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Green Thumbs and City Dwellers
The limitations of a city garden shouldn’t stop you from cultivating greener pastures By: Caleb Cook The staples of city living: condos, duplexes, high-rise apartments, and townhomes. They don’t allow for much green space. Many of these structures do not include the sprawling lawns that some families have, especially outside of the city. Sandra Spudic, a long time Toronto resident and Head Gardener of Black Creek Pioneer Village, offers some tips for growing plants, starting a garden from scratch, and improving on neglected space. Photo by valkyrieh116
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On the Danforth Anniversary Retrospective
The print version of On the Danforth celebrates its tenth anniversary this year Almost 10 years ago, On the Danforth was created by the students and faculty of the Publishing: Book, Magazine and Electronic program at Centennial College. In anticipation of the anniversary this spring and summer, OTD Online would also like to salute our print companion by talking to previous students about their experience working on the magazine. Challenges: “Probably time! There were many late nights trying to get OTD put to bed.” – Paulina Perzynska, senior designer, Spring 2008, currently designer and marketing coordinator at Rethink Breast Cancer. “Obtaining print quotes that were within the budget of the…
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A Journey Back in Time
Taking a Walk on Historic Danforth Avenue By: Lindsay Reid Luminoso Have you ever wondered just how the Danforth got its look and feel? Join us as we journey back in time examining some of Danforth’s more iconic features. Our exploration continues at Danforth and Greenwood. Greenwood and Danforth – Linsmore Hotel and Tavern Located at 1298 Danforth Avenue, the Linsmore Hotel has been a fixture on the northwest corner of Danforth and Linsmore Crescent since the early-twentieth century. Though the Linsmore no longer offers rooms to its patrons and the entertainment now is of a different variety, the liquor still flows and good times are still had by all.…
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Living in Danforthia
There is no doubt that moving from your tried and true neighbourhood to another is terribly daunting, but it doesn’t hold a candle to moving to a new city. For On the Danforth’s Kayla Calder, Toronto was made significantly easier by her moving to the Danforth. Chapter 1: “But He Forgot His Hat!” Or, How I Found My Local Bourbon, and oysters and professionalism, oh my! I’m going to say it: this neighborhood is one of the few reasons I haven’t crawled back to Ottawa—or my parents’ basement—with my tail between my legs. That being said, I moved here knowing practically no one, and certainly no one who lives on…
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Globe Bistro Review
From farm to table this local serves sophistication and good food By: Stephanie Thompson I’m “between things” at the moment: that is to say, I’m in school and unemployed. This means missing out on some of the finer things in life. Much to my benefit, I have family members who are not so much “between things” as they are “on top of things,” like my lovely brother and my sister-in-law who were kind enough to treat me to dinner at Globe Bistro. Globe Bistro has been wowing patrons with modern Canadian cuisine, a constantly evolving menu, and local, seasonal ingredients since it joined the Danforth community in 2006 at its…
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The Stories We Tell
The Mosaic Storytelling Festival’s diverse cross-section of a traditional practice By: Alexandra Donaldson Storytelling has a rich history that spans cultures and ages. It is how we understand our histories and how we lull our children to sleep. Though many have transitioned to reading instead of telling, especially as they grow older, storytelling is an important part of a community’s traditions and the make-up of its identity. The Mosaic Storytelling Festival wouldn’t have it any other way. The event’s fourth season begins at the end of January this year and is stronger than ever. The festival, which runs from January 26 to March 23 showcases storytellers every other Sunday at…
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A Journey Back in Time
By: Lindsay Reid Luminoso Have you ever wondered just how the Danforth got its look and feel? Join us as we journey back in time examining some of Danforth’s more iconic features. Our exploration continues at the intersection of Pape and Danforth Avenues Stop 3: Pape and Danforth – Union Bank/Palace Theatre The intersection of Pape Avenue and Danforth Avenue is always bustling with commuters and pedestrians trying to navigate their way through the area. Today, you can visit one of the several banks located on the streets, grab a burger from A&W, shop in one of the local stores, or hop on the subway to a new destination. View…
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School’s Out! Now What? Part 2
Keeping your kids amused and occupied during March Break By: Heather Pierce While the children rejoice in their freedom from school, working parents struggle to find campsand activities to keep them occupied. In part two of On the Danforth’s March Break series, we take a look at the activities the Toronto public libraries on the Danforth have to offer. Combine the events from both libraries together and your kids will have a full week of fun.
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School’s Out! Now What? (Part 1)
Keeping your kids amused and occupied during March Break By: Heather Pierce and Catherine Sim While the children rejoice in their freedom from school, working parents struggle to find camps and activities to keep them busy. In part one of On the Danforth’s March Break series, we take a look at local camps for kids, ranging from the Shakespeare-lovers to the sports-obsessed. Shakespeare is Boffo! When: March 10-14, 9 am to 4 pm Where: St. David’s Anglican Church, parish hall; 49 Donlands Ave. What: Shakespeare is Boffo! is aimed at nine to 14-year-olds and is designed to introduce kids to Shakespeare in an active and fun way through the play’s fight scenes, as well as…
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Prepare Your Body for Cold and Flu Season
Boost your immune system with five superfoods By: Nina Ya-Haqqi Now that winter is here, the time has come for sneezes and sniffles. When spring turns to fall, it becomes everyone’s mission to prevent runny noses and sore throats. Our body’s immune can often become weak, and with the cold and flu virus spreading faster during the winter months, it is our job to make sure we keep our bodies running in the best shape possible.
