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Sergey Stefanishin. Photo: Roman Konovalov
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Sergey Stefanishin: Moscow’s loss, Leaside’s gain

April 1, 2018 Lorna Krawchuk

Sergey Stefanishin and his family are not only newcomers to Leaside, but also to Canada. I first met him when he lived in my building, but he has since moved, to a house on Millwood. …more

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Darleen Bogart, braille champion – Order of Canada 

April 1, 2018 Lorna Krawchuk

Darleen Bogart was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in June of 2017, and invested into the Order during a ceremony on January 24, 2018. This is a long way from Churchbridge, Sask., …more

Carol Burtin Fripp
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Carol Burtin Fripp First we take Manhattan, then we take…Toronto

April 1, 2018 Lorna Krawchuk

In 1965, when Robert Fripp and Carol Burtin Fripp were in the throes of deciding to leave New York City, they first considered England, Robert’s home. But the economic situation there was less than ideal. …more

Adam Grant at work.
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Avenue Bistro’s Adam Grant likes to tweak 

March 1, 2018 Lorna Krawchuk

For Adam Grant, it’s all about the little things – the tweaks and small changes. So, when the new owner of the former L’Avenue Bistro on Bayview Ave., Cindy Stiller, asked him to stay on …more

Robin Nasmith
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Robin Nasmith’s Skican-do spirit

March 1, 2018 Lorna Krawchuk

Robin Nasmith may seem an unlikely person to found a ski-based business. He grew up in an Alcan mining town in Northern Quebec, the son of an engineer, and like his father, also became an …more

Some of the Leaside laneways.
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Leaside laneway: naming feast or famine?

March 1, 2018 Lorna Krawchuk

It is quite strange that while there are five un-named laneways in Leaside, only one is creating a lot of interest. Almost too much, in fact. The lane in question is the one running between …more

Some of the Leaside laneways.
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The name game: What should Leaside’s laneways be called?

February 1, 2018 Lorna Krawchuk

Last issue we put out the call for names for Leaside’s five laneways. We got mail! Badali Alley, Lisa Lebitka Lane, Fishwich Lane, Mohring Lane, Mrs. Park’s Lane – all interesting possibilities for naming the …more

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Sue Dutton takes her love of education to the children of India

January 1, 2018 Lorna Krawchuk

What draws Sue Dutton to the south of India twice a year? The simple answer is an orphanage in what was a small rural village, Podanur, outside of Coimbatore in the province of Tamil Nadu, …more

Some of the Leaside laneways.
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A laneway runs through it

January 1, 2018 Lorna Krawchuk

Full disclosure – there’s a laneway named after me. Krawchuk Lane runs parallel to Millwood and Malcolm between Randolph and Millwood. You read the story of its naming in Leaside Life’s August 2017 issue. But …more

A young Robert Lowrey (far left) in front of the first location of Robert Lowrey Piano Experts at 322 Sutherland Drive.
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Tickling the ivories at Robert Lowrey Piano Experts

December 1, 2017 Lorna Krawchuk

Even if you haven’t been inside, you probably know Robert Lowrey Piano Experts at the west corner of the strip just south of Eglinton, east of Brentcliffe. This well-known piano emporium is well worth a …more

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