May 21, 2012

North York Post - June 2010

Features

North York Break-Ins

North York Break-Ins

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VINCENZO NATALI

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Godfrey’s group spends $1.1 B to buy Canwest

After leading the winning $1.1 billion group bid to acquire the Canwest newspaper chain, North Yorker Paul Godfrey is poised to take the helm as president and CEO of the new company that will...

Homeowners may get one-time pass on illegal pads

Coun. Howard Moscoe has proposed a one-time amnesty that would give homeowners with illegal front yard parking pads in the old City of York boundaries a chance to obtain a permit.

High art inspired hair at new Yonge Street salon

High art inspired hair at new Yonge Street salon

Plus, gift shop celebrates 10 years, and more

Parents might appeal decision to close St. Cyril

Some St. Cyril parents are considering an appeal in response to the Toronto District Catholic School Board’s recent decision to close their school.

In This Issue

The city’s elite gathers to swing to the sounds of Carnival in Toronto

The city’s elite gathers to swing to the sounds of Carnival in Toronto

One of the most anticipated events on the social calendar, the Brazilian Carnival Ball.

Ron James performs for Sunnybrook benefit

Ron James performs for Sunnybrook benefit

Toronto’s elite came out for the Night of Stars, an intimate evening of arts in support of the Sunnybrook’s Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre.

Acclaimed director Atom Egoyan attends gala fundraiser

Acclaimed director Atom Egoyan attends gala fundraiser

An Artists’ Affair at the Four Seasons was a wonderful evening celebrating a partnership between the arts and health.

Peter Keleghan and Leah Pinsent don yoga gear and stretch for charity

Peter Keleghan and Leah Pinsent don yoga gear and stretch for charity

The all-day fitness marathon, held at the Liberty Grand, was led by some of the top fitness instructors in the GTA.

The Yankees are coming!

The Yankees are coming!

Another new Rosedale restaurant, and Massimo Capra goes global

Too close to call: Mad Italian Gelato vs. Hotel Gelato

Too close to call: Mad Italian Gelato vs. Hotel Gelato

Is the city at war with cars or is the two-wheeler set under threat?

The top five candidates give us their solutions on gridlock, subways and cycling in the city

'R' Rated Ads? Now Mag Faces Critics

'R' Rated Ads? Now Mag Faces Critics

Should magazines easily accessible to minors run explicit adult ads?

The new luxury

The new luxury

A Canadian real estate report stated the new standard for a “luxury” home in T.O. is $1.5 mil, here are six on the market now

Reason to be rich in Richmond Hill

Reason to be rich in Richmond Hill

In five years, the price tag of this Richmond Hill retreat has increased by nearly $500,000.

Bigger bucks in Bayview

Bigger bucks in Bayview

Located in the in-demand St. Andrew’s area, this opulent oasis overlooking a ravinelike setting offers its future owner an in-ground heated pool, among many other amenities.

The more the merrier in 905

The more the merrier in 905

For 1.5 million dollars, you can get a lot — a huge lot in Thornhill, that is, surrounded by mature trees and multimillion- dollar homes.

No limit in North York

No limit in North York

For the burgeoning builder, this top-of-the-line tear down may be the perfect fit.

Finer with age in Forest Hill

Finer with age in Forest Hill

It’s no surprise that this city oasis has seen a hefty increase in price.

Top 10 easy and green summer renovations

Top 10 easy and green summer renovations

Small changes can make a big impact on your home

Sushi & sandwiches high in salt, carbs

Packaged food comes labelled with all the nutritional info you need to make a healthy eating decision. But restaurant food? Not until now. We had an accredited lab analyze our area’s most...

Roll with the lunches

Roll with the lunches

Though we love our California rolls, preparing sushi at home never seems to be worth the effort or time. But I’ve developed a few recipes that are easy, healthy and quick to make!

New restaurant gets a rise out of local diners

New restaurant gets a rise out of local diners

Phoenix is easy on the wallet

A taste of Paris arrives in Midtown

A taste of Paris arrives in Midtown

New café a hit with locals and working stiffs alike, but watch out, pizzas go fast

Blurring the lines between comedy and tragedy at Hot Docs

Blurring the lines between comedy and tragedy at Hot Docs

Canadian singer’s funny and touching life story a festival sensation

New ’80s rock ’n’ roll musical not really one for the ages

New ’80s rock ’n’ roll musical not really one for the ages

Mirvish’s latest high on production values, low on production

An ode to the beautiful game

An ode to the beautiful game

The book Globe columnist was born to write

Canadian indie music icons arrive on the heels of their hot new album

Canadian indie music icons arrive on the heels of their hot new album

FOR THE LAST decade, the demise of Canadian indie stalwarts the New Pornographers has been imminent.

Jazz stars toot their own horns this summer

Jazz stars toot their own horns this summer

For 10 days this month, T.O. will sway, jump and jive to the world’s best soul, funk, R & B and more. Below, five of the Toronto Jazz Festival’s biggest stars sound off

Top of the pops

Top of the pops

Fearless fashionista Jeanne Beker seeks out the city’s spectacular shirt-tie combos for Father’s Day

Uptown T.O. gets a dash of fine French fare

Uptown T.O. gets a dash of fine French fare

New bistro flexes mussels

Tackling T.O.’s best key lime pies

Tackling T.O.’s best key lime pies

Nothing says summer like key lime pie, and no one knows the Florida delicacy better than Dunedin-born Argos legend Pinball Clemons

Puttin’ the hammer down

Puttin’ the hammer down

Learning to kick butt Israeli style at hot, new local club

How much damage could a little lotion cause?

Weak regulations mean questionable personal products are being overlooked

Famous ballet dancer all smiles over recent engagement

Famous ballet dancer all smiles over recent engagement

Dancer Rex Harrington and partner Robert Hope discuss their six-year relationship and recent engagement

Proposed Hogg’s Hollow building worries locals

Proposed Hogg’s Hollow building worries locals

Recently revealed plans to transform the TTC commuter parking lot located on the northwest corner of Yonge Street and York Mills Road into a 450,000-square foot, eight-storey office building have...

Hickey hosts new baby

Hickey hosts new baby

First-time mom Cheryl Hickey recently returned to her post as ET Canada host

Young fundraiser squeezes every drop out of charity work

Young fundraiser squeezes every drop out of charity work

Bayview resident encourages other kids to get involved in their communities