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Farmers Market Growing in Popularity at Concord CityPlace

June 10, 2013 5:10 pm | by Jack Landau | Comments
Despite the common belief that master-planned developments inhibit organic community growth, neighbourhoods like Concord CityPlace are rewriting the book on high-density living with unique ... read more

Excavation Continues at the Parliament Street Data Centre

June 10, 2013 4:35 pm | by Brandon Leal | Comments
In an area of the city quickly seeing new condos and residents moving in, it is often forgotten that Toronto's east end was the home of Ontario's first parliament buildings. After a successful ... read more

Exterior Nearly Complete at Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre

Fumihiko Maki, Moriyama + Teshima Architects, Aga Khan Development Network
June 10, 2013 4:08 pm | by Stephanie Calvet | Comments
Atop a hill overlooking the Don Valley Parkway in Toronto's suburban Don Mills is a new international destination point, 15 minutes north of the downtown core. The 17-acre ... read more

King Blue Promises Spectacular Downtown and Lake Vistas

June 10, 2013 3:15 pm | by Brandon Leal | Comments
Where once there were aging warehouses and a less than pleasant urban vibe, Toronto's Entertainment District has been experiencing a renaissance of vitality and construction over the last dozen ... read more

Upcoming Six Points Interchange Reconfiguration Public Meeting

Six Points Interchange
June 10, 2013 12:45 pm | by Stephanie Calvet | Comments
The City of Toronto is hosting a public meeting and drop-in event on Monday June 17 to discuss the upcoming reconfiguration of the Six Points interchange where Bloor Street West, Dundas ... read more

Then and Now: Fred W. Halls Paper Company, Adelaide St W

Fred W. Halls Paper Company, Adelaide Street West, Toronto, circa 1921
June 10, 2013 9:45 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. 261 Adelaide Street West, circa 1921. The Fred W. Halls Paper Company Limited. Now. 255 and 257 now — I suppose they might have renumbered the buildings on this street? April 2013. read more

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For June 10, 2013

June 10, 2013 9:41 am | by Brandon Leal | Comments
Councillors want a baby safe haven; how much subways cost; Toronto puts pedestrians first; Sherbourne bike lanes; TTC reno problems and more news. Councillors want Ontario to set up Toronto ... read more

Photo of the Day: The 49th

Aura condos, Toronto
June 10, 2013 12:00 am | by Brandon Leal | Comments
Toronto seems to be reaching ever closer to the heavens these days with newer taller buildings rising up. Good news, too, because these buildings are giving us some breathtaking views of the city. ... read more

Metrolinx Working on Massive Georgetown Rail Corridor Expansion

Metrolinx, GO Transit, Georgetown South
June 7, 2013 4:55 pm | by Brandon Leal | Comments
Toronto commuting can be a real pain some days, but Metrolinx and GO Transit are working to make sure it gets better. GO's rail service is Canada's most used commuter rail service, with 185,000 ... read more

Park People Promote the Importance of Green Space in Toronto

Corktown Common, Toronto
June 7, 2013 3:55 pm | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments
Toronto's parks are our city's lungs. As our neighbourhoods continue to grow, intensify, and evolve, the importance of green spaces is becoming ever more apparent, and parks like Trinty-Bellwoods ... read more

Condo Towers Proposed for Townhome Sites near High Park

51-77 Quebec Avenue 40-66 High Park Avenue Grenadier Square Redeve
June 7, 2013 3:35 pm | by Devon Johnson | Comments
The pressure to intensify land use is being seen across Toronto, especially in areas with good transit, and good shopping streets. The west end is no exception, and especially in Ward 13 where you ... read more

Waterfront Trail Longer as Mimico Waterfront Park Opens

Waterfront Toronto, Mimico Waterfront Park
June 7, 2013 2:15 pm | by Brandon Leal | Comments
While the highest profile work that Waterfront Toronto does is centred around the central harbour, the agency has been working hard to bring a fantastic lakefront experience across the ... read more

Then and Now: Mutual Street Loop

June 7, 2013 10:30 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
June 12, 1929. Mutual Street Loop. Opened in 1929. Situated on the E side of Mutual between Oueen and Shuter. I wonder when they closed it? I Googled with no luck. Now. April 2013. read more

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For June 7, 2013

June 7, 2013 9:50 am | by Brandon Leal | Comments
Kensington rebels against Walmart; Jaye Robinson calls out Doug Ford; Crosstown bringing in international talent, U of T Spadina rennovations; Cash Cab interview; and more news. Proposed ... read more

Photo of the Day: Roaming Focus by Mike Palmer

Toronto Skyline CN Tower City Mike Palmer Roaming Focus
June 7, 2013 12:00 am | by Devon Johnson | Comments
Today's photo of the day comes from photographer Mike Palmer, who stars in a new online web series entitled Roaming Focus. The series follows Mike around the city, capturing the streets, vibe, and ... read more

2221 Yonge Condos a Pei Paean to Early Modernism in Midtown

June 6, 2013 2:55 pm | by Craig White | Comments
Russell and Randy Masters did not want the next project by Tower Hill Development Corporation, their family company, to be another one of Toronto's all but ubiquitous glass box condos. ... read more

Waterfront Toronto Wants Your Input on the Future of the Gardiner East

Gardiner East project, Toronto
June 6, 2013 1:00 pm | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments
Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto have announced of resumption of work on the Gardiner Expressway / Lake Shore Boulevard Reconfiguration Environmental Assessment (EA) and ... read more

Updated Plan for Mirvish+Gehry Ups the Wow Factor

June 6, 2013 10:45 am | by Jason Allen | Comments
A newly updated plan for the David Mirvish / Frank Gehry King Street West development was released this week. read more

Then and Now: 42 Adelaide Street West

42 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, circa 1907
June 6, 2013 9:51 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. 42 Adelaide Street West. 'The New Premises' circa 1907. McLeod & Allen. I wonder what commerce they were engaged in? Another wwwebster-sourced picture; a little different than the usual ... read more

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For June 6, 2013

June 6, 2013 9:45 am | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments
Byford suprised by city's lack of plan for waterfront congestion; Build Toronto in turmoil; New clue in Rob Ford video scandal; a $1.1 billion development proposal; and more. Home in Rob Ford ... read more