February 6, 2012

Bayview Post - October 2009

Features

Laura Vandervoort

Laura Vandervoort

From Bayview to the big time, how this local starlet landed a leading role in V, ABC’s hottest new TV series

In This Issue

The good, the bad and the snowy

The good, the bad and the snowy

Former Olympian Kerrin Lee-Gartner on skiing your way to healthy and happy kids

Trudeau, teens and the art of engagement

Trudeau, teens and the art of engagement

Pierre’s oldest boy says getting kids involved in politics and community is key to success, for all of us

North York kids still banging heads after 36 years

North York kids still banging heads after 36 years

Plus Jeff Tweedy and Wilco hit Massey Hall

Sunnybrook Hospital captures the sun

Sunnybrook Hospital captures the sun

Solar panels named after employee who died in accident

Major development slated for Avenue Rd.

Major development slated for Avenue Rd.

Recent study reflects ‘positive things’ through community efforts

One-third of Downsview Park to be sold

One-third of Downsview Park to be sold

Many residents furious, wonder what can be done to stop it

Local doctor wins big in area byelection battle

Dr. Eric Hoskins, of the Liberal party, prevailed at the Sept. 17 byelection.

Don Mills development divides community

Don Mills development divides community

Condominiums would add 1,300 units to the neighbourhood

My Toronto

My Toronto

What do I know about favourite places in Toronto? A reasonable question as so much has been made of my youth, growing up in “exotic” Spain and France, soaking up the music and world culture....

Liberal Party Leader At Charity Fundraiser

Liberal Party Leader At Charity Fundraiser

Michael Ignatieff and his wife Zsuzsanna attended the fourth annual Unforgettable Evening, to benefit the Alzheimer Society. The elegant and moving evening was attended by 400 guests with a goal of...

Duchess Sarah Ferguson Attends T.O. Gala

Duchess Sarah Ferguson Attends T.O. Gala

Celebrities were out in full force last month to support the fight against AIDS at the first-ever Cinema Against AIDS Toronto. This star-studded gala generated more than $700,000 for amfAR, the...

The rise of the city's new culinary king

The rise of the city's new culinary king

Hanif Harji is the most influential Toronto foodie you’ve never heard of

Wild and crazy guy plucks to a different tune

Wild and crazy guy plucks to a different tune

Comedian Steve Martin is in town Oct. 15

Rolling in dough

Rolling in dough

Uptown pastry shop a smash

The Spooky Case of T.O.’s Ambrose Small

The Spooky Case of T.O.’s Ambrose Small

The ghost of this tycoon is said to still visit his favourite theatre, 90 years after disappearing

Bayview beauty with a country view

Bayview beauty with a country view

This five-bedroom, seven-bath, two-storey penthouse offers all the features of a house and all the ease of condo living. The condo features luxurious details like walnut flooring, floor-to-ceiling...

Gridiron Gems

Gridiron Gems

Football reads for the fall

Modern hits Toronto’s oldest neighbourhoods

Modern hits Toronto’s oldest neighbourhoods

CUTTING-EDGE ARCHITECTURE CAN be breathtaking under many circumstances, but juxtaposed against older neighbourhood surroundings with ravines and an old tree canopy, magic can happen. Toronto has...

Gourd Vibrations!

Gourd Vibrations!

One’s uptown, the other down, but Southbrook Farms in Thornhill and Wanda’s Pie in the Sky in Kensington Market have been part of our city’s October traditions for decades, pumping out that...

Exciting times as new St. Clair ready to shine

Exciting times as new St. Clair ready to shine

Ward 21 has had an extreme makeover

Discount Pachter

LOOKING FOR A special something to spruce up the old homestead for Thanksgiving or the Christmas holidays? How about an original $18,000 Charles Pachter banner for your wall?

Good food, good prices spell success

Good food, good prices spell success

This year marks the 15th anniversary for Windfield’s Restaurant, a Bayview institution.

The suite life: T.O.’s costliest condos

The suite life: T.O.’s costliest condos

These days, when it comes to what condos have to offer, the sky’s the limit. These lofty homes offer all the perks of the classic manse, without the hassles of pesky yardwork

Hooking up in a heartbeat

Hooking up in a heartbeat

Why we need to listen when our teens talk about sex

He loves the nightlife: A gossip’s guide

He loves the nightlife: A gossip’s guide

Resident celebrity snoop Shinan Govani shows off the hippest hot spots in Toronto

Fighting the powerful lure of gangs & guns one kid at a time

Fighting the powerful lure of gangs & guns one kid at a time

Local resident divides time between teaching and working with charity

“We call this the Starship Enterprise of salons”

“We call this the Starship Enterprise of salons”

New L.A.-style spa concept comes to Bayview

Bayview Break-Ins

Bayview Break-Ins

Comedian’s film on hair his funniest movie...ever?

Comedian’s film on hair his funniest movie...ever?

Chris Rock says new documentary was inspired by his daughter

Watch the sun rise in Richmond Hill

Watch the sun rise in Richmond Hill

Watch the sun rise in Richmond Hill

Ring theft leads to romance

Ring theft leads to romance

CBC personality finds love after sly trick

Best sous-chef in town?

Best sous-chef in town?

Former Susur protegé moves to Yonge & Eg kitchen

Venerable vista in Thornhill

Venerable vista in Thornhill

Venerable vista in Thornhill

Avant-garde abode filled with natural light

Avant-garde abode filled with natural light

Coolest property on the market pegged at a tidy $4.99 mil

Authentic never tasted so good

Authentic never tasted so good

Grilled calamari could be the best in the city

The kid comes first

The kid comes first

Liza Fromer puts work on the back burner

A quarter century of European style

A quarter century of European style

For 25 years, Boutique Dita has been keeping women chic and stylish

Upcycling — everything old is new again

Upcycling — everything old is new again

Combining recycling & refinishing turns design green and groovy

Newly built in North York

Newly built in North York

Newly built in North York

From film training to eco farming & magic

From film training to eco farming & magic

Grassroots group dreams big

Penthouse perfection in North Toronto

Penthouse perfection in North Toronto

This penthouse features beautiful views and motorized shading systems throughout (for those too-sunny days). Residents have access to the building’s indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna, plus 24-hour...

Going cold turkey

Going cold turkey

Thanksgiving is upon us, and the first word that comes to my mind is “turkey.”

Campground sommelier’s greatest challenge

Campground sommelier’s greatest challenge

Fishing trip combines love of wine and whisky with the king of fish: Arctic char

From bored-room to bedroom

From bored-room to bedroom

Course teaches there are no limits to your love life

Purest water in the world here in Ontario

Purest water in the world here in Ontario

Sanity prevails as plan to put garbage dump on local town’s aquifer is overturned

Redesigning Toronto Fashion Week

Redesigning Toronto Fashion Week

Last year, Fashion Week suffered a major blow when a petition circulated condemning Robin Kay and her erratic behaviour at last year’s event and calling for her dismissal. The storm passed and...

Five things Toronto needs to do right now

Five things Toronto needs to do right now

How can we save money and deliver services in a better way?

Give 'em the boot

Give 'em the boot

Supermodel turned actress turned designer Monika Schnarre picks from this season’s crop of boots, inspired by a day at the races.

A nice slice of rice

A nice slice of rice

Sushi pizza puts the best of Japan and Italy all in one bite. This month, restaurateur Franco Prevedello and chef David Lee of Nota Bene sample T.O.’s finest