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About Karli Vezina
Karli Vezina earned her Journalism Diploma at Humber College and then a BA in Communications at Athabasca University, Alberta. She taught English as a second language in South Korea for 3 years. Karli has been a contributing writer for Chart Attack Magazine, Playback Magazine, OhMyNews International and is a founding member of the Weekly Wanderer online.
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Business

Vezina tries a little slice and dice at White House Meats

April 1, 2017 Karli Vezina

I’ve always been good with a blade. I don’t mean in the Kill Bill kind of way, but in the way that I used to enjoy carving wax candles and pieces of wood. Despite my …more

Community

Giving Back – East York Meals on Wheels delivers comfort

March 1, 2017 Karli Vezina

Food can be a great comfort in times of need. There is something about a hot, home-cooked meal that warms the belly as much as the heart. For those who are finding difficulty with shopping, …more

Karli has volunteered at St. Cuthbert’s Church, tried curling and pilates for the first time and sampled craft beer at the Amsterdam brewery in her quest to try new things.
Community

Leasiders on the Lookout – It’s your turn to suggest new thrills for Karli

March 1, 2017 Karli Vezina

From interloper to local resident, I think I’m finally starting to feel like a Leasider. The advent of this column, “I’ll Try Anything Once,” has allowed me to explore my new neighbourhood in ways I …more

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How can old batteries save a life?

February 1, 2017 Karli Vezina

If you knew that every AA battery had enough zinc to save the lives of six children, you might think twice before disposing of your used AAs. Lauren Essaye and Helena Giamos are two 11-year-old …more

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Having an Amsterdam good time at our local brewhouse

February 1, 2017 Karli Vezina

Amsterdam Blonde is one of the first beers that the Amsterdam Brewery ever brewed, back on John St. in 1986. The Amsterdam Blonde also happened to be my personal favourite, ranked first place in the …more

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Laugh Out Loud fundraiser to support the Maddie Project

January 1, 2017 Karli Vezina

Eight years ago Charlene Kalia started the Laugh Out Loud in Leaside fundraiser to help bring awareness to the Leaside Gardens board of management’s initiative to build a second ice pad. After four years of …more

Karli Vezina learning from Lauriette D’Souza at the Leaside Bridge Club.
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Coming up trumps at Leaside’s Bridge Club

January 1, 2017 Karli Vezina

Card games have never been my strong suit. Outside of Uno, I’m most comfortable around basic games like Go Fish or better yet, board games. In my mind, playing bridge was equivalent to the ancient …more

Karli has volunteered at St. Cuthbert’s Church, tried curling and pilates for the first time and sampled craft beer at the Amsterdam brewery in her quest to try new things.
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A volunteering Vezina gets bazaar this holiday season

December 1, 2016 Karli Vezina

In the everyday hustle and bustle, it’s easy to get lost in your own world. Often it isn’t until the holidays roll around that many begin to consider ways to help out and volunteer their …more

Sports

Vezina learns how to “hurry hard” at Leaside Curling Club

November 1, 2016 Karli Vezina

My left foot is in the hack, a foot-hold used by curlers to launch their delivery of the curling stone. My right foot is on a teflon sliding pad that looks like a shoe insert …more

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Northlea takes on the Taggers

October 1, 2016 Karli Vezina

There are two kinds of graffiti, one less appealing than the other. Throw-ups, tags or “bombing” refers to quick work in a jumble of graphic lettering, usually the artist’s name. This is the illegal side …more

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