Other News
Cabbagetown Boxer – Kemal Tejeda Going to the Canadian Nationals
On March 23rd, a chilly Spring evening in Cabbagetown, our cherished Cabbagetown Boxing Gym hosted a very successful Fundraiser for 20-year-old, veteran boxer Kemel Tejeda. With 7 years of hard … [Read More...]
#ThinkSpring
Contributed by Shawna King Pereira. A true sign that spring has arrived in Cabbagetown is the blooming of our beloved yellow forsythia flower. Not only do the blooms colour our … [Read More...]
Our Neighbour is Doing Great Things!
Contributed by Timothy Neesam and Linda Weichel. We’re residents of Sword Street and would like to give a public cheer for our neighbour Lisa Gervais. Lisa’s been running ecology/history tours of … [Read More...]
Cracks in the Sidewalk
Contributed by Andre Bermon. At the foot of Parliament Street, a tech giant seeks a futuristic, data driven “smart city,” the likes of which Toronto has never seen. In October 2017, Sidewalk Labs, the … [Read More...]
The Cabbagetown South Residents’ Association is Doing Great Things!
Contributed by Susan Dineen. The Cabbagetown South Residents’ Association is running their spring membership drive in APRIL. If you live between Sherbourne & Parliament; Carlton and Shuter … [Read More...]
6th Annual Clothing Drive
Our Friends at the Bloch Team are hosting their 6th annual Clothing Drive. Save all those good clothes and be ready. In support of the Oasis Addiction Recovery Program. Thanks Bloch Team. … [Read More...]
Clean Toronto Together and Harm Reduction Disposal
Contributed by Des Ryan. Want to help “Clean Toronto Together” you can organize your own group and registered cleanup events at https://wx.toronto.ca/inter/city/mayorscleanup.nsf/Register?OpenForm. … [Read More...]
Thank you for saving Cabbagetown Mr. Sewell
Contributed by Duncan Fremlin. In 1946, the citizens of Toronto must have been in a good mood. They had sugar and coffee and tea and gas for their cars and all the good stuff that was in short supply … [Read More...]
Multicultural Family Potluck Night at Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School April 25th
Article & Photo Contributed by Lenka Gazova. Lord Dufferin JS PS is a multicultural school, we have students and families from all over the world! Therefore, we’ve decided to celebrate our … [Read More...]
Drop off for recycling or proper disposal.
Drop off for recycling or proper disposal. Not to be confused with Community Clean up Community Environment Days are held every year from April to September to help reduce the amount of reusable, … [Read More...]
SPRING HAS SPRUNG
Contributed by Sarah Cook, Publisher. Well, spring is here- my favorite time of year It’s time to put away your heavy jacket, the snow boots, and gloves, and sort through our spring … [Read More...]
The Museum of Illusions is in our back yard.
Contributed by Pete Lovering. I remember going to the science centre as a kid and my favourite area was always the place where you could be in the optical illusion rooms. I seem to remember it looked … [Read More...]
CRC HIRES YOUTH
Contributed by Blake Keidan. Not being able to afford food on the table or a roof over your head is a stress that no Canadian should have to suffer. While there is a national strategy to reduce … [Read More...]
Preparation and Patients are key for a Good Garden
Contributed by Don Moffatt. Welcome to the wonderful world of Gardening. As a Professional Gardener for 25+ years, Don has learned many lessons. The most important lesson is Patience…prepare your … [Read More...]
It takes a village – to feed a village
Contributed by Gerald Michaud – Broker/ Manager HomeLife/ Realty One For several years now, Homelife Realty One has been volunteering in support of Nelson Mandela Park PS’ Breakfast Club Program. … [Read More...]
Behind the scenes
Contributed by Michael Hepburn. The forsythia blossoming the first weekend in May notes the arrival of Cabbagetowns Forsythia Festival. Traditionally marking the beginning of spring in Cabbagetown. … [Read More...]
STEAKS & CHOPS & ON-LINE ORDERING- OH MY!
Contributed by the Pstreetnews team. Our neighbourhood butcher- St. James Steak and Chops, is prepping to make your dinner plans an ease. Need provisions for dinner tonight, or all the ingredients for … [Read More...]
Cabbagetown Festival Planning is Full Steam Ahead…
Organizers of The Cabbagetown Festival at Cabbagetown BIA, are working full steam ahead with their event producers to coordinate the two-day street festival being hosted September 7th and 8th. … [Read More...]
TORONTO ARTIST KIM BENOIT- THE FRENCH COLLECTION
Emerging artist Kim Benoit, who was selected as an artist-in-residence at the Château d’Orquevaux in France in 2018, will exhibit her France work in the exhibition “The French … [Read More...]
How to Make the Most of Spring
Contributed by Laurie Ward. Laurie is a Toronto-based Shiatsu Therapist offering treatments downtown. She has been part of the health and wellness community for more than 20 years. Get more info 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...]
THE PICKY EATER PART 2
Contributed by: Letitia Mancini ~ Family Coach. Remember these key points when introducing new foods: Introduce one new food at a time. Introduce new food by associating it with favourite foods. … [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...]
