Arts and culture are integral to what makes a city worth living in. A thriving cultural scene helps to attract and retain residents, and contributes to our sense of community. The arts provide entertainment for weekends and evenings. They give us something to share with our families and friends and encourage us to look at […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Ward 6 candidate Mike Bloxam proposes changes to overnight parking When August ended, so did your right to park overnight on city streets for another year. That’s a pain, especially for those who hosted overnight guests during Thanksgiving weekend. It doesn’t have to be that way, says one […]
Thank goodness for today’s break from Winter: it gave me the opportunity to swap out the all-seasons for proper winter tires (the November squalls caught me unawares). If you drive, make sure you have your vehicle properly equipped for our the impending snow and ice. Today’s respite will not last long, so I hope you can take […]
Remember in 2007 when “EcoStations” started popping up at the festivals in Victoria Park? The initiative—dubbed “Greening of the festivals”—aimed to reduce waste by diverting recyclable and compostable materials from the garbage dump, and it came in endorsed by organizers of some of the heavy hitters such as Sunfest, Home County Folk Festival, and RibFest. Championed by […]
After a Thanksgiving weekend accompanied by spectacular weather (our family enjoyed a turkey dinner on my cousin’s patio – hope you took similar advantage!), folks made their way back to the grind this morning, perhaps not quite so ready and willing to work off the indulgence of the holiday. Though a shortened week, do not forget about your last […]