Waterfront Toronto
We always knew it, but now there’s hard proof that the revamp of our water’s edge led by the waterfront agency has been a boon to nearby businesses, according to an economic impact study released May 1.
Divine intervention
Cardinal Thomas Collins, archbishop of Toronto, issues a pastoral letter opposing a Toronto casino – and gives us a lesson in Catholicism and gambling in the process. Does Rob Ford believe in God?
King Edward Hotel
The luxury hotel designed by Chicago architect Henry Ives Cobb and Toronto architect E.J. Lennox for developer George Gooderham’s Toronto Hotel Company turns 110, unveiling a wall of historic photos on Friday (May 3) and celebrating with an anniversary tea.
Going broke
More bad news from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy: Canadians are not only saddled with record debt they’re losing their “cognitive connection to cash” while overdosing on credit card transactions.
Snail mail
Canada Post reports that it delivered 1 billion fewer pieces of mail in 2012 than it did only six years ago. It still reported a $98 million profit last year, but expects a “substantial financial loss” in 2013.
Kensington mischief
The Kensington Brewing Company’s electric scooter, Scooty, was stolen sometime after 2:30 pm Saturday (April 27). Distinguishing feature: damage to left side of front fairing. For info mike@kensingtonbrewingcompany.com
