Author Archives: Bulletin Editor

84% of TCDSB high schoolers pass literacy test

Emmy Milne — The Toronto Catholic District School Board congratulates secondary school students who have passed the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, with 84% of students achieving success on the latest assessment. “The success rate of our students on the ...

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A talk about St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, its past, present, future

Frank Touby — In 2014 I was asked to deliver a talk to the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Supper Club which is held regularly at the HotHouse Café. Joining me at the podium were HotHouse owner and community booster Andrew Laffey ...

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Wellington was once our notorious red-light district

One of my favorite row of buildings is the Hutchison Block, a lovely yet unadorned grouping of buildings on the north side of Wellington just east of Leader Lane across from Berczy Park. It is also one of the oldest ...

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Serra

Annabelle Goodman — I had just seen two films at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was way after dinner time and I had only eaten briefly much earlier in the day. My friend and I were starving. Serra was ...

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La Fenice

Annabelle Goodman — An early morning exercise class, a walk downtown and 2 films at TIFF and I was ready to relax. La Fenice does it for me every time. It is situated across from the Bell Lightbox. How convenient ...

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Insomnia

Annabelle Goodman — I am surprised at myself for not trying this restaurant before. There it has been right in front of me. I have passed it so many times. It was recommended to me recently by a friend. I ...

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Brooklyn Tavern

Annabelle Goodman — My friend and I have a mission to try new restaurants. Her daughter lives in the Leslieville area and highly recommended this spot. It is not fancy. It is not expensive. It is terrific. I loved the ...

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Boxcar Social

Annabelle Goodman — Probably the best Macchiato I have ever had! It was an Ethiopian coffee, full flavored and nicely swirled with milk on top. I get so upset with these places that pile the milk foam a mile high. ...

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Commemoration Thursday of Danny, a St. Lawrence Market fixture

An overwhelming number of phone calls have busied the switchboard at Toronto Animal Services as anxious callers offer aid to Tank, a beloved black Labrador retriever who belonged to a street-newspaper vendor near St. Lawrence Market known as Danny. A ...

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City of Toronto Historic Sites Events Sep 25-Oct 8

  The City of Toronto Historic Sites present several events in the fall that provide enriching entertainment for all ages while connecting visitors to Toronto’s rich history. Visit www.toronto.ca/museum-events for more information. COLBORNE LODGE    South end of High Park on ...

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