Archive 1997-2016
Imagine if you will, a thriving theatre precinct in the heart of Centretown. Like a miniature version of London’s West End, it would be a sanctuary for everyone, from arts mavens to families. Accessible, walkable, cheap and not shy of pushing boundaries, it would reflect the true diversity of this city, where 23 per cent of the inhabitants come from other countries.
Karen Henderson, Centretown News
Awar Obob is a local music promoter who advocates for zero-tolerance at arts shows.Imogen Reid is no stranger to discomfort at shows. When her band played a show in Toronto, it was no exception.
Arianna Danganan, Centretown News
Norman Street residents are worried the construction of a nine-storey condo will cause disruptions.Opponents of a planned nine-storey condo building in Little Italy, slammed as incompatible with the existing low-rise homes on Norman Street, have lost their appeal at the Ontario Municipal Board and say they won’t pursue court action to stop the development.
A Centretown restaurant owner, a Shopify product designer and their international army of supporters are helping eradicate child marriages in developing nations, one turmeric face scrub at a time.