This week’s image: A garage sale extravaganza at Winchester and Sumach during the Festival.
CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD REVIEW
FEATURED LOCAL ARTIST
Martha Patricia House
Martha received her Masters Degree in English Literature at McMaster University and then earned a degree in Fashion Retail and Design. She published a book about fashion and design that was sold in both Canada and the USA. She studied art extensively in Italy and the USA, attending workshops and getting technical training with some of the best known artists in International contemporary art. She began painting in 2013 in her Cabbagetown studio and became a full time painter in 2016. Since then, her work has been featured in four solo shows and sold to collectors around the world. In 2019, she did a large six-painting installation for a downtown loft development.
Appointments to view her work at her studio are welcome. Her artwork can be found at Artifacts Lifestyle in Port Carling and her work will also be carried at Artifacts new location in Oakville. Martha is on instagram and she can be reached by DM on that account or by email.
Purple Drip Heart
"Part of my Heart Series, this Heart is not quite so literal. It's not completely shaped at the bottom. The drips draw the viewers eyes down, to a future, and allow the viewer to see possibilities within this Heart that are known only to them..”
ELECTION DAY, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20
Fewer voting locations
Toronto Centre will have only 15 locations where its 81,000 eligible voters can cast their ballots. This is reduced from 91 locations used in 2019. Obviously, this means that voters will have to travel longer distances to get to their assigned spot. It also means that there will be crowds at each location. Election officials will be ready to handle these crowds with contact tracing, social distancing and masks. Once inside, voters will be in larger rooms and will be lined up at separate tables. (Photo: Justin Tang, Canadian Press)
Voting details
Election day is Monday September 20, 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. Your personal voter information card has been mailed and it should have arrived. It confirms that you’re registered on the voters’ list and it tells you when and where you can vote. Click here if you want to check whether you’re on the list.
LOCAL NEWS
Days of Vaxation
Pop-up clinics will be operated across the city by the City of Toronto. They’re aimed at people who have difficulty or reluctance getting a vaccine. The Wellesley Community Centre (495 Sherbourne) will host a clinic from 9:30 am to 4 pm on Friday September 17 and Saturday September 18 and again on Friday September 24 and Saturday September 25. A late-night pop-up from 8 pm to 1 am will happen on the northwest corner of Parliament and Wellesley on Friday September 17. Walk-ins welcome - Pfizer and Moderna available at both clinics.
Cabbagetown Art & Crafts
The big art show in Riverdale Park (Winchester and Sumach) went off successfully on Saturday and Sunday. Even the predicted rain held off until the evening when the show was over. Congrats to everyone who made it happen and thanks to everyone who visited and made it a success.
Blair’s Run
Brenda reports that 13 teams have checked in so far. The Alley Cats - last year’s winners - took advantage of ActiveTO closures on Bayview to have a fun event. So far, the Run has raised $27,130 for the Toronto Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club on behalf of the Cabbagetown Youth Centre.
Construction at Castle Frank subway station
In late September, the TTC will begin construction on two elevators to service the Castle Frank station. They’ll be located on each side of the front doors and descend to the east and west platforms. Exterior disruptions will last about a year and the entire job will be finished by 2024. Cars coming up from Bayview and the DVP will encounter a narrower exit onto Bloor Street. Westbound Bloor traffic will lose a lane. The bike lane will be moved over and the north sidewalk will be closed.
Welcome William and Sutherland
Two Toronto Police horses (and their riders) dropped in to the courtyard at Wellesley Cottages on Tuesday afternoon. Kids, parents and other neighbours really enjoyed their visit. 12-year old William (in the front) is the power guy and 15-year old Sutherland is the speedster. They’re magnificent. (Photo: Michael Macaulay)
Farmers’ markets
In Cabbagetown, a new food drive is underway for the rest of the season. You can drop off your fresh produce or other donations in the tent at the exit. The food will go to Mothers of Peace in Regent Park. The vendors are pitching in and so far, four car-trunk loads have been gifted. Cabbagetown Farmers’ Market is open in Riverdale Park (Winchester and Sumach) on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Underpass Park Farmers’ Market (29 Lower River Street) in Corktown is open on Thursday from 4 to 7:30 pm. Check out the Facebook pages for Cabbagetown and Underpass for the latest news.
