Tag Archives: St. Lawrence

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust announced on June 20 that it has acquired 56 The Esplanade in Toronto for $60 million. “This is a strategic acquisition for Allied, in that it augments a large assembly we’ve made over time ...

The burning of coal at the gigantic Consumers Gas complex—some of which still survives in the Berkeley and Front area—blackened the rich marble and brick facades of almost every building in Toronto. It was also coal gas that killed thousands ...

On June 3, the Friends of Berczy Park held a Pet-Lovers Day when dog owners were invited to bring their pets to the park and the new dog area. One of the area’s features is a gravel section—with a draining ...

Jacquie Williams— The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (SLNA) representing residents of St. Lawrence Neighbourhood is celebrating July 1st with a festival in St. James Park.  We start with a parade that will gather in Crombie Park, Sherbourne and The Esplanade ...

Old Town residents, especially in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, may soon receive a letter from OZA Inspections regarding precondition surveys being offered to properties adjacent to the Metrolinx construction corridor. As part of Metrolinx’s Don Yard Expansion, explains Metrolinx community ...

The Creative Aging Circle is inviting Downtown Toronto seniors to let their inner actors loose at seniors’ drama workshops with Soulpepper Theatre. Take part in two fun, interactive drama workshops led by Soul-pepper Resident Artist Paula Wing. No acting experience ...

Heritage Toronto at the City of Toronto’s Historic Sites have put together a day-long symposium titled Understanding Toronto Through Archaeology: A Public Symposium for Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. What lies beneath the city’s surface? The all-day ...

Parents living in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood are alarmed about reports that effective Dec. 14, space inside the local community centre will be used as an after-hours homeless shelter. With only five days’ notice, moms and dads are hearing that ...

The 2016 Evening at the Market gala drew a happy throng of 1500 people from all over Toronto, who sampled the very best of the wares of the 120 participating vendors. Proceeds from this year’s event went to Second Harvest.—E.M.

The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA has scheduled a presentation and question and answer session for area residents to see and give feedback on a vision for the future of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood on Feb. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. ...