Originally published in the Fall 2011 edition of the Parliament Street News. (Sadly, David Weenen passed away, not long after this article, in the fall of 2011). The Victorians may have kept their table legs covered, but when it came to expressing themselves in architecture and buildings they were all about showing off. Queen Anne […]
Contributed by Sarah Cook- Publisher. New goals and adventures, and new opportunities! Do you make “New Years resolutions”? Do you keep your new pledges to yourself? Or do you tell all your close friends and family? Personally, I don’t make “New Years” declarations, instead, I make “New Season Goals”. Every “Spring” – and for […]
Contributed by Pete Lovering. It started as a quasi grassroots business/art experiment over ten years ago. It also started as part of a theory that the internet had coopted the concept of community. To my mind, I always felt that a community was defined by an area and physical boundary. So a community is a […]
Contributed by Duncan Fremlin, Broker. In the last issue of PSN, I wrote about podcasting and the impact it is having on terrestrial radio. I read recently that some of you haven’t explored this world yet. What are you waiting for? Parliament Street News is a special publication. It enables each of us to […]
A New Tradition? We sure hope so! — Contributed by Lenka Gazova. The Santa Claus Parade has been spreading joy for over 100 years! Attended by thousands of spectators, volunteers and sponsors each year. Since 1980, the parade has started near Christie Pits Park. This year however, due to ongoing city construction, the organizers decided […]
Duncan Fremlin, Broker, RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd. — Neighbourhoods like Cabbagetown become particularly festive and colourful during the Christmas season. It’s also the time of year when we spend a lot of money. The small independently owned businesses in our neighbourhood are counting on it. The importance of sole proprietorships became particularly important after […]
The holiday edition is out. This is a great issue with great content from our incredible contributors and advertisers. Don’t forget to mention to advertisers and contributors that you saw their articles. Please share articles socially and more importantly remember to support our local businesses. Thank you to all of our Advertisers and Contributors. […]
Thank you for all your support in 2019! We grew just a little this year, from 5 issues to 6 and thanks to so many advertisers and article submissions from our local residents- the paper was a great success again. We can’t do this ‘labour of love’ without the fantastic people of Parliament St. […]
Contributed by Chris Burke – Cabbagetown Cycling Club is a community-based group of advocates, racers, enthusiasts and commuters. Our mandate is to promote safe cycling within the city of Toronto while developing a sense of community through weekly group training rides, social events and a supportive online presence. 2020 will mark the club’s 10-year anniversary […]
Dear Community Members, On Wednesday Oct 2nd, the day after a successful community meeting with Councillor Wong-Tam, we obtained information that the city has signed a 10 year, multi-million dollar lease for the property at 233 Carlton Street. This building is the former office of ‘Free the Children’ across from Daniel et Daniel. Free […]
