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Exposure Photo Show

Published on 2012-05-25 23:00:00

The Exposure Photo and Video Imaging Show is currently underway at the Toronto International Centre and runs until Sunday May 27, 2012. For a photographer the toys are hard to resist and as a bonus there are models to test your photo skills. Bring your camera or buy one at the show. > read more

Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Strike 2012

Published on 2012-05-25 22:30:00

Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference > read more

Big Bike in #Toronto

Published on 2012-05-25 22:08:00

A big city like #Toronto needs big wheels and those wheels can be found on the Heart and Stroke Foundations Big Bike. Teams of up to 29 can sign up to ride the big red, multi-seat contraption to raise money to support heart disease and stroke research. The driver is provided by the charity. "A vital fundraiser with impressive results, Heart&Stroke Big Bike continues to engage Canadians across the country. Last year, over 40,000 riders, in over 200 communities, helped raise over $7 million fo [..] > read more

#TorontoEMS: Emergency Medical Services Week

Published on 2012-05-25 21:56:00

#Toronto Emergency Medical Services Week ran from May 21 to May 25, 2012 and on Friday there were several ambulance and paramedic crews set up in Bell Trinity Square (behind the Eaton Centre). Visitors could get their blood pressure checked by EMS staff (see photo at top), meet the medical responders and dispatchers, check out the ambulance and pick up a paper model of an ambulance. The EMS Week is celebrated throughout Canada and this year's them is "EMS: More than a job....a calling!" > read more

Score: Bud Light Lime Mojito on Yonge Street

Published on 2012-05-25 21:36:00

To what did my eyes behold but the sight of Bud Light Lime Mojito free samples being given out on Yonge St in #Toronto. The team was in white and green and they were outside the Eaton Centre on Yonge Street with their shiny white Bud Light Lime Mojito branded SUV, checking IDs and offering a double pack of the nectar of the gods, and if not the gods, maybe the Kraken. When you release the Kraken you will need more than a two pack though, and the taste of lime makes the Kraken kind of scrunch his [..] > read more

Expedia says sand and thongs popular

Published on 2012-05-24 20:25:00

That's right, Expedia has surveyed Canadians and they are hot for vacations on the beach. You don't have to convince #Toronto of this fact - we live along Lake Ontario and enjoy many beautiful beaches. We even have HTO and Sugar urban beaches, which only have sand and umbrellas, and the Toronto Island beaches with our one and only clothing optional Hanlan's Point beach. The survey was done as part of Expedia's 2012 > read more

#CanadianTire Jumpstart #GoCleantweets

Published on 2012-05-24 12:30:00

Summer is back in #Toronto so that means barbecues, cutting the grass and washing the car. Canadian Tire in the lead up to Jumpstart Day on Saturday May 26, brought in their One Million Red Ball charity, along with GoClean, to Yonge-Dundas Squareto get you started on washing your car – the green way! Just at the busy corner you could stop for a hot dog so the only thing that it is hard to do in the downtown core now is to cut your grass.Yonge-Dundas Squareto get you started on washing your car [..] > read more

TYSFF: Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival

Published on 2012-05-23 21:04:00

#Toronto Youth Shorts provides talented young > read more

#rimmellondoncan Scandal Eyes: Busted for being too beautiful

Published on 2012-05-23 12:39:00

London Bobbies surrounded a cage full of women (or birds as the English say) at Yonge-Dundas Square today in #Toronto. The British police must have been leftover from the Prince Charles and Camilla (Duchess of Cornwall) tour of our fair city and they arrested the girls and threw them in the clink for being too beautiful, although some of the ladies were out in their orange jumpsuits as part of some hot chain gang. It was a MASSIVE SCANDAL as they were guilty of dangerously big lashes, receiv [..] > read more

Molson M Liquid Art #Molsonm_art

Published on 2012-05-22 19:30:00

Cold brew is the sunshine liquid of summer. A large mural is being painted to suggest that Molson Coors microcarbonated beverage called 'M' is in fact liquid art that flows from the billboard onto the wall behind. As artists paint the main artwork a separate artist is adding the names of twitter users that have tweeted using the hashtag #Molsonm_art. The beer maker will also donate a dollar for each twitter user to the Canadian Art Foundation during the four week campaign. See more of the arti [..] > read more

Ned Hanlan: Jacked up, tires stolen

Published on 2012-05-22 18:39:00

The mighty tugboat Ned Hanlan has been put up on blocks and I think someone took it's tires. Car jackers seem to be starting to move into the boat business. On sober second thought I found out that the Ned Hanlan is being moved from it's recent hole in the ground in Exhibiton place - and it never had tires! Laurie McCulloch Building Moving has put the stout little ship onto a large, multi-wheeled trailer for it's planned relocation to Hanlan's Point on the Islands. Planned redevelopment of th [..] > read more

Madagascar 3: Rainbow wigs

Published on 2012-05-22 06:13:00

Alex the lion from the Madagascar movies was a hit at #Toronto harbourfront as he hugged and posed with children. The fuzzy character was in town to promote the upcoming release of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. A a colourful platoon of billboard and rainbow wig wearing promoters had his back as they faced onto Queens Quay and waved at motorists and bicyclists that passed by. The movies' catch phrase is "Getting home will be a circus" which went well with the Toronto International Circus [..] > read more

Prince Charles and Camilla Firework prep

Published on 2012-05-21 21:18:00

Visiting Canada to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall touched down in #Toronto on Monday May 21, 2012. The Royal Pair came from New Brunswick and planned to meet with Olympic Athletes, Ryerson Students, Community Service Award winners and several Canadian Armed Forces groups at Moss Park and Fort York Amouries. At night the tour will watch Victoria Day fireworks at Ashbridges Bay - with a water based view. Coast Guard, RCMP and Fire [..] > read more

Toronto International Circus Festival

Published on 2012-05-21 20:38:00

Thousands of visitors filled Harbourfront Centre for the FREE #Toronto International Circus Festival during the Victoria Day 2012 holiday long weekend. The event was created by Zero Gravity Circus (ZGC). "Experience eye-popping acrobatics, side-splitting comedy and mind-bending daredevil stunts - featuring lunatic unicyclists, world-class acrobats, unflinching fire eaters, sky-scraping stilt walkers, brazen chain saw jugglers, genius balloon sculptors and harebrained clowns & characters everywhe [..] > read more

IndyCar drivers in #Toronto May 21, 2012

Published on 2012-05-20 23:22:00

@HondaIndy brings Alex Tagliani, Simon Pagenaud and Jean Alesi drop to Toronto after the Indy 500 Bump Day to meet the media and visit with fans on Monday May 21, 2012. Joining the drivers will be Charlie Johnstone, VP and GM of Honda Indy Toronto. You can see them at Wayne Gretzky's at 99 Blue Jays Way from 3:00-4:00 pm and get autographs, enjoy a Q & A session and have a chance to win prizes. The drivers and their teams are: Alex Tagliani, Team Barracuda - BHA, > read more

La Senza undie giveaway

Published on 2012-05-20 21:18:00

Three lovely ladies from La Senza were at Yonge and Dundas giving away womens underwear outside the #Toronto Eaton Centre. The undies were cute but a little too tight for my taste. > read more

Boats fill Toronto Harbour

Published on 2012-05-20 21:10:00

Traffic jams on #Toronto highways are a fact of life and now that traffic is being rivaled within the inner harbour as a fleet of sailboats unfurled their sails and set course for adventure, probably a three hour tour. A water taxi heads back to the mainland See more boats after the jump. A wedding party on the Jubilee Queen Boats near the Toronto Islands A brood of baby sailboats look for their parents Centre Island Ferry > read more

Beach volleyball back in #Toronto

Published on 2012-05-20 20:02:00

As summer weather comes back to TO the beaches around town come alive with activity. Down at Ashbridges Bay the volleyball courts are up and the teams, pickup games and tournaments start to fill the coming summer schedule. On Saturday during the Victoria Day long weekend I caught up with some two on two games being hard fought on the hot sands in the Beach. See more volleyball action after the jump. > read more

EPIC NIKE

Published on 2012-05-20 19:51:00

Clutch the Truck had a DJ perched on the roof high above Yonge-Dundas Square spinning some tunes during the EPIC customization tour. The NIKE Basketball promotion on Saturday and Sunday May 19-20 saw a small court set up with people shooting hoops. You could get special deals through participating Foot Locker stores. See more EPIC after the jump. > read more

Rising at Shangri-La

Published on 2012-05-18 13:56:00

Looking like a shiny silver dinosaur (probably a Vegiosaurus) that had escaped from the weird sculpture habitat in the #Toronto Historic Distillery District (http://torontogp.blogspot.ca/2009/06/freaky-sculptures-at-distillery.html) the new Shangri-La hotel and condominium sculpture called “Rising” is certainly an attention grabber. The polished stainless steel sculpture by Zhang Huan even looks ready to charge but is held back by a blue security fence. The creature, or tree roots, is surrou [..] > read more

Horse on the sidewalk

Published on 2012-05-18 13:43:00

It was getting a little crowded on the sidewalks of #Toronto as a police horse and rider joined the pedestrians on Yonge Street. The officer had stopped as he was flagged down by a pedestrian. The citizen had made a call to 911 regarding an incident further up the street and the horse moved off the road for safety. Luckily there was no extraneous production of end products on the hard concrete; otherwise you might want to have your umbrella handy as you window shop. Later this will show up as an [..] > read more

Stand Taller graffiti

Published on 2012-05-17 17:23:00

Four figures walk together, the graffiti stencil underneath the figures reads "Stand Taller". This graffiti stencil was in a alley along Queen Street East, a wild and > read more

Honda Indy Toronto 2012: New sponsors and all-site license

Published on 2012-05-17 16:51:00

@HondaIndy barely has the ink dry on their three year renewal agreement for the IndyCar race in the streets of #Toronto when they further announce additional sponsorship partners including Sony, CDW Canada and two craft beer brewers - Muskoka Brewery and Amsterdam Brewery. Following changes to the Ontario Liquor Laws Honda Indy Toronto is working with the Provincial Government to allow a full-site license - Exhibition Place will be a giant patio during the summer race weekend. Canadian driver Al [..] > read more

May two four: Victoria Day Weekend

Published on 2012-05-16 21:16:00

The weekend so famous it is named for Canada's traditional beer containment system, a cardboard case of 24 beer and so we have the two-four long weekend! It might also have had something to do with Queen Victoria's birthday on May 24, 1819, but my memory is hazy on that matter. The holiday occurs on the first Monday before May 25, in 2012 that means the actual holiday is Monday May 21. More importantly for us it is a weekend in late spring known for fireworks, patios, cottages and just having fu [..] > read more

Toronto prepares for MuscleMag Bikini Search

Published on 2012-05-15 21:24:00

Just a few short weeks away is the #Toronto Pro SuperShow > read more

Whistler at Redpath Sugar

Published on 2012-05-15 20:52:00

One scoop or two? The green St Lawrence Steam Ship is docked at the #Toronto Redpath sugar production facility along Queen's Quay as a large crane reaches deep into it's hold to unload raw sugar. The large ship has many holds along it's length, broken into compartments. The large doors fold up to expose the raw resource and allow access by the crane. Someone had time to lean, so they had time to clean. The blast of water cleaning the deck comes pouring out of the anchor holes. The ship rides [..] > read more

Capture daily life on May 15

Published on 2012-05-15 20:34:00

People all around the world are capturing images of daily life on May 15 as part of a campaign by Aday > read more

Marie Antoinette rules Queen St West

Published on 2012-05-14 21:27:00

Whether ruling over #Toronto citizens along Queen Street West or looking for cake to eat, Kate Mior - character and mime artist, looks absolutely regal as she waves her fan and smiles to pedestrians and/or lowly peasants. Off with your head if you don't give her a few francs for her performance! GIF animations generator gifup.com Kate shows me a regal Rock Sign > read more

Mennonite Choir at Old City Hall

Published on 2012-05-14 20:24:00

The New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church choir, dressed in traditional attire, performed at #Toronto Old City Hall with a mini acappella concert over the weekend. They were also passing out free CDs of their "We Praise Thee Oh God" rocking album (actual CD may not really be rocking). > read more

Tiny Mini Guy with Marge and Maggie Simpson

Published on 2012-05-14 18:25:00

Marge Simpson's towering blue bouffant hairstyle created a shadow following behind the tiny, red convertible Mini Cooper driving along Queen Street West in #Toronto. The Mini Guy's little car, sort of an open style clown car, had the driver and a passenger in the front seat. In the back sat Marge Simpson cradling daughter Maggie, in probably an unsafe manner had they been real. Bart and Homer were probably in the glove compartment, ready to come out when they arrive at their destination - whic [..] > read more

Honda Indy #Toronto and the Exhibiton Place Skyride

Published on 2012-05-14 10:45:00

@Hondaindy today announced that the contracts have been signed with the City of Toronto, Honda Canada, Exhibition Place, Tourism Toronto and IndyCar for the continuation of the Honda Indy Toronto race into 2014. The May 14, 2012 announcement occurred during the press conference regarding the future of the Honda Indy Toronto which featured Kim Green and Kevin Savoree, co-owners of Honda Indy Toronto, Charlie Johnstone, VP and GM of Honda Indy Toronto, Dave Gardner, VP sales and marketing of Ho [..] > read more

Miss Hooters Eastern Canada Bikini Finals

Published on 2012-05-14 08:06:00

The Hooters ladies are breaking out the bikinis once again for the Miss Hooters Eastern Canada Finals at the Hooters #Toronto Airport. If you think that’s a lot of hooters, I agree. The contest is Tuesday May 15, 2012 at the Hooters at 171 Carlingview Drive in Etobicoke. Doors open at 7pm and the contest starts at 8:30pm – admission is $15. You can see more of my coverage of the 2012 Downtown Hooters bikini contest on my post here (http://torontogp.blogspot.ca/2012/02/hooters-bikini-contes [..] > read more

Cavalia's Odysseo in #Toronto

Published on 2012-05-13 19:59:00

Even the tent is > read more

Police Week 2012

Published on 2012-05-13 10:36:00

Police Week starts Sunday May 13 and ends Saturday May 19 so get out there and meet your local police. It is a great chance to see some of the interesting things that the police are involved in. The tactical uniforms and equipment and displays are always cool to see and usually they have plenty of activities and displays to entertain children. I had a chance to drop by the Peel Regional Police Day in > read more

