Tag Archives: Old Town Toronto

New ownership for 56 The Esplanade

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust announced on June 20 that it has acquired 56 The Esplanade in Toronto for $60 million. “This is a strategic acquisition for Allied, in that it augments a large assembly we’ve made over time ...

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88 Queen East: Where will the dogs go when nature calls?

  The plans for 88 Queen St. E. (otherwise known as the 88 North condo project by St. Thomas Developments) have changed significantly since they were first put forward about two years ago. The Garden District site (which is framed ...

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Mackenzie House chalks up a history lesson

Leslieville resident and artist Leslie Ashton was at 106 Yonge St. on June 8 drawing a tribute to Vic Steinberg, a girl reporter who went undercover as a man at the men-only Toronto News in 1894. The street art is ...

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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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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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Market temp site is small; some cart vendors won’t make it

George Milbrandt — Shovels are about to go into the ground and construction will soon be underway for a new North St. Lawrence Market building. Local farmers have been selling the fruits of their labour at Front and Jarvis for ...

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