Archive for February, 2007

Friday, February 9th, 2007

What About Wabash?

While the debate about gentrification in TO continues, many areas are receiving substantial funding to renew derelict sites across the city. The Distillery District was nothing but haunted halls used by film crews a few years back. Now the Brickworks will attempt to model the Distillery’s success but with a more arts and eco-friendly community. [...]

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Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

What’s Your Sign?

Sandwich Board Originally uploaded by Lex in the City.
I was in an early morning daze at a Timothy’s recently trying to grab a cup of coffee when a man stormed in ahead of me and asked to speak to the manager. He was annoyed. I was [...]

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