Contributed by Sarah — Hardscapes replacing greenery Walking around our lovely neighbourhood this spring with my visiting parents, they observed the growing expanse of hardspace, tragically at the expense of green space. There were even instances of recently-built front yard parking pads where just last spring there were wonderful gardens. New parking pads have […]
Regent Park Reflections
Contributed by Kathy Flaxmann In mid May this year independent producer Jenn Mason enjoyed a cappuccino and shared a blueberry muffin at the Paintbox Café in downtown Toronto. It’s a busy spot and there was a small line up for the menu, featuring some organic and gluten free treats. Jenn was joining writer/director Gabrielle Zilkha […]
Dizzying Pace of Change
Contibuted by Duncan Fremlin,Broker, RE/MAX As someone who has lived and worked in many of Toronto’s finest neighbourhoods, I’m often surprised at how little I know about them. Walking to my favourite convenience store or driving around looking for a parking spot does not constitute any deep knowledge of a community. About 47 years ago, […]
TRANSFORMATIONAL results
Contributed by Kathy Flaxmann Cabbagetowners are passionate about their neighbourhood and their homes. With many fine examples of Victorian architecture, including mansions, all a stone’s throw from parks and the downtown attractions of Toronto, the area is unique. When a home is renovated to the owners’ precise requirements, the attachment can be very strong. One […]
Neighbours gather for A Taste of Regent Park
“It’s amazing how food brings people together” says Sean Brathwaite. Brathwaite is the Market Manager for the Taste of Regent Park, the weekly celebration of food and culture that happened this summer in the new park at Dundas and Sackville. This event brought together an affordable fresh produce market, cooking demonstrations, locally grown veggies and […]
This Cabbagetown Festival is Going to be great!
Contributed by Your Cabbagetown BIA The Cabbagetown BIA is proud to present the 38th annual Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts, set for September 4 – 14, highlighting live outdoor music and entertainment on Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7. Over the two days, the festival will close down Parliament Street from Wellesley Street south […]
The Best Oatmeal Cookies
Contributed by Leslie Black of Love Muffin Bakery 3/4 cup vegetable oil ½ cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup almond milk 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 ½ cups flour ½ tsp salt ¾ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats ½ cup raisins ½ cup chocolate […]
Remembering a War Time Diet
Contributed by Duncan Fremlin Parliament Street News returns to the food theme and since we’re still wearing poppies for Remembrance Day, it’s a topic that the veterans must think of often. Their hardships had much to do with their war time diet. When I was growing up in the 1950’s, November 11th was […]
Absolute Bakery Good and Friendly
Contributed by John Rider My new absolute favourite bakery in the city is Absolute Bakery and Cafe on Parliament just south of Wellesley on the east side. (And I should know good baked goods because my Mom used to bake and sell pies and tarts and other goods from our farm when I was […]
Regent Park welcomes new and returning residents
Contributed By Toronto Community Housing W ith residents moving into new buildings and shovels in the ground across the community, the revitalization of Regent Park led by Toronto Community Housing is full steam ahead! At its October 24 meeting, the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing approved a plan to move ahead […]