Weekly update about COVID vaccines
In Cabbagetown, both drug stores are vaccinating children who are 11 and turning 12 in 2021. Rexall (539 Parliament) uses Pfizer - they’re waiting for new supplies, so check for availability on Saturday.. Shoppers Drug Mart (467 Parliament) has a good supply of Pfizer. Check other locations close to you - not all of them have vaccines. In Regent Park, Shoppers Drug Mart at 593 Dundas E. In St James Town, the Shoppers at 565 Sherbourne. In Corktown, the Shoppers at 351 Queen E. The stores are accepting walk-ins plus you can check the websites for Rexall and Shoppers to get times and details and to make appointments.
Updates - weekend cycling routes
Bayview Avenue from Rosedale Valley Road south to Corktown Common is open for bike traffic from 6 am Saturday September 18 to 9 pm on Sunday September 19 at 9 pm. (Photo: Robin Pueyo)
Lookin’ good at the Festival
Seana and Tiffany - checking out the goodies at the Art & Crafts show on Saturday.
Barbara and Max campaigned through the neighbourhood with Marci Ien on Saturday.
Our pal Howard visited the CPA tent at Riverdale Park, looking like the solid citizen that he is.
IN THE MEDIA
Daycare at Amelia and Sackville
Councillor Kristyn Wong Tam is opposed to the daycare centre project. In a recent Community Council meeting, she managed to defer the City’s traffic department recommendations for its parking requirements - another roadblock in the project’s path. Check out this Toronto Star article about her latest manoeuvres at City Hall.
Polling stations in Toronto Centre
CBC News reported on the cutbacks in polling locations in Toronto Centre and other ridings across the city. It gives plenty of detail about the reasons and the expected impact. (Photo: Peter Power, Canadian Press)
School repairs
CBC News ranked Toronto’s schools by the cost of the repairs needed in each of them. They found that it would be cheaper to tear down and rebuild Winchester School than to fix it up - the highest cost among the TDSB schools. Jarvis Collegiate ranked #12 and Rosedale Heights #21. (Photo: Evan Mitsui, CBC)
Small cottages
The Globe & Mail’s Architourist columnist Dave LeBlanc takes a stroll through Corktown. He looks at tiny cottages on St Paul, Bright and Percy streets. He’s with Don Loucks and Leslie Valpy who have authored Modest Hopes about Toronto’s cottage homes. (Photo: Dave LeBlanc, Globe & Mail)
BUSINESS NEWS
For sale at Fair Trade Jewellers
In preparation for their November move into their new store at 576 Parliament, FTJCo is selling the concrete tiles attached to the feature wall in the current store (523 Parliament). There are 284 of them, 8” by 8” each. They stick to the wall with strong magnets. If a buyer wants all of them, they’re available at $18 each. If a buyer wants smaller batches, they’re available in lots of 16 for $25 each. Interested people should email Robin Gambhir.
Update from Parliament Street Fitness
Manissa has started another 8-week session in her Learn to Run series in Riverdale Park at 7 am on Wednesday. Beginners are welcome. Eric Bols has joined PSF as a personal trainer and he’s available Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 am to noon. Parliament Street Fitness (488 Parliament).
COMING EVENTS
Community environment days
Start collecting your stuff. The City’s annual environment days are drive-through events this year. In our area, the closest depot is at 400 Commissioners Street on Sunday September 26 and Sunday October 24, both from 10 am to 2 pm. Check the City website to see which items can be included. Thanks to Keith Lawrance for the heads-up on this event.
RESTAURANT NEWS
Feed a child at The Irv
Whenever you buy a can of Tenfed’s Session Pale Ale at The Irv (195 Carlton), you’re feeding a child. The Irv, together with the brewery, fed 360 kids in August alone. Congrats everyone for a great program.