Oprah Winfrey Network in #Toronto

Published on 2012-05-13 10:05:00

OWN was in the Historic Distillery District taping a new Canadian documentary series. The young lady tried to get Joe and I to tell funny stories of love or regret in a taped interview session. Alas, I didn't really have anything funny to discuss on love so I had to pass. I was hoping that Oprah was around, she had recently been in Toronto, but the gigantic crowds that should have swamped the neighbourhood weren't in evidence.. It is always fun to visit the district because of the atmosphere [..] > read more

Dragons' Den Wrap Party

Published on 2012-05-12 23:13:00

The cast and crew of the CBC show Dragons' Den celebrated the wrap of their latest season at the #Toronto Boston Pizza (BP) located at John and Front Street. The current stars of the Canadian Dragons are Jim Treliving, Kevin O'Leary, Arlene Dickinson, Bruce Croxon and David Chilton. > read more

Kitesurfing in #Toronto

Published on 2012-05-12 22:37:00

The wind wasn't that strong today and several kitesurfers were disappointed, but some did try their luck in the cold waters of Cherry Beach. The giant kites caught what little wind there was and sometimes the force helped launch people high into the air. It can make for an exciting and colourful extreme sport. Cherry Beach is a popular spot to catch kitesurfers in action. The large kites were lined up along the beach as the operators waited for more wind. Weaving among the sailboats you [..] > read more

Dogs at Cherry Beach

Published on 2012-05-12 22:11:00

Gorgeous and cute dogs frolic in the waves and waters of Lake Ontario at Cherry Beach. The large leash free area draws in dozens of dogs every hour and one of their favourite things to do is to enjoy a rousing game of fetch. They can run into the water time after time and when they come out the dogs shake as they rid themselves of water. Here are a couple of > read more

Che Guevara graffiti and more SPUD grenades

Published on 2012-05-11 22:50:00

There is a really detailed graffiti wall off which features the infamous Cuban Che Guevara on a small street in #Toronto. The large scale graffiti swirls with black and white images by several graffiti artists on what must be a sponsored mural. Che looks pensive Some scary clowns I also found more SPUD graffiti grenades > read more

Leonard Cohen Street Tribute May 11-12

Published on 2012-05-11 12:45:00

The Glenn Gould Foundation continues with its series of events (some free) in #Toronto with the Leonard Cohen Street Tribute (#leonardstreettribute) which leads up to awarding Laureate Leonard Cohen the Glenn Gould Prize on May 14, 2012 at Massey Hall. The street tributes feature a multitude of artists performing his songs and poetry from noon until 8pm on Friday and Saturday, May 11 to 12, 2012 throughout the downtown core (locations listed below). The street performances join the exhibition [..] > read more

Police Week and the Mounted Police

Published on 2012-05-10 21:04:00

Police Week > read more

Ecocab gang

Published on 2012-05-10 19:01:00

A bunch of rough looking characters driving souped up Ecocabs gathered at Yonge-Dundas Square in #Toronto today. It was an Ecocab gang flouting the parking restriction in parks, yes they parked where ever they pleased, sometimes hanging out of the white plastic doors just looking for trouble. Well they found trouble with allergies and plenty of (Claritin) drugs were pushed in the park - for a 'donation'. The rally of the wild ones was intimidating but I forced myself > read more

#Toronto FC beats Montreal Impact

Published on 2012-05-09 22:55:00

It was a fantastic game as Toronto FC beat Montreal Impact with a score of 2-0 at BMO Field. The mid week game started at 8pm and with the cool weather and chance of rain the crowd was a little thin. With the win Toronto advances to the final of the Amway Canadian Championship. Thanks to Joe Fresh for the tickets. Toronto FC superfans The Montreal superfans There was a large contingent of FC fans that occupy the SE corner of the stadium. They stand the entire game waving flags and cheer [..] > read more

Ontario Summer Games in Toronto - 100 days out

Published on 2012-05-09 12:20:00

There were a lot of athletes down at #Toronto City Hall for the Ontario Summer games 100 Day Event during lunchtime on Wednesday May 9, 2012. The Games will be hosted by the City of Toronto from August 16 to 19, 2012 and today was a chance to check out the mascot design contest, see the Games Medal design unveiled and to learn about the Playing FOR KEEPS program (http://www.playingforkeeps.ca/). Doug Ford takes a shot on goal, then goes for a hug Councillor Doug Ford took time out of his s [..] > read more

Calgary Stampede shows Toronto a white hat welcome

Published on 2012-05-09 12:06:00

Travel Alberta and the Calgary Stampede presented #Toronto with a western welcome featuring hundreds of white cowboy hats lined up in Yonge-Dundas Square. The Wednesday May 9, 2012 event was to promote the Centennial Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede; one hundred years from 1912 to 2012. There was also a band onstage to keep the visitors entertained while people entered the contest. Two hundred wristbands were given out to anyone that wanted to sign up and then they were invited to grab a h [..] > read more

Double Header #Toronto Roller Derby May 12

Published on 2012-05-08 20:54:00

The real women of #TORollerDerby return to the Bunker on Saturday May 12, 2012 with a Double Header set of bouts starting with DVAS vs Disloyalists followed by the Chicks vs Betties - let the madness begin as the ladies slam and weave around the flat track in the Bunker. "Tickets are on sale now until 5am Saturday morning for this bout. Doors at 5pm, DVAS vs. Disloyalists kicks off first at 6pm, followed by Chicks vs. Betties around 7:30pm. Halftime entertainment provided by Mittenz, a scrappy [..] > read more

Toronto FC races to the bottom

Published on 2012-05-08 16:53:00

The #Toronto FC professional soccer club has enjoyed a solid losing 2012 season as they sit at the bottom of the 19 team league standings with zero points. I think that they have spent too much time asking themselves WWLD or "What Would the Leafs Do?" And the answer is .... lose. Toronto now sits at zero points or dead last in the Eastern Conference and even the bottom team in the Western Conference has points. On Saturday May 5 the FC hosted DC United where they lost 0-2. MLS noted that "Both [..] > read more

Sage Fair: June eco-event

Published on 2012-05-07 20:56:00

Described as a bohemian marketplace the Sage Fair is coming to the Metro #Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3, 2012. The Fair is dedicated to promoting and grow local and environmentally friendly businesses to help Canadians "live happier, healthier and greener lifestyles." The show started in London by founders Val Nicholson and Krysia Kwiatkowski and is now moving into Toronto in 2012. You can look forward to the Swapsity Media Eco-Swap (free exchange of media - books, [..] > read more

Leonard Cohen Artworks at Brookfield Place

Published on 2012-05-07 18:36:00

The long hall of the Brookfield Place Allen Lambert Galleria in #Toronto is now showing forty pieces of Leonard Cohen Artworks from May 7 to 19, 2012. "This May, Leonard Cohen will become the Ninth Laureate of The Glenn Gould Prize, sometimes called the “Nobel Prize of the Arts.” The Glenn Gould Foundation presents a rare glimpse of the works of famous songwriter as well as a glittering concert and gala fundraising event on May 14. Leonard Cohen has been active as a visual artist since his [..] > read more

Putting the beav in The Beaverton

Published on 2012-05-07 18:03:00

North America's trusted source of news (now how the hell did that happen?) was representing the brand outside the #Toronto Eaton Centre. One guy was dressed in a beaver suit while his posse gave out copies of The Beaverton newspaper. I was dejected to note that "Heavy petting officially downgraded to first base" but quickly perked up when I found out that "Hedgehogs are pussies"! "The Beaverton is a news satire and parody publication . All articles contained within this website, however simila [..] > read more

Motorcycle Doggie

Published on 2012-05-07 17:47:00

A heavy duty biker dog was at Yonge-Dundas Square in the heart of downtown #Toronto. This guy looked like he was a union firefighter with the cutest little motorcycle helmet. > read more

Battle of the Atlantic Remembrance

Published on 2012-05-07 14:10:00

The Cenotaph at #Toronto Old City Hall was the site of the 67th anniversary remembrance ceremony of the Battle of the Atlantic. Members of the Naval branch of the armed services, veterans and cadets gathered together with other supporters to remember the longest continuous battle in the Second World War. A military band was also on hand as a number of wreaths were placed by various groups at the base of the cenotaph. The event took place Sunday May 6, 2012 at Queen Street West and Bay Street. [..] > read more

Police Memorial Ceremony of Remembrance

Published on 2012-05-06 21:08:00

Queens park in #Toronto was full of uniformed officers and bands for the 13th annual Ontario Police Memorial Foundation Ceremony of Remembrance on Sunday May 6, 2012 (first Sunday in May). Lt-Gov David Onley presented a wreath on behalf of of people of Ontario, Dalton McGuinty on behalf of the Government of Ontario, Detective Michael Catlin, NYPD on behalf of the USA and the Styles Family on behalf of families of fallen officers, see photo above. Thousands of police officers from around N [..] > read more

William the Street Performer

Published on 2012-05-06 17:44:00

Visitors to downtown #Toronto get a treat when they get to see street performers, or buskers, doing their acts. One of the best places to see the performers is at Yonge and Dundas, outside the Eaton Centre or across the road in the Square, and down at Queens Quay along the waterfront. On Saturday May 5, 2012 there were a few acts holding court in the square and we watched William do some fire and juggling bits before he finished with a lawn mower finale. > read more

Goodlife Toronto Marathon

Published on 2012-05-05 23:38:00

The runners take to the streets on Sunday May 6, 2012 for the Goodlife #Toronto Marathon > read more

Free Comic Book Day at Silver Snail

Published on 2012-05-05 21:57:00

Superheros and other characters gathered at Silver Snail for the #Toronto edition of Free Comic Book Day 2012. The international day to promote comic books happens on the first > read more

Falun Dafa Day Celebration 2012

Published on 2012-05-05 21:08:00

#Toronto City Hall had another celebration in Nathan Phillips Square as people celebrated the 20th anniversary > read more

Global Marijuana March 2012

Published on 2012-05-05 07:18:00

While the #Toronto Freedom Festival has been postponed due to permit issues the 14th Annual Global Marijuana March (GMM) will still be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012. The marchers will start to gather at 11am and begin to walk the streets of Toronto around noon. The idea is to celebrate, discuss and promote and Toronto's march is supposed to be the largest GMM in the world. See my photos of the 2011 festival and march on my post here. Marc Emery's wife Jodie in green From the Toronto Groups [..] > read more

Bloor St tunnel graffiti

Published on 2012-05-04 22:05:00

An interesting graffiti cat is in the Bloor Street East pedestrian tunnel by the Sherbourne Station of the #Toronto Transit Commission. The cat with the magical third eye is joined by a > read more

H&M Summer Beach House

Published on 2012-05-04 13:02:00

H & M welcomes #Toronto to the summer season with a pop up summer lounge at Yonge-Dundas Square. May 4, 2012 is the last day of the two day event and the lounge remains open until 7pm. I checked out a few of the fashions and had a refreshing cherry slushie. Then to top it off I had a photo taken by the security guard with the two lovely ladies at the entrance to the lounge. It felt good to be a fashion maven in the big smoke. > read more

Star Wars Day: May the 4th be with you!

Published on 2012-05-04 12:28:00

It is Intergalactic Star Wars Day #Toronto and the polite greeting is ‘May the 4th be with you”! You can take in a sci-fi event in honour of the Star Wars franchise, and which also benefits SickKids Hospital, by attending the show at the Toronto Underground Cinema. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. You can find more information at www.starwarsdayto.com for the Friday, May 04, 2012 disturbance. > read more

Ducks crossing HWY407 and baby goslings

Published on 2012-05-03 20:44:00

Joe Fresh let me know about a family of ducks that miraculously crossed Highway 407 - their harrowing journey across several lanes of high speed traffic was captured by a CTV news helicopter. It was hard to believe how much the little baby ducklings got tossed around by the force of passing traffic, quickly regrouping and running into the next lane until they finally make it to safety. I thought I would check out the water and see if I could find any baby ducks or geese. I didn't find any duck [..] > read more

Mr Lube, Ortsbo and William Ashley join Honda Indy #Toronto

Published on 2012-05-03 18:53:00

It was announced that several new sponsorship partners have joined #HondaIndy Toronto; Mr Lube, Ortsbo and William Ashley, starting with the IZOD IndyCar street course race coming July 6-8, 2012. You may remember William Ashley when they did a promotion with their fine bone china supporting the new IndyCar during the 2011 Bloor Street Festival. Mr. Lube, Canada's largest quick lube brand, gains naming rights for the Mr. Lube Indy Lights Paddock, Ortsbo, a leader in Real Time Global Communicatio [..] > read more

And the band protested on

Published on 2012-05-02 21:39:00

The #Toronto 2012 Mayday #May1TO rally and march featured a few musical protesters - including a great drum band called > read more

Mayday Protest Kitty

Published on 2012-05-02 18:18:00

Joining the > read more

MAYDAY #Toronto 2012

Published on 2012-05-01 19:21:00

Hundreds gathered at City Hall as the MAYDAY #may1TO Protest rallys began at 4pm on Tuesday May 1, 2012. After listening to a few speeches the march to Alexandra Park. They stopped at a few intersections along the way before they poured into the park at Dundas and Bathurst. The police waited patiently at most intersections except at Spadina and Queen where the police moved people out of the intersection with calls of public safety. Police presence is high, mostly of the bicycle variety. I saw s [..] > read more

The HAPPY #Toronto

Published on 2012-05-01 12:19:00

Nathan Phillips Square was full of people doing the HAPPY in support of SickKids Hospital as they created Toronto’s largest happy face. “Watch the Happy spread”. > read more

Choose Your Mood

Published on 2012-04-30 20:12:00

Have you ever had a day when you didn't feel yourself? That's the question that Not Myself Today > read more

Syria rally in the square

Published on 2012-04-30 19:11:00

A small group of protesters gathered in Yonge-Dundas Square on Sunday, April 29, 2012 to bring attention to the plight of people in Syria. The group had a band and after the songs the people spelled out SOS while a crew filmed for a YouTube video. Posted by Joe Hamilton. See more pictures after the jump. > read more

