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A public market has existed at the North Market since 1803 By Duncan McAllister — The search is officially on with an international architectural design competition for the St. Lawrence Market’s north building launched Nov. 12. According to officials, the ...

Councilor Kyle Rae of Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale and family and business associates of the late Ted Rogers unveiled a street sign to honour the Canadian business titan and communications industry pioneer. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 2 ...

‘He was a wonderful neighbour, friend and community member.’ By Bulletin Staff — Carl Orbach, QC, mayor of Cabbagetown, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer, in his 80th year. A hallmark of Cabbagetown ...

Thousands of commuters take to the streets as Toronto subway system shuts down By Duncan McAllister — Thousands of people spilled out into the streets at rush hour November 18, due to a shutdown of the subway system.  Police erected ...

By Kimberly Spice — Fear of increased crime rates, lower property values and transforming a prestige community into slums sparked heated debate over a new Toronto Community Housing Corp. (TCHC) project planned for City Place. More than 130 neighbours, some ...

It’s a celebration of Canada’s Rite of Passage into nationhood and you’re invited to the party. The War of 1812, in which Canada handed the new United States its first taste of military defeat, will be celebrated in an historic ...

By Kimberly Spice — Contaminated soil in the Port Lands will have to be treated or removed before development of the area can begin, said a senior environmental geoscientist during an open house to discuss the project. “It’s a manageable ...

By Karen Warner — Despite stormy skies, the rain held off for Harbourfront Community Centre’s (HCC) first annual 5K family walkathon Oct. 2 (see photo at right). This new fundraising event was developed to raise public awareness and funds in ...

By Ken Smith — Trucks began appearing again at the loading docks of the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts Oct. 19—but not to bring in sets for some new pre-Broadway show. This time they were liquid bulk carriers, there ...

On November 28, the Annual Christmas Bazaar held at 110 The Esplanade by the Performing Arts Lodge Residents’ Association featured a bake sale this year, along with residents’ arts and crafts, collectibles and tiny treasures.