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The Parliament Street News is a proud sponsor of the Cabbagetown Festival. This weekend is not to be missed, with boxing, live musical performers, great food and arts and crafts…not to mention the yard sales. Special thanks to the Cabbagetown BIA for all their hard work. Share
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 Sarah Cook . Upon meeting Alanna at her cozy artisanal condo in downtown Toronto, I immediately noticed her t-shirt with her quintessential drawing of “Scissors”; as humble in their expressive originality, as is she. Of course, I had to ask her about the iconic scissor drawing… and how it came to fruition? […]
Contributed by Sarah Cook. When my husband and I bought our house, just off Parliament Street 22 years ago, we mainly bought for ‘location’, – the GCR- “Greater Cabbagetown Region” to quote Alanna Cavanagh. It’s proximity to the surrounding major highways and the fastest route possible to Pearson airport were perfect. Our little gem had […]
Contributed by Erin Binnie. It seemed really stupid to be running errands in the car when we live in one of the most walkable neighbourhoods in Toronto. But anticipating an uncomfortable, awkward, sweaty walk home with heavy items we would often default to driving. We were two moms looking for a solution – something […]
Contributed by Pete Lovering. If you have ridden your bike westbound on Gerrard you might have noticed this unknown artist installation. I have noticed many of these, 4-inch by 18-inch, panels banded to the hydro poles over the years. The full installation of the Car themed pieces are on almost every pole on Gerrard. Unfortunately, […]
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! […]
My Dyslexic Journey by Frankie Kerr. Steve Jobs was Dyslexic- and so many other AMAZING people! Imagine you are in grade school and you are the only one in the class who cannot read what is on the board. That was me a few years ago. My name is Frankie Kerr, and I am […]
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 […]
