NEW LOOK RED ROCKETS: A shot of one of Toronto’s new streetcars cruising along Queen Street East in Corktown, as part of the TTC’s testing last month. The new streetcars will start appearing on the streets for service later in 2014. Photo by coffeejoe. Corktown News for the week of November 10, 2013 We’re delighted to…

The November meeting of the Corktown Residents & Business Association is set for this Tuesday, November 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. This month, we’re meeting at the Dixon Hall Employment Centre at 489 Queen Street East. It’s on the southeast corner of Queen at Sumach. As special guests this month, we’ve invited all the Toronto…

On November 20, 2013, the Corktown Residents & Business Association along with other like-minded associations from the downtown east side will be presenting a special TORONTO CENTRE BY-ELECTION DEBATE, moderated by John Tory. Toronto Centre By-Election Debate November 20, 2013 – Jarvis Collegiate (495 Jarvis Street) 7 to 9 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)…

Corktown News for the week of October 28, 2013 Toronto Life brings us word that Jamie Kennedy’s Gilead Bistro will be open for regular dinner service starting December 5, as the Gilead Wine Bar becomes permanent. Good news for fans of good food in Corktown. Local Events for the week of October 28, 2013 On…

VIEW FROM ON HIGH: A camera on a kite gives a great view of West Don Lands construction and the Toronto skyline. Photo by Spencer Wynn, via Twitter. Local news for the week of October 21, 2013 As we mentioned last week, the second public consultation on the Gardiner East took place last week. Waterfront Toronto…

PROGRAMMED TO LOVE: The famous Lovebot makes a Corktown appearance on a Distillery sidewalk. Photo by Dan Philips. Corktown news for the week of October 14, 2013 (A little bit late!) Being big fans of local theatre, we’re delighted to see details on Cahoot Theatre Company’s 2013-2014 season. The Corktown theatrical group has a lot planned…