I won big in the Long Branch parking sweepstakes today after several losing efforts. First of all, those of you not from these parts should know that half of our community has free street parking along the Lakeshore strip and the other half has pay… Read More
In the news today, the Economist has named Toronto and Montreal the top two places to live on the planet. Safety, livability (whatever that means) and cost were key factors considered. I’ve lived in and around Toronto all my life and I haven’t considered living… Read More
We had a little basement flooding this morning after loads of rain overnight. Before called an expensive plumber, I decided to call 311 and see if maybe there was a city drain issue causing the problem. Within an hour, there was a City truck at… Read More
We received a letter from the City of Toronto today. How unusual. It started like this: We are pleased to inform you that your property/garden has been nominated for the City of Toronto Etobicoke York Great Gardens Contest 2011. Unfortunately, it was after the nomination… Read More
Or…how to get a busking permit. I drove up to beautiful East York today, to the East York Civic Centre to get my Toronto busking permit. Here’s how it works. First you stand in line at intake. This line-up is for any kind of license… Read More
…but I think it’s the right way to go. As regular readers here at 27th Street know, I support the leash-free dog park planned for a piece of the R.L. Clark filtration plant land next to Sam Smith Park. I’ve learned that not everyone is… Read More
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