Khalsa Day Celebrations in #Toronto

Published on 2012-04-29 21:45:00

Starting at Exhibition Place thousands of Sikhs and supporters marched through the streets on Sunday April 29, 2012 until they arrived at City Hall's Nathan Phillips Square and later at Queens Park. Posted by Joe Hamilton > read more

Flashmob: National Ballet at Distillery District

Published on 2012-04-29 21:32:00

Members of the Canada's National Ballet School filled the square in the #Toronto Historic Distillery District for a dancing Bollywood style flashmob celebrating International Dance Day. The group gathered together at noon on Sunday April 29, 2012 to join in a spring celebration of dance. Posted by Joe Hamilton. > read more

Battle of York Commemoration at Fort York

Published on 2012-04-29 20:59:00

Sunday April 29, 2012 felt the crack of muskets as Historic Fort York commemorated the Battle of York with all day displays of naval gunnery, seamanship and military drills. Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (RCSCC) were on hand to parade the HMCS York flag and load cannon. The battle was fought in York, Upper Canada (now Toronto) April 27, 1813 as part of the War of 1812. The Americans captured York burned and looted until they withdrew from the site. The British surrender "Tours wil [..] > read more

Avengers and Batman keep the city safe

Published on 2012-04-29 17:29:00

The superhero team of the Avengers roam the streets of #Toronto, while Batman tends to stick to Yonge and Dundas outside the Eaton Centre. I feel safer already as the team seem ready to spring into action - busting the bad guys and keeping us protected from evil. The Avengers are promoting the Friday May 4, 2012 release of the movie which has Nick Fury assembling the SHIELD team of super humans featuring the Iron Man, The Incredible Hult, Thor, Captain American, Hawkeye and Black Widow, as the [..] > read more

Marine Security Enforcement Teams in Toronto

Published on 2012-04-29 16:55:00

A fast patrol catamaran was cruising in #Toronto Harbour, painted with both coast guard and police markings, and pulled into the Fire Departments dock beside the William Lyon MacKenzie fire and rescue boat. The Canadian Coast Guard members were running the Simmonds and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had a contingent assigned to the boat as well. The combination is known as a Marine Security Enforcement Team (MSET) and there are four of them operating on the Great Lakes and St Lawrence Seaway. [..] > read more

Vietnam: The Journey for Freedom event

Published on 2012-04-28 23:41:00

Bright yellow Vietnam and the red and white flags of Canada flew at #Toronto City Hall as the Vietnamese Canadian community commemorates the Journey for Freedom event in Nathan Phillips Square. Banners called for Freedom, Human Rights and Democracy for Vietnam as speakers, dancers and singers entertained on stage. See more of the rally after the jump > read more

Galen Weston President's Choice BBQ at Distillery District

Published on 2012-04-28 22:23:00

Galen Weston, pictured above, was filming the next President's Choice commercial in the historic #Toronto Distillery District on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Summer was served with a free barbeque lunch on Trinity Lane as Galen and his film crew mingled with the hundreds who dropped by for the free food and to enjoy the red-bricked neighbourhood. You could pick up President's Choice burgers (including meat free), chicken sliders, corn and vegetable skewers and slap them on a long double row [..] > read more

Flashmob Proposal in #Toronto

Published on 2012-04-28 21:54:00

#Yorkville was the place to be for the Saturday, April 28, 2012 #mprovToronto (I.t) performance of Flashmob Proposal. The last we had seen I.t they had gathered at Old City Hall with another musical flashmob: Best Busker Song. They brought back the music to serenade a young couple in love, where a marriage proposal would follow the song - and she said yes! Oliver brings his guitar to the table and asks if he can sing a song - she seems a little surprised "They will both be going out for lun [..] > read more

Motorcycles at Retrofest May 26

Published on 2012-04-27 21:05:00

News Release: "Chatham, Ontario will be the place to be May 26th celebrating it's 10th annual Retrofest. This event is a celebration of wheels originally created to highlight Chatham-Kent region as the "Classic Car Capitol of Canada" and it has been extremely successful with crowds estimated at 10,000 - 15,000. Retrofest takes place in the downtown core of Chatham where the streets are lined with antique and classic cars and the town goes all out to embrace the event. 2012 Retrofest has taken it [..] > read more

Blossoms at Ryerson University

Published on 2012-04-27 20:24:00

There are quite a few cherry trees around Ryerson University that are showing bright pink blossoms. The statue of Egerton Ryerson, founder of the school system of Ontario Bright pink and cherry red blossoms along Gould St Cherry trees and umbrellas along the pedestrian area only section of Gould Street > read more

MAYDAY! Rally in #Toronto

Published on 2012-04-26 21:44:00

MAYDAY on Tuesday May 1 will bring a full day of protests organized by Occupy #Toronto, the May 1st Movement (M1M) and No One Is Illegal. Posters have been going up on light poles throughout the downtown core with the main rally at 4pm in Nathan Phillips Square. There is supposed to be an Occupy Toronto chess game at noon, Occupy Gardens: Garden Party Potluck at 2pm at Queens Park, the Rally starting at 4pm and the March at 5pm at City Hall, a cultural celebration starting at 7pm at Alexandra [..] > read more

University Avenue Blossoms

Published on 2012-04-26 12:20:00

The trees have started to blossom in #Toronto along the inner boulevard of University Avenue, south of Queen’s Park. The section south of Armoury Street, across from the American Consulate, is almost full of pink blossoms while north of Armoury the buds remain mostly waiting for the flowers to peak out. Similar trees along Old City Hall have just started to blossom. Probably this weekend will be a nice time to see the pretty boulevards so check the locations out if you are in the area. > read more

Berczy Park fountain - hooray for spring

Published on 2012-04-26 12:11:00

The Berczy Park fountain in #Toronto is up and running for 2012 – let summer come because we are ready now! Have a seat beside the splashing water and take a gander at the artwork along the side of the Flatiron building. > read more

#Toronto rally for Quebec Students

Published on 2012-04-26 12:05:00

#Toronto Mounted Police in riot gear assemble beside the walls of Old City Hall while a rally in support of the Quebec Student Strikers takes place across the street. A group of about 50 peaceful protesters has been at Queen Street W and James Street adjacent to the Eaton Centre for about an hour on Thursday, April 26, 2012 during the noon hour as a speaker addresses the crowd with the help of a microphone. Pedestrians have to go onto the road on many occasions to bypass the protesters. The crow [..] > read more

CHIN International Picnic 2012 starts in June

Published on 2012-04-24 19:32:00

Waiting for summer to come to #Toronto is one of my favourite things to do in spring, especially after a snowfall. In summer we can look forward to the Honda Indy Toronto and the CHIN International Picnic events at Exhibition Place. On Canada Day (Sunday, July 1 in 2012) weekend the 46th annual edition of the world's largest free multicultural festival takes place from June 30 to July 2, from noon to 11pm each night. Besides the CHIN bikini contest there will also be a Rising Star singing comp [..] > read more

F*&#! Ford, go to PRIDE

Published on 2012-04-24 17:57:00

#Toronto Mayor Rob Ford might not be able to attend the PRIDE festivities but, as the shirt says "F*&#! Rob Ford", you can always go to PRIDE. Join the festival that embraces our city with outrageous and racy events. Pride respects differences and celebrates Toronto's LGBTTIQQ2SA communities > read more

Tulips and snow in April

Published on 2012-04-23 21:37:00

#Toronto weather has been a little topsy > read more

City Hall reflecting pond prep

Published on 2012-04-23 21:11:00

Under Freedom Arches in Nathan Phillips Square is the reflecting pool, which right now is an empty concrete tub. Along with the current reconstruction of the square the City is working getting the pool ready for late spring and summer. The pool itself doubles as a skating rink in winter and when they had an issue with the regular piping, just before the previous skating season, a temporary hose system covered in sand was used to distribute the freezing stuff. Well the ice has melted, the sa [..] > read more

Rainbow Web at St James Park

Published on 2012-04-22 20:48:00

The #Toronto park recently home to Occupy Toronto has been taken over by a massive web of coloured ribbons in an art installation known as The Rainbow Web. Over 30,000 feet of hand-dyed and recycled cotton material were used to create the ceremonial art installation which is reused at festivals and other events. The sign says: "We did not weave the web of life, we are merely a strand in it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves" Chief Seattle. Posted by Joe Hamilton. > read more

Toronto Lacrosse Varsity Blues at Yonge Dundas

Published on 2012-04-22 11:50:00

Several members of the University of #Toronto athletics Varsity Blues lacrosse team play a quick pickup game in the middle of one of Toronto's busiest intersections - Yonge and Dundas Streets, during a scramble, all-way pedestrian crossing. It wasn't shirts vs skins, and they were both the home team so I couldn't tell who won. Posted by Joe Hamilton > read more

Back in Kensington Market

Published on 2012-04-21 21:51:00

Spring brings people back into the hood, checking out the community and enjoying the cafes, fruit markets and patios of the > read more

We are Ontario rally and protest at Queen's Park

Published on 2012-04-21 20:59:00

Budget fairness was the call as "We Are Ontario" stage a mass rally with the Day of Action Against Cuts on Saturday April 21, 2012 at 3pm with over 90 community and labour groups represented including Sid Ryan's Ontario Federation of Labour. “When voters reduced McGuinty’s government to a minority, they called for compromise and fairness in the legislature. Instead, the Premier has tabled a budget that cuts funding for hospitals, schools and social assistance while refusing to heed to p [..] > read more

4/20 '12: #Toronto Smoke Out at Yonge-Dundas

Published on 2012-04-20 12:03:00

The event known as four-twenty got a gentle start at noon today as mellow participants slowly started to congregate at Yonge-Dundas Square for Smoke Out 2012. As the occasional herb smell got picked up in the brisk wind it only foreshadows what the square will be like as 4:20pm approaches. Past years efforts saw hundreds of people crowded into the space, some looking for munchies, feeling festive and looking happy. A few musicians have already arrived, ready to provide an additional soundtrack t [..] > read more

4/20 '12: No smoke on the water yet!

Published on 2012-04-20 09:45:00

The planned 4/20 smoke out at Yonge-Dundas Square in the heart of downtown #Toronto is all quiet for now, the fountains still gurgle and the Toyota promotion has been joined by a DJ spinning tunes in the concrete park. The smoke out is not a registered special event, I guess it just happens, and it is supposed to happen from noon to 5pm on Friday, April 20, 2012. Photo taken at 10am on 4/20/2012. > read more

More Cherry Blossoms in High Park

Published on 2012-04-19 20:38:00

The flood of people heading into High Park in #Toronto to look at the cherry blossoms is astounding. I love taking pictures of the people having fun and whipping out their cameras at the beauty in the trees above their heads.People will actually take a break from cherry blossoms to watch the swansSee more blossoms after the jump. > read more

More Cherry Blossoms in High Park

Published on 2012-04-19 20:38:00

The flood of people heading into High Park in #Toronto to look at the cherry blossoms is astounding. I love taking pictures of the people having fun and whipping out their cameras at the beauty in the trees above their heads. People will actually take a break from cherry blossoms to watch the swans See more blossoms after the jump. > read more

PINK opens in Eaton Centre

Published on 2012-04-19 10:12:00

The #Toronto Eaton Centre had the Grand Opening of PINK, Victoria’s Secret little sister, on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 10am. A small crowd had gathered outside while inside the store sales associates raised occasional cheers as 10am approached. When finally they rolled back the barrier the sales staff made a long line with a pink ribbon and ceremoniously cut it with extremely large scissors, then joined with the people waiting outside the store with a round of applause.See more of the openin [..] > read more

PINK opens in Eaton Centre

Published on 2012-04-19 10:12:00

The #Toronto Eaton Centre had the Grand Opening of PINK, Victoria’s Secret little sister, on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 10am. A small crowd had gathered outside while inside the store sales associates raised occasional cheers as 10am approached. When finally they rolled back the barrier the sales staff made a long line with a pink ribbon and ceremoniously cut it with extremely large scissors, then joined with the people waiting outside the store with a round of applause. See more of the openi [..] > read more

Harbour Ferry fun

Published on 2012-04-18 20:19:00

The City of #Toronto ferry service has started it's spring schedule > read more

Harbour Ferry fun

Published on 2012-04-18 20:19:00

The City of #Toronto ferry service has started it's spring schedule > read more

Smash on Queen

Published on 2012-04-18 19:08:00

A worker on an ladder gets the giant Smash advertising poster ready at Queen Street West and John Street in #Toronto. It looks like the cast is staring at the guy.Advertising Smash on CTV > read more

Smash on Queen

Published on 2012-04-18 19:08:00

A worker on an ladder gets the giant Smash advertising poster ready at Queen Street West and John Street in #Toronto. It looks like the cast is staring at the guy. Advertising Smash on CTV > read more

No Parking Deadboy

Published on 2012-04-17 21:46:00

A Deadboy sticker sits smack dab withing the arrows of a No Parking sign in #Toronto at High Park. Man, that means no parking your Deadboy between the signs. I think Deadboy's > read more

No Parking Deadboy

Published on 2012-04-17 21:46:00

A Deadboy sticker sits smack dab within the arrows of a No Parking sign in #Toronto at High Park. Man, that means no parking your Deadboy between the signs. I think Deadboy's > read more

TD Waterhouse mobile backpack LCD advertising

Published on 2012-04-17 21:13:00

Twenty years ago people would have been crushed carrying a 20 inch portable TV and it's power supply, today we can advertise using portable backpack LCD screens. On Bay Street I caught up to some people promoting the new TD Waterhouse mobile app which is free to download - "now trade anywhere, anytime", text "TD" to 77982. > read more

TD Waterhouse mobile backpack LCD advertising

Published on 2012-04-17 21:13:00

Twenty years ago people would have been crushed carrying a 20 inch portable TV and it's power supply, today we can advertise using portable backpack LCD screens. On Bay Street I caught up to some people promoting the new TD Waterhouse mobile app which is free to download - "now trade anywhere, anytime", text "TD" to 77982. > read more

Exhibition Place in full blossom

Published on 2012-04-16 21:40:00

The cherry trees in Exhibition Place down by the waterfront home of the CNE are in full blossom. You can see them around the Princess Margaret fountain and around the Liberty Grand Entertainment building. The Exhibition Place blossoms show both white and pink flowers in the trees - tres cool.See more blossoms after the jump.And just today I saw my first bud on the apple trees beside Old City Hall. This means that these trees and the ones along University Avenue still have a bit of time before th [..] > read more

