on the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls and the challenges many continue to endure. The Canada.ca website confirms …more

L-r: Annette Sonneveld, Brenda French and Margo Mingay. Photo Suzanne Park.
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Getting pickled in Leaside

January 1, 2023 Suzanne Park

Are you in a pickle? If not, are you ready to get pickled in Leaside? If so, it seems you’re not alone. According to Pickleball Canada’s 2022 survey, an estimated 350,000 people play pickleball in …more

Jordan Cullum.
Community

Keeping holiday spirits bright 
at Holland Bloorview

December 1, 2022 Suzanne Park

When asked how Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital keeps spirits bright over the holidays, Jordan Cullum, outreach coordinator for the Dear Everybody program, didn’t hesitate. “Some clients spend their entire holidays at Holland Bloorview. The …more

Karen Linker discusses the difficult issues facing many of us. Photo Suzanne Park.
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Family Navigator for Seniors eases life’s journeys

November 1, 2022 Suzanne Park

At every stage of life, we encounter and navigate both new and familiar journeys. They can be comforting or confusing, exhilarating or exhausting, joyful or mournful, and present many opportunities and challenges. How reassuring it …more

Emily Martin, Doctor of Naturopathy at the Bayview Chiropractic Health Centre. Photo Paula Sanderson.
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An apple a day? Practising naturopathy in Leaside

September 1, 2022 Suzanne Park

As a kid, my family had many home remedies for alleviating symptoms of common health issues. Although most may not have been supported by evidenced-based research, in my experience some were more successful than others: …more

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Ron Butcher cycles Leaside – and London

July 1, 2022 Suzanne Park

Ron Butcher fondly recalls cycling the streets of Leaside as a youngster. “My bike provided freedom, adventure and fun. I felt I could go any way and do anything. My school friends and I would …more

GRIT Athletics. Photo by Coldice Creative.
Business

These Leaside dads got grit!

June 1, 2022 Suzanne Park

Have you got GRIT? Do you have what it takes? Luckily for Leasiders, you can develop your true grit. “GRIT Athletics is a sport and performance training centre committed to developing athletic, physical and personal …more

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John Naulls at the Layers of Leaside.
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Leaside 110 – Reflections on an archival exhibit

by Geoff Kettel in History

In last month’s Leaside Life we proclaimed “The Layers of Leaside are Redux!”  The Leaside 110 archival exhibit at Leaside Library, with maps, photos and artifacts displaying the history of the Town, plus three pop-up ...more
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