This week’s image: Hallowe’en’s big rush - 500 kids in an hour and a half.
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LOCAL NEWS
Another amazing night
It’s great when kids and parents all dress up and go Trick or Treating together.
Contact info
Our new Councillor is Kristyn Wong-Tam. Her staff expect that her phone number and other contact info will remain the same at City Hall after December 1. When you need to talk to her, call (416) 392-7903. Find her staff names and other info here.
Our local election statistics
Mayor John Tory carried Ward 13 - he collected 16,223 votes, 51.1% of the votes cast. Jennifer Keesmatt got 11,565 votes, 36.5%. Mr Tory won every poll in Don Vale, St James Town, Winchester Park, Cabbagetown South, Regent Park and Corktown. Ms Keesmatt won two polls out of seven in the new condos in the Canary District. There were 31,710 votes for the mayoral candidates in total.
31,249 votes were cast in the councillor’s race. Kristyn Wong Tam earned 15,706 (50.2%), George Smitherman got 4,734 (15.1%) and Lucy Troisi collected 2,698 (8.6%). Ms Wong Tam carried each neighbourhood in our area.
The City of Toronto has published a poll-by-poll map and a poll-by-poll statistical summary of the voting patterns.
Request for Proposals for Regent Park
Toronto Community Housing has reopened the revitalization process in Regent Park and it has issued a request for proposals for the completion of stages 4 and 5. This move has sparked considerable community concern. The Daniels Corporation is, of course, welcome to bid but it will face competition from other developers who want to complete the project.
Regent Park residents are invited to a community meeting hosted by the Regent Park Neighbourhood Association to discuss the criteria that residents would like to see for evaluating developers.
6 to 8 pm, Thursday Nov 1, 180 Sackville St, main floor Community Room
Blair’s Run
The proceeds earned in Blair’s Run during the Cabbagetown Festival were donated to the Riverdale Farm Stewardship Group. Almost $23,000 has been collected to date and, when all the cheques are received, organizers hope that total will reach $25,000. It’ll be matched by Burnbrae Farms, one of Canada’s leading egg producers, bringing the donation to $50,000.
The Riverdale Farm Stewardship Group hosted a very pleasant reception at the Farm on Monday night to thank the race team for their gift. David Doze, chair of the Stewardship Group, spoke warmly about its importance and the value of the connection between the Farm and local residents.
Congrats WE Global Learning Centre
Heritage Toronto has awarded one of two 2018 Architectural Conservation & Craftsmanship Awards to the WE Global Learning Centre (339 Queen E). It’s home to ME To WE offices and a learning centre for students from around the world. Before the building’s restoration, it housed the landmark Marty Millionaire store. Click here to see a CTV clip about its new features.
Lookin’ good
Victoria travelled to BC’s Sunshine Coast recently and sent back this gorgeous picture. She’s obviously enjoying her visit - almost as much as she enjoys Aberdeen Ave.
Cabbagetown Regent Park Museum Historical Tidbit
by Sally Gibson
Image: Proposed New General Hospital, 1854 Toronto Public Library
On October 1 1856, the first twelve patients moved into their grand new quarters in the Toronto General Hospital, designed by William Hay and located east of Parliament Street on the “Don and Danforth plank road” (now Gerrard Street, between Sackville and Sumach).
Controversy had surrounded the choice of this site. Nay-sayers believed it was an unhealthy, ague-plague part of town near the Don River marshlands. Nevertheless, Hay’s Second Empire hospital was built. It acted as a magnet for other medical institutions like the Trinity Medical College on Spruce Street. It treated patients – both civilian and military – until the opening of a new, more central hospital on College Street near University Avenue in 1913 and the end of the Great War in 1918.
For more Cabbagetown history, photos and videos visit the CRPM Facebook page.
COMING EVENTS
Listed by dates
Pizza in the Park
Brought to you by the Taste of Regent Park. Drop by for a pizza cooked in the outdoor bake oven. Rain or shine. $5. Regent Park bake oven, 620 Dundas E, Thursday November 1, 5 pm while supplies last.
Cabbagetown Pumpkin Walk
Save your pumpkins after Hallowe’en and bring them to Riverdale Park (Sumach and Winchester) on November 1. The Cabbagetown Residents’ Association is sponsoring its sixth annual Pumpkin Walk from 5 to 9 pm. After the event, all pumpkins will be sent to a City compost bin for recycling.
Corktown Chamber Orchestra
The first concert of the 2018 season. Three local musicians present Haydn’s piano concerto in D major, Beethoven’s piano concerto #1 and Hindemith Trauermusik, along with Dvorak’s Symphony #8. Thursday November 1, 8 pm, Little Trinity Church (425 King E), $20.
