Business

Ahhh, February. The month of groundhogs and love is upon us. But while Groundhog Day is restricted to rodents (and their lovers?), Valentine’s Day is a time for everyone to celebrate and appreciate all the …more

Homelessness is a growing issue, invisible to many of us, and its solutions seem elusive. Like so many Leasiders who step up when there is a community need, dedicated volunteer Mary Chong decided to get …more

Mike Kelar, co-founder of design agency Jacknife (and a product of Leaside), has had a creative bone since childhood, but he didn’t know for certain that he wanted to do graphic design. “I was always …more

It was with great satisfaction — and yes, a touch of sadness — that I read our Councillor’s announcement last month in Leaside Life about the completion of the City’s major capital improvements at Leaside …more

Write Impressions, the popular and lively stationery store anchoring the northeast corner of Bayview and Millwood, is celebrating its quarter-century anniversary this December, joining a select group of high street retailers with remarkable staying power. …more

While he was earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology and English at Queen’s University, Matthew Tormey, a local expert in design and woodworking, realized that he was not cut out for a desk job. He …more

When the owners of Sophie’s Kitchen at 1614 Bayview decided it was time to sell, Anosha Thamesh, with her husband in the background, was ready to buy, in July 2023. Sophie’s got a new look …more

Turco Persian Rug Company has been cleaning, mending and caring for Torontonians’ carpets for over a century. But did you know that this venerable business has its roots in Leaside? The Leaside-local part of the …more