deerparker
Active Member
I noticed too that the real estate sign is gone from the window. Hopefully they're painting the entire facade this time and not just the bottom half as before.
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Church-Wellesley Village
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Jonny5
Senior Member
See, I was expecting you to go for the "They are also painting the facade today - cream." comment... but in the end all low hanging fruit are just a juicy!
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Halloween in the Village
One week until Halloween. If you don't have anything to do plan to head down to the Church-Wellesley Village and scope out the Halloween events. The street closes at 6pm until 4am, it promises to be a good year with plenty of events happening throughout the day and evening - as long as it doesn't rain!
http://www.halloweek.ca/
One week until Halloween. If you don't have anything to do plan to head down to the Church-Wellesley Village and scope out the Halloween events. The street closes at 6pm until 4am, it promises to be a good year with plenty of events happening throughout the day and evening - as long as it doesn't rain!
http://www.halloweek.ca/
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Another to add to the list.
I noticed today that the Greek restaurant next to "Crepe It Up" seems to have closed down suddenly. It could be a renovation but no signs are posted indicating such. It's too bad, this place had really friendly staff/owners, the food was pretty good, the prices were reasonable and it was open late.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Candlelight Vigil For Khristopher Skinner - 8pm tonight
Church & Wellesley, Sunday at 8:00pm
To all queer communities and allies and everyone who has ever had to suffer at the hands of hate - this is a call out for a CANDLELIGHT VIGIL ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT 8PM AT THE CORNER OF CHURCH & WELLESLEY.
A pre-determined course has been set. It looks like the march will move from Church and Wellesley to the scene of the crime (Adelaide & Victoria Sts)
Bring a candle, a sign, a flower, whatever. We will hold our candles high, with eyes pointed towards the sky to let Chris know that he is not there alone. We will offer this light as a way to always cherish this incredible human being and all of the people that have been brought together as a result of this tragedy.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/712774--friends-fear-slain-man-targeted
Church & Wellesley, Sunday at 8:00pm
To all queer communities and allies and everyone who has ever had to suffer at the hands of hate - this is a call out for a CANDLELIGHT VIGIL ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT 8PM AT THE CORNER OF CHURCH & WELLESLEY.
A pre-determined course has been set. It looks like the march will move from Church and Wellesley to the scene of the crime (Adelaide & Victoria Sts)
Bring a candle, a sign, a flower, whatever. We will hold our candles high, with eyes pointed towards the sky to let Chris know that he is not there alone. We will offer this light as a way to always cherish this incredible human being and all of the people that have been brought together as a result of this tragedy.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/712774--friends-fear-slain-man-targeted
androiduk
Senior Member
^ Quite a few people out for the vigil when I went by around 8
marathe
Active Member
From what I heard the guy wasn't targeted because he was gay but because he'd inadvertently brushed someone's car as they drove by.
Either way, dude didn't deserve to die by any means whatsoever. I hope they catch the scumbags who did it and throw the book at them.
Mind you, with our justice system, they'll probably get a deal to testify against the guy for damaging their car.
Either way, dude didn't deserve to die by any means whatsoever. I hope they catch the scumbags who did it and throw the book at them.
Mind you, with our justice system, they'll probably get a deal to testify against the guy for damaging their car.
Roy G Biv
Senior Member
Yeah, I didn't quite understand why the Gayberhood was holding a vigil for him...It seemed kind of presumptuous.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
It was a very good turnout, 3,000-4,000 people at least.
My batteries ran out shortly in
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torontobarfly
New Member
agreed...there was nothing to indicate this was a hate crime...just a senseless murder over something stupid
that being said, if it brings comfort to his family and friends to hold a vigil so be it...
that being said, if it brings comfort to his family and friends to hold a vigil so be it...
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
So far this is much, much better than what the previous group did to the front of this great building.
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cdr108
Senior Member
what did they previously do that makes this 'much, much better' ?
torontobarfly
New Member
so does anyone actually know what's going in there?
is it another gay bar......or is this all just speculation?
is it another gay bar......or is this all just speculation?
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Previously, the top half was a partial cream coloured paint job (with some of the purple paint still exposed in some areas that they missed during the Alibi renovation) with the bottom 8 or 10' of the building painted black. Previous to that, it was painted purple for a time when it was Trax. I'm a little alarmed to see the window missing above the entrance, hopefully it's just covered up.
I don't know if this is a rumour or not but years ago I was told that many years ago (decades probably) this building was a funeral parlour.
Don't know. Anyone?
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