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They actually did a pretty good job with the plantings and benches in the courtyard, at least compared to the finishings everywhere else on the building. But no flowers and grasses will save the courtyard from failure because the scale is all wrong. Hanging out there would be like sitting in a...

I don't mind this building, I like the reddish colouring and unusual shape. It also looks as if the retail will be a decent size.

A beautiful sight. This will legitimately improve my quality of life.

These are fantastic, thank you for sharing them. I agree there's quite a bit of great signage that should have been saved. I remember walking around there a number of times when I first moved into the area in 2003/2004, and I regret not taking photos. I could not have imagined how much Corktown...

I don't mind this one, though, because it's actually a business targeted at people with normal incomes, not some crazy exclusive place opened "by appointment only" selling desk lamps for $10K. Based on what I see walking around the area there are a lot of new condo owners who could use some new...

We just went by the Redpath refinery today for Doors Open. They are open tomorrow as well (May 26). They have a few tents in the entrance area with some artifacts and information -- perhaps some of it is from the former museum? Just a guess. We also got to go into the big warehouse building with...

After many months of nothing, The Works suddenly put up some 'hiring' signs in the window, did a bit of reno, and now they appear to be open again. There were people inside when I just walked past. Their website still indicates this location is temporarily closed, however. It all seems like a...

Any word on what date they will be closing Market Street to cars again? And is it confirmed that after last year's council vote, this will be the last time we see cars on there? I've looked on the St Lawrence Market website, the SLNA website, the Old Town BIA website and none of them have any...

Saw some actual sidewalk infrastructure work happening on the Front St side of the building yesterday, for the first time in many months.

I've also been watching these retail units for any signage (nothing but "for lease" so far) and checking the building permit db regularly, and nothing. Right now this building is a giant black hole in the middle of the neighbourhood. I was hoping for something like a return of the long-gone...

It took years, but the Marche Leo's grocery store in the Canary District is finally open! There are some reviews and photos in their Google Maps profile. Looking forward to checking it out this weekend. Very much needed for this neighbourhood.

Now it seems that Motorino Citta may not be entirely dead after all! New signage shows at least part of the space is resuscitating as Moto Via, which looks at a glance to be more focused on takeout and fast casual sandwiches, pizzas, and apps. According to Instagram they have also partnered with...

Walking around, I've noticed some more restaurant openings coming to the neighbourhood. Nice to see after those years of nothing but closures. At 22 The Esplanade (at Scott St) an Indian restaurant is going to replace the former Eggspectations. At 140 The Esplanade (east of Jarvis) a new taco...

So you're suggesting expanding the market through the Canary District / West Don Lands neighbourhood? Interesting idea, but I would be surprised to see that happen. The Distillery District is privately owned and operated, with its own security, and has the ability to control entrances and...

It took a while, but according to their Instagram Bar Ardo will open this coming Friday, March 1. Should inject some much-need life into that strip.

Yikes, that's the former Hiro Sushi, correct? I've always been slightly alarmed that the building looks quite crooked, I wonder if that's the cause. If you look in in this streetview image you can see the leftmost second floor window above the red facade slumps dramatically downward on the left...

Yes, it seems I might have cursed them. They were always quite busy so this came as something of a surprise. Funny, a year or two back we had three Italian restaurants -- Fusaro's, Motorino and Mangi Bevi -- all within a few blocks, now they are all closed, for varying reasons. It's tough out...

Adelaide and Power is a scary racetrack and I've only made the mistake of walking that way once or twice, and now I avoid it. As of last time I passed by there was not even a painted crosswalk. Considering the large condominium developments in the area, I think it's reasonable to provide...

I think you are correct about the former La Macquette. The building could be very nice but only if someone with deep pockets makes some major investment. But I think you're premature on calling Bar Ardo DOA. One of the founders was posting about the ongoing progress on the space two weeks ago...

My wife and I have visited probably dozens of markets around Europe, particularly in Spain, Portugal and Greece. There's definitely a wide range. Some are clear tourist traps, usually architecturally pretty but essentially now just souvenir shops, with few locals shopping and English signage on...