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Proud Sponsors of the Cabbagetown Festival
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 … [Read More...]
40 years of Blair’s Run!
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 … [Read More...]
Falling For Fall
Contributed by Sarah Cook – Principal Publisher. As I write sit to write this evening, nearing the end of August, I realize that ‘sweater weather’ has begun! What does early FALL mean for … [Read More...]
Toronto Heritage Survey
Contributed by Andre Bermon. In mid-July, City Council took momentous step towards improving ways to identify heritage resources in Toronto. Known as the City-wide Heritage Survey Feasibility Study, … [Read More...]
Alanna Cavanagh – Featured artist
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 … [Read More...]
Podcasts… Honest and Balanced or Agenda Driven; what’s your take?
Contributed By Duncan Fremlin, Broker, RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd. In this crazy and often outrageous world, we find ourselves turning to new and different sources for our entertainment and news. … [Read More...]
The GCR and why I love it!
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 … [Read More...]
Hi Five For Life!
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 … [Read More...]
Road Hockey- eh!
Contributed by Carly Gaston. What could be more symbolic of Canada and summer in the city than road hockey? Once a week at the end of Amelia you will find Chris and his son Jackson, Steve and his son … [Read More...]
Cabbagetown Boxing & Dance
On the Saturday afternoon of the Cabbagetown Festival, the Cabbagetown boxing club is presenting a real live boxing exhibition. Located at the Cabbagetown Youth Centre Gymnasium (2 Lancaster Ave) … [Read More...]
Walk your shop with VOOMcart
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, … [Read More...]
Autumn at the Cottage?
Contributed By Gerald Michaud. During the warm summer months, you may have rented or visited friends at a cottage. Have you ever considered buying your very own cottage? You’d be surprised to know … [Read More...]
The Children’s Book Bank’s 3rd Annual Book Sale
Contributed by Roxanne Deans. The Children’s Book Bank will be back at the Cabbagetown Festival again this year, hosting its 3rd Annual Book Sale on Sat. Sept. 7 - Sun. Sept. 8. The Book Bank’s booth … [Read More...]
You’re Invited: Come and Celebrate Dixon Hall’s New Bus for Seniors!
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 … [Read More...]
Unkown Artist on Gerrard Street
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 … [Read More...]
Barbara Hannigan live and personal in Toronto September 16
Barbara Hannigan, phenomenal Canadian singer, orchestra conductor and Ojai Festival artistic director, gives generously of her time to pass back to young colleagues her knowledge of the international … [Read More...]
2nd Annual Cabbagetown Costume Drive
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 … [Read More...]
10-33 Assist PC
Contributed by Author Desmond P. Ryan. In our last instalment of Cabbagetown resident Desmond P. Ryan’s 10-33 Assist PC, fictional Detective Constable Mike O’Shea--a cop with a knack for working hard … [Read More...]
Cabbagetown Youth Centre History
Peter Wylie’s name was in the newspaper, and it was a problem. It was the late 1960s, and he had taken part in an amateur boxing competition in Toronto. Wylie, a rookie police officer, hadn’t realized … [Read More...]
Velvet Lane Cakes (and Café) “Where Dreams Come True”
Contributed by Sarah Cook. For me, the luxury of sitting in the gorgeous front window with a delicious cappuccino and a decadent cupcake was my dream come true on a beautiful March morning! The … [Read More...]
