February 6, 2012

Richmond Hill Post - October 2009

Features

Mag Ruffman

Mag Ruffman

The 905’s favourite handywoman on her next TV show, the most important person in her life, and growing up in Richmond Hill

In This Issue

My 905

My 905

Guitarist Craig Skala dishes on his star-studded musical memories

North York kids still banging heads after 36 years

North York kids still banging heads after 36 years

Plus Jeff Tweedy and Wilco hit Massey Hall

Neighbourhood airport closure ‘probable’

Neighbourhood airport closure ‘probable’

Markham not equipped to handle traffic says airport owner

Driving range creates controversy

Driving range creates controversy

Residents worry work has started on a project that isn’t approved

My Toronto

My Toronto

What do I know about favourite places in Toronto? A reasonable question as so much has been made of my youth, growing up in “exotic” Spain and France, soaking up the music and world culture....

Liberal Party Leader At Charity Fundraiser

Liberal Party Leader At Charity Fundraiser

Michael Ignatieff and his wife Zsuzsanna attended the fourth annual Unforgettable Evening, to benefit the Alzheimer Society. The elegant and moving evening was attended by 400 guests with a goal of...

Duchess Sarah Ferguson Attends T.O. Gala

Duchess Sarah Ferguson Attends T.O. Gala

Celebrities were out in full force last month to support the fight against AIDS at the first-ever Cinema Against AIDS Toronto. This star-studded gala generated more than $700,000 for amfAR, the...

The rise of the city's new culinary king

The rise of the city's new culinary king

Hanif Harji is the most influential Toronto foodie you’ve never heard of

Wild and crazy guy plucks to a different tune

Wild and crazy guy plucks to a different tune

Comedian Steve Martin is in town Oct. 15

Susur protege finds new home

Susur protege finds new home

HEAD CHEF DOMINIC Amaral left Susur Lee’s Madeline’s this sum- mer after nine years, opting for a change of scene from Asian fusion to authentic Italian as sous-chef at Zucca Trattoria (2150...

Angels don’t wear pyjamas: they inspire

Angels don’t wear pyjamas: they inspire

Survivor hopes to help others with a motivational CD

Richmond Hill Break-Ins

Richmond Hill Break-Ins

Little Korea at Kazan

Little Korea at Kazan

New barbecue restaurant in town

Plant a tree — with the town’s help

Plant a tree — with the town’s help

While leaves are changing colour, it’s time to look around the house and outdoors to think about how we can improve our conservation practices.

Creating civic pride in Richmond Hill

Creating civic pride in Richmond Hill

The pros and cons of relocating Town Hall

Support for north of Steeles Shoppers

Support for north of Steeles Shoppers

New lingerie boutique opens in Thornhill

20 years of tasty teas and custom coffees

20 years of tasty teas and custom coffees

For 20 years, Marilyn and Lanny Cartash of Steepers Coffees & Teas have been providing Thornhillers with their caffeine kick, offering 50 varieties of coffee and 300 types of tea at their shop at...

A decade of primping and pampering

A decade of primping and pampering

Nahid Asadpour and staff at Nahid's Beauty Salon are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years of keeping Thornhill women primped and pampered.

Venerable vista in Thornhill

Venerable vista in Thornhill

Venerable vista in Thornhill

Upcycling — everything old is new again

Upcycling — everything old is new again

Combining recycling & refinishing turns design green and groovy

He loves the nightlife: A gossip’s guide

He loves the nightlife: A gossip’s guide

Resident celebrity snoop Shinan Govani shows off the hippest hot spots in Toronto

Penthouse perfection in North Toronto

Penthouse perfection in North Toronto

This penthouse features beautiful views and motorized shading systems throughout (for those too-sunny days). Residents have access to the building’s indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna, plus 24-hour...

Hooking up in a heartbeat

Hooking up in a heartbeat

Why we need to listen when our teens talk about sex

Gourd Vibrations!

Gourd Vibrations!

One’s uptown, the other down, but Southbrook Farms in Thornhill and Wanda’s Pie in the Sky in Kensington Market have been part of our city’s October traditions for decades, pumping out that...

The kid comes first

The kid comes first

Liza Fromer puts work on the back burner

The Spooky Case of T.O.’s Ambrose Small

The Spooky Case of T.O.’s Ambrose Small

The ghost of this tycoon is said to still visit his favourite theatre, 90 years after disappearing

The suite life: T.O.’s costliest condos

The suite life: T.O.’s costliest condos

These days, when it comes to what condos have to offer, the sky’s the limit. These lofty homes offer all the perks of the classic manse, without the hassles of pesky yardwork

Newly built in North York

Newly built in North York

Newly built in North York

Ring theft leads to romance

Ring theft leads to romance

CBC personality finds love after sly trick

Watch the sun rise in Richmond Hill

Watch the sun rise in Richmond Hill

Watch the sun rise in Richmond Hill

Bayview beauty with a country view

Bayview beauty with a country view

This five-bedroom, seven-bath, two-storey penthouse offers all the features of a house and all the ease of condo living. The condo features luxurious details like walnut flooring, floor-to-ceiling...

Going cold turkey

Going cold turkey

Thanksgiving is upon us, and the first word that comes to my mind is “turkey.”

Campground sommelier’s greatest challenge

Campground sommelier’s greatest challenge

Fishing trip combines love of wine and whisky with the king of fish: Arctic char

From bored-room to bedroom

From bored-room to bedroom

Course teaches there are no limits to your love life

Purest water in the world here in Ontario

Purest water in the world here in Ontario

Sanity prevails as plan to put garbage dump on local town’s aquifer is overturned

Redesigning Toronto Fashion Week

Redesigning Toronto Fashion Week

Last year, Fashion Week suffered a major blow when a petition circulated condemning Robin Kay and her erratic behaviour at last year’s event and calling for her dismissal. The storm passed and...

Five things Toronto needs to do right now

Five things Toronto needs to do right now

How can we save money and deliver services in a better way?

Give 'em the boot

Give 'em the boot

Supermodel turned actress turned designer Monika Schnarre picks from this season’s crop of boots, inspired by a day at the races.

A nice slice of rice

A nice slice of rice

Sushi pizza puts the best of Japan and Italy all in one bite. This month, restaurateur Franco Prevedello and chef David Lee of Nota Bene sample T.O.’s finest