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
Trash pandas beware – Rick Roos has invented a way to spoil your nocturnal feasts. The 49-year-old Leaside father of one has created BinClaw, a device for securing your garbage bin from pesky raccoons and …more
-The “night economy” refers to all economic activities occurring between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., extending well beyond just nightclubs and bars. This sector includes late-night eateries, retail outlets, cultural spots, entertainment venues, fitness centres, …more
Ada Mok and Cam Pounder love dumplings. As it happens, so do many Leasiders. Luckily for all of us, these foodpreneurs turned their love into a food truck business called feasTO. The dumplings are made …more
“If I’d known better, I’d have changed the name.” “The two great women in my life are my mom, who died last August at age 95, and my wife”. “I’m not a spring chicken.” “As …more
The eye-catching sign on the window of Defy Functional Fitness at 94 Laird Dr. encourages passersby to “Get Better at Life.” Who doesn’t want to get better at life? This slogan summarizes perfectly the philosophy …more
In October of 2023, Hermie Baldado and her husband, Chris Suckling, sat on Bayview and were blown away by what they were seeing: hundreds of people on foot shopping, smiling and chatting, enjoying the distinctive …more
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