Exhibition Place in full blossom

Published on 2012-04-16 21:40:00

The cherry trees in Exhibition Place down by the waterfront home of the CNE are in full blossom. You can see them around the Princess Margaret fountain and around the Liberty Grand Entertainment building. The Exhibition Place blossoms show both white and pink flowers in the trees - tres cool. See more blossoms after the jump. And just today I saw my first bud on the apple trees beside Old City Hall. This means that these trees and the ones along University Avenue still have a bit of time bef [..] > read more

Blue Birds of Happiness in #Toronto

Published on 2012-04-16 21:01:00

On the ceiling of the RBC Plaza South Tower lobby at 200 Bay at Front Street is an art installation called Air Pressure from Studio F Minus. A flock of oversize blue birds made from cotton hang from wires, flapping their wings, while not going anywhere in particular. Air Pressure is just one in a number of installations located around various Oxford Properties in Toronto and which are meant to celebrate Earth Week 2012.GIF animations generator gifup.comThe building also takes part in lights out [..] > read more

Blue Birds of Happiness in #Toronto

Published on 2012-04-16 21:01:00

On the ceiling of the RBC Plaza South Tower lobby at 200 Bay at Front Street is an art installation called Air Pressure from Studio F Minus. A flock of oversize blue birds made from cotton hang from wires, flapping their wings, while not going anywhere in particular. Air Pressure is just one in a number of installations located around various Oxford Properties in Toronto and which are meant to celebrate Earth Week 2012. GIF animations generator gifup.com The building also takes part in lights ou [..] > read more

Can Can girls on Bay Street

Published on 2012-04-16 18:23:00

The morning commute had a little excitement as four lovely Can Can ladies were on Bay Street promoting travel to Yukon with a What a Rush vacation contest."Visit the Yukon―it's Larger Than Life. > read more

Clean Toronto Together

Published on 2012-04-16 12:04:00

The community clean-up day is scheduled for this weekend as the City asks that you join Mayor Rob ford and Clean #Toronto Together. Friday is the corporate and school clean-up day with the community clean-up day on Saturday. “On April 21, 2012 go outside and clean-up a public space that is important to you. If your group can't participate on the 21st or if the weather doesn't cooperate, alternate date is Sunday April 22. Please be finished by no later than 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 so City cr [..] > read more

PeTA Lettuce Ladies join Mayor Rob Ford

Published on 2012-04-16 08:59:00

#Toronto Mayor Rob Ford came out of his second floor office today at approximately 9:30am on Monday, April 16, 2012 and was quickly joined by two PeTA protesters dressed in lettuce bikinis for his weekly weigh-in during “Mayor Ford’s Cut The Waist Challenge”. The ladies were dressed in coats and made their way up the elevator and joined the large crowd of media on hand to witness the meeting.It was a pretty civil meeting of the political leader and the beautiful women and security did not [..] > read more

Green Living Show

Published on 2012-04-15 17:17:00

Food, fashion, cars, home decor, bikes, clean energy and gardens filled the #Toronto Direct Energy Centre for the weekend's 6th annual Green Living Show. We gave some electronic waste and got free tickets into the very busy show. The owl in the photo above would probably tell us to give a hoot and don't pollute, or go green, something like that.Taking a shower with PeTA - go veganA stilt walker walks the crowded aislesA model at the Eco Fashion Show. Kelly Drennan, founder of Fashion Takes Actio [..] > read more

#WizardWorld #Toronto Comic Con '12: Day 2

Published on 2012-04-15 17:12:00

The fun continues at the Comic Con held April 14-15, 2012 in the north hall of > read more

High Park Cherry Blossoms

Published on 2012-04-14 06:12:00

Okay #Toronto, the cherry blossoms in High Park are ready to be enjoyed. Join thousands of others down at the beautiful forest park and see a sea of white blossoms floating in the air. Sunday is supposed to be thunder storms so today might be the best chance to come see the flowers. Besides the view, bees seem to be liking the flowery signs of spring.If you can walk or take public transit it would probably be better than trying to find a parking spot during blossom time. The path along Grenadier [..] > read more

#WizardWorld Toronto Comic Con 2012

Published on 2012-04-14 06:01:00

Today is the start of the April 14-15 Comic Con from Wizard World - Pioneers of Pop Culture, located at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. I will be wearing my viking helmet today I hope to see you at the show.Jeri RyanScott BakulaDean Stockwell with his wifeCute R2D2 UnitsThe convention centre is a great place for Comic Con as there is plenty of light coming in from the north side windows. Hall space is plentiful to meet up with friends and show off costumes in between running through the > read more

Fido Cares Tour

Published on 2012-04-12 12:37:00

Thursday, April 12, 2012 was the #Toronto launch of the Fido Cares Tour which will head across Canada with partners Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, Evergreen, St John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program and the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies. Some people brought their own pooches down to Yonge-Dundas Square and they joined with therapy dogs and guide dogs – including a cute as can be future dog guide. When I petted the little puppy all he wanted to do was play and bite my fingers.The [..] > read more

#wizardworld #Toronto Comic Con this weekend

Published on 2012-04-11 19:38:00

Get those costumes ready for the return of the Wizard World Toronto Comic Con at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday and Sunday (April 14 and 15, 2012). Besides fantastic cosplay the great things about Comic Con are meeting the stars of movies and television shows (photo ops, autographs and Q&As), seeing the writers and artists of anime and comics, and joining fellow fans and fan clubs at the show.Cosplay fans go up the escalator at the MTCCSome of the top sessions of the weekend as [..] > read more

Reflections on University

Published on 2012-04-11 18:48:00

The curved reflective windows of the OPG building in #Toronto on University Avenue at College Street shows the progress of the MaRS building across the road.Looking south from Queens Park towards College Street > read more

2nd Friday the 13th Port Dover: April 2012

Published on 2012-04-11 18:38:00

There is no bad luck when you get a bunch of friendly bikers together in the Lake Erie town of Port Dover during the Friday the 13 motorcycle rally - just days away. 2012 has three of them, one was in January, second is in April and the third and the hottest is in July. > read more

It's a graffiti kind of day

Published on 2012-04-10 16:27:00

Joe shot a photo of me in an alley off of Spadina in #Toronto. I remember the classic quote - I love graffiti as long as it is on someone else's wall! Here are some interesting stickers and stencils that I saw over the weekend.A Buddhist Monk in orange robesGollum looks for his preciousHonesty is the best poetry by Gregory Alan ElliottLooks like a Mad Man in a chair on a poleWWF Pandas near Rogers Centre > read more

Wait! It's dangerous out there

Published on 2012-04-10 16:13:00

A poster on a pole found outside the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in #Toronto. The poster is missing "take one of these" with pictures of Pokemon you can tear off. > read more

Caution: Magician at Work

Published on 2012-04-09 19:29:00

A street magician captures the attention of a large crowd of people along Yonge Street in #Toronto. The rapt audience gathers in a circle around the busker as he performs by his funny sign that reads "Caution: Magician at Work". > read more

More Sundial Folly

Published on 2012-04-09 19:14:00

Biking in #Toronto is a treat along the waterfront trail running between the many condos and parks by Lake Ontario. You can go pretty far but my favourite area is Queen's Quay. The sun was just perfect on Easter Weekend and I go by the round ball structure known as Sundial Folly.Ducks seem to like the pond at the base which flows into the tiny waterfall and they quickly swim over - I take it that they get fed a lot here. > read more

2012 #Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade

Published on 2012-04-08 12:26:00

The annual spring parade starts at 2pm in the Beaches on Sunday, April 8, 2012. For two hours the floats, bands and marchers wind through Toronto's lakefront neighbourhood as thousands watch, many dressed up with bunny ears and hoping to score some candy.Participants gather on Queen Street at Munro Park before heading west along Queen Street to end at Woodbine Ave. Bands, floats, dancing groups and the Lindt Chocolate bunny car make a good parade.The excitement of this parade rivals the Santa C [..] > read more

Harry's Spring Run Off and Cherry Blossoms

Published on 2012-04-07 23:58:00

High Park was closed to traffic to allow for the Harry's Spring Run Off #Toronto 8K which wound through the paved paths in the large park on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Luckily the cherry blossoms are still a few days away from full bloom and the thousands of blossom visitors didn't have to fight to get into the park this weekend. I think next weekend will see the park full with blossoms and tourists taking in the beauty of the white cherry flowers.Spider Tech"It was an absolutely magnificent morni [..] > read more

U of T and Queens Park in Full Blossom

Published on 2012-04-07 22:14:00

Beautiful white blossoms are filling the cherry trees at the University of #Toronto and also at > read more

Pillow Fight 2012: Bunny Edition

Published on 2012-04-07 07:42:00

Thanks Hooters girls: They reminded me that the action begins Saturday, April 7 at 8pm at Yonge-Dundas Square for the #Toronto Pillow Fight 2012. Soft pillows and costumes are the order of the day for Improv Toronto's annual pillow swinging melee and here are pictures of the nights pillow pounding fun.Batman battles a little girl evildoerSee more after the jump. > read more

All About Pets Show

Published on 2012-04-06 21:29:00

I know that #Toronto likes bikes and pets and last week it was bikes, so this week it is time for cute animals at the All About Pets Show running April 6-8, 2012 at the International Centre. It was a World of dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, fish and had dog demonstrations, pet adoptions and a grooming showcase. If you could cuddle it or feed it I think it was there. Unlike Woofstock you couldn't bring your own pet to the show, which was > read more

Best of my Toronto pictures

Published on 2012-04-05 20:54:00

The skyline and buildings of Toronto are striking and visible from long distances. It is comforting to see the tall spike of the CN Tower, the round white hump of Rogers Centre and the concrete jungle of City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square. I will continue to add pictures of the city and it's buildings to this post so keep coming back to pictures that I think are my best. > read more

Beautiful Unusual in Toronto

Published on 2012-04-05 20:12:00

Toronto is full of so many people that embrace uniqueness and make something interesting and lovely. Check out Luminato, Nuit Blanche, Pride festivities, Buskerfest and the list goes on and on. I will update this page with photos I think really think are beautiful, with a twist of unusual. > read more

Graffiti boy flips the bird

Published on 2012-04-04 21:08:00

A small, angry graffiti boy gives the middle finger in tiny Glasgow Street just off Cecil Street in the #Toronto Chinatown area. I think the sign says FCUK FORD. It is Toronto and a lot of graffiti is anti-Ford so I think it is a reasonable guess.The tiny sterile street has a tiny graffiti > read more

Downtown Yonge: James Street

Published on 2012-04-04 18:33:00

James Street, surely named for me - James Hamilton (just like the City of Hamilton was surely named for me). > read more

Bell Payphones - show us more money

Published on 2012-04-03 20:18:00

Documents filed with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on > read more

Niagara Motorcycle Show 2012

Published on 2012-04-03 19:02:00

The Niagara Motorcycle Show roars into that city of mist from July 20-22 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls. These ladies joined us at the National Motorcycle and Tattoo Show and the Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show and you can check their website for more details.The planned events include the World Burnout Tour with Nick Lee, the World Famous Wall of Death, Bean're, Charity Poker Run, concerts, celebrity appearances (like the Sons of Anarchy cast members), demo ri [..] > read more

Brookfield Blast

Published on 2012-04-02 22:01:00

BLAST by An Te Liu spills down from the steel arches of the Allen Lambert Galleria in Brookfield Place. The tornado of white, household appliances looks like it should be carrying Dorothy and her house on a journey to Oz, instead it hovers above the passing pedestrians going here and there, ready to be noticed or ignored. From afar it looks like a little rain cloud about to pour down moisture in the protected environment of the long glass hall.The menagerie of ordinary items includes fans, heate [..] > read more

Black Plug DMK: Dolls for $1.50

Published on 2012-04-02 22:01:00

A couple check out $1.50 dolls in a basket at Black Pug DMK antiques on Queen Street West in #Toronto. It is a funny sight on a busy street. > read more

Toronto FC: Sea of Red and White

Published on 2012-04-01 17:03:00

#Toronto FC lost March 31, 2012 to Columbus at the home game at BMO Field, who do they think they are - the Leafs? The excitement on the field starts hours before a game as soccer fans show up to sit in the stands or take part in the Continental Tire MLS Fan Zone entertainment attractions. You could even sign up to get a free Toronto FC scarf by Continental Tire while supplies last.James and Joe Hamilton hold the Toronto FC crest, picture courtesy of Continental TireThe next couple of games are [..] > read more

One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale

Published on 2012-04-01 01:20:00

My brother and I were two of a kind wearing viking helmets in the #Toronto One of a Kind show in the Direct Energy Centre in Exhibition Place. It finishes on Sunday, April 1, 2012 so go to the show before they sell the last, perfect gift. A highlight of the show was meeting Karyn Climans (above at right) of Tail-Wags which makes custom bicycle helmet covers - including viking helmets. The funny and very friendly > read more

High Park: No blossoms, Save the Zoo and Fire Damage

Published on 2012-04-01 00:50:00

High Park was relatively quiet on Saturday, March 31, 2012 as the Cherry Blossoms have yet to come out in one of > read more

Earth Hour 2012

Published on 2012-04-01 00:13:00

That's the night the lights went out in #Toronto - some of the lights anyway, as the countdown started to throw the switch at 8:30pm on Saturday, March 31 in the Historic Distillery District. I didn't see the Mayor but at least the WWF Panda was there to help > read more

National Motorcycle and Tattoo Show

Published on 2012-03-31 07:38:00

Saturday, March 31, 2012 is the beginning of the National Motorcycle and Tattoo Show at the #Toronto Better Living Centre in Exhibition Place. The show runs until tomorrow (April 1) so come down for a tattoo and a motorcycle. Joe and I will be shining our viking helmets (cleaning the pillage off) and heading to the 31st Annual Show, now with tattoos!94.9 The ROCK radio station > read more

