Archive for May, 2009
Urbandog Celebrates Five Years
May 31st, 2009 categories: Downtown Toronto, Listings, Toronto
About three years ago we got a dog and were thrilled to find that “just down the street” at 37 Parliament Street, there was Urbandog…a full service doggy daycare and spa! It’s a fun place (those are Beau’s words) and Susan & Eric did all the research to make it a great experience for dog and owner. Downtown Toronto’s Doggie Daycare!!
There are a number of young and energetic pack leaders to make it an incredible experience for pups young, old, big and small. They have Training Classes at night and you can use their grooming services by appointment. I’d be happy to have the life that our dog has…and have been a vocal supporter of the Urbandog vision.
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Common Sense is missed at City Council
May 26th, 2009 categories: Getting around the City, Real Estate, Toronto
Mayor Miller keeps trying to re-invent Toronto as a Bike Friendly City…he forgets that 4 or 5 months of the year it is not prudent to drive a Bicycle. It is called WINTER! Let’s have Bike month in January or February and see what support he gets. Until then we need to focus attention in rapid transit that is available 12 months a year.
Last night the City voted to close one lane of Jarvis Street to Cars and make Jarvis Street more Bike friendly. How about spending that money fixing some of the existing roadways that are potholed? It is all gamesmen-ship at City Hall and the homeowner and car owner are losing…with David Miller as Mayor, get used to more of it! Maybe if we created a Homeowner and Car owner Union we would have more say at City Hall.
When are we going to get angry enough?? Note the photo Mayor Miller and Mr. Rae? It is called WINTER.
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Toronto’s Second Season
May 22nd, 2009 categories: Downtown Toronto, Getting around the City, Toronto
For years I have jokingly said that Toronto has two seasons: Winter and Construction… As my car sat in traffic yesterday, I had lots of time to think about what could be done to alleviate the gridlock in the City.
First, I have never understood why Toronto stopped building Subways. Weeks ago I was in Chicago, was thrilled to be able to take a subway from Downtown to the Airport (avoiding Traffic jams), happy to view a labryinth of Subways in a City not much different than Toronto.
So here is what ticks me off. If Toronto is lacking in mass transport, which puts pressure on those of us living in Toronto, then this Mayor and his henchmen making it even more difficult to drive cars in the City only puts pressure on those of us who live here. They think that making it harder to get around by car in the City will deal with a traffic problem that is really created by the lack of infrastructure. The present infrastructure is pushed to the limits because of the major highways that surround the City and by a work force working in the City and paying taxes in the suburbs. Read the rest of this entry »
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Greater Toronto Resale Housing Sales Up in First Half of May
May 20th, 2009 categories: Real Estate, Selling in Toronto
As I mentioned in this Blog before, the past few weeks have been crazy busy with lots of sales, multiple offers and activity at Open Houses. There is a real shortage of listings because most sellers feel that there is no market but as you can tell from this Press Release from the Toronto Real Estate Board, the first half of this month has been very active:
TORONTO, May 19, 2009 – Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,561 transactions in the first half of May – an increase of three per cent compared to May 2008. Read the rest of this entry »
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CREA: MLS® Home Sales Forecast Revised
May 16th, 2009 categories: Business, Real Estate, Toronto
Since the middle of April, the Real Estate Market has shifted again. Being so caught up in the Toronto market, it is hard to extend your thoughts into the rest of Canada but last week the Canadian Real Estate Association revised their forecast for the upcoming year. The trend seems to be not only Downtown Toronto based. Here is their recent Press Release: Read the rest of this entry »
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Third Annual Cabbagetown Preservation Association Garden Tour
May 11th, 2009 categories: Cabbagetown, Toronto
Here is information of a great event that celebrates the great gardens of Cabbagetown:
The Cabbagetown Garden Tour “Hidden Gardens and Private Spaces” takes place on Sunday, JUNE 7 from 10:00 – 3:00. Please note early start time.
NEWS FLASH: Ed Lawrence, the popular CBC Garden advisor has agreed to be on hand in one of the gardens to sell and sign copies of his book: “Gardening Grief and Glory”. This garden guru’s advice is much sought after, so get your tickets soon. Don’t be disappointed. Talk to him in person!
Eleven gardens – small and large – in the Historic Conservation District of Cabbagetown will be on view. This is a self-guided tour. Plan to attend and speak to the gardeners about the challenges and delights of their backyard spaces in the heart of downtown Toronto. Look for balloon bouquets at garden entrances.
Tickets cost $10.00 per person and are available at: Read the rest of this entry »
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Running for Director at the Toronto Real Estate Board…Again.
May 5th, 2009 categories: Business, Real Estate
I have been asked to run for a third time for the Board of Directors at the Toronto Real Estate Board. Why do it? I feel that I have received many benefits from the business over the past 30 years and it is always time to give back. I know that organized Real Estate moves slow, as it should, but also needs people to bring it along faster in areas of Technology and the changes that REALTORS face in their daily lives and out on the streets of the GTA. Read the rest of this entry »
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Cabbagetown: Forsythia Festival, May 3rd, 2009
May 2nd, 2009 categories: Cabbagetown, Downtown Toronto
One of the best Community Festivals in Toronto will happen on Sunday May 3rd in the eastern Parks of Cabbagetown. It’s called the Forsythia Festival and was started many years ago by the late Tony Brady, a professional clown. He lived on Wellesley Street East and close to Riverdale Park and started the spring festival for the children in the community. It has grown and grown and is now supported by the Cabbagetown Preservation Association. If you have never been, it starts at the corner of Sumach and Winchester at 10:30 AM, bring your brightest yellow costume/shirt and join in the fun. The best part is watching the children’s reactions! Meet some wonderful neighbors.
Here is the CPA newsletter for more community information. The CPA’s Annual General Meeting is on May7th at 7 PM at the Riverdale Farm Meeting House. Get Involved!
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