I like to think of myself as a polite and courteous person. But on this day, somehow I slip up. I step into the elevator at Whole Foods and press the button for the parking …more
One of Leaside Life’s writers, who also happened to work part-time at The Sweet Potato on Bayview, shared the news with me today of the imminent closure of the store. This, after not even two …more
I sit in LifeLabs below Whole Foods, waiting for my bloodletting and feeling rather uncomfortable. Not because of the needle that was soon to be pushed into my arm, but because I had just come …more
I check in with reception at Laird Dental. “You’re 30 minutes early,” the receptionist says. “Oh, right.” I explain how I purposely input my appointments 15, 20, or 30 minutes earlier than the actual time, …more
The hand wave. Can any other seemingly innocuous human gesture communicate so much? It’s a question I ponder as I sit in my car on Laird, south of McRae, trapped in a bunged-up, narrowed lane, …more
“Your account has accumulated one hundred and twenty-four dollars and ninety cents.” “Woohoo! I’m rich!” I joked to the lady behind the counter at Extoggery at 10 Brentcliffe Rd. She threw me a bone – …more
The Museum of Toronto’s latest exhibit, Toronto Gone Wild, has an interesting reference to Alan Redway, former East York Mayor and Leaside resident. Extended to November 2nd, due to popular demand, the exhibit devotes a …more
The Leaside Garden Society (LGS) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2024 Leaside Garden Society Founders’ Scholarship. Leaside resident Bridget Leonard excels academically, her references were stellar, and her application essay demonstrated a …more
Remember the administrative offices of the old Leaside Aerodrome? You wouldn’t recognize the space now. A wonderful establishment has opened at 25 Commercial Rd. called Motorista Studio, which is a creative social club, event space …more
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” It was last summer and the Bard’s quote came to mind, as I headed out of Tony’s …more
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