WWF Earth Hour 2012 - this Saturday

Published on 2012-03-30 13:48:00

Are you ready for Earth Hour Toronto? Saturday, March 31, 2012 starting at 8:30pm marks Earth Hour around the world. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) event showcases ways that you can make a difference to the world, during Earth Hour and beyond. The WWF Panda will cry if you don’t do something to help; the Panda will also be at the celebrations noted below (http://www.earthhour.org/).Saturday night the action will be at the Historic Distillery District for a Team Earth Hour Pep Rally from 7:30pm [..] > read more

Toronto Pro SuperShow 2012 Registrations

Published on 2012-03-29 16:59:00

Registrations have started for the June 1-3, 2012 edition of the #Toronto Pro SuperShow at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The model competitions include Oxygen Fitness Model Search, MuscleMag Bikini Model Search and also Reps! Men's Fitness Model Search. The OPA Provincial Championships > read more

Hard Rock Guitar

Published on 2012-03-29 13:25:00

Only the gods of rock can play the giant guitar at the Hard Rock Café on Yonge Street in #Toronto. I have never seen one of the gods play the large red guitar that hangs over the sidewalk on the corner of their building – maybe they are too busy releasing some Kraken. I guess the restaurant has to keep the guitar in tune just in case one of them wants to show up and start playing a couple riffs so they had a company fixing the sign using a cherry picker and a worker high in the bucket. I thin [..] > read more

B-Boy Break Dance Buskers

Published on 2012-03-28 13:00:00

They group of young hip hop or break dancers put out their mat at the popular #Toronto busker location at Yonge-Dundas. The mesh buckets go out to handle donations and the signs they carry say donations make them dance. It is quite amazing the athletics that they are capable of as they hold themselves up sideways with only one hand. > read more

Library Strike Knit-In

Published on 2012-03-28 12:52:00

A Knit-In was held to support striking #Toronto Library workers at City Hall. People were asked to bring knitting, spinning or crochet materials for solidarity knit-it and while many sat on the cold concrete and did a few knits and pearls, there was even some that walked the strike circle, knitting as they went round and round. The strike continues into the middle of it’s second week and the knit-in started at 11am on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. It is getting too warm for wool hats so they must [..] > read more

Ryerson U: Gould St closed, street party ensues

Published on 2012-03-28 12:38:00

#Toronto City Council permanently closes Gould Street at Ryerson University in the area of Victoria Street and celebrations were held on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The street party marked the closing ceremony at the downtown university and featured free food, activities, dancers and concerts. The street had been temporarily closed and the Ryerson Student Union (RSU) fought to make the temporary closure permanent.On February 6, 2012 Toronto City Council voted on the matter and approved the reques [..] > read more

Make out and break up

Published on 2012-03-27 20:35:00

A red background provides a perfect setting for the make out bench in Yonge-Dundas Square. Get it on in public. But wait, something goes wrong and the relationship hits some rocks. The cruise ship of love hits a shoal and tears fall. Time to move to the break up bench. I couldn't find a make up sex bench so I think it might just have to end. > read more

Harper and his pension

Published on 2012-03-27 19:22:00

Yes, apparently Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper will get his pension, or so the sticker says. Bazinga! take that Harper. I found this sticker on a Toronto Sun newspaper box.I think this refers to the PM's upcoming "major transformations" to allow for things like demographic pressures (aging population) and moving the eligibility of Old Age Security (OAS) from 65 to 67 years old. While Canadians may have to wait longer for their pension the Members of Parliament can collect their pensions [..] > read more

Upcoming #Toronto Pillow Fight 2012

Published on 2012-03-26 19:51:00

Bunnarchy in the T dot! The next edition of Pillow Fight Toronto 2012: Bunny Edition on Saturday, April 7 from 8pm to midnight - location still to be announced. The event is presented by Improv in Toronto (IT) > read more

And They're Off - Rally to Save Horse Racing in Ontario

Published on 2012-03-26 13:59:00

The horse trailers circled University Avenue (in the area where the road is in the form of a race track) as protesters gathered near the steps of Queen’s Park for a rally against the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) cuts at race tracks around Ontario. The protest at the Ontario Legislative grounds drew hundreds of people who will lose over $300 million in funding that supports the horse industry when slots are removed from the tracks. The three racetracks which have already been or [..] > read more

Fruit Trees Blossom at #Toronto Queens Park

Published on 2012-03-26 13:20:00

I was very surprised to see blossoms on the fruit trees at Queens Park far ahead of when I thought they may be out, hot air joke anyone? The small group of three trees in the southeast corner of the stately Provincial Legislature building has about 30% of the white flowers peeking out of the buds. These photos were taken on Monday, March 26, 2012. > read more

Cherry Blossom Watch 2012

Published on 2012-03-25 16:07:00

For the first time this year I see a lovely shade of green on some of trees as the early spring brings out the blooms. #Toronto waits for the cherry and apple blossoms to come out in places like High Park, University Avenue and beside Old City Hall. > read more

National Home Show & Canada Blooms

Published on 2012-03-25 00:31:00

250,000 visitors will pass through the #Toronto > read more

Graffiti Doorways

Published on 2012-03-24 11:58:00

#Toronto doorways are fertile canvases for graffiti artists around town and especially in the colourful Queen St West Graffiti Alley. A roll up receiving door is decorated with the backs of three figures spraying graffiti on the door.Mammon made corporal acegraffiti portraitSee more doorway graffiti after the jump.Abstract graffitiBiggie Notorious PUGAn elephant and green ball with hat > read more

Double row of BIXI bikes

Published on 2012-03-23 23:32:00

A double row of Bixi bikes in Chinatown just off SpadinaAnd a long row of Bixi bikes along Front Street > read more

125th NY Police Precinct in #Toronto

Published on 2012-03-23 18:31:00

Three large gentlemen packing guns come out of an alleyway, turn a corner and pass the entrance to the New York City Police Department's 125th Precinct headquarters - in Toronto at 11 Adelaide Street East, just off Yonge Street. A large boom crane across the road holds spot lights high in the air as Hollywood North continues to produce movies in our lovely city. > read more

Chief says No Parking

Published on 2012-03-13 15:00:00

And someone doesn't like the Chief.Toronto Police Emergency, No Parking on this side of street. It looks like he doesn't have a fan, and that un-fan has a marker.In other No Parking sign news..... No P in Your Pants!Stop the insanity > read more

Bloor Viaduct from Don Valley

Published on 2012-03-12 21:28:00

This massive structure crosses the Don Valley, several spans of steel rest on giant concrete supports. As a bonus this baby has a pair of Bloor-Danforth subway tracks right under the road surface. Officially it is known as the Prince Edward Viaduct, but everyone calls it the Bloor Viaduct, which is weird because most people should know it as a bridge - like the Bloor Bridge. Viaduct (I looked it up) is a Latin word for bridge made with several small spans. A recent addition to the bridge in 200 [..] > read more

St Patrick's Day Parade

Published on 2012-03-11 21:58:00

The #Toronto Parade was a celebration of all things Irish, such as the colour green, curly hair on Irish dancers, tiny little dogs in beer costumes, and for all the people who are just a little Irish.A little Guinness Beer DogIrish Dancers with curly hairThis cute little puppy wants to dress up like a keg of Guinness BeerPosted by Joe Hamilton. Stay tuned for more photos of the parade. > read more

Change for Iran protest

Published on 2012-03-11 18:25:00

#Toronto woke up with the spring like conditions in March and the protests have come out like lions. We saw the Robocall protest, we could appreciate the St Paddy's Day protest (not enough green beer) and a group gathered at Yonge-Dundas Square to protest for Change in Iran. "No War on Iran, Human Rights for Iran".See more photos after the jump.Posted by Joe Hamilton > read more

Protest against PM Harper and Robocalls

Published on 2012-03-11 16:31:00

Protesters gathered in #Toronto to rally against Harper and the election Robocalls. Starting with a rally in Yonge-Dundas Square the members then set off southwards on Yonge Street to Queen Street West and Old City Hall with MP Olivia Chow. Chanting "Harper stole election. Hey honey robocalls got to go. This is what democracy looks like"In the SquareThe hudnreds of people considered the calls to be election fraud and were demanding an inquiry into the matter. Besides the Canadian Flags there wer [..] > read more

Truck Rollover on Highway 427

Published on 2012-03-11 11:42:00

Highways in and around #Toronto are great - when they work, but with rush hour traffic or accidents the system of transportation arteries quickly become a clogged mass of vehicles forced to try new routes to their destinations. A truck flipped on its side on Highway 427 South around Highway 401 and the cranes and emergency vehicles quickly got to work.Heading south we were forced away from the accident and onto Highway 401 westbound, exactly the opposite of where we were going. Police cars and t [..] > read more

Girls of MegaSpeed Car Show

Published on 2012-03-11 01:34:00

The #Toronto MegaSpeed Custom Car and Truck Show had cars, cars and girls! They were on hand to promote the cars and various automotive companies they had fans lining up for pictures with their favourites ladies.Alisha Lynn Miss MegaSpeedSee more pretty ladies after the jump.The models wear our viking helmetsFrom the Hammersteel Rustorations Inc boothA lovely visitor to the showLater, several pretty ladies took to the stage for the MegaSpeed Bikini Contest - see photos of the bikinis here and be [..] > read more

MegaSpeed Bikini Contest

Published on 2012-03-10 23:16:00

#Toronto loves a bikini contest, especially in winter, and the gorgeous ladies of the MegaSpeed Custom Car and Truck Show put on the MegaSpeed Bikini Contest. Alisha Lynn hugs the winner in the photo at top. See photos of more pretty girls on my post here and photos of the car show here.GIF animations generator gifup.comSee more bikinis after the jump. > read more

ComiCON and AnimeCON March 2012

Published on 2012-03-10 00:06:00

#Toronto ComiCON and the AnimeCON shows, presented by FanExpo, fill the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday from 11-6 and Sunday from 11-5. I always look forward to the hundreds of cosplay outfits that people wear and enjoy showing off.See the SATURDAY SCHEDULE after the jump and stay tuned for my photos of the event.CONSTELLATION AWARDS NOMINATION ANNOUNCEMENTS 12:00 PM 801AHOBOS, SHOTGUNS AND GRINDHOUSE INSANITY: A CONVERSATION WITH JASON EISENER 12:00 PM 801BANIME WORKSHOP: P [..] > read more

MegaSpeed Custom Car and Truck Show

Published on 2012-03-09 23:45:00

I feel the need for speed - Megaspeed! #Toronto gets tuned up and hopefully you will get a chance to meet Henry Winkler who played the Fonz in Happy Days and Candy Clark from American Graffiti.Bikini lovers can catch Miss MegaSpeed Custom Car and Truck Show Alisha Lynn as well as a bikini contest at 6:45pm on Saturday. The show will go from 10-10 on Saturday, March 10 and 10-6 on Saturday. The show is at the International Centre.SATURDAY on the Tuner Stage2:00 Fashion show brought to you by Toro [..] > read more

Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival

Published on 2012-03-09 23:30:00

Sap is flowing and spring is saying come on down - it's the #Toronto Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival at Toronto and Region Conservation parks Kortright Conservation Area and Bruce's Mill Conservation Area until April 9, 2012 from 9:30am to 5pm.Buckets and blue lines will collect the syrup that flows from the tapped maple trees where fires will boil the tree juice until it becomes a sweet nectar called Maple Syrup. It's a perfect way to start the March Break adventures."The sweetness of spring is [..] > read more

Loblaws to replace Leafs at ACC?

Published on 2012-03-09 23:16:00

Did I hear right? The supermarket chain Loblaws, fresh from the gorgeous makeover of the historic Maple Leaf Gardens, may look at replacing the #Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team at the Air Canada Centre. Ha, they will be more successful then the hockey team. Oh, Oh. Brian Burke will take time away from his battle with Don Cherry and Ron MacLean from Coach's Corner and will soon be calling my boss (the wife) to get me banned from the internets. If they get an LCBO in the ACC it also be the first t [..] > read more

Lush: Check Out Our Melons

Published on 2012-03-09 17:48:00

Lush Fresh Homemade Cosmetics on Queen Street WestDon't mind if I do > read more

Fun things to do in #Toronto July & August 2012

Published on 2012-03-08 21:29:00

The Pride Week and Pride Parades Fri to Sun, June 22-July 1. Everyone is so excited to meet you!Toronto Jazz Festival Fri to Sun, June 22-July 1.Festival of Fire July. Fireworks at Ontario Place.???Chin Picnic June 30 - July 2. Including the bikini contest. Honda Indy Toronto Fri to Sun, July 6-8. Fast cars and beautiful women, including Ms. Budweiser.Toronto Fringe Festival Wed to Sun, July 4-15.Caribana July 10-Aug 6. King and Queen Show and the famous parade down by the lake on Aug 4.Just for [..] > read more

Home for Pet Rock Wanted

Published on 2012-03-08 18:48:00

A typed piece of paper on the outside of the #Toronto Eaton Centre advertised a Pet Rock available to a caring home - I was too scared to call the phone number and I couldn't afford another addition to my family (the sports fees are killers and if the rock wanted to go to University I would never be able to retire).The paper was held to the Yonge Street mall frontage, just north of Queen Street, with duct tape at each corner and which was most certainly adhesive overkill.The note read "Good day! [..] > read more

Tiger in Union Station

Published on 2012-03-08 18:34:00

As the stream of commuters exited the GO Trains and headed into Union Station they were met by a growling tiger, pouncing on people - it was horrible. Then I noticed he didn't rip anyone's flesh from their bones, instead he was helping to give out free cereal - it was Tony the Tiger. > read more

Warm March Day in #Toronto

Published on 2012-03-07 17:22:00

I always liked March, it was the time when you could enjoy sitting outside enjoying a burst of warm sun while the ground was still covered in snow. It was a promise of spring and the summer that would follow. I don’t think there is much snow that has to be melted so we are already better off from last year (unless you like winter and all the fun activities you can do in the snow). In Toronto we enjoyed temperatures that hit 15 degrees Celsius today on March 7, 2012 – just a touch under the r [..] > read more

Kids Who Can at Brookfield Place

Published on 2012-03-06 20:06:00

Kids Who Can, Easter Seals Camps photo and video project at the Allen Lambert Galleriea in the #Toronto Brookfield Place in partnership with PhotoSensitive and sponsored by Canon. There are some very powerful photos in the long hall, including Sarah Tipple with her Aunt Tara by photographer Greg Locke.The exhibition is about Easter Seals Camps which "provides year-round services to individuals living with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities. Every summer, Easter Seals camps give tho [..] > read more

