Post Midtown - September 2009

Candidates confirmed for St. Paul’s byelection

Several candidates have been nominated for the upcoming St. Paul’s byelection to fill former MPP Michael Bryant’s post. Dr. Eric Hoskins, a co-founder of the War Child Canada charity, was named...

by Ann Ruppenstein

Olympian Josée Chouinard on getting your kids on the ice

When filling those after-school hours, sports programs are a great option, but even experts have trouble deciding on the best fit for their kids.

Jen Selk

East Coast sensation ready for national acclaim

Amelia Curran is destined to become the next great breakout artist from the East Coast. Her latest CD, and first label effort, Hunter Hunter, is her finest to date and should be enough to propel...

By Ron Johnson

T.O. area fastest growing region in North America

Suzuki suggests a 'smart growth' plan for Toronto

David Suzuki

The Kennedy Great Makeover

In an attempt to weather the recession, beloved Toronto restaurateur Jamie Kennedy is taking dramatic steps to save his company, transforming his Gardiner restaurant from fine dining to light...

Paul Molitor and friends back in Toronto for gala

The glory days of the Toronto Blue Jays were in full effect last month as the team got back together for a reunion celebrating the 92-93 World Series championship.

Raising Money Carnival Style

Carnival-style entertainment followed by a fine evening on the dancefloor provided the diversions at the Liberty Grand ballroom at Exhibition Place for the 2nd annual Scotiabank Caribana Gala.

T.O.’s hot fall ticket

A star-crossed romance, soccer and Ireland’s ‘troubles’ set the scene for premiere of Ben Elton & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest masterpiece, The Boys in the Photograph

by Malcolm Johnston

Annex shooting near Brunswick House raises safety concerns

A recent shooting in the Annex was a “random, stupid thing,” according to the head of a local residents’ association.

by Paul Johnston

Proposal for 53 storeys recalls Minto debacle

The latest development proposal for the Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue area proposes a 53-storey condominium development, located next door to the Yonge-Eglinton Centre.

by Paul Johnston

Sports broadcaster and hockey lover Al Stewart dies

Sports broadcaster and North Toronto resident Al Stewart passed away on July 22, at the age of 73, of complications from surgery. The North Torontonian was known for his role in launching Coach’s...

by Ann Ruppenstein

Major Milestone for Yoga Studio

For 10 years Big Stretch Yoga Centre has been helping people slow down and breathe.

New Olive Oil Boutique Hits Midtown

North Toronto welcomes new culinary destination

Midtown Break-Ins

September 2009

Chef of the Year Honours for Local Culinary Whiz

Robyn Goorevitch has been “turning your home into your favourite restaurant” for 10 years with her business Dining In Chez Vous.

Technology for success

Improving access to computers

Replacing a legend

New restaurant’s kitchen shines, service needs a rethink

Janice Warren

Florida food train

Ida Pusateri flying south?

Ron Johnson

Legends Of Fall

Acclaimed authors

The Henry Miller of stand-up comedy

Just For Laughs welcome relief from the summer that never was

By Mark Breslin

Fall Real Estate Roundtable

In a riotous ‘reply all’ e-mail exchange, our experts reassess the market, six months on

By Malcolm Johnston

To Hair Is Human, To Blow-Dry Divine

As the theory goes, aesthetics fall by the wayside during a recession. The recent surge in blow-dry salons in the city suggests clever ladies have found a new way to enliven their ‘dos without...