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Concerns mount over Yonge and York Mills lots

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The uncertain fate of five local school buildings targeted by the Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) real estate arm as potential surplus properties has local residents on alert for potential development.

A new type of bottle service at iconic Midtown spot

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While Cheaters Tavern has been gone for some time, bottle service will soon be available at the spot that once housed the iconic strip club. A temporary LCBO location is set to open there in February, while the nearby Davisville LCBO searches for a new home.

Yorkville condo and Queen’s Park battle it out

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While the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) ruled in favour of a condo project slated for the current Four Seasons site near the corner of Avenue Road and Bloor Street, the provincial Speaker of the house is heading to court in hopes of getting the decision overturned in order to preserve the unique presence of the historic Ontario legislature building in the city.

Dunlap developer mounts OMB appeal

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Corsica Development Inc., owner of the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) lands, has now appealed planning applications to permit low- and medium-density residential development to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

Richmond Hill resident tries to slay TV dragons

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Richmond Hill resident Marina Campagna Portnoff and business partner Sharon Green recently tried to dust off a deal at the CBC’s Dragons’ Den with their personalized cleaning service, Maid to Order.

Raw food restaurant arrives in Yorkville

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Rawlicious, the raw food bar that brings you dishes like pad Thai with kelp noodles and nut milk shakes, has opened a second location in Yorkville. Owner Chelsea Clark says no changes are being made to the original menu, just a fresh, new location for the eatery in a neighborhood where, Clark says,“people care about what they’re putting into their body.”

Thursday in T.O.: Cdn. Tenors, 45 Books in 45 Minutes

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If you’re looking for a way to get into the festive mood, check out tonight’s concert by The Canadian Tenors at the Sony Centre. The quartet, along with some friends, will be belting out their Christmas favourites in perfect harmony. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Low set to rise again at Lee's Palace

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The 20th anniversary of their first and most popular album, Shakespeare My Butt, was enough of an incentive for Lowest of the Low to get back into the rehearsal studio in preparation for two sold-out shows this month, with more to come this spring. The band play Lee’s Palace Dec. 3 and 4.

New in the neighbourhood: Burger Cellar

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This is not your usual burger joint. For one, the concept pairs wines (not beer) with burgers. And the space is so far from being fast-foody that I feel a bit underdressed in my jeans. The jawdroppingly knowledgeable and affable service elevates the experience even more, as do the thoughtful touches listed on the menu — homemade ketchup, say, and organic options.