Post City Magazines - May 2009

The great 2009 shade parade

T.O.’s sultry jazz chanteuse Sophie Milman sounds off on her choice for the sleekest new sunglasses of the season

By Ron Johnson

This princess packs a punch

Rebecca Eckler learns that defending herself against attackers is a lot of hard work!

Rebecca Eckler

The region-wide rollout

Plastic bags to be replaced with compostable ones

Clean sweep for spring

Bring your gently used items to Esther Shiner Stadium

Transit plan races forward

Light rail will soon link our area to the rest of the GTA

It’s time to fix the loopholes

Major overhaul of zoning bylaws now underway

New regulations take flight

Markham working to protect birds from hitting windows

What about our hospital?

ON TOP OF presiding over Ontario’s slide down to “have-not” status, Dalton McGuinty has secured his place in Ontario history by adding the largest deficit ever to the largest tax hike ever.

Make it a blockbuster night

Family movie night to be hosted at Wychwood Barns

Joe Mihevc

Millwood mismanagement

How should private property neglect be addressed?

The Great Mayoral Makeover

Can Karen Stintz take on David Miller?

Bayview Break-Ins

May 2009

Village Break-Ins

May 2009

Thornhill Break-Ins

May 2009

Midtown Break-Ins

May 2009

Richmond Hill Break-Ins

May 2009

North York Break-Ins

May 2009

North Toronto Break-Ins

May 2009

Every Day Is Mother’s Day For Local Mompreneurs

The lucrative Bay Street salaries thrown at MBA graduates Amy Ballon and Danielle Botterell were tempting, but the two best friends realized their passions lay in more entrepreneurial ventures. Out...

LOCAL STORE SAYS IT WITH FLOWERS

Chez Joy Florist has been serving the neighbourhood for close to 20 years.

CHIC BOUTIQUE SPECIALIZES IN SPORTSWEAR

Family-owned shop has been serving our area since 1990

Local Business Is Quite The Catch

Popular sushi joint opens up new location in Yorkville

Time For A Reality Check

New all-natural product store comes to Richmond Hill

RISING STAR IN NORTH TORONTO

Jerome’s Gentlemens Apparel, which specializes in designer European clothing, is marking its 30th anniversary.

Lingerie Boutique Is A Cup Above

Kathryn’s Lingerie is marking its 25th anniversary.

A Basketful Full of Fun

Geri’s Eatin’ Centre is marking its 30th year in business.

Three Decades Of Celebrating Spring

General Products is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

A Slice Of Italy Since 1981

Abruzzo Pizza has been offering authentic Italian pizzas and pastas since 1981.

EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES

Chez Joy Florist has been serving the area for close to 20 years.

ADD LIFE TO YOUR LIVING ROOM

Virez Home Interiors has been decorating homes for a decade.

A Taste Of Italy On Yonge Street

Classico Louie's Pizzeria, known for its homemade, traditional pizza, is celebrating 15 years in the neighborhood.

Lingerie Store Is A Cup Above

Avec Plaisir, a lingerie and swimwear boutique, has been serving the community since 1982.

Ivan Fecan and Sandra Faire Feted at Lavish Affair

A glamorous evening at the Four Seasons Hotel marked the annual Red Rose Ball last month. This year, Ivan Fecan and Sandra Faire were honoured with Awards of Merit. The event is organized by the...

Jeanne Beker Hosts Clever Fundraiser

The suites of 1 King West were overflowing with celebrity wordsmiths and game participants at the fifth annual Scrabble With The Stars fundraiser.

Dr. Draw Makes a House Call at Ago Massive Party

More than 1,600 party-goers, including such names as actress Tara Spencer-Nairn, packed the Art Gallery of Ontario for the annual Massive Party fundraiser last month dubbed “Uprising.”

Dynasty Star Helps Launch New Centre

The legendary actress Diahann Carroll helped celebrate the grand opening of the 519 Community Centre, one of the most innovative and well-known centres for the gay and lesbian community in the...

Mother’s Day meatball free-for-all

T.O.’s Italian chef extraordinaire, ‘Mama’ Rosa Marinuzzi of Seven Numbers restaurant, puts the city’s best sandwiches to the test

By Malcolm Johnston

Fresh and funky fare

FRESH AND FABULOUS is the formula here, with a hopping room and a star-studded menu of Italian classics that sate young and old, famished and fickle.

Kelly Jones

Muskoka's Always Been Inn

A look back at cottage country’s original hotels as we approach Victoria Day

Cozy resto packs a lot of flavour

Mac 'n' cheese with beef brisket rocks Midtown

Janice Warren

Aspler Uncorked

Wine, unlike its younger, brasher cousin beer, evolves with surprising speed. Our baron of the bottle, Tony Aspler, takes the time to share a dozen of his newest and most notable red and white...

by Tony Aspler

Franco is back!

FRANCO AGOSTINO’S RESUME includes a number of Toronto’s finest restaurants, including acclaimed establishments Il Posto Nuovo, Caffe Doria and Banfi.

Ron Johnson

Hipsters’ guide to the other side of Queen

Actress Tara Spencer-Nairn tours the fashion and food of Leslieville and Riverside

by Robin Heron

Backyard Bliss

Entertain in style this spring

Malcolm Johnston

MOAT & CATAPULT OPTIONAL

Economic recession brings castle ownership within reach for lucky few

Ron Johnson

These plants are made for the shade

No Sun? No problem with these tried and true favorites

Veronica Sliva

Back to High School

Grad lands lead role in musical

The born supremacy

Grad heads maternity centre

Elisa Di Lorenzo

Beauty plus brains

Grad vies for Miss Universe title

Elyse Twist

Multi-tasking mom a real-life Energizer Bunny

Taking parenting to the web

Malcolm Johnston

Menu makeover

Chef offers in-home diet overhaul

Malcolm Johnston

Acclaimed local jazz musician scores another Juno

Oakwood Collegiate grad Jane Bunnett embarks on latest tour.

Malcolm Johnston

High-tech tips and tricks for new moms on the net

TV host Amber MacArthur on parenting in the wired world

by Erica Ehm

The Scents of Spring

The air is filled with everything from the fresh perfume of May flowers to the innocent scent of sidewalk chalk. For me, my olfaction takes me back to my own memories of springtime whenever I catch...

By Jack Hourigan

Cookie confidential

For Heidi and Arnie Gruenspan, all it took was one amazing date to turn their friendship into love

Rebel with a cause

Tim Klassen has a mantra that motivates him to hop on his bike and train, even when the weather outside is, well, frightful.

Cycling cross-country for charity

Racing coast to coast for a cure

On June 13, David Sugarman will join 35 other cyclists on a trek across Canada as part of the second Sears National Kids Cancer Ride.

Elisa Di Lorenzo

One toy at a time

Local woman's focus is Aboriginal kids

Ann Ruppenstein

Safe-summer 101

From scrapes to SPF

Dr. Mickey Lester