This is the time a year when calculations start. Pundits are calculating when the Leafs will be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. They fooled some folks along the way this year by winning some games, but now they’re back to true form. In a time… Read More
Tuffy P – AKA Sheila Gregory – has work in an art exhibition that opened today at the Doris McCarthy Gallery (University of Toronto Scarborough Campus). The exhibition is called The “C” Word – A Look at the Role of Craft in Contemporary Art, guest… Read More
It looks like there are a couple new businesses opening in Long Branch, on Lakeshore, here in the SW corner of Toronto. An orange sign has appeared on one empty storefront not far from here, saying “Melt” and “Grilled Cheese”. Intriguing. As well, it looks… Read More
Dundas and Huron streets in Toronto, Friday
Bins of these dried mushrooms are available for sale at this store on Dundas. The mushrooms are dried whole. There is no English identifier and I’m not sure what these are.
I enjoyed this storefront today on Dundas St., not far west of the Art Gallery of Ontario
Leger Marketing has released a new study that says Toronto is the city Canadians like the least. Albertans especially don’t like us, apparently. It’s OK though. I still like Albertans. I do. Victoria is the favourite, according to the survey. Really? Well, they do have… Read More
The Toronto Botanical Garden is hosting a three day symposium called Spreading Roots, celebrating the UN International Year of Forests, and exploring critical issues affecting urban trees. I won’t be able to attend this but I thought I’d spread the word because it looks very… Read More
Way back in the 80s, there were a few Zydeco bands coming up to Toronto. Queen Ida played up here a couple times at the Bamboo and maybe at the Horseshoe and once I saw Terence Simien and his group down at Harbourfront. The best… Read More
Yesterday in Toronto, the Gardiner Expressway was closed, the Occupy folks were occupying, and to top things off there was a Zombie walk. Related articles Gardiner Expressway closed this weekend (cbc.ca) Gardiner closure clogs Toronto roads (cbc.ca) Gardiner closure to cause traffic headaches (thestar.com) Horror… Read More
27th Street 