It is no small achievement for a man to trade his desk in the secure world of corporate finance for the risky territory of a fast food franchise. But that is exactly what 36-year-old North …more
Before the Japanese celebrate the new year, an important end of year ritual is osoji (a.k.a. the major cleanup), which provides the opportunity to welcome the incoming year with a clean slate. Never too early …more
Leaside Life is thrilled to be partnering once again with the Bayview Leaside BIA to sponsor the 2nd Annual Bayview Holiday Window Display Contest. We are encouraging as many local merchants and businesses as possible …more
Recently, Andy Elder of Grilltime needed some help with his 10th anniversary celebrations. He called on a very local business to add to the fun. Prep Fête’s the name – and it’s the brainchild of …more
Fudge! I desperately tried to turn the front door latch, and it wouldn’t budge. The key turned and the deadbolt opened but the door handle latch just would not cooperate. What the fudge! I had …more
November 9 is an important date in the history of Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles-Newbigging Chapel Limited: Bruce Humphrey finalized the sale of his family funeral home to Kim Hunter. This family funeral home, dating …more
When Vesko Salov was 7 years old, living in Sofia, Bulgaria, his parents gave him what he claims was the first and only bicycle they ever bought for him. He enjoyed riding it, but found …more
It has been 30 years since Malcolm Firkser and his father took over Sunnybrook Home Hardware, but he still hears tales about Mr. Scott and Gibby – two of the previous owners. When Sunnybrook Plaza …more
There is something fishy going on in Leaside, but it’s not illegal or smelly. And it all happens at 42 Laird Drive, international headquarters for Lunkerhunt. Say again? For anglers, a “lunker” is a very …more
As vibrant and strong as Leaside’s Wildcats, Flames, Leafs, tennis, badminton, and I’ll add in…Skyzone, and even the new Costco clubs are, the only club in Leaside that has more than 6,000 registered members is …more
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