Post City Magazines - April 2009

April 2009

Features

2009 Real Estate Roundtable

What a difference a year makes. Last year’s roundtable came at the height of the real estate boom, and our panelists were accordingly optimistic about the health of housing.

By Malcolm Johnston

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Departments

Archive » Fashion
	What’s his is definitely yours Former Breakfast Television co-host Liza Fromer stopped by to slip into the season’s hottest item: the boyfriend jean by Michelle Singerman
Archive » Ecks And The City
	Sweating out the toxins in style T.O.’s 100 per cent organic spa experience By Rebecca Eckler
Archive » Local Politics
	Spring is finally in the air North York Senior Games kick off this month
	End of the road in Thornhill Our area streets are in desperate need of repairs
	Richmond Hill’s rich history I’m all geared up for Heritage Village Day!
	Miller’s dance with developers? Are Yonge and Eglinton bus lands the next casualty?
	The perfect Earth Day gift Willowdale gets new neighbourhood garden
	School pools need life preserver Meeting planned for April 16 to discuss funding options
Archive » Makeover
	The Great Mirvish Makeover How to revitalize Mirvish Enterprises
Archive » Break-Ins
	North Toronto Break-Ins April 2009
	Bayview Break-Ins April 2009
	Midtown Break-Ins April 2009
	Village Break-Ins April 2009
	North York Break-Ins April 2009
	Richmond Hill Break-Ins April 2009
Archive » Entrepeneur
	Meet Toronto's Electric Car Czar When it comes to reconciling the North American love affair with the automobile and the push to preserve the planet, Toronto-based ZENN’s (Zero Emissions, No Noise) innovative electric car is an...
Archive » Biz News
	Good Things Come in Small Packages Naturally Petite, a women’s clothing store for what owners Bonita, Cheryl-Anne and Sharon-Joy Luck call “the savvy petite,” opened in Richmond Hill last month.
	Supporting the Neighbourhood Bra boutique marks first decade in business
	Bringing the Taste of Peru to Forest Hill Cozy restaurant marks 10th anniversary in the neighbourhood
	April Showers bring Bayview flowers Local floral shop marks half a century in the neighbourhood
Archive » Milestones
	Irena’s Celebrates 11 Years in Richmond Hill Irena's Esthetics is welcoming new and existing clients to celebrate its 11th anniversary in Richmond Hill
	Business Is Blooming at Local Flower Shop New Bloominghill Flowers has been in the neighbourhood for 17 years.
	Marking Eight Decades in Our Area Brown’s A Short Man’s World opened in 1928, and it’s been a family affair since then.
	Like a Candle in the Wind Candle Emporium has been a fixture in Yorkville since 1990.
	More Than a Stitch of Success Stychin Tyme has been serving our community since 1990, completing men’s and women’s alterations on the premises.
	Our area's sweetest treats Shirini Sara, in 13 short years, has become a neighbourhood institution.
	A family affair for more than 80 years Brown’s A Short Man’s World opened in 1928, and it’s been a family affair since then.
Archive » Social-List
	Cuba Comes To Canada At Local Fundraiser Party-goers flocked to Tryst last month for the Evan’s Dream — Hot Havana Nights fundraiser.
	Susan Hay Hosts Gala Opening Night Party Special guests gathered for the gala opening of Canada Blooms to benefit the children’s garden program at the Toronto Botanical Garden in Bayview.
Archive » News You Can Use
	Reeling in T.O.’s top fish Rodney Clark, of Rodney’s Oyster House, and his kids sample Toronto’s tastiest fish & chips Michelle Singerman
Archive » Cheap Eats
	Food with feeling Dinah’s spice is just right By Kelly Jones
Archive » Looking Back
	Spring Heat A look back at the most fearsome pitchers to wear the Jays uniform
Archive » Entree New
	Barbecue, blues and beer Good Southern eatin’ in your own backyard Janice Warren
Archive » Wine
	Red wine without the headaches The many nuances of the plucky French vino Beaujolais Tony Aspler
Archive » Secret Recipe
	Sealed with a quiche I HAVE ALWAYS loved the taste and texture of the classic quiche lorraine. But with respect to health, traditional quiches are off the charts! Rose Reisman
Archive » Counter Culture
	College street comes to Leaside Ron Johnson
Archive » Day Tripper
	Toronto’s coolest corner Citytv may be leaving, but MuchMusic is holding down the fort at Queen and John Hailey Eisen
Archive » Dream Homes
	The Drop Zone Today’s gloomy economic situation isn’t without a silver lining. In a down real estate market, lower asking prices make formerly out-of-reach areas suddenly more affordable. Malcolm Johnston
Archive » Homes Editorial
	Gardens that don’t break the bank This spring, economic uncertainty is the prevailing theme as homeowners decide how to maximize limited budgets for home improvement projects. By Mark Cullen
	Creating a city garden that inspires Mark Cullen’s guide to landscaping your own urban oasis By Mark Cullen
Archive » Local Grad
	Good vibrations Grad sings an environmental tune Elisa Di Lorenzo
	Music vs. medicine Meet The Midway State’s guitarist Emily Santos
	The trials of aging Turning 30 terrified Oonagh Duncan. Emily Santos
	The urban defender Grad aims to reclaim public space Andrew Chin
Archive » Yummy Mummy
	Good things come in threes for news anchor Anne-Marie Mediwake juggles the news, and triplets, with ease By Erica Ehm
Archive » Low Tech Mom
	Mother always knows best Parenting today isn’t so different from the good ol’ days By Jack Hourigan
Archive » How They Met
	Simple twist of fate Local couple finds each other through many mediums
	A diamond in the rough With a proposal that could warm any girl’s heart, this local couple has kept the romance alive from day one.
	Sixty years of love Local couple conquers continental divide
Archive » Local Hero
	Hope is where the heart is Local resident overcomes cancer to inspire others Emily Santos
	The Last Boy Scout Local resident leads the homeless on heroic hiking trips Elisa Di Lorenzo
	Bayview’s hero Proceeds from May 8 theatre performance will go toward medical research Elisa Di Lorenzo
Archive » Ask Dr. Mickey
	A break for the brain Even recess has benefits Dr. Mickey Lester