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The eyes have it in Dr. Savitska’s office
Does your young child see the world the same way you do? Maybe not. But there’s a new eye doctor in Leaside who can help. Binocular vision – the ability of both eyes to focus …more
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Heather Bolt turns passion into fashion at Dotty Dress Studio
With a keen eye for fashion trends, Leaside resident and owner Heather Bolt realized her true calling and established Dotty Dress Studio in 2010. “In university, I found myself sewing and altering pieces and my …more
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Innovation is in Leaside’s DNA
Once again, I draw inspiration from our Leaside gardener Debora Kuchme. Last month she wrote, “In 1913, like a mindful gardener, Frederick Todd planted the seed for Leaside to become a Garden City. …He set …more
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Floka dresses the tresses in Sunnybrook Plaza
You must have seen the sign for Sunnybrook Plaza mainstay Floka Salon & Spa, but do you know the derivation of the name? Brothers-in-law Bashkim Breznica and Al Kerimi are Albanian, and the word for …more
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Is it time to establish a Neighbourhood Watch?
After assessing the damage done to my portfolio in the roller coaster ride of the 2018 markets, I made a resolution to better protect my assets going forward. But some of my dearest assets do …more
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The story behind Millwood’s Green Canoe
Green Canoe restaurant paddled onto Millwood between Randolph and Sutherland on June 18 last year. But even before its official opening, there was great interest among the locals. Green Canoe – what’s that? There really …more
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Neil McMahon makes a Freshii start in Leaside
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
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Mega’s secret touch turns lead into gold
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
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Bayview Holiday Window Decorating Contest – 2nd annual
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
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Gotta party? No time to plan? No worries. Prep Fête’s got you covered
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