Richard Silver

Archive for June, 2009

Toronto Streets: Congratulations Cabbagetown on Being Number Three!

NUMBER THREE?? Today, the Toronto Star's Christopher Hume named "any street in Cabbagetown east of Parliament Street" as his 3rd favorite street in the City in the Star's List Week. We knew that Cabbagetown was great and it is sad to be only number three; but in the scheme of things, with hundreds of areas to live in in this great city, number three is PRETTY COOL! Of course, I think he is wrong about only east....the west is just more diverse but has great houses! Check...Continue Reading...

Toronto: The Danforth Rocks!

Last Saturday night, the sixth day of the 2009 Toronto Garbage Strike, I was with friends on the Danforth for dinner (Mezes at 456 Danforth Avenue: the BEST!). The street was packed with people enjoying the weather, eating outside, promenading, window shopping and the streets were cleaner than ever. There was no sign of a Garbage Strike anywhere. I don't know whether it is the local Business Improvement Area but it looks as if the Stores and Restaurants were trying very...Continue Reading...

If You Missed the Toronto Pride Parade 2009.

 I could'nt be there but it looks like it was a big success, so if you missed the Toronto Pride Parade 2009 but wanted to see some great photos of the event, check out these Flickr photos. They are from "photosapience's photostream" and are worth the visit. Also check out today's article on BlogTO about Pride Parade 2009.Continue Reading...

City of Toronto on Canada Day Weekend

As we start into the  most important Summer weekend with a GARBAGE STRIKE overshadowing the City as well as a failed City of Toronto deal with the FEDS (it seems that Mayor Miller and Councillor Adam Giambrone have problems reading), we are told that Public Parks are to be used to store garbage and that CANADA DAY Festivities on City property are also cancelled. Maybe I'll go to Etobicoke (they have private garbage collection) for the weekend! There is good news however: we are...Continue Reading...

Toronto Garbage Collection During the Strike.

***PLEASE NOTE: AS OF NOON ON JUNE 22, 2009 THE CITY WORKERS ARE NOT ONLY ALLOWING CARS TO DELIVER GARBAGE TO THE SITES BELOW, ONLY CITIZENS ON FOOT.*** As suspected the Outside workers in the City of Toronto, not including Etobicoke have gone on strike. Here is some information on living through the 2009 Garbage Strike: For Houses Residential curbside garbage, green bin and recycling collection is cancelled in all areas of the City except Etobicoke, where it will continue.  Use a backyard...Continue Reading...

Toronto Moves Towards a Strike.

       As we march towards a CUPE strike of City workers, here are my thoughts. It will be interesting to see what transpires as the days pass: I think that what the City workers are asking for and have been getting is unrealistic. Banked sick days, whether the economy is good or bad, is an exceptional BENEFIT, that does not appear in the private sector without bankrupting the Corporation. It is time to let that one go. It is not a RIGHT, it is...Continue Reading...

Toronto City Politics: Draft John Tory

There seems to be a groundswell building to draft John Tory to take another shot at running for Mayor of Toronto. Marcus Gee of the Globe and Mail wrote a great article in support on Monday June 15th, 2009, and everywhere you look there is more and more disillusion with Mayor David Miller and the need for a hero to come to the Toronto City Council. He would definitely have my support as he did last time.  He has always struck...Continue Reading...

Sustainable Urban Design on Toronto’s Waterfront

Now here is a very cool project that is happening in the Lower Donlands area. What are your thoughts and comments?? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEQiNXXgu4g[/youtube]Continue Reading...

Cabbagetown’s Dancemaker’s Fundraiser: Raise the Roof for Youth

Upcoming on June 19th, 2009 at 8 PM at 55 Mill Street in the Gooderham Worts Distillery District, Building 58, Studio 313. This should be a great event! More information is available here or http://www.dancemakers.org/. More stuff about Friday’s party! We're having a blast putting this dance party together so thought we'd share the fun... The door prize of a weekend getaway to Stratford includes a stay at Hughson Hall (hughsonhall.com). Now a glorious B&B, this house was featured in the Warner Brothers movie...Continue Reading...

Toronto: Cabbagetown Farmer’s Market

Tuesday is my favourite day during the warmer weather. The Cabbagetown Farmer's Market happens from 3-7 pm in the Riverdale Park and is organized by the Friends of Riverdale Farm. For information and updates about what is available, when and who comes, check out this link. Elizabeth Harris is the Managing Director and has done a marvelous job of making the market a Community Event and a great place to shop! Check out some of my Flickr photos or better...Continue Reading...