WELL HELLO THERE: The traffic signal cabinet at Queen & Sumach got a spiffy paint job last month, as part of a project by StreetARTToronto. This box was painted by artist Jabari Elliot. Photo by Kayla Rocca. Corktown news for the week of October 7, 2013 You may have noticed that the traffic signal box at…

On Sunday, October 20, the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon is set to run once again. This year, due to a high volume of construction, the marathon route will take a bit of a winding path through Corktown. Residents need be made aware of the route, as the street closures will make it tough to navigate the…

We hope everyone can join us tomorrow night on Tuesday, October 1 for the monthly public meeting of the Corktown Residents & Business Association. We’ll be meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dominion on Queen (500 Queen East at Sumach) in the back room. This month, we’ve got a great agenda with updates…

  As a show of thanks for our patience during the Bayview Avenue shutdown, Enbridge has teamed up with the CRBA to put together a Corktown Community Celebration on Sunday, September 29 at Underpass Park. The celebration will kick off at 1 p.m. We hope everyone can make it. There will be a free barbecue lunch, music, entertainment and a…

With new park Corktown Common receiving rave reviews over its first summer, community members want to ensure the park continues to look its best for years to come. Formed in the same spirit as other groups across the city, Friends of Corktown Common will be a volunteer organization of park lovers and neighbours who work together to promote…

GARAGE SALE IN DISTILLERY: The Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association in the Distillery District is holding a garage sale this Saturday, September 28. Come from the bargains — stay for the good times. Flyer via GWNA.ca. Local news for the week of September 23, 2013 Urban Toronto has a post focusing on the plans for urban realm…