Have you made a donation to the Somerset West Community Health Centre capital campaign yet? The new branch at 30 Rosemount opens next month. This is the outcome of a longstanding campaign to improve access to front-line health care and social services …
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Miss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: A Challenge: Support SWCHC
Have you made a donation to the Somerset West Community Health Centre capital campaign yet? The new branch at 30 Rosemount opens next month. This is the outcome of a longstanding campaign to improve access to front-line health care and social services in our neighbourhood. It took a lot of
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: A little Flava in the ‘hood
So here’s what’s going into the second floor of Marshall’s old location on Wellington West: Flava Factory Dance Studio, offering classes for kids and adults in a variety of street dance styles. I am pretty sure Wee G and AJ will be all over this.
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: A little Flava in the ‘hood
So here’s what’s going into the second floor of Marshall’s old location on Wellington West: Flava Factory Dance Studio, offering classes for kids and adults in a variety of street dance styles. I am pretty sure Wee G and AJ will be all over this.
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: While I’m at it
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Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Comings and Goings: the overdue edition
So I have this anonymous member of Miss Vicky’s Faithful Legion that has been sending me chiding messages every once in a while, reminding me that I am falling down on my duty of keeping the neighbourhood informed. And it’s true. I have been neglecting the blog. And I am
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Comings and Goings: the overdue edition
So I have this anonymous member of Miss Vicky’s Faithful Legion that has been sending me chiding messages every once in a while, reminding me that I am falling down on my duty of keeping the neighbourhood informed.
And it’s true. I have been neglec…
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Spring revival
Oh it is so nice to have the snow melting and be out and about in the ‘hood once more. Was great to be on the street with the kids over the weekend, testing out the bikes and people-watching. Not so great to see the increase in people using the
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Spring revival
Oh it is so nice to have the snow melting and be out and about in the ‘hood once more. Was great to be on the street with the kids over the weekend, testing out the bikes and people-watching. Not so great to see the increase in people using the Hinto…
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: A new winter tradition?
Our friends at the GT Express are hosting a snowman-building contest in Parkdale Park this Saturday. Sounds like the beginning of a great new winter tradition. Here are the details. They are looking for pre-registration, so do let them know you’re coming. we have a lot of kid shuffling on
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: A new winter tradition?
Our friends at the GT Express are hosting a snowman-building contest in Parkdale Park this Saturday. Sounds like the beginning of a great new winter tradition.
Here are the details. They are looking for pre-registration, so do let them know you’re…
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Kringle and other holiday traditions
This Friday, come on down to the Hintonburg Community Centre for the HCA’s annual Kringle Event – kids get to spend some time with Santa, make some crafts, consume a treat or two. It’s a fun, free family event that takes place between 6 and 8pm (Santa arrives at 6:30).
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Kringle and other holiday traditions
This Friday, come on down to the Hintonburg Community Centre for the HCA’s annual Kringle Event – kids get to spend some time with Santa, make some crafts, consume a treat or two. It’s a fun, free family event that takes place between 6 and 8pm (Sant…
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Mea Culpa
Miss Vicky received the following email in her inbox:
MISS VICKY! Shame on you, you used to give regular updates about the neighborhood on your site, now it’s been over 3 months!!! and not a peep. Shame on you!
I am sorry! You are correct, I …
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Mea Culpa
Miss Vicky received the following email in her inbox: MISS VICKY! Shame on you, you used to give regular updates about the neighborhood on your site, now it’s been over 3 months!!! and not a peep. Shame on you! I am sorry! You are correct, I have been neglecting you
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Comings and Goings: LCBO edition
Well haven’t I been negligent lately. So much going on! Time for a long overdue post on the business comings and goings in the ‘hood, and then we’ll try to catch up on other happenings in other posts.
And I’ll do one. I promise. But right now I …
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Comings and Goings: LCBO edition
Well haven’t I been negligent lately. So much going on! Time for a long overdue post on the business comings and goings in the ‘hood, and then we’ll try to catch up on other happenings in other posts. And I’ll do one. I promise. But right now I do need
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Got kids?
So for the last few months a group of parents and community reps have been trying to figure out what to do about the overcrowding at the two schools providing french immersion to the Dalhousie, Hintonburg, Civic Hospital, Mechanicsville, Champlain Park…
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Got kids?
So for the last few months a group of parents and community reps have been trying to figure out what to do about the overcrowding at the two schools providing french immersion to the Dalhousie, Hintonburg, Civic Hospital, Mechanicsville, Champlain Park and Wellington Village communities. The Near West Accommodation Review
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