The Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space (STEPS) Initiative, alongside its partner the St. James Town Community Corner, will begin painting the upper sections of Canada’s tallest mural at Toronto Community Housing property – 200 Wellesley Street East on Thursday – August 8th at noon (rain date Friday). The mural’s design incorporates the motif […]
Ride the Ravines
Ride the Ravines is a fun challenge for recreational riders and a chance for all cyclists to experience Toronto’s ravines like never before. You can sign up as an individual or a team and collect pledges for a chance to win amazing prizes! Can’t make the Ride? Pledge a rider instead! On the morning of […]
Mushroom Meatloaf with Love for 120
“Elaine is the best cook on Parliament Street!” said a regular visitor to The Yonge Street Mission. “Everything she cooks is so good. I live alone and don’t cook much; it’s special to have dinner with my friends here.” Here is Elaine’s mushroom meatloaf, made with love, to feed 120. 35 lb. ground beef 6 large […]
Cabbagetown Restaurants of Yesteryear
By Duncan Fremlin, Real Estate Broker This isn’t exactly a history of food in Cabbagetown but we have had a few restaurants of note over the years, some great, some not so great. On the low end of the restaurant food chain circa 1972 would be the legendary Norm’s Open Kitchen on Dundas near Pembroke. […]