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Improving accessibility at Dupont Station

September 16th, 2015 · Comments Off on Improving accessibility at Dupont Station

Dupont Station will soon be fully accessible to all riders, regardless of mobility. It’s currently undergoing an upgrade under the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) Easier Access Program, which aims to increase the accessibility of subway stations across the city. The station improvements – slated for completion in 2019 – include adding three elevators that will […]

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Spadina Station is a construction junction

September 16th, 2015 · Comments Off on Spadina Station is a construction junction

Construction, lane reductions, and bus diversions are here to stay at Spadina Road and Bloor Street, at least until December, and quite possibly well beyond. Work is underway to excavate the northbound side of Spadina Road near Spadina Station to make necessary repairs to the roof of the subway below. The entire bus loop roadway […]

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A multicultural fall fair at St. Peter’s

September 16th, 2015 · Comments Off on A multicultural fall fair at St. Peter’s

Hidden treasures, baked goods, food, crafts, books, CDs, and more all return to the fall fair this Oct. 3 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and 4 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at St. Peter’s Church (659 Markham St.). This annual two-day event – part flea market and part culinary festival – attracts crowds who enjoy […]

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How nice! Fall migration!

August 28th, 2015 · Comments Off on How nice! Fall migration!

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Mirvish Village sidewalk sale returns Sept. 19

August 28th, 2015 · Comments Off on Mirvish Village sidewalk sale returns Sept. 19

The sidewalk sale event will showcase Mirvish Village merchants and restaurants once again this season on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vintage, artisanal, and new merchandise will be found at the sidewalk sale with great deals available. Local restaurants will be offering delicious bites, together with the Re/Max booth, which is giving […]

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ROM textile exhibit celebrates Tehuna dress

July 31st, 2015 · Comments Off on ROM textile exhibit celebrates Tehuna dress

  The Royal Ontario Museum’s ¡Viva México! Clothing & Culture tracks the evolution of Mexican fashion. In a country like Mexico, where the textile arts reach back over centuries, fashion reflects history. After the Spanish Conquest of 1521, for example, European styles influenced the distinctive clothing of the Mayan, Aztec, and other great civilizations. Frida […]

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This Spiderman is no hero

July 31st, 2015 · Comments Off on This Spiderman is no hero

On May 2, near midnight, the Toronto Police Service received a call about a man wearing a Spiderman mask assaulting a boy near Augusta Avenue and Dundas Street. While wearing the superhero mask, 27-year-old Ashton Gray is alleged to have attacked a 16-year-old boy with a skateboard. It is reported to have been an unprovoked […]

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Leave pre-packaging behind

July 31st, 2015 · Comments Off on Leave pre-packaging behind

Make the most of the summer garden My favourite part of summer is about to arrive! The late summer and early autumn canning season is about to get under way. Buying local is one of the easiest ways we can lower our carbon footprint since shipped food is such a big part of it. While […]

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