Author Archives: Bulletin Editor

Co-op turns 25

By Ann Kennedy – Windward Co-operative Homes at 34 Little Norway Crescent will celebrate a landmark 25th anniversary on June 2. Perched on the north shore of the Western Gap, the co-op is surrounded by green parks and sparkling water. ...

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Mixed feelings over airport dominate Bathurst Quay AGM discussion

By Jon Stoller – Condo development and the Island Airport topped the agenda at the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood’s (BQNA) annual general meeting on May 24. The organization—which aims to improve the quality of individual and community life for residents from ...

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Food, fun & families at farm fete

By Dennis Hanagan – A picnic fundraiser to support Riverdale Farm and its programs will be held June 21 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the farm. There will be games for kids, tables for dining, and music. The Riverdale ...

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History show to come to condos

By Dennis Hanagan – The Town of York Historical Society wants to hit the road later this year and give history lessons to people who live in Downtown condominiums. “We want to put together, I guess for lack of a ...

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Planning talk turns heated for Murray at Church-Wellesley meeting

By Michael Schwarz – Meet Emma and Sophie, Toronto’s two most intrepid volunteers. On May 7, at the 519 Church Street Community Centre, they were assigned to co-ordinate responses at the community action plan meeting organized by councilor Kristyn Wong-Tam ...

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Action plan requires city, provincial collaboration

By Marien Breen – At the May 1 meeting at the Dominion on Queen, Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray updated the CRBA on the status of the area’s community action plan. The CRBA’s four main priorities were heritage preservation, the ...

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Corktown group’s numbers up: conduct code debuts

By Joshua Bailie – At the Corktown Residents and Business Association’s May public meeting, some Corktowners found themselves in fascinating seats: pews. Yes, church pews. In the dusty back room of the Dominion on Queen beer parlour, there are chairs, ...

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Calmer community hears latest port lands plans

By Eric Morse – “We don’t want Ferris wheels, we don’t want monorails, we don’t want strip malls, and we don’t want casinos!” Ward 30 councillor Paula Fletcher told a relatively sedate but supportive crowd of about 300 people at ...

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CBC proposal to attract tenants ignores streetscape

By Rich Holt – In the face of recent federal government cutbacks, the CBC has put forward a planning application that will make it easier to generate revenue from its real estate holdings. On May 1, Frank Lewinberg from Urban ...

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Bistro Tournesol

By Annabelle Goodman – 406  Dupont St. 416 921 7766 Perfection from every perspective! My son and daughter-in-law were visiting from Chicago. It was their anniversary and the meal had to be splendid. I gave so much thought to the ...

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