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About Vicki Hall
Vicki is a Toronto native and resident of Leaside for the past 15 years. Many of those years were spent as a proud volunteer with Rolph Road and Bessborough schools. In 2015 Vicki founded the Lifestyle Blog 'Vickihall.ca' where she covers fashion, beauty, lifestyle and advice for women. You can often find her strolling our beautiful streets with her beloved Portuguese Water Dog Shadow.
Peaches And Green Manager Elizabeth Roman and owner George Chow.
Business

Peaches & Green: promoting healthy living for nearly three decades

May 1, 2019 Vicki Hall

In 1990, George Chow opened a small health food and supplement store on Bayview Avenue with the goal of bringing specialty foods, education, guidance and excellent customer service to a growing population of consumers looking …more

The Leaside Lancers boys’ team in Collingwood, April 2018.
Sports

Leaside High takes on Ontario

May 1, 2018 Vicki Hall

It may have taken a decade, but the Leaside High School Boys Varsity Hockey team made it back to OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) for the Ontario High School Hockey Championships from March …more

Grilltime sign.
Food

LET’S TALK Turkey!

December 1, 2017 Vicki Hall

Since the holidays are just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you will feed the loved ones around your table this year. If you’re anything like me, you’ll need all the …more

Today's menu
Business

What’s on Today’s Menu?

November 1, 2017 Vicki Hall

If you happen to have walked or driven down Millwood lately, you may have noticed some changes between Rumsey and Airdrie. One of the biggest has been the move that Today’s Menu made several months …more

People

Carol & Dave’s excellent Leaside adventure

October 1, 2017 Vicki Hall

Way back in January of this year, I began a series on health and wellness featuring two Leasiders – Carol Townsley and Dave Sparrow. Since many of us may be noticing the summer indulgences showing …more

Simryn behind the counter at Avoca.
Business

How sweet it is in Leaside!

August 1, 2017 Vicki Hall

Avoca Chocolates I love the anticipation of a new store opening in our community. When Today’s Menu vacated the corner shop at Millwood and Rumsey for the bigger space next door, it didn’t take long …more

de la Mer frontage
Business

Everything fishy about De La Mer

June 1, 2017 Vicki Hall

As I sit down to write this, I’ve just finished a wonderful Friday night dinner of delicious rainbow trout. It’s one of my favourite types of fish, which I picked up at De La Mer …more

Karli at the circus
Community

Flying high at Toronto Circus Centre

May 1, 2017 Vicki Hall

If you’ve always wanted to run away and join the circus, it’s just become a little easier for M4Gers now that the Toronto Circus Centre has taken up residence in Leaside United Church’s beautiful gym. …more

Hilary & Billy - Salon Ten Ten
Business

On the cutting edge with Billy and Hilary at Salon Ten Ten

April 1, 2017 Vicki Hall

It’s always exciting when a new business opens in Leaside. You might have noticed that the southeast corner of Sutherland and McRae is now the home of Salon Ten Ten. This business might be new …more

Dave Sparrow at 20 push-ups!
People

Carol & Dave’s excellent Leaside adventure

April 1, 2017 Vicki Hall

A few weeks ago I emailed Carol and Dave to let them know that April would be the last month I would be covering their story. They’ve come to the end of their 12-week program …more

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Leaside Transformer Station

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The Leaside Heritage Preservation Society (LHPS) is dedicated to celebrating Leaside’s impressive history and its continued impact on our present-day lives. A great example of this is the Leaside Transformer station. This massive power facility, ...more
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  • Meet Leaside’s food bank heroes
  • Kinley is realizing her goal – to live her authentic life
  • Eliminating poverty in Canada – it can be done
  • Long-time Leaside physician Dr. Talvi Maimets is ready for her next adventure
  • Leasiders are making cycling better
  • A tribute to Shirley McNaughton, education pioneer
  • Starstruck in Leaside, or just another Pie in the Sky?
  • Get ready. Get set. Grow! in 2021
  • The Gibson/Allmans take joy in their family
  • Caped crusader fundraises for Holland Bloorview
  • That takes the cake
  • Calm that traffic!
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