Tag Archives: St. Lawrence Market

The City of Toronto Historic Sites Sep. 7-20

The City of Toronto Historic Sites present a variety of events that provide enriching entertainment for all ages while connecting visitors to Toronto’s rich history. Visit www.toronto.ca/museum-events for more information.   COLBORNE LODGE South end of High Park on Colborne ...

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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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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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St. Lawrence Market BIA releases its area master plan

After a year-long process, the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area (BIA) now has a master plan to guide public realm improvements within their boundaries. Composed by DTAH, a local landscape architectural firm, the master plan is a significant ...

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Old Town appreciates Esplanade decorations

After years of seeing The Esplanade between Parliament and Jarvis Streets looking forlorn during the Holiday Season, surrounded with the dazzle of the Toronto Christmas Market and festive decorations on a few streets north, I did not want to see yet another ...

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Winter cycling & bike maintenance at library Feb. 4

The trail of a bike tire through freshly fallen snow is extremely rewarding. On Feb. 4 from 2 to 3 p.m., Christina and Anibal, volunteers with Bike Sauce, will be at the St. Lawrence Library Branch at 171 Front St. ...

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Kern to be ordained Jan. 14

The Anglican Diocese of Toronto shared this photo of Kern from the May 1, 2016, Ordination of Deacons at St. James Cathedral.

The Most Reverend Colin Johnson (Archbishop of Toronto) will ordain The Reverend Leigh Kern to the Sacred Order of Priests on the Memorial of Saint Felix of Nola, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. in St. James Cathedral, 65 Church St. ...

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North St. Lawrence Market artifacts reveal clean vendors

Archaeologists are digging down about 6 feet. The stone and brick market, built in 1831, had a significant sewer system, says Popkin, with a large north-south channel in the centre and small, stone feeder drains coming in from the east and west.

Archaeological work at the demolished North St Lawrence Market shows cleanliness was very much the order of the day for its vendors. It had to be, with all the food they handled. “It’s not as artifact rich. Really, it’s not ...

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Seen: Evening at the Market

The 2016 Evening at the Market gala drew a happy throng of 1500 people from all over Toronto, who sampled the very best of the wares of the 120 participating vendors. Proceeds from this year’s event went to Second Harvest.—E.M.

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