Archaeological work at the demolished North St Lawrence Market shows cleanliness was very much the order of the day for its vendors. It had to be, with all the food they handled. “It’s not as artifact rich. Really, it’s not ...
Read More »Downtown religious leaders urge funding for poverty relief
Downtown religious leaders are urging the city to put funding into its Poverty Reduction Strategy. More than 100 leaders across the city, under the coalition Faith in the City (FITC), have signed a declaration calling on city council to add ...
Read More »Plans for The Well at Front/Spadina get council’s praise
Downtown development proposals and their developers aren’t often praised by Toronto community council, especially when they override community and city wishes then appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board to get their way. But praise is what Diamond Corp, Allied REIT, ...
Read More »Today’s small claims court docket
At 393 University Ave: Small Claims Party Name Case Number Short Title of Proceedings Time Room Appearance/Event Type DOE, JANE SC-16-00001825-0000 MUSCAT v MAUROMATIS ET AL 10:02 AM COURTROOM 1903 TRIAL APPEALABLE MAUROMATIS, EVAN SC-16-00001825-0000 MUSCAT v MAUROMATIS ET AL ...
Read More »Letter: The whole ‘justice’ system
To John Sewell and to the Ontario Premier: There has to be a TOTAL re-evaluation of the so called “justice” system! From the unidentified cops who hassle citizens, to the laws and the judges that let rapists off, to the ...
Read More »Rush Hour 1438A Dufferin St. 416 533 4687
Rush Hour, without any hesitation, is my favourite restaurant in town. I have introduced this place to many friends. Now their friends also attend on a regular basis. You must have a reservation. It is wonderful to see a family ...
Read More »Echo Women’s Choir marks 25 years with Ain’t Life Sweet
Echo Women’s Choir celebrates its 25th anniversary with favourite songs from past seasons and newer ones as well, in its winter concert, Ain’t Life Sweet, Sunday, December 11, 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 10 Trinity Square ...
Read More »Free concert of Renaissance & Medieval music for Advent
Renaissance and Medieval music celebrates Advent, Friday, December 9, 7:30 p.m. at St. Basil’s Church, University of Toronto, 50 St. Joseph Street (at Bay Street). The Musicians In Ordinary – soprano Hallie Fishel and lutenist John Edwards – join the ...
Read More »Viewpoint: A finish and a future for St. Peters congregation
In the amalgamation service for St. Peter’s and St. Simon’s Anglican Churches, it was mentioned how difficult this process is for St. Simon’s, the accepting church. However, nothing was said of the grieving congregation of St. Peter’s Church or of ...
Read More »Santa Claus Parade, Nov. 20, 12:30 pm road closures
The 112th annual Santa Claus Parade will take place this Sunday Nov. 20, 2016, at 12:30 p.m. Road closure times are as follows: – Bloor Street West, from Ossington Avenue to Christie Street, at 8 a.m. – Bloor Street West, from ...
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