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As stated in my earlier post, up until very recently I lived in that neighbourhood for more than 15 years. I've had some derogatory remarks flung my way over the years, but a champagne socialist...hahahaha...now that's a new one.:p

I lived in that area for over 15 years, 5 of them on Jackman which is a couple of streets over and my son went to Jackman Avenue school and a good friend lives on Ellerbeck. You can't go wrong. Great street, great neighbourhood. Very family oriented, lots of trees and parks, great shops...

Old Weston Road - New Development? Does anyone out there have some inside knowledge as to what's happening on the site of what used to be the Nina Ricci jewellery factory on Old Weston Road right next to the railway tracks? It was empty for the longest time, except for film crews that would...

The Troubadour on Dundas West at Quebec is worth checking out. Used to be the Junction Buzz. Small, cozy, good food and friendly staff and clientele. Has a good vibe. Axis was mentioned but personally I found it to be a place with a bit of a personality crisis. Is it pub? Is it a...

Why didn't I think of that

After finally relinquishing my bike for the season, relegating it to the basement until spring, last week I embarked upon my first week of commuting on the TTC. UGH!!! Everyday has been a major hassle. Long delays both on the subway and bus, overcrowding to the point where you have to miss a...

This won't come as much consolation, but the west end, specifically the Junction area which I call home, has also been home to "dirty" industrialization living hand in hand with residential just like the section of the east end you speak of. There's also a hydro right-of-way cutting it's way...

Junctionist, I'm not holding my breath about the Railpath continuing further south of Dundas West/Lansdowne anytime soon. The portion that's being converted was purchased from CP Rail however the remaining portion south of this intersection is CN property and they're not planning to let go of...

It's my understanding that the tender put in was too high. Funding is still there but it's delayed waiting on new contractor tenders. Most likely looking at 1-2 years from now before completion. As for The Junction boundaries, there are the "official" boundaries, but then there are the...