OREO cookie 100th birthday celebration

Published on 2012-03-06 12:23:00

Host Colin Mochrie and singer Jully Black brought the curtain down on the giant Oreo Cookie in the #Toronto Eaton Centre as hundreds gathered around the stage for the 100th birthday celebration of the cookie. The lunch hour crowds lined up in the centre square on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 as free cookies were given out and a large Oreo mascot posed for pictures.GIF animations generator gifup.comSee more cookies after the jump.This is one of the giant cookies that they used to soak up the milk spill [..] > read more

Sunshine on my buildings makes me happy

Published on 2012-03-05 20:58:00

Today was a beautiful, sunny day in #Toronto. It was also freeze parts of your body type of day, so be careful what you expose in the big city. This is the TD courtyard with the cow statues - I see the lazy bastards still haven't moved from the last time. > read more

Mounted Police taking a stroll

Published on 2012-03-05 20:22:00

The boys in blue were out in force trotting throughout the streets of #Toronto on the weekend. The horses were in riot gear and the riders were wearing the riot helmets.See more mounted police officers after the jump. > read more

Toronto International Women's Day Rally and March

Published on 2012-03-04 09:54:00

Chalk writing filled the concrete of Nathan Phillips Square as the #Toronto International Women's Day Rally and March passed through Nathan Phillip Square. Escorted by bicycle police the women started on Bloor Street and wound through the city streets.The ladies passed through the square, under the elevated walkway and headed north on Bay Street."Take Action to Reclaim our City! International Women's Day Toronto will take place on March 3, 2012, when thousands of women will take to the streets t [..] > read more

Windy in Toronto: Moose Down

Published on 2012-03-04 09:27:00

It looked like a gang of trouble making, trouble makers hit the City of #Toronto Friday night and Saturday morning on March 2-3, 2012. The high winds played havoc with street furniture, especially the newspaper boxes along Queens Quay aided by the open surface of Lake Ontario. Environment Canada had issued an alert for Toronto and the surrounding area and down into Southwest Ontario calling for gusts of 60 to 90 kmh winds. I expected to see branches of high rises on the streets with the occasion [..] > read more

Canada's best snowboarders in Toronto

Published on 2012-03-04 01:36:00

The fast moving athletes gathered at Yonge-Dundas Square as part of the Mountain Do - Do Awesome, Do the Dew, ski and snowboard competition March 2-3, 2012. While they skied down the tiny man-made mountain, full of imported snow, the soft drink maker was giving out hundreds and hundreds of free bottles of the new Mountain Dew Citrus Charge.See more umps and crashes after the jump.Two at a time ride the rails > read more

#Toronto International Bicycle Show 2012

Published on 2012-03-04 00:43:00

It didn't disappoint - the Spring Show had plenty of bikes! Located down at Exhibition Place in the Better Living Centre the 26th annual bicycle show runs from March 2 to 4, 2012. You could load up on bikes and accesories and look at joining charity bike events and going on biking vacations. You could even get information on Toronto Bike Polo.bikepolo.toWooden jumps were built in several areas where you could take in competitions featuring Toronto BMX Jam, Mountain Bike race and stunt competitio [..] > read more

Improv in #Toronto: Best Busker Song

Published on 2012-03-03 23:47:00

A lone guitarist stands at the corner of Queen Street West and Bay Street, the wide sidewalk is filled as people pass in the cold. Someone holds a sign saying they will make up a personalized song and sing it to them, for free. And so it begins as Improv in Toronto starts their latest flash mob performance, waiting for someone that wants a song. Few stop and take the bait, but when they do, the magic starts.First Oliver (photo at top) starts the song, playing the guitar and singing into the mic, [..] > read more

Vintage in Toronto

Published on 2012-03-03 22:56:00

Bling, bling filled the CNIB hall along with clothing and accessories during the 2012 annual Vintage Clothing and Textile Show on Saturday March 3. The selections were far ranging and with quite a variety of prices - something nice was available for almost any price range. I picked up a nice brooch for my little honey.It was time to shop for some "Vintage Clothing and Accessories; Vintage Designer Fashions; Vintage Textiles including Quilts, Linens, Laces, Samplers & Related Sewing Items; and V [..] > read more

Milk floods Union Station shutting down subway

Published on 2012-03-03 21:58:00

Originally reported as a watermain break at #Toronto Union Station I have found that the actual cause of the service shutdown was a gigantic spill of milk on Saturday March 3, 2012. As part of the 100th birthday celebration of the Oreo Cookie, Nabisco was transporting a giant glass of wholesome milk on the TTC subway system when the glass tipped - just as the subway passed through the southern curve between the University and Yonge lines. The milk was destined to join the giant cookies at the Ea [..] > read more

March Break at PawsWay

Published on 2012-03-02 21:55:00

I am trying to think what is cuter - the pets that enjoy the activities at #Toronto PawsWay, or the names of the activities that they can take part in: Booty Camp Fitness and Pug Meetup? And are their owners sending them to University or fancy private schools: Puppy Kindergarten and March Break at PawsWay? Those little dogs probably have more reading week parties than actual human students (they really know how to party) and I have yet to see dogs carrying books to class.Riding the dog statueThe [..] > read more

Oreo Cookie 100th Birthday

Published on 2012-03-02 17:28:00

Oreo is celebrating it's 100th birthday on Tuesday March 6, 2012 with a little party in the #Toronto Eaton Centre at noon. There is a giant gift in the middle of the mall announcing that host Colin Mochrie will be joined by a special musical guest on the Nabisco cookie which was started in 1912. Don't miss out on cookies, milk and other goodies for everyone that attends is what the website says. Mmmm, cookies, I wonder if the Cookie Monster will be on hand for all the excitement. > read more

Occupy Toronto: Yonge and Dundas

Published on 2012-03-02 17:04:00

Gregory Alan Elliott's covered wagon has circled Yonge and Dundas Streets just outside of the Eaton Centre as part of the Occupy #Toronto Movement. The lone protest vehicle is taking up valuable religious, black history or entertaining busker space with it's beautiful blue graffiti covered wagon. On second thought it seems to belong there. New signs have been added which say "occupod" and "taste the freedom". > read more

Winter Hearts

Published on 2012-03-02 04:30:00

I Heart You #Toronto. Damn winter. > read more

St Patrick's Day Parade is coming

Published on 2012-03-01 21:34:00

March 11, 2012 is the 25th annual #Toronto St Patrick's Day Parade. The Parade begins at 12:00 noon with the procession starting from Bloor and St. George (near old U of T Varsity Stadium). The Parade will continue along Bloor Street down Yonge and finishes on Queen Street at Nathan Philips Square. Wear something green - like this bikini from the Toronto Pro Supershow.Saturday March 17, 2012 is the actual St Patrick's Day in Ontario and the place to be would have to be the Irish Embassy at Yonge [..] > read more

A Mountain grows in Toronto

Published on 2012-03-01 20:33:00

Do Awesome with the Canadian Shield Ski and Snowboard Tour as they hit the fake slopes of downtown #Toronto. They might do better riding down the advertising signs that surround Yonge-Dundas Square but they have to be content with building their own manmade mini-slope snow terrain park.Join a excitement while a DJ spins some tunes, explore the vendor area, laugh at their fake snow and watch the excitement on the slope starting at noon on Friday, March 2 and continuing on Saturday. Do you think t [..] > read more

Hedley 2012 Shipwrecked Tour

Published on 2012-03-01 17:32:00

Hedley (@Hedleyonline) will hit #Toronto on March 13, 2012 at the Air Canada Centre. The Canadian rock group Hedley breaks out of British Columbia for their 2012 Shipwrecked Tour on the heels of their November ’11 release of the Hedley Storms album (which went gold later that month, that's their cool album cover below). On Thursday March 1, the group will rock Guelph at the Sleeman Centre – where my daughter (the concert photographer) will be enjoying the show along with thousands of other s [..] > read more

Motorcycles in March 2012

Published on 2012-02-29 21:20:00

#Toronto has two Motorcycle Shows this month: The International Spring Motorcycle Show March 17-18 and the National Motorcycle Show and Tattoo Show March 31 - April 1. Luckily they both do not check if I actually have a motorcycle and they will happily let me come in. Ha, suckers.The Spring Show is at the International Centre and will fill 4 halls (1, 2, 3 & 3A) and I look forward to the works of art known as Custom Bikes in Hall 1. Vintage bikes can also be found in this hall. You can save $3 o [..] > read more

Leap Day cleanup?

Published on 2012-02-29 20:24:00

Happy Leap Day! Every four years the February 29 Leap Day gives us another day in the year so that the Earth's revolution around the Sun matches up with our calendar. I had to apologize to my wife, I didn't get anything for her to celebrate Leap Day - the jewelry stores are really dropping the ball on this special day. Is it even a bank holiday?The lovely un-winter weather is playing havoc with our usual pristine snow covered ground, which quickly turns grey, then black in the grime of a big cit [..] > read more

Fashion Cares back for 2012 with Elton John

Published on 2012-02-28 19:20:00

#Toronto Fashion Cares returns with a bang as Elton John will headline the Sunday, September 9, 2012 show at the Sony Centre. Missing since the 2008 extravaganza edition titled Fashion sCares the gala will raise funds in support of the fight against HIV/AIDS. David Furnish joins Dame Shirley Bassey in the photo at top.Michael King with superstar singer Katy Perry"The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) and the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will serve as beneficiaries of the spectacular silver an [..] > read more

Deadly VIA Train Derailment Cleanup

Published on 2012-02-28 16:14:00

The Black/Orange Box has been recovered from the deadly VIA Train accident in Burlington, Ontario even as the cleanup and investigation continues days later.CN Freight Train passes through the incident areaKing Road was closed by police at the level railway crossing to allow heavy equipment access to the accident site where VIA Commuter Train number 92 was switching tracks and derailed on Sunday, February 26, 2012.King Road looking south towards rail crossingSome of the six cars ended up hitting [..] > read more

FD rolls on Queen Street

Published on 2012-02-27 18:49:00

The #Toronto Fire Department responds to an alarm at a high-rise on Queen Street West, just beside the Eaton Centre. Pumpers, high rise equipment and other fire trucks quickly filled the street adjacent to the mall as tenants moved out onto the sidewalk, spilling over to old City Hall as they evacuated the building. The fire alarms rang out at noon on February 27, 2012 and they had to pass by the taxi protest - you can see them responding during my video of that same protest.They either found th [..] > read more

Theresa Longo and Ford Escape

Published on 2012-02-27 18:36:00

Beautiful blonde model @TheresaLongo was at the #Toronto Eaton Centre helping to promote the launch of the 2013 Ford Escape. It looks like she was directing volunteers in a television commercial shoot in the giant downtown mall.Lights, camera, actionMake your Escape > read more

Toronto Taxi Protest

Published on 2012-02-27 18:18:00

The horns weren't playing Flight of the Bumblebee, but a hornet was stirred up as dozens of cabs blocked traffic on Queen Street West in front of #Toronto City Hall and pounded on their horns. The taxis started lining up along the southbound lanes of Bay Street and wound around the westbound lanes of Queen Street West.My YouTube video of the protestAs the double parked drivers got out to protest the two tier licensing system they blocked traffic, even as the Toronto Police Department was at the [..] > read more

Toronto Rock Cheerleaders

Published on 2012-02-26 10:19:00

Two pretty #Toronto Rock Cheerleaders were at the Outdoor Adventure Show 2012 at the International Centre on Saturday, February 25, 2012.Keli and Katie by the NLL Champion Cup with pom poms at the ready > read more

Bloor-Yorkville ICEfest

Published on 2012-02-25 22:15:00

The cold reminded me that winter still remains so it was nice that you could visit the upscale #Toronto Bloor for ICEfest. The giant blocks of ice were fashioned into works of art for the 7th annual street festival at the Village of Yorkville Park (Bellair and Cumberland Streets) and will remain Saturday and Sunday, February 25 and 26, 2012."You and your family will marvel at the incredible “Winter Wilderness Exhibit”that will include a magical “Ice Log Cabin” centerpiece display celebra [..] > read more

Toronto Sexapalooza 2012

Published on 2012-02-25 00:15:00

It's back and it's perky, yes it's the Sex Show called #Toronto Sexapalooza 2012 continuing Saturday from noon to midnight and Sunday from noon to 6pm. Naked Toni from Naked TV and Oasis Aqualounge will be there, so someone will be naked.Saturday's main stage will feature: Pole Dancing by Brass Vixens, Burlesque by Great Canadian Burlesque, Q&A Jesse Kovacs, Latex Fashion Show/SuperClubs/Hedo Jamaica, Burlesque by Oasis Aqua Lounge, Bondage Bed Demo, Pole Dancing by Aradia Fitness, Bondage Bed D [..] > read more

Outdoor Adventure Show 2012

Published on 2012-02-24 23:52:00

Bears might still be in hibernation but it is time for #Toronto to experience the Outdoor Adventure Show at the International Centre until Sunday, February 26. Ice Pilots NWT Scott Blue and Mikey McBryan will be there and so will I. It's February, what else have you got to do? Check it out and I hope to see you there. > read more

Graffiti in Kensington Market

Published on 2012-02-24 17:23:00

I think artist and poet Gregory Alan Elliott owns Kensington Market in #Toronto - his work is everywhere throughout the famous and eclectic neighbourhood, including the "I don't know how to fix this" in the photo at top and all his merry, smiley-face, red hearts stuck here and there.A framed heart with "Where are you"Hydro pole heart, blue fish and words, and plenty of staples"Just because it only beats for you doesn't mean it's broken" bike standThere is a lot of wall in Kensington Market so th [..] > read more

I would like to paint that porch!

