February 6, 2012

North Toronto Post - January 2010

Features

Steven Page wows the crowds at Olympic fundraiser

Steven Page wows the crowds at Olympic fundraiser

VIP guests were treated to fabulous food and entertained by singer Steven Page. Money raised goes to the Canadian Olympic Foundation.

Residential use now on back burner at former CAMH facility

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is in talks with a mental health and addiction clinic, based out of Guelph, to occupy CAMH’s vacant Brentcliffe Road site.

Organized crime plagues Leaside

Paula King thought locking her car doors would be sufficient to prevent auto theft.

User groups may have to face off for ice time

A recent council decision that requires all city-owned arenas to submit their ice allocation plans to the city may cause user groups to have to face off for private ice time.

In This Issue

Toronto mayoral race heats up

Toronto mayoral race heats up

The mayoral race is heating up, with four major candidates filing in the last two weeks and another expected to decide by the end of the month.

Not so ‘average’ any more

Not so ‘average’ any more

Local grad among 100 most powerful women

General Store brings rare finds to Rosedale

General Store brings rare finds to Rosedale

Antiques, one-of-a-kind items, unique finds keep customers coming back

Jazzing up the lives of Toronto kids

Jazzing up the lives of Toronto kids

Local musician brings music program to at-risk students

CREATING A LASTING LEGACY

CREATING A LASTING LEGACY

Looking back at the contributions of six late, great Toronto residents who passed away in 2009

Has Iggy lost his pop?

Has Iggy lost his pop?

What does Iggy need to do to save himself from Stéphane Dion’s fate and restore party faith?

North Toronto Break-Ins

North Toronto Break-Ins

Happy stew year!

Happy stew year!

Getting crafty with your Crock-Pot

When the walls come down

When the walls come down

The darling of Toronto’s theatre scene returns to the Tarragon with her breakthrough drama East of Berlin.

Just who should run this town, anyway?

Just who should run this town, anyway?

THE MESSAGE IS clear: the status quo at city hall is not good enough and is contributing to holding the city back.

Tender truce between rival anchors ends in a tie-d knot

Tender truce between rival anchors ends in a tie-d knot

Rival sports anchors Jennifer Hedger and Sean McComick discuss what happened when their off-the-field romance went into overtime

Make choosing the perfect summer camp a family affair

Make choosing the perfect summer camp a family affair

Parents’ challenge is to choose the camp that can do that for your child. Fit matters. Summer camps, like schools, are not one size fits all.

Tips from T.O.'s trainer to the stars

Tips from T.O.'s trainer to the stars

Harley Pasternak is in Vancouver for the day at the request of one of his clients, Lady Gaga. Standard practice for the popular trainer to the stars and Toronto native who has travelled the globe...

Iconic bluesman returns to form

Iconic bluesman returns to form

This was to be a kinder, gentler Colin James. The soft side, so to speak. But put James in the same room with Tom Wilson, and soft loses all meaning. Instead, James’s latest is a return to the...

Wonder twins spin another classic

Canadian rockers Tegan and Sara have been playing music together for 14 years, since their high school days in Calgary. But until their latest record, Sainthood, they had never written a song...

Eternal summer?

Post City Magazine plots the top 10 changes to summer camps over the last decade

The second annual Allan Awards hit T.O.

The second annual Allan Awards hit T.O.

For decades now, the Tony Awards have honoured the plays and performers considered to be the best of the year. A new tradition has emerged in our fair city, and this year I am happy to present the...

The relationship between mental illness and creativity

The relationship between mental illness and creativity

Just before the holidays, I had the honour of hosting the Rendezvous with Madness gala for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Soup, sammie and a smile

Soup, sammie and a smile

The mood is festive, the pace busy but not hurried, and the food is impressive. This is a first.

After-school specialists

After-school specialists

Post City Magazine asks Toronto educators what it means to be a good tutor.

Brand new abode near Bayview

Brand new abode near Bayview

Be the first king or queen to bed down in this contemporary castle. With features that include a personal gym, recreation room, spa centre and walk-in closet in the master bedroom, any resident...

Fresh start in Forest Hill

Fresh start in Forest Hill

Wake up to a brand new lifestyle in this towering two-storey on tree-filled terrain. This Village vista is just a stroll away from chic area shops, restaurants and top area schools. Perfect for...

Latest living in Ledbury

Latest living in Ledbury

A first glance in this Village gem is bound to make you gasp. Located in the heart of Toronto’s Cricket Club area, this perfectly quaint castle keep brings with it 10-foot ceilings, an...

Young and modern in York Mills

Young and modern in York Mills

With its indoor spa, exercise room and gourmet kitchen, this Bayview beauty won’t let any buyer back down from resolutions. Don’t forget indoor elevator — guaranteed to lift its owner up to...

State-of-the art in Steeles

State-of-the art in Steeles

You’ll be toasting to new beginnings in the climate-controlled wine cellar of this palatial Thornhill property. Start a new novel in the American walnut library and cleanse yourself of any...

Residential renewal in Richmond Hill

Residential renewal in Richmond Hill

Ditch the madness of metropolitan life and start anew in this contemporary Richmond Hill cul-de-sac. Perfect for family living, this elegant estate on a quiet lot will no doubt become a realm of...

Crawford making grand return

Crawford making grand return

The latest restaurant and food news in Toronto including Lynn Crawford's return to Toronto, a new Pusateri's planned for Bayview Village and more

No play like child’s play

No play like child’s play

Born in south africa, Dr. Jeremy Friedman emigrated to Canada and quickly established himself as one of the leading lights in pediatrics. Now head of pediatric medicine at Sick Kids Hospital and an...

Go organic to put an end to your vino panic

Go organic to put an end to your vino panic

Plenty of challenges for a winery looking to ditch chemicals

Toronto could learn from New York model

Toronto could learn from New York model

How ‘green’ initiatives can also represent money-saving measures

The perfect host

The perfect host

Camilla Scott talks about mummyhood and reveals plans for her son's education

Back to the future

Back to the future

A confab with Canada’s top psychic on life, love and lies

The Taster's Dozen

The Taster's Dozen

Over the past year, 12 of the city’s most high-profile chefs and celebs have taste-tested the best dishes Toronto has on offer. From fish and chips to French onion soup, we take a look back at...

Something fresh & big about St. Clair West

Something fresh & big about St. Clair West

Inga Cadranel keeps it all in the family along St. Clair West

Out of this world cuisine

Out of this world cuisine

Having just read an update on 24 recent restaurant closings, I am in awe of the optimism inherent in the opening of a new dining spot. Layer that with a “jinxed” location, and it is clear that...

Night gear for the new year

Night gear for the new year

Early birds by trade, Erin and Mike of 98.1’s morning radio show are experts in the science of sleepwear. Opting for flash over fuzz, the dynamic duo’s top picks for the perfect pair of...

What's Toronto Really Eating?

What's Toronto Really Eating?

It’s January, when thoughts turn to New Year’s resolutions, gym memberships and healthy eating. We decided it was time to find out what’s in the local restaurant food we love to eat.