Allan Gardens tree tour
Walk through the park with Master Gardeners and learn about the park’s trees and their fascinating histories. Saturday November 3, noon to 1 pm. Free - donations gratefully accepted.
Metropolitan - One Church, Two Centuries
Saturday November 3, 7 pm, admission free - donations welcomed, 56 Queen E. The last event celebrating Met's 200th anniversary. It's an hour-long, multi-media celebration. In 1928, the preacher called on God to show himself by fire and the next day the church burned to the ground. In the 1880s, some choir members participated in HMS Pinafore and were fired for behaviour unbecoming. In that same period, 67% of the juvenile delinquents before the courts declared they were Methodists. Metropolitan with its social justice orientation was responsible for the creation of several social agencies, such as the Fred Victor Centre, and it greatly benefited from the congregation support of the Ryersons, and the Masseys.
Winchester Park Residents Association
Annual General Meeting - 7 pm, Tuesday November 6, Cabbagetown Youth Centre (2 Lancaster). Suze Morrison, Toronto Centre MPP will speak. Kristyn Wong-Tam has been invited. Topics will include the St James Town developments, status of TCHC rooming houses and safety issues in the area.
The Association is one of the more active and effective groups in our neighbourhood. Its recent efforts have focused on helping residents displaced by the fire in 650 Parliament, on improvements in living conditions in TCHC houses in the area and on support for the transfer of TCHC homes to private non-profits.
Gestalt Institute workshops
In six evenings from November 6 to January 15, Honouring Differences looks at ways to open space for dialogue around the differences between us. Fee $125.
Find out more about each event at (416) 964-9464 or go here online.
The Journey 2018
The fifth edition of The Journey returns to the Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E) on November 7 to 10. It’s the story of the birth and continuing growth of Regent Park performed by talented local artists. For tickets and more info, click here.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Two professional, mature, quiet and fun Cabbagetowners are seeking a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment/condo/house rental in the area starting in early 2019. “We’ve lived in this amazing community for five years and we would love to stay, but the owners of our home are selling it in March so we have to move along. We have excellent credit scores, references, no pets and both work full time.” Please contact smhaldenby@gmail.com or 416-346-3325. Thank you!
BUSINESS NEWS
NOW Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards
These are big-time awards. Almost 100,000 people across Toronto took part in this year’s balloting. For a whole year, the winners and runners-up will garner attention and new business. Even a nomination can bring significant rewards to the people, groups and businesses mentioned.
Here's a list of our local winners. Congrats everybody!
Best City Councillor - Kristyn Wong-Tam
Best swimming pool - Regent Park Aquatic Centre, runner-up
Best developer - Streetcar, winner and Daniels, runner-up
Best supermarket - No Frills various locations, runner-up
Best caterer - Daniel et Daniel (248 Carlton)
Best gastro-pub - House on Parliament (454 Parliament)
Best patio - El Catrin, runner-up (18 Tank House Lane, Distillery)
Best pub - House on Parliament (454 Parliament) and Stout Irish Pub, runner-up (221 Carlton)
Best dance theatre - Toronto Dance Theatre, runner-up (80 Winchester)
For the full list of 2018 winners, click here.
Cycle Solutions
The winter tune-up sale is back. Save 20% when you get your bike tune-up from now until February 15. And check out Cycle Solutions new Facebook page for more info and new products. Call for an appointment (416) 972-6948. 444 Parliament.
IN THE MEDIA
Sidewalk Labs
The Globe & Mail has published a defence of the plans from Sidewalk Labs and Waterfront Toronto for a new smart city on the waterfront. Data collection and ownership has become a central topic in the ongoing controversy. David Fraser is a privacy lawyer who has advised Sidewalk Labs about its plans - click here to read his comments.
A new college campus
Image: Claude Cormier + Associates
Sudbury’s College Boreal is opening a large satellite campus in the Distillery District. The College currently rents space at Yonge and Queens Quay and its lease there will end in 2020. The new campus will be located in the “Ribbon Building” south of the Distillery. blogTO reports on the announcement and the plans for the project.
Historic Corktown
Image: Gilead Place, 1912, Toronto Archives
blogTO has done a story about Corktown in the early 20th Century using photos from Toronto Archives. Click here to read it.
RESTAURANT NEWS
Hallowine night
The kids did their tricks on Hallowe’en and now it’s your turn. Drop in to F’Amelia (12 Amelia) on Thursday night, November 1 and enjoy half price wine for bottles priced over $100.
