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
From East Asian studies to wealth management to landscape design, Betsy Brown’s life has taken many turns. The principal of breathe DESIGN grew up in Leaside, but an interest in learning another language to complement …more
Glow Spa, upstairs at 1675 Bayview Ave., is celebrating its anniversary of, as they say, “Proudly pampering Toronto for over 22 years.” In fact, this month marks their 23rd anniversary. Being an upstairs business is …more
Farm Boy has landed in Leaside! The chain, known for its fresh local produce, prepared foods and more, opened on December 5th in the old Sobeys location at Laird and Wicksteed after taking less than …more
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
How does a business in the highly competitive field of fitness, health and wellness survive – and thrive – and continue to innovate for 20 years and counting? Now entering its third decade, InsideOut Health, …more
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
In March 2024, Melissa Saunders realized her dream of creating a space where both children and adults can enjoy educational experiences and make new friends, called ÜNI Learn Play Café, located at 864 Eglinton Ave. …more
If your New Year’s resolution is to be fitter and stronger, local Leasider Eleanor Feetham’s got you covered. Based in Leaside, Eleanor Feetham, owner of E-Fitness (E-Fitness.ca), offers a variety of morning classes in her …more
Leasiders have embraced a popular Thornhill restaurant, which opened at 1608 Bayview Ave. in May 2023. Fans of Ramona’s, who had been making the trek to the original location, which opened in 2015, were delighted …more
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