A unique partnership between the Cabbagetown BIA, Dixon Hall and St. Luke’s United Church Contributed by Rick Matthews, Executive Director of the Cabbagetown BIA The idea for ‘Cabbagetown Cares’ started off as a simple one, as most good ideas do. How could we help Cabbagetown’s most vulnerable residents while also supporting our struggling small businesses, […]
In January, I got a call from Michael Hepburn of Hepburn Landscaping. He was calling to get my address. We chatted and told him (during a pandemic) that the PSN’s future was not clear. A few days later I received a letter, (with is a self-addressed and stamped envelope so I could send an invoice […]
The Family behind the Stunning and expensive renovation of the Winchester Hotel deserve all of the credit. Brick By Brick, sparing no expense. A little while ago, the Globe and Mail ran a great article about the Winchester hotel. The author went into great detail describing the artisans and trades that went to so much […]
It is our 11th year and we are taking it to the PSN to the next level. Our new “city Style” saddle-stitched magazine is going to be great. It affords some extra advertising opportunities and greater flexibility of ads and room for growth. On top of the redesign, we are also going to […]
Toronto, ON – drops January 29th. Fans of the multi-talented 13-year-old Pop artist will be able to purchase the single on all platforms. “E-GIRL” follows the hugely successful “You Are Mighty” the young singer/songwriter’s first single. The single has since garnered over 80,000 streams worldwide. Azalyne is a popular performer on music festival stages and venues across the county. Performing on stage or television, the […]
Sad news from the Cabbagetown BIA It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news that Asokan Rasiah, chef and owner of the Peartree Restaurant, passed away this weekend. Asokan has been a fixture in our community for over 30 years. He enjoyed participating in all community events and had gained […]
Contributed by Sharon — YSM’s Double Take Thrift Store is here to help you get ready for the holidays! Our staff are excited to share sustainable and creative ways the Cabbagetown community can show love this season. Ideas range from our regular offerings of new and gently used clothing and giftables, to our new range […]
Contributed by Anita Bostok — Back in the 1980s, a friend dared Carlos Carreiro to take a dance class. Up for the challenge, he went to the class that he found enjoyable, but it was the attractive young dance teacher Colette who caught his eye. Carlos’s dance career did not last long, but his relationship […]
Cabbagetown is a neighbourhood of beauty, heritage, cultural diversity and inclusion. We are Anita Bostok and Noman Hathaway and we’re proud to contribute this regular feature where you get to know the people and businesses that make Cabbagetown so special. If you’d like to be featured or would like to nominate someone please get in […]
Written by A. Das Sarkar. — Grief is an unwelcomed teacher who inevitably comes knocking on each of our doors. The question is not, do we answer? But, how? When I lost my mother, Maa, I felt rudderless. More than my mother, she was my best friend, my teacher, my most heartfelt cheerleader, and the […]
