We found our cover couple from 2011
Community
“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Since its incorporation in 1913, Leaside has constantly been evolving and transforming. But in many, many ways, Leaside has remained the same. It’s always been ...more
A crowded field vies to be next school trustee
Community
On March 3rd, voters in Ward 11 Don Valley West who are citizens and public school supporters will head to the polls to elect a new Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Trustee. The by-election comes ...more
Calling all senior shinny players!
Sports
Richard Brayley and Andy Thomson met just a few months ago even though they have lived one street away from each other in South Leaside for over 30 years. Both are retired – Richard from ...more
ParaGolf helps swingers of all abilities
Sports
In the depths of this winter’s longest days, anyone who’s ever swung, or wanted to swing a golf club longs for warmer days to arrive. At last, here we are on the cusp of spring ...more
Get your Glow on at this Bayview spa
Business
Glow Spa, upstairs at 1675 Bayview Ave., is celebrating its anniversary of, as they say, “Proudly pampering Toronto for over 22 years.” In fact, this month marks their 23rd anniversary. Being an upstairs business is ...more
Farm Boy chooses Leaside
Business
Farm Boy has landed in Leaside! The chain, known for its fresh local produce, prepared foods and more, opened on December 5th in the old Sobeys location at Laird and Wicksteed after taking less than ...more
New housing forms come to Leaside
Development
Recently this column has focused on the major intensification projects situated east and west of Bayview and Eglinton, and from Laird to east of Brentcliffe, all driven by the anticipated arrival of the Eglinton Crosstown ...more
Sunnybrook Plaza goes B.I.G.
Development
A new application to replace the two-tower (11, 16 storeys) proposal approved in 2016 for Sunnybrook Plaza (660 Eglinton Ave. E.) with a three-tower proposal (32, 37 and 43 storeys) was submitted by Concert Properties ...more
An elevator, a parking spot and the bride that got away
Stories
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
RIP. Another food store closes on Bayview
Editor's Welcome
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
Is this the most famous dog in Leaside?
History
Many successful people have lived in Leaside over the years. I’ve written about some of them in Leaside Life. But this is the first time I’ve written about a successful Leasider who also happened to ...more
Dude, where’s my bus?
Leaside Residents Association
During the recent election campaign, Premier Ford said he’s confident that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will finally open in 2025. Years late, mega-digging, noise and disruption. Surely the Crosstown must be opening soon? And surely, ...more
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At this stage, Leasiders are all too familiar with the high volume of active development applications in our community, particularly in the vicinity of Bayview and Eglinton. In most cases, these applications are appealed to ...more
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While home renovations are a common sight in Leaside, it’s rare to see schoolyards being renovated. But a schoolyard revitalization project is exactly what’s planned for Northlea Elementary and Middle School this coming summer. Teresa ...more