Published on 2012-02-23 21:05:00

Sorry, that's part of a bad joke. Brookfield Place has three little sports cars, new redesigned 911 Porsche models, sitting in Sam Pollock Square. I would buy all three but I have several cars I haven't even used in the last year and I am really, really getting into the GO train experience (damn, I keep getting a charlie horse because you have to put your feet under the chair to fit into the face to face seats).The gold 911 Carrera S cranks out 400hp with it's 7-speed, 6 cylinder, 3.8L engine. I [..] > read more

Happy Hump Day: Sexapalooza 12

Published on 2012-02-22 21:07:00

Wednesday is Hump Day which in #Toronto is generally known as Speed Hump Day or just plain Turtle Day, the day when things go bump in the night. Speaking of nothing in particular I seem to recall that a certain sex show, namely Sexapalooza 2012, is set to hit Toronto this weekend Feb 24-26, 2012 at the International Centre."Sexapalooza is a fun, upscale adult consumer show and shopping experience that has been growing and expanding for the past 5 years. The show offers a safe yet titillating uni [..] > read more

QR Code: Who Moved My Cheese?

Published on 2012-02-22 19:21:00

An advertising graffiti sticker shows a Quick Response Code with a wedge of cheese in the middle of the tow-dimensional matrix bar-code is on a large traffic control box at York and Adelaide Streets in #Toronto. Now that's Gouda! Actually it is grldcheese(dot)com. > read more

Protest for Tibet

Published on 2012-02-22 17:51:00

There was a "solidarity hunger strike for the victims of the police firings and self immolations in Tibet" as a protest group gathered beside #Toronto City Hall. They had a tent and flags flying as members, some in masks, chanted during the protest.See more pictures after the jump. > read more

Reebok goes all CrossFit in Toronto

Published on 2012-02-22 17:25:00

I expected an A-Team of Reebok CrossFit athletes to rappel down from the red container held by a crane high above Yonge-Dundas Square in #Toronto, after all the wooden boxes said “ROGUE Reebok Crossfit”. But after the smoke cleared, the helicopter noise had quieted down and the countdown had finished, out came a crowd of orange-shirted people doing CrossFit exercises – no one got their ass kicked, even the boxing people. Instead they jumped, and pumped, lifted weights, rolled big tires and [..] > read more

Happy Mardi Gras

Published on 2012-02-21 19:36:00

#Toronto has Carnival in summer but we do not celebrate Mardi Gras New Orleans style - with beads and boobs. The festival is something that would bring a big city out of it's winter doldrums (which I admit haven't been very doldrummy because of the unseasonable, warm weather we have been having). I imagine that Mardi Gras is the adult version of Toronto's own Buskerfest (like the face painting photo shown at top).Our celebration, called the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto, runs July 10 - A [..] > read more

Reebok CrossFit in Yonge-Dundas

Published on 2012-02-21 19:05:00

UPDATE: See the launch action on my post here.The advertising billboard helicopter lifts a red, partial sea-can container with a triangular white symbol high above the road, across from the Eaton Centre. Tomorrow Reebok CrossFit launches the Sport of Fitness at Yonge-Dundas Square with the setup remaining until Feb 25, 2012. The setup in the concrete park includes big, white tent and a crane holding a full sea-can, complete with the white symbol, but this one also says Reebok CrossFit. The crane [..] > read more

Fun things to do in #Toronto May & June 2012

Published on 2012-02-20 15:24:00

Toronto Freedom Festival and GMM Sat May 5.Toronto Marathon Sun May 6.Toronto Roller Derby League Sat May 12.Toronto International Circus Festival May?Anime North Fri to Sun, May 25-27.Doors Open Toronto Sat to Sun, May 26-27. Chance to see things normally closed to public or attractions with no entrance fee.Wings and Wheels Heritage Festival Sat to Sun, May???Toronto Pro SuperShow Fri and Sat, June 1-3.Luminato Fri to Sun, June 8-17. Cool art installations. Naked Bike Ride Sat 16 June. Right t [..] > read more

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series races 2012

Published on 2012-02-20 09:27:00

Stock cars screaming down the track, beer in your hand watching your favourite car and driver taking the corners tight and fast, this is the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series (NCTS) and the 2012 season starts May 20 and runs across Canada.This is the schedule of events for 2012.May 20 Mosport Int. Raceway (road): Bowmanville, ONJune 03 Circuit ICAR: Montreal, QCJune 16 Mosport Speedway (oval): Bowmanville, ONJune 23 Delaware Speedway: London, ONJuly 14 Motoplex Speedway and Event Park: Vernon, BCJuly [..] > read more

Smoke City Betties vs Death Track Dolls Double Header

Published on 2012-02-19 23:40:00

March 3, 2012 brings #Toronto Roller Derby back onto the flat track for Game Two with a double header bout which includes ToRD's All-Star team: CN Power, taking to the track for the starting battle. That's two, two games in one. These are pictures from a previous all star competition.CN Power will go against Roc City Rockstars from Rochester, New York. The second bout will feature Smoke City Betties vs the Death Track Dolls. Some of these skaters play for ToRD’s B-travel team, the Bay Street [..] > read more

Canadian Air and Space Museum: Black Friday

Published on 2012-02-19 22:44:00

I grew up in the borough of #Toronto called North York, just outside Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Downsview while my father was posted to the base as part of the Army Signal Corps, so it brings back a lot of memories for me every time I visit the former military airfield. The closing of the base has turned much of the land into park and community areas, a good idea by the government.Also located at Downsview was de Havilland who operated an airfield, hanger and factory which started in the late 19 [..] > read more

Niagara Falls Casino

Published on 2012-02-19 21:11:00

While the City of #Toronto continues to mull over the idea of a permanent casino, perhaps located in the now closed Ontario Place, we head to Canada's Honeymoon Capital - Niagara Falls, to gamble, Baby! (That's like Austin Powers Baby, not betting a baby, Baby). Winter has been kind to the city located adjacent to the United States, down in the sunny south of Ontario, and there is very little snow or ice there. Just the mist from the falls, the excitement of Clifton Hill "The Street of Fun at Ni [..] > read more

ICYCLE 12 Ice Bike Race

Published on 2012-02-19 00:40:00

Wow, that was pretty cool. #Toronto bikers competed at the annual Ice Bike Race at Dufferin Grove Park skating rinks. Heats of three to five ice racing, adventurous athletes raced around the hockey rink until the finals ended in a race around the entire double ice surface. The races were men only, women only and the final free for all which included everyone and their mother, which produced some spectacular group crashes. A large, festive crowd gathered around the outside of the rinks cheering o [..] > read more

#Toronto Spring Hunting, Fishing & Boating Show

Published on 2012-02-18 16:47:00

Hall 4 & 5 at the International Centre had a lot of fish, boat and hunting fans. The hunting dogs were pretty cute and they even showed off their skills in a large dirt filled arena. Let's get her done!Bob Izumi signs autographs for a long line of fansThe show runs from Feb 17 to 20, 2012 and comes with free parking. Look for Linda at the Dickies booth for some great work wear deals. She was talking to NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Mark Dilley when I dropped by. The website says "Known for bringin [..] > read more

TOREX Coin Show & Auction

Published on 2012-02-18 16:25:00

Canada's National Coin Show TOREX celebrates it's 50th Anniversary (1962-2012) at the #Toronto Hilton. This is not the TO Rex show about Dinosaurs running rampant throughout Toronto, destroying things all willy-nilly like.Gold and Silver, silver and gold, this is where the miner Yukon Cornelius would have a field day. Some of the coins were as big as saucers.Today I bought three $20 Polar Bear silver coins from the Royal Canadian Mint - 20 for 20, that included free shipping when you used the co [..] > read more

OMVA Maple Leaf Up Show

Published on 2012-02-18 16:16:00

The Ontario Military Vehicle Association Spring Show (OMVA) was held at the Acton Royal Canadian Legion on February 18, 2012. I wanted to see Klinger and the rest of the MASH gang but no such luck.I loved their name on this booth - Maple Leaf Up. > read more

Icicles at the Quay

Published on 2012-02-17 22:58:00

The winter chill throws it's icy grip on the waters of Lake Ontario. You can even see ice on the water sometimes - what a winter in #Toronto, we all hope that we don't end up paying a steep price for the easy season that we have had so far. The skinny little strips of ice hang from a paddle wheel of a harbour cruise ship.The big boats are still docked along the lake front, tucked away and sometimes shrink wrapped. Some people even live on their boats year round.The Empire Sandy wasn't locked in [..] > read more

Tattoos and Piercings in Toronto

Published on 2012-02-16 19:30:00

Abstract Arts in #Toronto has a cool tattoo and piercing store front along Queen Street West. The spikes and silver lady's heads line the front along with weird scrolls and neon in the windows. Unlike some other parlors you cannot see the people being inked or pierced, you can only guess at what magic they are putting on their bodies or where sharp things are going through body parts.I am thinking that Toronto should make this wild and woolly part of Queen Street West dirt roads, rail posts for [..] > read more

Homeless in Toronto

Published on 2012-02-15 20:26:00

In 2009 the City of #Toronto estimated that there were approximately 400 homeless people on the streets - roughly about half of the numbers found in 2006. This has been a hard fought battle to get people into homes after City Council committed to ending homelessness in 2005. Remember to call 311 or 1-877-338-3398 (toll-free) Central Intake if you need emergency shelter. You can call 311 if you see someone on the street who requires outreach assistance, and 911 in an emergency.Someones worldly po [..] > read more

Toronto Pro SuperShow 2012 is coming in June

Published on 2012-02-14 21:14:00

Pump up the jam #Toronto, and when I say jam, I mean muscles - the 2012 Toronto Pro SuperShow is coming back to town Friday to Sunday, June 1, 2, 3. The Metro Toronto Convention Centre will once again host the weekend show full of seminars, weightlifting, arm wrestling, strongman, martial arts, model searches and figure, fitness, bikini and physique championships.The body is a temple and with these competitors they are truly works of art. Wander the exhibit halls to see the many fitness and nutr [..] > read more

Deadboy Raccoon Graffiti

Published on 2012-02-14 18:48:00

#Toronto is marked with a lot of Deadboy's graffiti, he has a thing about Mayor Rob Ford, and one of my favourite pieces is the raccoon over the doorway in the Queen Street West Graffiti Alley. In the Big Smoke the real raccoons are probably trying to mate with the graffiti raccoons, there are so many of the cute, fuzzy creatures knocking over garbage cans and breaking into houses.You can just make out the smaller raccoon in the bottom right hand corner of the stoopA smaller raccoon in the hollo [..] > read more

Love Graffiti - Happy Valentine

Published on 2012-02-14 05:49:00

So there I was, lips puckered, ready for Valentines Day, waiting for my true love, and I found her. In #Toronto the love day is Tuesday, February 14, 2012 (I am not sure when it is outside of the Big Smoke); I hope you find your true love.This is some love art found in the Queen Street West Graffiti Alley.Maybe later we will catch a glimpse of the elusive Cupid! UPDATE: Here is Cupid - Ann found him with his bow and arrow locked and loaded at the Acton Sobeys. He also had a Princess helper and h [..] > read more

Birds in Jail graffiti

Published on 2012-02-13 19:37:00

Birds in the pokey. Art in the infamous #Toronto Rick Mercer Queen Street West Graffiti Alley. > read more

Elvis the pussy cat

Published on 2012-02-13 19:26:00

It's time for your cute moment. This cat loves his belly scratched and his name really is Elvis. > read more

Mazdaspeed Canada at the CME

Published on 2012-02-12 20:33:00

#Mazda Canada was front and centre during the #Toronto Inside Track Canadian Motorsports Expo (#CME12) with an announcement of major sponsorship money for Canadian racers with a contingency program. The car manufacturer will support the development of drivers in the Canadian Touring Car Championship and Spec Miata racing series.Mazda supported the Expo with an exhibit, several racing cars, and most of the stars spoke on the Mazda Stage. NASCAR driver Carl Edwards talks on the stage during his Sa [..] > read more

Day three at Canadian Motorsports Expo 2012

Published on 2012-02-12 19:29:00

#Toronto IndyCar and NASCAR fans were in for a treat at the Inside Track Canadian Motorsports Expo 2012 with James Hinchcliffe (joined by his family, above) and the NCTS and CASCAR drivers on hand at the International Centre on the final day of the show.The young driver from Oakville, Ontario - Welcome to Hinchtown!, went from karting, A1 Grand Prix, Firestone Indy Lights and into the IZOD IndyCar Series in 2011 which will see him race with the Andretti Autosport Team in place of Danica Patrick. [..] > read more

Pre-emptive Peacekeeping

Published on 2011-07-05 19:15:00

The three graffiti jets fly over the saying 'PRE-EMPTIVE PEACEKEEPING' on concrete barriers at Trumps new building on Bay Street. The stylish template graffiti really makes you think. For me I think about wanting to watch an airshow - so off to Thund > read more

Drumstick carts in the wild

Published on 2011-07-05 19:04:00

Shhhh, the wild Drumstick cart herd gathers near the drinking hole. The older bull cart keeps a lookout while the other carts huddle under the shade of the nearby Eaton Centre as they try to avoid the deadly heat. They don't see the approachin > read more

Graffiti and Ford

Published on 2011-07-04 19:08:00

I support the fight to get rid of graffiti tagging. And posters, those things are stuck everywhere. Mayor Ford tends to get skewered by the graffiti artists for his stance.Here are some graffiti murals at the Guvernment night club. > read more

Things to do in Toronto July 8-10, 2011

Published on 2011-07-04 18:49:00

The Pride Toronto Festival events have finished for another year - I trust everyone attended and ran, at least partially nude, through the streets of Toronto. Leather, body paint and water pistols would certainly change even conservative pa > read more

Vacation in PEI

Published on 2011-07-03 16:32:00

I have been disappointed never to make it to the east coast of Canada, especially since so many people that you meet are from that area. My in-laws went to visit Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Don Mincoff took these photos. Pictured above are some Fl > read more

Balancing Act

Published on 2011-07-03 11:06:00

A street performer balances rocks and concrete blocks on Queen Street West. The stone sculptures or stackers are curious and people glance over as they walk by. > read more

Wedding Party at Yonge & Dundas

Published on 2011-07-03 10:52:00

I saw a wedding party gathered at the intersection of Yonge and Dundas on Saturday, July 2, 2011. They were dressed in white, black and red and they looked like they were having fun. > read more

More Miss Chin Bikini 2011

Published on 2011-07-03 10:32:00

Because you can never get enough bathing suits in summer time here are some more of the ladies in the Miss Chin Bikini 2011 contest at Exhibition Place. Don't forget Mr Chin Bikini is Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 6:30pm. You can see my earlier post of the > read more

