Tag Archives: Corktown

Eric Morse — On July 7, a public consultation between the Cabbagetown South Residents’ Association and 51 Division Community Liaison took place at Central Neighbourhood House, moderated by Deputy Mayor Pam McConnell and including representatives from Fire Services. It was ...

Waterfront Toronto announces a new program of free arts and cultural events in Toronto’s waterfront neighbourhoods. These events celebrate new public spaces in the West Don Lands and East Bayfront, inviting Torontonians and visitors alike to discover and enjoy our ...

Eric Morse –  In the last week of May, Waterfront Toronto, the City and the TTC conducted public consultations on Stage One of a ‘Waterfront Transit Reset’ project slated to go to Executive Committee and Council in June. At that ...

Dennis Hanagan — Corktown dog owners want a bigger and better off-leash dog-run than the current gravel one in Corktown Common park. “We’re looking for a more environmentally-friendly space for the dogs,” Kristin Halliwill, with Dogs of Corktown, said in ...

Dennis Hanagan – On April 22 Downtown community groups spent Earth Day scouring their neighbourhood streets, picking up everything from cigarette butts and plastic bags to coffee cups and old newspapers—stuff that less community-minded individuals drop wherever they please. The ...

Siobhan Geary– A recent shooting at Annnie’s Bar and Grill sparked a heated debate at the Corktown Residents and Buisness Association’s (CRBA) meeting on April 5 as residents discussed how they stand to be affected by the state of the ...

The Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation is holding its annual general meeting and a special lecture on April 26 at 6 p.m. Fire Canoe: How Canada Became a Nation from Sea to Sea With Canada’s sesquicentennial (the 150th anniversary of Confederation) ...

Siobhan Geary– Sackville Playground is about to undergo a significant redesign, heralding an overhaul of Corktown’s parks network. City planners, in conjunction with Thinc Design, met with Corktown residents on March 10 to discuss plans for the park at King ...

Siobhan Geary– A small, dedicated group of Corktowners assembled on March 1, undeterred by the unexpected snowstorm, to discuss connections with the Good Shepherd Ministry and the TTC’s Yonge Relief Line’s potential impact on the neighbourhood. Plans for the relief ...

Sackville Playground is about to undergo a significant redesign, heralding an overhaul of Corktown’s parks network. City planners, in conjunction with Thinc Design, met with Corktown residents on March 10th to discuss plans for the King and Sackville park. Construction ...