Peartree’s 25th anniversary
Congrats to Asokan and Ilango for Peartree’s remarkable success. It’s a Cabbagetown favourite - good food, really comfy room and regular bargains. For its anniversary celebration, Peartree offers a special November menu - 40% savings. Dinner includes an appetizer, entree and dessert for $25. Entrees include Black Angus striploin and lobster tail, Atlantic salmon stuffed with spinach and goat cheese, maple roasted chicken breast and Peartree’s Cajun Creole seafood penne.
Welcome back, Cyril
This Saturday's soup is a spicy Malaysian Laksa with rice vermicelli, vegetables and either tofu ($8) or chicken ($10).
He delivers (in Cabbagetown). He’s accepting payments by e-transfers and cash. Place your orders at his email address, cyril@merryberry.ca
CURRENT THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
Dancing at Lughnasa
Toronto Irish Players
Alumnae Theatre (70 Berkeley)
November 1, 2 & 3.
Website info and tickets - here. (416) 440 - 2888
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
George Brown School of Performing Arts
Young Centre for the Performing Arts (50 Tank House Lane, Distillery)
November 7 to 17.
Website info and tickets - click here. (416) 866-8666.
Trace
Where the ancient universe meets dance
Canadian Stage Berkeley Street Theatre (26 Berkeley)
On stage to November 11
Website info and tickets - here. (416) 368-3110.
The Royale
Soulpepper (50 Tank House Lane, Distillery)
On stage to November 11
Website and tickets - here. (416) 866-8666
Escaped Alone
Soulpepper (50 Tank House Lane, Distillery)
On stage to November 25
Website and tickets - here. (416) 866-8666
Alumnae Theatre’s 6th annual FireWorks Festival
The Pigeon by Chloë Whitehorn , November 7th - 11th
Moving On by Elmar Maripuu , November 14th - 18th
Animal by Romeo Ciolfi , November 21st - 25th
Website and tickets - here. (416) 364-4170
CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11
For contact info about these clubs and restaurants, see the list at the bottom of this page.
If there's a cover charge or tickets are sold, the prices are listed.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1
Alice’s Place
9 pm, Comedy night with Dave Burke and Danish Anwar
Dominion
8 pm, Your Girl Flav
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Tilted Dog
8 pm, live music with Jeff Barnes and Noah Zacharin
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2
Alice’s Place
10 pm, Karaoke
Keating Channel Pub
Danny Williams Band
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Quincy
African weekends with DJ Fox and a guest DJ
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4
Alice’s Place
9 pm, Karaoke
The Tilted Dog
4:30 pm, Sunday afternoon jazz featuring Joel Sheridan
MONDAY NOVEMBER 5
Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6
Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7
Alice’s Place
9 pm, Karaoke
The Tilted Dog
7:30 pm, Smart Ass Trivia with Porter
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8
Mill Street Brew Pub
5 pm, Live music
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Tilted Dog
10 pm, Comedy with Ethan O’Reilly
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9
Alice’s Place
10 pm, Karaoke
Keating Channel Pub
Danny Williams Band
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11
Alice’s Place
9 pm, Karaoke
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Tilted Dog
4:30 pm, Sunday Afternoon Jazz with Ilana Waldston
CONTACT INFO
ALICE'S PLACE
554 Parliament St, (647) 931-9088,
ARVO
17 Gristmill Lane, Distillery, (647) 352-2766
CORKTOWN KITCHEN
354 King St E, (46) 901-1188
CRANBERRIES
601 Parliament St, (416) 925-6330,
DOMINION PUB & KITCHEN
500 Queen St E, (416) 366-5555,
EL CATRIN
18 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 203-2121,
HOUSE ON PARLIAMENT
454 Parliament St, (416) 925-4074,
IMPACT KITCHEN
573 King St E, (416) 306-1986,
THE IRV
95 Carlton Street, (647) 350-4787,
JOHNNY G’s
478 Parliament St, (416) 928-1358
THE LOCAL GEST
See below - The Tilted Dog
MILL STREET BEER HALL
21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, (416) 681-0338,
MILL STREET BREW PUB
21 Tank House Ln, Distillery,
ODIN
514 King E, (647) 350-6346,
NEW TOWN
413 Parliament Street
PAINTBOX BISTRO
555 Dundas St E, (647) 748-0555
QUINCY AFROKITCHEN & BAR
326 Parliament, (647) 989-9127,
SOCIAL SMITHS
574&1/2 Parliament
SOULPEPPER
Young Centre, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 866-8666,
STOUT IRISH PUB
221 Carlton St, (647) 344-7676,
THE TILTED DOG
(Formerly The Local GEST)
424 Parliament. (416) 961-9425
