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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

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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

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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

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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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Community

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March 1, 2017 Vicki Hall

March Break can either be a welcome time for a vacation with your family or a week or two filled with the classic cry of ‘I’m bored, what do we do now?” For those of …more

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