A “GREEN” UPGRADE to the Bayview Avenue campus at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre was dedicated to a former employee of the hospital, Harry Taylor, who died last November. “Harry was my boss,” said Beverley Townsend, the manager of environmental sustainability at Sunnybrook.“He was to win an excellence in leadership award at Sunnybrook for his … Continued
North York Residents and councillors met recently to discuss the completed “Avenue Road Study.” Created to set rules for development on Avenue Road between Lawrence Avenue and Wilson Avenue, the study was one of three undertaken in 2007. It calls for small-scale, mid-rise developments of five storeys with larger-scale developments of up to seven storeys … Continued
Beginning this month, Downsview Park staff and consultants evaluate proposals for a controversial development as part of plans to develop one-third of total parklands. Parc Downsview Park, Inc. (PDP) outlined a proposal to sell two sections of the 47.6-acre Stanley Greene neighbourhood located in the southwestern area of Downsview Park to “appropriate residential developers” in … Continued
Dr. Eric Hoskins, of the Liberal party, prevailed at the Sept. 17 byelection to win the vacant provincial government seat left by former MPP Michael Bryant. Hoskins won more than 47 per cent of votes cast. He ran against the Progressive Conservative party’s Sue-Ann Levy, a municipal politics columnist for the Toronto Sun, who won … Continued
North York Community councillors were unable to reach a decision about whether or not a condominium development proposal that would add 1,300 units to the neighbourhood should be built on the site next to the Shops at Don Mills. The proposal, submitted by Cadillac Fairview, called for a mixed-use development of six buildings with heights … Continued
A recent donation of $200,000 has resuscitated plans for the construction of Heart Park. The funds — negotiated by the city for an approved RioCan development at 1717 Avenue Rd. — will allow for the transformation of the property on Avenue Road, south of Lawrence Avenue. Money raised through neighbourhood efforts will also be used. … Continued
A local community group said they are “delighted” after the Ontario Municipal Board ruled against a development company that proposed a 25-storey building along Duplex Avenue near Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue. On Sept. 14, the provincial board issued its decision against Top of the Tree Developments Inc. It said the proposal to redesignate the … Continued
What do I know about favourite places in Toronto? A reasonable question as so much has been made of my youth, growing up in “exotic” Spain and France, soaking up the music and world culture. However, the reality is from the age of four, my school years were spent in Hogtown.
There’s nothing quite like a scallop. The buttery sweetness, the firm texture, the caramelized sear on the outside and just warmed tenderness of the inside… and yet there is something missing. When the scallop is shucked in Europe, the shucker is careful to remove the scallop meat AND the roe that is attached to the side of the muscle. The coral-coloured roe is the caviar of the scallop and is tossed overboard here in North America.
I’ve always been a fan of Calvin Klein. So, as you can imagine, I sank into a mini-funk when I heard the 150 Bloor St. location was closing. Luckily, as it turns out, Calvin isn’t abandoning us — they’ve just relocated.
Cat Tilt is a beautiful store for women who are looking for fashionable casual and active wear options. Alison, the owner, focuses on pieces that function well for dancers, yogis, or casual strolls in the park.
That time of the year again. It’s down to New York City to launch my new collection for Spring-Summer 2010. With a staff of 35, we’re not the biggest fashion company but we produce every collection right here in Toronto, designing and making beautiful clothing that can compete with other designers and manufacturers from all over the world.
