2 August 2010 0 Comments

The Star’s neighbourhood map, version 3.2

The Star’s neighbourhood map, version 3.2 …By our count, there are more than 170 neighbourhoods in Toronto, some steeped in history, some of more recent vintage, many mutable over time.

18 September 2009 0 Comments

Racism Alive and Well In Toronto

Three South Asian Canadian guys (all brown!) decided to visit Eden Trattoria on St. Clair for Sunday dinner and were refused service. Outlined below are the details from one of the guys who I work with: ———- Eden Trattoria on St. Clair, sunday dinner (a few weekends ago) The restaurant was full of of italian [...]

7 September 2008 0 Comments

Crazy Speed Addicted Diving Birds

Ever notice when driving on the 400 series highways in and around Toronto that certain birds seem to dive towards the cars moving ahead of you or near your own car? I have started to notice this phenomenon and just the other day saw a pigeon do the same for the first time. It’s always [...]

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25 August 2008 0 Comments

Toronto Police Officers Break The Rules Sometimes

While Nel and me were walking home from dinner a few weeks back we decided to stop in at our local Tim Hortons (Yonge & Sheppard vicinity). When we looked inside it was busy with a long line and we happened to notice two of Toronto’s finest standing in line. So having decided not to [...]