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<channel><title><![CDATA[GARMENT DISTRICT NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION - BLOG]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[BLOG]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:49:12 -0400</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Community Recognition Awards]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/community-recognition-awards]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/community-recognition-awards#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:36:22 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/community-recognition-awards</guid><description><![CDATA[       MPP Chris Glover awarding Project Runway Canada winner Leeland Mitchell in recognition of his contribution to Arts &amp; Culture in the riding March 7. It was impressive to see community members working for the benefit of everyone in so many areas of life. Thank you Chris for this wonderful initiative reminding us of the power of one, and congratulations again to Leeland. Onward! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gdnatoronto.org/uploads/5/5/2/0/55201587/published/chris-glover-leeland-mitchell.jpeg?1772980849" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">MPP Chris Glover awarding Project Runway Canada winner Leeland Mitchell in recognition of his contribution to Arts &amp; Culture in the riding March 7. It was impressive to see community members working for the benefit of everyone in so many areas of life. Thank you Chris for this wonderful initiative reminding us of the power of one, and congratulations again to Leeland. Onward!<br></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beauty Recycling - Winners All!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/beauty-recycling-winners-all]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/beauty-recycling-winners-all#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:31:13 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/beauty-recycling-winners-all</guid><description><![CDATA[       In Winners upstairs from Loblaws on Queen &amp; Portland is a new recycling box to ensure proper disposal of personal care products. Kudos for this initiative! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gdnatoronto.org/uploads/5/5/2/0/55201587/img-7245_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">In Winners upstairs from Loblaws on Queen &amp; Portland is a new recycling box to ensure proper disposal of personal care products. Kudos for this initiative!<br></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[ProjectRunwayCanada Winner in the 'Hood!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/projectrunwaycanada-winner-in-the-hood]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/projectrunwaycanada-winner-in-the-hood#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:42:01 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/projectrunwaycanada-winner-in-the-hood</guid><description><![CDATA[       What a treat to run into former neighbour Leeland Mitchell who just learned he is the Grand Winner of ProjectRunwayCanada! He lives and works in the Garment District where fashion and style still reign.&nbsp; Congratulations Leeland, your hard work has paid off. Onward, and cheers from the GDNA! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gdnatoronto.org/uploads/5/5/2/0/55201587/img-6633_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">What a treat to run into former neighbour Leeland Mitchell who just learned he is the Grand Winner of ProjectRunwayCanada! He lives and works in the Garment District where fashion and style still reign.&nbsp; Congratulations Leeland, your hard work has paid off. Onward, and cheers from the GDNA!</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends in High Places...]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/friends-in-high-places]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/friends-in-high-places#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:25:04 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/friends-in-high-places</guid><description><![CDATA[       Great to see the Ace has us in their sights, emblazoned on their array of clothing items. If you have yet to visit Evangeline, the rooftop bar, you are in for a treat and a great vista of the Garment District.&nbsp; [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gdnatoronto.org/uploads/5/5/2/0/55201587/ace-hotel_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Great to see the Ace has us in their sights, emblazoned on their array of clothing items. If you have yet to visit Evangeline, the rooftop bar, you are in for a treat and a great vista of the Garment District.&nbsp;<br></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy New Year to All!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/happy-new-year-to-all]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/happy-new-year-to-all#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:37:28 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/happy-new-year-to-all</guid><description><![CDATA[       You are invited to participate in the budget process. Details can be found here. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gdnatoronto.org/uploads/5/5/2/0/55201587/let-s-talk-budget-2026_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">You are invited to participate in the budget process. Details can be found <a target="_blank" href="https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/budget-finances/city-budget/">here</a>.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season's Greetings to All!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/seasons-greetings-to-all]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/seasons-greetings-to-all#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:42:47 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/seasons-greetings-to-all</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gdnatoronto.org/uploads/5/5/2/0/55201587/happy-holidays-from-the-gdna-2025_orig.gif" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music Lives at the Cameron!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/music-lives-at-the-cameron]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/music-lives-at-the-cameron#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:48:12 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/music-lives-at-the-cameron</guid><description><![CDATA[    Corin Raymond and friends on Friday at the Grand Ole Cameron.&nbsp; [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.gdnatoronto.org/uploads/5/5/2/0/55201587/img-6236.jpg?250" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div class="paragraph">Corin Raymond and friends on Friday at the Grand Ole Cameron.&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating the Season Together!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/celebrating-the-season-together]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/celebrating-the-season-together#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:28:50 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/celebrating-the-season-together</guid><description><![CDATA[       Following the AGM in the McDonald Family Y, GDNA members, Councillor Malik, MPP Glover and&nbsp;neighbours gathered&nbsp;in Waterworks to raise a glass to a great year. Thanks to all for attending! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gdnatoronto.org/uploads/5/5/2/0/55201587/1000119565_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Following the AGM in the McDonald Family Y, GDNA members, Councillor Malik, MPP Glover and&nbsp;neighbours gathered&nbsp;in Waterworks to raise a glass to a great year. Thanks to all for attending!</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let the Holiday Season Begin!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/let-the-holiday-season-begin]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/let-the-holiday-season-begin#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:21:59 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/let-the-holiday-season-begin</guid><description><![CDATA[       Perfect timing! Snow fell on the seasonal decorations put in by the TDW BIA to kick the holiday season, adding a touch of welcome greenery, colour and glam to the neighbourhood. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gdnatoronto.org/uploads/5/5/2/0/55201587/img-6215_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Perfect timing! Snow fell on the seasonal decorations put in by the TDW BIA to kick the holiday season, adding a touch of welcome greenery, colour and glam to the neighbourhood.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long Live Queen West!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/long-live-queen-west1683845]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/long-live-queen-west1683845#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:47:11 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gdnatoronto.org/blog/long-live-queen-west1683845</guid><description><![CDATA[       Here's to the history of the Garment District in Queen West, there's much to be celebrated! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gdnatoronto.org/uploads/5/5/2/0/55201587/thumbnail_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Here's to the history of the Garment District in Queen West, there's much to be celebrated!</div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>