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2011 Look Back: Festivals

By Melinda M, on December 22nd, 2011%

Ossington is a destination for people from across Toronto and beyond, partly for the mix of eclectic festivals that draws us and others to the strip. 2011 was no exception, so we’re looking back at the festivals we witnessed on Ossington. . . . → Read More: 2011 Look Back: Festivals

Toronto Sketchfest Troupe Profile: Good Game

By Melinda M, on November 6th, 2011%

If you have not yet seen Good Game perform around the city, you have a chance at the Toronto Sketch Festival. You can catch them on November 8th at 8PM at Lower Ossington Theatre. . . . → Read More: Toronto Sketchfest Troupe Profile: Good Game

Ossington Businesses Win Now Magazine “Best Of” Awards

By Melinda M, on November 3rd, 2011%

Toronto weekly Now Magazine has released the results of its annual poll of the “Best of Toronto” and we’d like to congratulate those local businesses who won kudos in 2011 . . . → Read More: Ossington Businesses Win Now Magazine “Best Of” Awards

TV Show Filming at Dakota Tavern

By Melinda M, on October 31st, 2011%

If you were on Ossington north of Dundas last night or anytime today, you probably noticed loads of trucks and maybe you noticed some adults dressed up in period costume. This was not an extra-large Halloween party; rather, it was “Bomb Girls” shooting on location in the Dakota Tavern. . . . → Read More: TV Show Filming at Dakota Tavern

NXNE Memories

By Brians, on June 20th, 2011%

This weekend was NXNE, and many great venues on Ossington hosted many great acts from across Canada and around the world. We had a chance to check out a number of the shows both in the Ossington area as well as venues such as the Rivoli, Mod Club, the Gladstone and the Music Gallery. . . . → Read More: NXNE Memories

NXNE 2011

By Melinda M, on June 2nd, 2011%

NXNE is back and in our neighborhood. . . . → Read More: NXNE 2011

Juno Fest 2011

By Melinda M, on February 24th, 2011%

The Juno Awards ceremony is in Toronto this year, and 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of Juno Fest, which is a showcase of Canadian music. Like most other music festivals in Toronto, this one has a presence on Ossington. . . . → Read More: Juno Fest 2011

Canadian Music Fest March 2011

By Melinda M, on February 7th, 2011%

2011′s Canadian Music Fest is a hot ticket, with lots of top-name bands featured this year, and some of these performers are scheduled to play right in our backyard. Involved venues include The Painted Lady, The Dakota and The Garrison. . . . → Read More: Canadian Music Fest March 2011

Valentine’s options on Ossington

By Melinda M, on February 5th, 2011%

Valentine’s Day is a big day for restaurants and bars, so even though it falls on a Monday this year, lots of places will be open. No surprise that with our wonderful selection of restaurants, there are a lot of choices in the neighborhood for Valentine’s meals and events. . . . → Read More: Valentine’s options on Ossington