Thanks Tilted Dog
John and Clare wrote to tell us, “Tiff goes shopping at 6 in the morning and makes the lasagna, meatloaf and more from scratch… She even bakes the bread that becomes the garlic bread. We just had a really good meal from them and it occurs to us that most people don’t know how much they put into what they do.” Tilted Dog (424 Parliament).
Mill Street’s organic beer and food pairing
Brewmaster’s Dinner, Mill Street Brew Pub (79 Tankhouse Lane, Distillery). Friday September 17. A three-course beer paired meal (vegetarian on request) hosted by Mill Street’s brewmaster Don McConachie and Yorkshire Valley Farm’s chef Valin. $79.99. For more info and tickets, send an email.
Cyril’s soup
Cyril is making Tuscan white bean soup. It starts with a classic soffrito (onions, carrots and celery), seasoned with garlic, thyme, rosemary and red pepper flakes. He’ll add a few tomatoes as well as a fair amount of cannellini beans and some zucchini. If you wish, you can put in chunks of day-old bread. His juice is apple, basil and grape. Soup - one to 9 cups at $3/cup, 10 or more cups at $2.50/cup. Juice - 2 cups for $9. Email him to place your order.
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EVENTS, CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16 TO SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26
If there's a cover charge or tickets are sold, the prices are listed.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16
Underpass Park Farmers’ Market
4 to 7:30 pm, 29 Lower River Street
Outdoor HIIT classes with Adem
7:15 am, Sprucecourt School (70 Spruce). Parliament Street Fitness. Members are free, non-members welcome, $15 or ten-pack at $125.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17
Brewmaster’s Dinner - three course dinner
7 pm, Mill Street Brew Pub (21 Tankhouse Lane, Distillery), $79.99
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18
Manifesto Festival - concert
3 pm, Cityview Drive In, Free
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19
Yoga Flow with Alex
10:30 am.
Riverdale Park (Winchester & Sumach). Offered by Parliament Street Fitness. Members are free, non-members welcome, $15 or ten-pack at $125.
Together Again, Festival II - music festival
2 pm, CityView Drive-In (20 Poulson St), $30 to $43
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20 - ELECTION DAY
Trivia at Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia, hosted by Josh Fishbane. (221 Carlton)
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21
Cabbagetown Farmers’ Market
3 to 7 pm, Riverdale Park West (Winchester & Sumach)
Outdoor HIIT training with Warren
6 pm, Sprucecourt School (70 Spruce). Offered by Parliament Street Fitness. Members are free, non-members welcome, $15 or ten-pack at $125.
Trivia at Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia, hosted by Josh Fishbane. (221 Carlton)
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22
Learn to Run classes with Manissa
7 am. Riverdale Park (Winchester and Sumach). Offered by Parliament Street Fitness. Members are free, non-members welcome for 8-week package at $50.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 23
Underpass Park Farmers’ Market
4 to 7:30 pm (29 Lower River Street)
Outdoor HIIT training with Adem
7:15 am, Sprucecourt School (70 Spruce). Offered by Parliament Street Fitness. Members are free, non-members welcome, $15 or ten-pack at $125.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24
TSO at the Drive-in, Mozart & Martines- concert
7:30 pm, CityView Drive-In (20 Poulson St), $92 to $255
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25
TSO at the Drive-in, Mozart & Martines - concert
7:30 pm, CityView Drive-In (20 Poulson St), $92 to $255
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26
Yoga Flow with Alex
10:30 am. Riverdale Park (Winchester & Sumach). Offered by Parliament Street Fitness. Members are free, non-members welcome, $15 or ten-pack at $125.
CONTACT INFO
Food services
A comprehensive listing of our local food services is now available in our new Cabbagetown Directory. The list includes bakeries, coffee shops, delis, restaurants and pubs. Each entry gives the name, address, phone number and a link to a Facebook page or website. Click here to find your favourite.
