Bruce Bell – One of my favourite Christmas stories of days past is the one about George William Allan, the son of one of the wealthiest families in Ontario, who decided it was time to do something to help the children ...
Read More »Bombshell election will blast a dud as Ford reign ends
Stig Harvor — A bombshell suddenly exploded on Sept. 10 in our civic election slated for Oct. 27. Rob Ford was unexpectedly admitted to hospital with strong, lower abdominal pains. To cement the Ford dynasty in politics, the Ford family ...
Read More »The OMB thumbs its nose at St. Lawrence Neighbourhood priorities
Stig Harvor — The all-powerful Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) has done it again! It has ignored existing zoning regulations and City approved Design Guidelines for the historically sensitive St. Lawrence area around the original 10-block Town of York, the birthplace ...
Read More »The oldest bank building in Canada
Bruce Bell – The Bank of Upper Canada building on the northeast corner of George and Adelaide built between 1825-27 by Dr. W.W. Baldwin with the help of engineer Thomas Hall is the oldest bank building in Canada. This makes ...
Read More »Child safety is vital, but don’t discourage volunteers
Chris Moise – Although I rely heavily on social media to stay connected with what’s happening locally and internationally, I still watch and listen to CBC News periodically throughout the day to stay in the know. If I were to ...
Read More »Reasons to visit Yogapalooza! at Harbourfront Centre
Mila Volpe — We know it can be a little intimidating to walk into a Yoga Studio when you’ve never tried it before. Yogapalooza is the perfect way to sample a wide variety of classes in a fun setting. Join ...
Read More »Waterfront Toronto investment pays off handsomely
Stig Harvor – Financing of more needed Waterfront Toronto (WT) work has reached a critical juncture. In less than two more years WT will run out of money. It will be unable to continue its impressive revitalization of our former ...
Read More »Astrid Young launches tour and new album at Drake Hotel
Composer, actor, author screenwriter and sommelier Astrid Young, launches her tour and fourth solo record, One Night at Giant Rock at the Drake Hotel July 25 at 7 p.m. Audiences a chance to get up close and personal with the ...
Read More »Condo snuggles in comfortably with historic building
Bruce Bell – On July 1, 1914 the Dominion Bank opened its stunning new headquarters on the southwest corner of King and Yonge. From the moment you ascend its sweeping marble staircase leading into one of the most dazzling banking ...
Read More »Three cool gadgets for your hot summer needs and enjoyment
James Careless — Welcome to a short, hot Canadian summer! No whining now; remember, we just finished six months of winter. Here are some tech devices that will help you beat the heat – or at least cope with it. ...
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