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Bunches of people have fallen in love with Le Monkey Bar’s treats, from their chocolate-dipped bananas to fruit smoothies, popsicles, shakes and sundaes.

The busiest time to visit Transcona Salon Spa might be on a Friday morning, when the regulars come in to get their hair done.

Constance Menzies remembers the Christmases of her childhood as lovely and lavish. “Our holidays were rich,” even if her family was not, she said.

So what does it mean to be vegan? No meat, no poultry, no fish, no dairy, no eggs, no honey. But a huge world of plant-based goodness and flavour awaits.

The girls were toddlers when the family boarded the Leonardo da Vinci ocean liner to Canada. Now Vicky Sartor and Cathy Wozny are the managing partners of Calabria Market and Fine Wines.

Obby Khan knew he had a strong personal brand after a long career in the Canadian Football league. “I was well-known. Eight and half of 10 people liked me,” he joked. “I have a recognizable face.”