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A District Refresh

June 25, 2014 • Business, City, Features, In the MagazineComments (2)

With plans to beautify, rejuvenate and improve Bay Street, a different kind of BIA is now sculpting the Financial District. By Grant Humes, Executive Director of the Toronto Financial District BIA Toronto businesses have a long and unique history of creating Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) to represent their neighborhoods. Funded directly from a levy on...

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For that Gluten-Free Treat Try Bunner’s Bake Shop

May 2, 2014 • Blog, City, Culture, Food + DrinkComments (0)

If you’re one of the ever-growing population of gluten-free eaters in the city, you’ve likely already heard about Bunner’s Bake Shop. Located in the Junction, owners Ashley Wittig and Kevin MacAllister have been selling their vegan treats since opening...

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A Sample of Taste of Toronto

April 30, 2014 • Blog, City, Culture, Food + DrinkComments (0)

Last night, foodies and Toronto’s top celebrity chefs rubbed elbows at the official launch party of Taste of Toronto. Taking place at 2nd Floor Events on King St., the event provided a sneak peek of the first ever Taste of Toronto celebration, which is...

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End the “embarrassment of Rob Ford”

April 23, 2014 • Blog, CityComments (0)

As of late Olivia Chow has faced some tough criticism from those who compare her to David Miller. Over Twitter, quite a few of her followers asked her questions such as, “Can you please tell us how you will be any different than the man that ran from...

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York University’s Lack of Security Plunging Them Into Deep Waters

April 21, 2014 • Blog, City, SocialComments (0)

York University is no stranger to violent occurrences. In fact, the institution has experienced a number of hostile situations over the years to the point where television screens placed throughout the campus air messages to students about safety precautions...

Fake Election Signs Take a Stab at Rob Ford

April 8, 2014 • Blog, CityComments (0)

New election signs have been popping up around Toronto whose purpose it is to point out the ridiculousness of Rob Ford as mayor and his campaign to get re-elected. The work of a small group of Torontonians who wish to inform the public about Rob Ford and...

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Toronto Police Officer Exonerated for a Second Time

April 3, 2014 • Blog, CityComments (0)

Back in 2010 Const. David Cavanagh, a member of Toronto’s Emergency Task Force, was charged for manslaughter of 26-year-old Eric Osawe. The original incident occurred when the ETF made a dynamic entry into Osawe’s apartment with a search warrant,...

One Month Notice: Gardiner Expressway Traffic is About to Get Worse

April 1, 2014 • Blog, CityComments (0)

At a press conference last week, Mayor Rob Ford hinted that scheduled maintenance on the Gardiner Expressway could stretch on for years. Following the weekend closure of the Gardiner on April 25, three other major construction projects will begin, including...

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Toronto Mayoral Debate Will Bring Shiny Faces to our TV Screen

March 27, 2014 • Blog, CityComments (0)

The two-hour debate between the four contenders for the Toronto Mayoral election will be broadcast tonight at 5 p.m. on CityNews. It’ll be a must-see event for those who want to watch Rob Ford battle it out against the likes of Olivia Chow, David Soknacki...

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Honest Ed’s Raises $17,000 for Victim Services Toronto

March 20, 2014 • Blog, CityComments (0)

Honest Ed’s discount store, located on the corner of Bathurst and Bloor, has been an iconic staple of Toronto ever since it opened in 1948. So with the recent announcement that it will soon close its doors, loyal customers and people across the city...