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Bell in Brief: Killer coal dust once darkened our Downtown

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 ...

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BIA members can get grants, training from Starter Company Plus

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As consumer expectations have changed, online shopping has become the norm and mobile devices have become ubiquitous, the demand for Toronto’s main street businesses to embrace technology has never been greater. Implementing a digital plan can be a challenge. From ...

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Seen: Pet lovers’ day at Berczy Park

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 ...

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Can you name these men from 2015 Jarvis, Queens Quay assault?

The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance identifying three suspects and additional information in an Assault investigation. It is reported that; – on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 5 a.m., police were called about an assault in the Queens Quay ...

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Is Hotel Victoria checking out?

QuadReal Property Group (QuadReal) announced on June 2 that it has entered into an unconditional agreement to acquire 56 Yonge St., currently the site of the Hotel Victoria (which is also TheBulletin.ca’s favourite boutique hotel in the Downtown core). The ...

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Seen: Music in St. James Park returns

On June 1, Music in St. James Park launched its sixth season with a barbecue provided by St. Lawrence Market merchants. The band Lemon Bucket Orkestra played in the park’s gazebo. The sound system was powered by two cyclists from ...

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SLNA plans Canada Day celebration

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 ...

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Viewpoint: Prompt payment will reduce burden on taxpayers

On May 31, members of Prompt Payment Ontario (PPO) congratulated the Ontario Government on the introduction of prompt payment legislation in Ontario. The introduction of prompt payment legislation is a ground breaking step in the right direction and will help ...

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CityPlace town hall hits a ‘wall’—Queens Quay protesters

There was a full house ready to greet city councillor Joe Cressy as guest speaker of the CityPlace Residents’ Association (CPRA) second town hall of the year on May 31. And while it was intended to be an agenda-less night ...

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Artists paint coast-to-coast tour of Canada: on show at Arta Gallery

During the 150th year celebrations of Confederation, artists and lifelong friends Carol Loeb and Alison Grapes are traveling along the Trans-Canada Highway from coast to coast from St. John’s to Victoria, stopping every 150 km to find the subject and ...

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