Politics
Bohmer applies for outdoor seating
Walking by Bohmer Restaurant today we noticed that they have a city application for outdoor seating on their window. […]
Politics
Parks
Ward 19 Meeting
Last night I attended a round-table meeting with Councilor Mike Layton and several active community members from Ward 19. Part of Councilor Layton’s plan for his first term is to be more open and available […]
Politics
Mike Layton’s Budget Consultation – Jan 27
On January 27th, next Thursday, Mike Layton will be hosting a budget consultation with neighbourhood residents at St. Christopher House, at the corner of Ossington and Dundas […]
Festivals
Top Posts of 2010
We’ve had a big year at Ossington Village. It’s nice to look back on the year and see what was popular and what drew people to the site. […]
Politics
This just in: Ossington moratorium lifted?
PostCity.com seems to have the scoop that the Ossington moratorium has been lifted. […]
Politics
Mike Layton takes the torch in Ward 19
While the Mayoral winner, Rob Ford, was quite a surprise to most people living downtown, it wasn’t such a surprise to us that Mike Layton, with the powerhouse of the NDP behind him, took the council seat in Ward 19. […]
Politics
An Endorsement for Michael Sims for TDSB in Ward 19
We are not endorsing anyone running for local council, but we are endorsing Michael Sims for TDSB Trustee. […]
Cafes
The evolution of Dundas off Ossington
It seems that the Ossington moratorium has benefited Dundas Street West, turning it into the new, new thing. The proliferation of galleries, bars, restaurants and more continues this fall with the opening of several spots between Crawford and Beaconsfield alone. […]
Politics
Karlene Nation bring passion and small business focus to Ward 19 issues
Frustrated with antics of people like city councilor Paula Fletcher – outraged ex-communist party member, who has trouble telling yes from no on her voting machine – running things at city hall, Karlene Nation, an […]
Politics
Getting Local and Getting Involved using Blogs and Social Media
Most of the people that came to the debate last Tuesday knew more about the issues than many of the candidates on the stage.One of the reason people don’t get involved in the local politics is they don’t know what’s going on. […]