A new public art project is just about ready to get underway in Riverside. On the evening of June 21, artist Isaac Weber—along with the Riverside BIA—held an information session at the Ralph Thornton Community Centre at 765 Queen St. ...
Read More »In Other News: Riverside Rethink article in Canadian Architect
Alex Bozikovic writes: “The design is replete with intelligent urban design moves. The pedestrian bridge connecting the black buildings provides visual surprise; practically, it connects corridors in the two buildings, which each have their own main entrances, allowing residents to ...
Read More »Genesis Motors latest Riverside business win
Genesis Motors Canada opened its first Canadian retail boutique at 630 Queen Street East in Riverside on May 30. The Markham-based auto manufacturer brands itself as having “modernized the luxury shopping experience through its unique Genesis at Home service,” a demonstration and vehicle ...
Read More »Rooming house meetings scheduled for Cabbagetown, Riverside
The city is holding a series of public consultation meetings on proposed regulations for multi-tenant houses – commonly referred to as rooming houses. Two different sets of meetings will be held. The first set of meetings will be held in ...
Read More »New appointments to Downtown BIAs
Dennis Hanagan— At its October meeting, Toronto community council appointed nominees to the management boards of Business Improvement Areas in greater Downtown. The BIAs and appointees are: Downtown Yonge: Patrick Gauch, Robert Housez, Stephen McGrath and Martin Wray. Leslieville: Tracy ...
Read More »The Broadview Hotel gets lit
Paulette Huebert Touby — The new Broadview Hotel let its guard down Oct. 5—literally—removing the scaffolding that has been surrounding the building for over a year while a complete reno took place under the auspices of ERA Architects. Streetcar Developments ...
Read More »Toronto’s Riverside presents Winefest Mar. 29-Apr. 3
Jennifer Lay — From March 29 to April 3 Riverside restaurants, retailers and tourism ambassadors partner with Ontario wineries to celebrate local food, wine and shops. From March 29th to April 3rd, get ready to experience an Ontario Wine Tour ...
Read More »Auto mall proposal raises Riverside worries about emissions
Riverside businesses welcome a new development that would bring pedestrian traffic to Queen St. E. near the Don River bridge, but some residents worry about gas emissions coming from the “car mall” that would be part of the project. Streetcar ...
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