by Ann Ruppenstein
on December 19, 2011
“It tasted like heaven,” she says. “I thought, ‘I have to learn how to make this, it’s my eternal goal.’ ”
Four years later, after studying at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts School...(More)
by Shaheer Choudhury
on December 16, 2011
The Advocacy award was shared by five BIAs on St. Clair...(More)
by Ann Ruppenstein
on December 15, 2011
“Somebody had called an ambulance because they thought someone had died,” says co-founder Brian Caws. “So we make a...(More)
by Shaheer Choudhury
on December 15, 2011
The Rosedale Mainstreet BIA was honoured with the first-ever Paul Oberman Heritage Award at the first-ever Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas Recognition Awards.
Paul Oberman, a real estate developer who died in a plane crash on March 7, 2011, fought to keep historical...(More)
Paul Oberman, a real estate developer who died in a plane crash on March 7, 2011, fought to keep historical...(More)
by Ann Ruppenstein
on December 15, 2011
Svea West’s new children’s clothing store takes its name from “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by The Beatles.
Marmalade Skies — named after a phrase in the song’s opening line “Picture yourself in a boat on a river with tangerine trees and marmalade skies”— celebrated its...(More)
Marmalade Skies — named after a phrase in the song’s opening line “Picture yourself in a boat on a river with tangerine trees and marmalade skies”— celebrated its...(More)
by Ann Ruppenstein
on November 29, 2011
After taking a break from her career to be a stay at home mom for over 15 years, Conney Romundt decided to get back into business — only this time she’s working for herself.
Romundt opened Pink Apple Gifts, a novelty gifts and accessories shop, on Bathurst Street near Fairlawn Avenue...(More)
Romundt opened Pink Apple Gifts, a novelty gifts and accessories shop, on Bathurst Street near Fairlawn Avenue...(More)
by Ann Ruppenstein
on November 29, 2011
Although Don Cherry sports threads made by The Coop Ink, John Corallo says his dad Sal is their biggest promoter.
Both the menswear shop and his father’s barbershop Corallo Hair Care Centre have longstanding ties to the community that date back decades.
“My brother Mike,...(More)
Both the menswear shop and his father’s barbershop Corallo Hair Care Centre have longstanding ties to the community that date back decades.
“My brother Mike,...(More)
by Ann Ruppenstein
on November 28, 2011
While globetrotting across Thailand, Nepal and Australia and overcoming many personal fears, Leah Eyles was inspired to start her own business.
“In Nepal I went paragliding,” she says. “I jumped off of a cliff attached to a guy and it was pretty scary actually and it was totally out...(More)
“In Nepal I went paragliding,” she says. “I jumped off of a cliff attached to a guy and it was pretty scary actually and it was totally out...(More)
by Ann Ruppenstein
on November 28, 2011
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in November when Alice McConvey realized a deer-napping was taking place.
“I looked up and all I saw was the back of the deer on this kid’s bike,” she says.
In hot pursuit of the abductor and her fake furry friend, who usually stands...(More)
“I looked up and all I saw was the back of the deer on this kid’s bike,” she says.
In hot pursuit of the abductor and her fake furry friend, who usually stands...(More)
by Shaheer Choudhury
on November 28, 2011
At the first ever Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas Recognition Awards Night, west end BIAs successfully snatched up four awards.
The Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Area received second place in the Perseverance category for enduring construction on Ronci...(More)
The Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Area received second place in the Perseverance category for enduring construction on Ronci...(More)
by Ann Ruppenstein
on November 24, 2011
When it comes to meditation, a cushion should fit like a glove.
“Think of it like a shoe,” says Theodore Tsaousidis. “You’ve got to find the right height so when you’re sitting on it you don’t have to struggle to keep a nice relaxed back.”
He says one of his main...(More)
“Think of it like a shoe,” says Theodore Tsaousidis. “You’ve got to find the right height so when you’re sitting on it you don’t have to struggle to keep a nice relaxed back.”
He says one of his main...(More)
by Ann Ruppenstein
on November 24, 2011
While studying economics in France, Ying Liu was expecting her second child and enjoyed perusing through Parisian baby boutiques.
Upon returning to Canada she noticed a lack of unique baby stores, which prompted her to create Fab Baby Gear with her husband Ching Lau. The high-end baby...(More)
Upon returning to Canada she noticed a lack of unique baby stores, which prompted her to create Fab Baby Gear with her husband Ching Lau. The high-end baby...(More)
by Omar Mosleh
on November 24, 2011
The Danforth Village Business Improvement Area has launched a program that should make it easier for three community sports organizations to operate.
The Ted Reeve Arena Skating and Hockey School, the East York Soccer Club and the East York Baseball Association will receive $5,000...(More)
The Ted Reeve Arena Skating and Hockey School, the East York Soccer Club and the East York Baseball Association will receive $5,000...(More)
by Ann Ruppenstein
on November 23, 2011
Tracy Loyson says her blood, sweat and tears went into renovating her new coffee shop.
Armed with a hammer and a chisel she spent four days chipping away the plaster that covered the main interior wall of The Bandit Coffee Group.
“The renovation process, it took a lot...(More)
Armed with a hammer and a chisel she spent four days chipping away the plaster that covered the main interior wall of The Bandit Coffee Group.
“The renovation process, it took a lot...(More)
by Ann Ruppenstein
on November 23, 2011
When Vince Alexander’s West Highland White Terrier, Chevy, passed away earlier this year it led him to a career change.
“When my dog died it was really heart breaking,” he says. “Every city worker, every librarian, everybody in the Beach knows me as Vince with the dog and I didn’t...(More)
“When my dog died it was really heart breaking,” he says. “Every city worker, every librarian, everybody in the Beach knows me as Vince with the dog and I didn’t...(More)
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