One of the laneways that crosses Graffiti Alley. This view looks north to Queen Street and is where the latest installation has appeared. Rush Lane,
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Confessions of a TIFF virgin–the film “God Loves Caviar” – Historic Toronto
Minos Matsas (left) who wrote the original musical score for the film “God Loves Caviar” and the director of the film, Yannis Smaragdis (right). Picture
Confessions of a 2012Toronto TIFF virgin – Historic Toronto
I must confess that attending the GTIFF screenings has been as enriching an viewing live theatre. I have always placed cinema as the “poor cousin”
Night time Confessions of a Toronto TIFF virgin – Historic Toronto
Toronto’s entertainment District is transformed every night when twilight fades to night. However, the buzz increases on King Street, the heart of the area, when
Rob Ford hits a brick wall in Kensington Market – Historic Toronto
I am always on the lookout for interesting graffiti-art in Toronto. This week I saw a mural that seems very timely, as our colourful mayor
Out-door wood-burning pizza oven is an up-scale food hit at King and Spadina – Historic Toronto
The outdoor pizza oven at King and Spadina is an up-scale addition to the “street food” scene of the city. Every Tuesday they bring the
Toronto’s heritage–history of the southwest corner of Dundas and Spadina – Historic Toronto
The Dragon City Mall on the southwest corner of Dundas and Spadina. For over 100 years, St. Phillip’s Anglican church was on the site
Queen Street subway tiles – Historic Toronto
In recent years the tiles at the Osgoode Subway Station, based on themes that represent the collection at the Royal Ontario Museum, have garnered much
Rob Ford in butter rather than the proverbial “hot water” – Historic Toronto
This butter-sculpture in the Better Living Centre at the 2012 CNE portrays Rob Ford reading a book. When I took the photo, the sculptor had
Toronto’s historic gems–Campbell House, Osgoode Hall, Old City Hall, Fort York, Mackenzie House, St. Lawrence Hall – Historic Toronto
There are so many historic architectural gems in Toronto that it is difficult to choose the most significant. Sometimes it is fun to be a