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Hello Holiday Readers
How many holiday editions is this now?? Twelve to be precise. The last two, amid pandemics, have been interesting. We did the giving guide last year, and this year did not get the content or … [Read More...]
The souls of the departed and ghost of Cabbagetown Christmas past
The souls of the departed and ghost of Christmas past don’t just cease to exist. Their ectoplasm still gather amongst the homes and commercial establishments of Cabbagetown. They still convene in the … [Read More...]
Will Our Small Businesses Survive?
Contributed by Anita Bostok. As Cabbagetown residents, we know full well the advantages of downtown living. We walk down the street, and everything we need is at our fingertips. But we can’t take it … [Read More...]
Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Contributed by: Tony Lafazanis – Cabbagetown Personal Injury Lawyer www.TLLawCanHelp.com If you’ve found yourself asking this question, you are likely in a situation where you could benefit from … [Read More...]
DVAC Holiday Show and Sale:
The show remains open at the Papermill Gallery until Sunday, November 20th at 4pm We are excited to be back in our favourite haunt, the Papermill Gallery at Todmorden Mills for this year’s Holiday … [Read More...]
So you want to run for a spot on city council do you??
Contributed by Peter Lovering, Former Candidate for City Council in Ward 11 University-Rosedale. I did, and quite frankly, running was a great deal of fun. I knew I was in tough and I loved every … [Read More...]
Thanks a billion for your support
Thank you to my fellow candidates and you , as residents, for your commitment to the election process and being engaged. It is people like you who give me hope for all we can accomplish together and … [Read More...]
Racing phenom Ari Korkodilos amazing 2022
Cabbagetowner Ari Korkodilos had another amazing kart racing season in 2022. Ari won the first national Motormaster Mosport race in May, going from last to first, as well as the final national … [Read More...]
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Cabbagetown is a neighbourhood of beauty, heritage, cultural diversity and inclusion. We are Anita Bostok and Norman Hathaway and we’re proud to contribute this regular feature where you get to know … [Read More...]
One-Day event mobilizes 400 people to help Toronto homeless
Danny, a 13-year-old volunteer, sat at one of a handful of tables on the lower floor of Holy Blossom Temple, sandwiched between his father and older brother, cutting fringes into a large swath of felt … [Read More...]
CAROLINE MURPHY
“We can do better” - Candidate for City Councillor Ward 13 - Toronto - Center Caroline Murphy In September, I wrote about why I was running to be your City Councillor for Ward 13 and since then, I … [Read More...]
The 33rd Annual Cabbagetown Art and Crafts Show
Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the Cabbagetown Art and Crafts show this year. The weather Gods were on our side and the sun was shining! Randy Brown, Founder of the show started things … [Read More...]
What I heard from Toronto Centre voters for our next City Councillor
Contributed by David Morris, former Ontario Liberal Candidate - Toronto Centre “People don’t care about politics.” It’s a line we hear, but I know it isn’t true. People care deeply about what happens … [Read More...]
Don Valley Art Club Holiday Show and Sale welcomes the festive season in November!
Contributed by: Don Valley Art Club Show Committee The Don Valley Art Club Holiday Art Show and Sale opens Wednesday, November 9th. For this festive season we will be back at the beautiful Papermill … [Read More...]
My Betty White
My Betty White Photo credits Marion Voysey Betty White– is a visual artist, living and working in downtown Toronto. Born in the US, Betty studied painting and, for a period, paper making, in a … [Read More...]
Elora L’Avenue
Contributed by Anita Bostok - After a soft opening last summer, L’Avenue restaurant at 583 Parliament Street is now creating quite a buzz. Taking inspiration from the chic cafes and brasseries she … [Read More...]
Making city elections more interesting
I am running for city council in ward 11, and I have noticed dozens of things that can be done to make elections more fair and equitable. In Ward 11, we don’t have an incumbent; however, like most … [Read More...]
mysteries to discover within the walls of this unexpected art sanctuary
“I have gone past this building so many times but never tried the door until now,” exclaim college students walking into Gallery Arcturus, in a state of mild shock at the abundance of colour and … [Read More...]
