Contributed by Sarah Cook – Principal Publisher – Our front-page photo of ‘The Adam’s Family’ at one of Cabbagetowns ‘Zebra Crossings’ at Carlton and Ontario is a homage of the Beatles Abbey Road album 50th anniversary. The Album debuted Sept. 26th, 1969 and was their last recorded album. Although “Let it be” was their last […]
Dixon Hall’s Annual Gala, “Music For Life,” Returns to Raise Funds for Music Education At Dixon Hall, we believe that access to the arts and music education is vital for all children. Every year, our Music School provides 12,500 high-quality music lessons to over 300 students from Regent Park and surrounding neighbourhoods at subsidized prices. […]
The Parliament street News is looking for your articles and your ads! Know of someone ‘doing great things’? Know of a small business that may benefit from a local newspaper that can promote their services to over 5000 readers? We want to hear from you and them. Tradespeople, new start ups, landscapers, contractors, local […]
In support of the Cabbagetown Youth Centre! A 2 km jog or walk around Cabbagetown. Anyone from 2 to 70+ can do the run & babies in arms. (And dogs!). Register as an individual or join an existing team. Teams are organized by neighbourhood streets or other groups, so look for your team when you […]
Contributed by Jody Shulgan. HFFL- is a health and wellness program for elementary school children that ignites self discovery around how we can make small changes that affect our overall health and wellbeing for life. They strive to make a strong connection between self care, caring for others and the planet. The program has […]
Contributed by: Dixon Hall. On Thursday, September 12th from 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Dixon Hall is hosting a small celebration to officially launch our new bus! Our new bus will serve our Seniors Department, which supports seniors and adults with disabilities in the downtown east, enabling them to live independently, remain at home, and maintain community […]
The First Annual Cabbagetown Costume Drive resulted in over THIRTY new and used costumes! Thank you to all who supported this effort. Costumes will be delivered to Nellie’s Shelter for Women and Children in time for this Halloween. To donate this year please leave your costumes on the porch at 435 Sumach St. Happy Fall! […]
Cabbagetown is a different place is the summer. Quieter, less vehicle traffic, but more foot and cycle traffic. The kiddos are out for summer, they’re not always looking up and or paying attention, so we need to! Speaking of Kiddos, The Kiwanis Club (see pg.5) and the Cabbagetown Youth Centre both have an amazing array […]
Contributed By Andre Bermon. History is everywhere. It often lingers in places we least expect. The John Innes Community Recreation Centre located in the downtown neighbourhood of Moss Park is one such place where the past yearns to tell its story. Built in 1951 and dedicated to John Innes, the late Toronto politician, the building […]
Contributed by Daniel Bloch & Liora Tal-BlochSales Representatives, BLOCH Real Estate Team Our Annual Front Door Pickup Clothing Drive was a huge success! With the continued support and generosity of our Cabbagetown community, on May 11th we collected over 150 bags of gently used clothing and home goods that were delivered to Oasis Addiction […]
