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…
Miss 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…
While I’m at it
Sorry about the comment spam. I’m having the Webgeek look into it.
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Summertime and the weekends are busy
We’re gearing up for summer at the Finishing School. That means that weekends are a frenzy of activity with no possibility of making all of the fabulous community events. But…
Upcoming events! A Busy Spring Saturday
Now that the weather FINALLY seems to be getting nicer, the residents of the Finishing School are looking to spend as much time outside as possible. This Saturday offers a…
Gil’s Hootenanny, this May Day
Miss Vicky received the following announcement in her inbox, from fellow blogger Laurie Kingston. Gil was a great activist, trade unionist, researcher, and mentor. Can’t think of a better thing…
Liveable development?
Two things. The city is reviewing its key policies on land use, transportation and infrastructure – the Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Infrastructure Master Plan, Cycling Plan and the Pedestrian…
Tuesday: Pop-up Job Fair at the Elmdale!
So, you may not have heard that the Webgeek’s bro (known here as Chefgeek) will be running the kitchen at the revamped Elmdale Oyster House and Tavern. We’re pretty excited…
Hintonburg Hub: what’s your vision?
So by now you all know that Somerset West Community Health Centre bought the building at 30 Rosemount and will be turning it into a medical centre and community space…
More on Shopping Locally
I went into Collected Works the other day, to see if I could cross off a few items on my holiday shopping list. There’s still quite a lot left there,…
Books for the Holidays
Ok, people. We all love our community, and our fabulous mainstreet is one of the reasons we love it so much. We walk to shop, and there are some wonderful,…
Hintonburg Hub a reality!
Oh friends, do you know how hard it has been to keep this news to myself? So hard. But by now you’ve all probably heard that Somerset West Community Health…
Self-Directed learning for teens
So apparently Ottawa is getting a few new high schools – 3, according to this CBC piece. One of Kitchicoo’s co-founders is part of this project, Compass Centre for Self-Directed…