Despite the rain, roughly twenty artists came out to beautify the alley behind Ossington Avenue between Queen and Humbert streets. From Thursday Aug. 9 to Sunday Aug. 12, volunteers painted murals in the laneway, giving it a much-needed makeover. The art-in-the-alley project is one of many initiatives organized by the Well and Good creative collective. […]
Ossington laneway gets a mural makeover
August 19th, 2012 · 1 Comment
Queen and Spadina construction chaos [PHOTOS]
July 17th, 2012 · 1 Comment
Though construction crews hit Toronto streets as soon as the snow melts, it’s still a sight to behold when a major intersection gets ripped up beyond recognition. The TTC has shut down Queen Street West and Spadina Avenue for major repairs, closing off the crossroads from July 9 to July 23. Photographer HiMY SYeD (special […]
No patio for Parts and Labour
March 11th, 2011 · 3 Comments
By Beth Macdonell On March 9, The city’s Committee of Adjustment panel turned down a request by Parts and Labour (1566 Queen St. W.) to construct a roof-top patio. Eighteen opposing community members showed up at the meeting and 68 people signed a petition submitted to the committee against an outdoor space, says Josie Kruzick, […]