Theatre and Art
Love Photography? – Stop by Gallery TPW this weekend
Gallery TPW is holding their annual Photorama fundraising exhibit this weekeend. This is their annual fundraising exhibition […]
Month: November 2009
Politics
Is Ossington dying already?
With all the hoopla going on around how ‘hot’ Ossington is, it was interesting last weekend to walk down the street and see the reality of the situation. There are still a lot of places on Ossington not leased, nor will they likely be leased in the near future. […]
Cafes
A different point of view – Point/Counterpoint
As those who read this blog know, I don’t support the new regulations that Joe Pantalone is in the midst of putting in place. And, until this weekend, and hearing a few voices in the first neighbourhood hearing which I wrote about here, I had only met a limited few – generally not homeowners – who agreed with the city councilor. […]
Cafes
Ossington written up in Travel and Leisure
When an upscale travel mag like Travel and Leisure writes a glowing article about you, you have arrived! Congrats to our own Ossington Avenue then for hitting the bigtime. The article is titled Exploring Toronto’s […]
Sports
Something different on Ossington this weekend
Amidst all the talk of bars and restaurants, Ossington is also home to the Lower Ossington Theatre. This weekend the theatre is hosting an event for gamers called Gamercamp. Everyone is apparently welcome to attend. […]
Restaurants
Congrats to Pizza Libretto for being named En Route Magazine’s Top new Restaurant of 2008
We’d like to congratulate Pizza Libretto for being named in En Route Canada’s top new restaurants for 2008. […]
Politics
Some Ossington Press – Restaurant “Study” and Rollys
The Globe and Mail covered the council meeting yesterday with this article. Feel free to add to the discussion on the Globe site. […]
Nightlife
Ossington Restaurant Study – Council Passes Motion to Limit Local Entrepreneurship
Today the city council met to discuss the Ossington Restaurant study and the recommendations presented by the city planner Jeff Markowiak. The amendment to the city laws prohibits restaurant sizes to less than 175 square metres and restricts any second floor use or patios by restaurants on this small local strip. Unfortunately council voted to pass this restrictive amendment. […]
Restaurants
The Saint – now for Rent
This morning, while walking Ossington, I noticed that the location where The Saint was supposed to go now has a new For Rent sign on the location. […]
Theatre and Art
Save Rolly’s Garage – all you need to do is vote.
Anyone who’s been hanging around Ossington for a while knows of the magic of Rolly’s Garage. But, without some community support, it may be coming to an end. But a quick vote by you may save them! […]