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
You could have predicted that young entrepreneur Nicole da Silva would locate her business in Leaside. After all, she grew up and went to school here, was a fitness trainer at F45 on Bayview, numbers …more
Growing up in Guyana, Yolanda T. Marshall dreamed of Canada where her mom was working three jobs and saving up to buy a condo, so she could bring her girls to Toronto. As a young …more
Leaside Life has been encouraging Leasiders to learn about the UHN’s cardiac, spinal and neural rehab centres, right here in Leaside, and encouraging everyone to join the UHN’s Rally for Rehab presented by BMO by …more
After Jeff Hohner, a fit runner of 5Ks, 10Ks and even a full marathon, experienced a cardiac event in his mid-40s while out running, he booked an EKG stress test, like many of his buddies …more
When’s the last time you checked your tire tread? If you’re like me, never! That was until hearing how low tire tread led to a life altering car crash for Anita Kaiser. Stopping for gas, …more
Being greeted by Jennifer Campos, Ph.D., Canada Research Chair (II), Senior Scientist, and Academic Associate Director at UHN’s KITE Research Institute’s Open Doors Toronto May 25th event, made my day. Jennifer, along with many of …more
Every now and then opportunity knocks. Sometimes we heed the call, but sometimes we are tone-deaf. Rob Thomson is grateful he was listening and was all-in when the University Health Network’s (UHN) Cardiovascular Prevention and …more
We’ve all done it! Skipped an exercise session, watched just one more episode on Netflix instead of getting in our 10,000 steps, ordered fries with our meal when we know salad is the better choice. …more
Serendipity played a significant role in bringing the FIRST Robotics program to children at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. This collaboration between First Robotics Canada and Holland Bloorview makes the world of STEM (Science, Technology, …more
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