Leaside boasts a wide and wonderful array of hairstyling emporia. With more than 20 hair salons and barber shops in the area, Leaside is a destination for those looking for great hair services. In fact, …more
Tucked beside various car-related businesses, an unassuming brown duplex at 72 Laird Dr. houses a unique space devoted to art, Laird Art Gallery. In 2022, Young Hee Sung and her husband Hang Ryeol Na, were …more
I wanted to kick off this month’s column with a joke about road construction in Leaside, but I’m still working on it ☺… No matter how hard I try, the topic of traffic in Leaside …more
If you’ve never tried Pilates or are looking for a new class, allow me to make a personal recommendation. Pilates is one of those “anyone can do it,” low impact-big results types of programs that …more
Kate Kim, owner of NAKEDFACE Beauty Professionals on Bayview, states her mission right on her phone message: “Helping you achieve your skincare goals is what we are all about,” and she offers encouragement to “remember …more
Relevé, the beautiful boutique that opened at 1727 Bayview Ave. in March of 2021, derives its name from the classical ballet term and move meaning to elevate or rise up. Owner Gillian Medina, a former …more
Whether your goal is that your kids be safe and confident around water or become the next Penny Oleksiak, great swimming lessons are a must. And when private lessons are offered right here in the …more
In last month’s Leaside Life article, “Exploring the night economy – opportunity or threat for Leaside?” I posed the question: do you think a burgeoning night economy would be an improvement or a detriment for …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
What does it take to run a successful second-hand book business in Toronto? And where? According to Leasider Peter Sellers, College Street in Little Italy has the same feel as Bayview did when he was …more
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