What a treat to see a familiar store name and old friends in attendance at the Royal Winter Fair on Friday. Some may have shopped in T.O.Leather's store on Spadina at Camden. Sebouhi and Toros send their warmest regards to the GDNA. While they moved to King City in 2018 they were delighted to be remembered.
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Long-awaited work on Brant just south of Richmond was recently completed, turning a parking boulevard into welcome greenery and adding trees to be enjoyed by all. Protective fencing completes the project to great effect. Thanks to all!
The West Queen West BIA has engaged De Anne Lamirande to boost their image. She has only to add a QR code to this logo on the west side sidewalk of Bathurst at Queen. The WQWBIA have added sidewalk planters with the same logo. Great to see support for local businesses.
Lorne's Coats has left Spadina and has returned to 320 Queen Street West, a few doors east of the Rivoli. While outside the catchment, Lorne's was the last clothing manufacturing on Spadina so they are more than worthy of mention given we are the 'Garment District'. And like the sign says, they are Canadian and certainly local. Same great quality, selection, and staff. Drop by to say hello and tell them you read about their move on the Blog.
'Exploring Toronto' will be launched Thursday, September 7 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Urbanspace Gallery at 401 Richmond. The book is written by a couple dear to the GDNA for their insightful urban design work and commitment to building thoughtful community. I hope people share the desire to find out more about Toronto especially as this part of the city is among those public spaces featured. Published by Toronto's Dundurn Press, books will be available for sale and signing. If you can't make the event, indie bookstores will carry this newest look at what makes Toronto's a great city.
How wonderful to learn that St. Andrew's Playground Park was recently recognized with the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) National Award of Excellence (https://www.csla-aapc.ca/awards-atlas/st-andrews-playground-park), along with Brampton's Riverwalk. Both parks were designed by DTAH in Toronto, an architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design firm. It is great to see local design recognized nationally. DTAH is also one of five shortlisted teams for design of the new park at 229 Richmond Street West. The park has seen lots of use by children, parents, workers, visitors, residents and let's not forget the faithful dogs. Here's to a glorious summer in the park!
There's a new coffee shop on Spadina "sandwiched" between Paramount and Wide Open: Cubano Kings opened May 8 with delicious cafécito and a celebratory guava pastry from Felix, pictured here. Welcome to the neighbourhood!
Otherwise known as the More Homes Built Faster Act, complete details can be found here:
https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-43/session-1/bill-23 But for those who want it explained, there is no shortage of options:
Garment District members, neighbours from Wellington Place, and our Councillor Ausma Malik gathered at Rodney's for a celebration of the year's work and to thank Patricia Aquino, out-going president, and long-time secretary Valerie Eggertson, for their major contributions to an effective GDNA. Sadly Valerie was felled by a cold but there in spirit.
Special thanks to Jessa tending bar, and to Julius and Bronwen for the warm welcome always extended at Rodney's. The food was spectacular. Cheers to all, and best wishes for a healthy holiday season. |
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