Today’s vlog was shot at the Roncesvalles Polish Festival this afternoon, here in Toronto. The Festival continues through Sunday.
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Toronto’s “Village of Murals”
Islington is an area in the west end of Toronto – formerly in Etobicoke, and around the intersection of Islington Ave and Dundas St. The “village” is more like a commercial strip along Dundas St west of Islington. There are 20 murals along this stretch… Read More
Pilgrimage to Pembroke
I had the most remarkable weekend at the annual fiddle festival in Pembroke in the Ottawa Valley. Fortunately I knew some people who were going, and who knew the lay of the land. In particular, I’d like to thank Charlie Walden and Patt Plunket and… Read More
Little Jamaica Toronto Black Music Tour
Recently, Sheila went on a free Little Jamaica Toronto Black Music Tour – and she raved about it. It is an initiative of the Canada Black Music Archives. This morning, I headed for the Eglinton/Dufferin area with my buddy Stagg for today’s tour. It was… Read More
Good Time Boy
Mighty Fine.
Bikers
Special guest for today’s episode is Anthony Stagg, the artist known as Stagg. This was recorded at Agency World Headquarters in Toronto Canada. Listen here or find it at all the good places. This episode:Stagg in Kensington MarketBuskingToronto: change and trafficFlaming HotThe Bike Riders (and… Read More
Toronto’s Industrial Hub – and a Pollinator Garden
In today’s vlog we poke around New Toronto. This area was designed as an industrial hub with a subdivision to house workers. Early companies that set up shop in the area included Menzies’ Wallpaper Factory, the Interior Wood Decorating Company, Ritchie and Ramsay, which made… Read More
Being a Pirate
The Dog Incident
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Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dream
Mac Beattie and his Ottawa Valley Melodiers featuring Reg Hill on fiddle. I could listen to this one over and over and over…..