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  • eNewsletter: Summerlicious, Free Concerts, Markets and more…

    eNewsletter for the week of July 11, 2016 What’s in a Name? “The George” – The George Brown Residence in the West Don Lands has been given a name!  It will now be known as “The George”.   I’m sure George Brown, journalist, politician and Father of Confederation would be happy with the latest building…

  • eNewsletter: New Public Art, Shopping and Dogs of Corktown!   Garden of Future Follies We are ever so lucky to have so much public art in our neighbourhood.  Make sure that you wander over to the newest addition “Garden of Future Follies” which can be found at the very east end of Front Street, in…

  • eNewsletter: Canada Day Celebrations Galore, new Bike Share Stations and more…

    Canada Day Celebrations How will you spend Canada’s 149th Birthday?  There is so much to do in Toronto this weekend that it is impossible to list everything here! Here are a few of the many downtown events.  Happy Canada Day to all! Canada Day at Queen’s Park – Friday, July 1 from 10:00am – 5:00pm…

  • Celebrate the New 514 Cherry Streetcar Service and much more…

    Construction Update from Metrolinx On Tuesday, June 7, the installation of conduit (cable) began in the area closest to Queen Street. This work will be moving south through the rail corridor towards Cherry Street over the coming weeks. This work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Tracks must be taken out…

  • Bike Month Events, CRBA Public Meeting – More Murals, and …

    June is Bike Month! The weather is perfect for going for a bike ride.  June is Bike Month and there are all sorts of events planned.  Check out this Link to see what might be of interest to you! May 31 – Under Gardiner meeting You are invited to attend the second public meeting for Project: Under Gardiner and…

  • Celebrating the Life of Corktowner Greg Pelchat

    A celebration of the life of Greg Pelchat, a long-time Corktown resident and veteran Properties Master in the Canadian Film and TV industry, will be held Sunday, June 5th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dominion Pub, 500 Queen St. at the corner of Sumach St. Appetizers will be provided and there will…