Author: corktown
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Author Thelma Wheatley’s “And Neither Have I Wings to Fly” reveals some of Corktown’s history
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Corktowner Sandra Schneider has passed along a book recommendation that I think a lot of us will be interested in. Thelma Wheatley’s And Neither Have I Wings to Fly looks at the “shocking true story of the institutionalization and abuse of children and adults with intellectual and physical handicaps in Canada’s oldest provincial institution…
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CRBA makes request for sidewalk installation on Richmond Street between Power & St. Paul
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On behalf of the CRBA Board and the community, board member Arthur Sinclair, P. Eng, submitted a letter to Councillor Pam McConnell’s office on August 21, 2013, requesting that the city consider adding a sidewalk on the north side of Richmond Street East between St. Paul Street and Power Street. It’s the CRBA’s view…
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504 King streetcar diversion until November for Queen bridge repair work
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The TTC has informed us that, starting Monday, September 9, the 504 King streetcar (and the 503 Downtown tripper) will again be running on a diverted route to allow for structural repairs to the Queen Street bridge. This work is expected to wrap up in November 2013. This means that there will be no…
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Say hello to King Street Realty at free weekend workshop
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We wanted to welcome new business King Street Realty to the neighbourhood by reminding Corktowners about their free Buyers 101 workshop taking place this Saturday, September 7 at 10 a.m. Find all the details on the flyer above this text.
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News & Events: CRBA Meeting, Corktown Common stays open, Island Airport Consultations, King Street Realty & more!
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WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN: After a long period of restoration, the Little Trinity Church Workmans Cottages made a reappearance last week. Here’s what they looked like in their prime — and here’s a shot of them prior to the church’s restoration efforts. Photo by FNTS, via Urban Toronto. News for the week of September…
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CRBA Public Meeting: Come Talk Heritage on September 3!
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After a busy summer, the CRBA is once again starting up with monthly public meetings — your chance to hear about all things going on in Corktown and meet with your passionate and like-minded neighbours. All are welcome to the meeting on Tuesday, September 3. We’ll be hearing from students from Ryerson University who recently…