Pride Toronto Street Festival 2011

Published on 2011-07-02 22:51:00

The final three days of 2011 Pride Week includes a Street Festival on Church Street from July 1st to the 3rd and today also had the Dyke March, tomorrow is the Pride Parade. LGBTQ Proud. There were a lot of buff bods, pride flags and some great costu > read more

Ms Chin Bikini 2011

Published on 2011-07-02 20:09:00

Katie Gimon-Valencia: Runner Up, Serena DiMillo: Miss Chin Bikini 2011, Cristina Odorico: 2nd Runner UpCeline Leflamme: Miss Chin Bikini 2010The Chin Picnic, "The Largest Free Multicultural Picnic in the World" was rocking at Exhibition Place and at > read more

Canada Day Fireworks

Published on 2011-07-01 22:41:00

I hope you enjoyed Canada Day festivities and topped off the evening with a fireworks show. The displays of explosive colour high in the sky are so popular that driving to them is a nightmare of parking, walking and trying to get away after the show > read more

FEEL the love: Distillery District

Published on 2011-07-01 16:59:00

Yes, FEEL the love at Toronto's Historic Distillery District. Just be careful of what you are feeling. There is a large FEEL under the legs of the creepy, one eyed spider sculpture. When you go to look at it, maybe give it a feel, the spider reaches > read more

More bikinis in Toronto

Published on 2011-07-01 12:04:00

With toasty weather and tomorrow's Ms Chin Bikini contest going on in Exhibition Place it is time for some more bikinis. These ladies are from the 2011 Toronto Pro SuperShow. See you tomorrow.Here are some pictures of the 2011 Ms Chin Bikini Contest. > read more

Happy Canada Day 2011

Published on 2011-07-01 11:07:00

Ahhhhh, life is good in Canada - grab a frosty beverage, have some birthday cake and get ready for some fireworks. Born July 1, 1867 today is the 144th birthday of Confederation. Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Elizabeth Middlet > read more

Stella .... Stella Artois Legere in TO

Published on 2011-06-30 17:58:00

I heard from Fresh Joe that they gave away free samples of Stella Artois Legere - the yummy, triple filtered, smooth tasting, light beer, during the Celebrate Bloor Street Festival. How could this be, this is Ontario and I have only seen small sample > read more

Lost Great Ape in Toronto

Published on 2011-06-30 17:46:00

I think I found Lola the lost great ape on Bay Street. Yes, even apes of the jungle have to commute in Toronto. > read more

Katy Perry at Toronto Eaton Centre

Published on 2011-06-30 12:24:00

Yonge Street is shut down in preparation for Katy Perry’s Thursday, June 30, 2011 appearance at Sears in the Toronto Eaton Centre. She is scheduled for 3pm and there is a stage set up outside of Sears on Yonge Street, just south of Dundas Street. > read more

Multi-level Gardiner - soon with tunnel

Published on 2011-06-29 21:15:00

Toronto Councilor Doug Ford has expressed his desire to see a tunnel built underneath the elevated Gardiner Expressway. The tunnel would be a toll road and would be built without public money.While Toronto has a hard time maintaining the aging concre > read more

film festival poster

Published on 2011-06-29 18:27:00

Posters and graffiti, time for a little art in your life - out in the streets. Above is some film festival poster residue. > read more

BMO and Honda Indy Toronto

Published on 2011-06-28 21:04:00

BMO Financial Group joins Honda Indy Toronto as a sponsor of the July 8-10, 2011 race through the streets of Toronto. BMO will showcase the BMO World Elite MasterCard which is their latest travel rewards card. I often think of myself as a World Elite > read more

Lonely Cherry Beach

Published on 2011-06-28 20:10:00

The past weekend fickle weather kept many away from the beaches of Toronto. At Cherry Beach the line of lifeguards looked out into the empty water, rowboats and flotation devices at the ready. Sadly only birds swam in the cool waters of Lake Ont > read more

Things to do in Toronto July 1-3, 2011

Published on 2011-06-28 18:08:00

Happy 144th birthday Canada! It's time to party and there is a lot of great things to do in Toronto over this summer long weekend. In lieu of gifts please just pay a little more HST. You will go crazy trying to catch everything this weekend so try fo > read more

Harbourfront: Franco-Fete 2011

Published on 2011-06-28 06:43:00

The sounds of la Belle Province rang out in Harbourfront Centre over the June 24-26, weekend for the Franco-Fete 2011 Festival. Singing, dancing, cooking, magic shows and art, this festival had it all down by the lake."One of the most important Frenc > read more

Free Syria Rally

Published on 2011-06-27 22:13:00

Everything was happening on Saturday in Toronto. I saw plenty of flags fluttering in the breeze at the corner of Yonge and Dundas, just outside the Eaton Centre. People were rallying for Syrian Freedom. > read more

Muzik Celebrity Classic

Published on 2011-06-27 22:05:00

On Saturday, June 25th basketball filled the courts in Centennial Square, Exhibition Place for the Muzik Celebrity Classic Children's Festival. Free food, fun and special guests.See more pictures after the jump. > read more

citychase 2011

Published on 2011-06-27 21:50:00

I saw a pair of runners on Yonge Street and as I watched them I realized they were taking part in the weekends citychase event which ended at Yonge-Dundas Square.The website says "The Mitsubishi City Chase Powered by GoodLife Fitness is a unique urba > read more

Easy dozen on the ttc

Published on 2011-06-27 21:38:00

Giant VitaminWater 12 pack. I am now thirsty and have to go to the bathroom at the same time - just give me a transfer. Those advertising skins cover a lot of stuff but those bottles are so big they needed a second streetcar. > read more

Silver Elvis on black velvet

Published on 2011-06-27 18:04:00

Silver Elvis was on station outside the Eaton Centre, shaking the pelvis and being all reflecty. At the same time - the same time I say, there was an artist painting Silver Elvis on a what could only resemble black velvet (I don't know if this is the > read more

Rainbow Flag raised at Toronto City Hall 2011

Published on 2011-06-27 12:20:00

The LGBTQ community and their many supporters gathered today in Nathan Phillips Square for the official reading of the City of Toronto’s Pride Week Proclamation and the raising of the rainbow flag at City Hall today. Absent was the current Mayor of > read more

DJ Kennington takes Mosport NCTS Vortex 200

Published on 2011-06-26 15:15:00

The course was hard on both drivers and their stock cars as there was quite a few yellows. DJ Kennington, pictured above with the cup and checkered flag, only led JR Fitzpatrick by just over half a second coming into the checkered flag (crossing the > read more

Honda Indy Toronto grandstand locations

Published on 2011-06-25 23:52:00

The fence and the grandstands are starting to really take shape now at the 2011 Honda Indy Toronto. New fences and concrete barriers form the outline of the track. Pictured above are the pit lane suites looking east towards Princes' Gates. Here is th > read more

G20 Anniversary Rally

Published on 2011-06-25 22:57:00

The front lawn of Queen's Park filled with peaceful protesters marking the anniversary of the G20 Summit blowing into town. Music and posters filled the air in front of the Provincial Legislature building before speeches started and chants joined the > read more

Chicks Ahoy 2011 Toronto Roller Derby Champions

Published on 2011-06-25 22:45:00

The magic of the Gore-Gore Rollergirls was slammed down to the track by the domineering Chicks Ahoy. The 2011 Toronto Roller Derby (TORD) Championship game 'Battle for the Boot' was won by Chicks Ahoy 111 to 46 and the hits were fast and furious on t > read more

Conrad Black back to the pokey

Published on 2011-06-24 17:22:00

Reuters is reporting that Conrad Black was sentenced to return to prison for 13 months. The whole story was fascinating and I would have loved to have met him in his prime, Babs by his side, as he sued everyone who spoke out against him. The building > read more

V is for ....

Published on 2011-06-24 16:24:00

Well, a lot of good things, but in this case it is the shape of a V shaped sculpture, with a ball in the middle. I am not kidding. This is a sculpture located at Leader Lane and Front Street. > read more

It's the weekend - head to the lake

Published on 2011-06-24 15:59:00

Toronto is like one big cottage by the lake with tons of family over for the weekend. The walk to the beach can be a bummer though, so drop by the booze store and pick up some libations for later. In the meantime, hook up your waterskiis to the Islan > read more

More Fitness, Figure and Bikini Models

Published on 2011-06-23 20:46:00

Continuing with the fitness and bikini competitors at the 2011 Toronto Pro SuperShow - these ladies are in prime physical condition. Fit without the more muscled women body builder figures, judges look for symmetry and healthy muscle tone.See more ph > read more

Kittens and the man on the wall

Published on 2011-06-23 19:48:00

Kitten on a pole for box of kittens on a boat. A poster of a man peels gently on the brick supports of a park covered picnic area down in Coronation Park. > read more

The Hershey's Drops car

Published on 2011-06-23 14:32:00

Seen on Front Street in front of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre was a vw beetle dressed up in Hershey's Drops. The car and trailer was a little bit more understated than the Hershey chocolate spill pickup truck. > read more

More Muscle: Female Body Builders

Published on 2011-06-22 21:23:00

The IFBB Women Body Builders search for physical perfection full of muscles. Their journey takes them through hard work at the gym and into tiny bikinis to better show off their sculptured forms. These ladies were competing at the 2011 Toronto Pro Su > read more

Bikember - Bike Month continues

Published on 2011-06-22 16:19:00

Don't put away the bikes until after Bike Month in Toronto. After that, I think the City's bylaw requires you to throw your bike in the garbage. I wonder if the EcoCabs pictured above do that Cash Cab thing?BIXI bike docking at Union StationWNBR 2011 > read more

Dan Aykroyd: Grand Marshall Honda Indy Toronto 2011

Published on 2011-06-22 12:15:00

Canadian actor and comic Dan Aykroyd will be the 2011 Grand Marshal at the Honda Indy Toronto. I also found out that not only does he make fantastic wines, he is produces Crystal Head vodka. From the Honda Indy Toronto “The multi-talented Aykroyd > read more

Aboriginal History Month

Published on 2011-06-21 20:20:00

June is National Aboriginal History Month and June 21 is National Aboriginal Day and to celebrate there was an event at Yonge-Dundas Square and also at Bell Trinity Park.There were vendors, songs, throat singing, dances, story telling, fashion shows, > read more

Special Olympics Canada Athens 2011

Published on 2011-06-21 19:25:00

The Mounties were out providing an honour escort to Canada's athletes last Friday as they started to parade through Toronto from Metro Hall to the Ballroom to begin the journey to the 2011 Special Olympics in Athens, Greece. These Olympics run from J > read more

Virgin Mobile Angels

Published on 2011-06-21 18:43:00

I think that the Victoria Secrets Angels have a little competition - I saw a couple of Virgin Mobile Angels with black wings during the weekend around the MMVAs. Virgin Mobile sponsors Lady GaGa's Monster Ball Tour and she headlined the award show at > read more

Things to do in Toronto June 25-26, 2011

Published on 2011-06-20 21:25:00

Arghh, there are so many fun things to do in Toronto that the weeks and weekends pass so fast - Spring ends today (Monday, June 20, 2011)! This is the last weekend in June and then we are in the prime of summer. The June 25-26 weekend is chock full o > read more

G20 Anniversary

Published on 2011-06-20 20:19:00

This weekend will mark the one year anniversary of the G20 2010 Summit held in downtown Toronto and to celebrate the happy memories there will be a 2pm rally on June 25, 2011 at Queen's Park. Bring an anniversary card and cupcakes in lieu of cakes an > read more

It was a great weekend

Published on 2011-06-20 19:55:00

The weather was perfect, the events and festivals were excellent - what a great weekend it was in Toronto. Celebrities were jetting into the Big Smoke, bodybuilders, fitness and bikini models were taking over the downtown core, bus tours and hippos f > read more

Graffiti demonstration at Yonge Street

Published on 2011-06-20 18:24:00

There was a graffiti artist giving a demonstration on a large white canvas at the intersection of Yonge and Dundas in Toronto today. I like to think that the white canvas was actually cut from a building and will soon be stapled back in place. And as > read more

Celebrate Bloor Street Festival

Published on 2011-06-20 18:11:00

Starting in 2007 with the ever unpopular Bloor Street watermain replacement project, then the much hated Bloor Street Transformation project, the exclusive neighbourhood known as the ‘mink mile’ celebrates the renovated street during the Sunday, > read more

MotorExpo at Brookfield Place

Published on 2011-06-20 12:44:00

Within the long public halls of Brookfield Place are a few luxury cars ready for your viewing pleasure. The cars are in the spotlight as part of the 2011 Toronto MotorExpo. This is the first Canadian visit for the ‘World’s Largest Free Automobil > read more

MuscleMag Bikini Model Search: Pro SuperShow

Published on 2011-06-19 21:05:00

The 2011 Toronto Pro SuperShow also included the MuscleMag Model Search and women got their bikinis out to wow the crowd. Luckily my camera wasn't burnt out by this time and I was able to capture some of the gorgeous ladies as the poses worked their > read more

NXNE: I love a girl in uniform

Published on 2011-06-19 16:21:00

Both the Luminato Festival and the NXNE Festival ends today - but I am left with happiness of the Monster Energy drink girls with their cool hats at Yonge-Dundas Square. I also took a picture of a young lady who wanted a reminder of the NXNE Fes > read more

Oxygen Fitness Model Search: Pro SuperShow

Published on 2011-06-19 13:03:00

One of the Women's competitions at the 2011 Toronto Pro SuperShow was the anticipated Oxygen Magazine Model Search. The Women's fitness magazine had a lot of entries for the competition and it was exciting to watch the ladies as they posed for the ju > read more

etalk at MMVAs

Published on 2011-06-19 02:41:00

etalk's host Tanya Kim reports from the site of the 2011 MMVAs at the Much Music building on Queen Street West, I was lucky as Ben Mulroney wasn't around. She was doing a report during sound checks on the MMVA stages. I think this was before Lady Gag > read more

Women's Bikini & Fitness: Pro SuperShow

Published on 2011-06-19 02:04:00

These ladies are fit and competing in the 2011 Toronto Pro SuperShow Women's events. Toned and with bold, colourful bikinis these ladies put on quite a show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre during the preliminary judging in the main Expo area i > read more

Women's Pro Body Building: Pro SuperShow

Published on 2011-06-19 00:54:00

The Toronto Pro SuperShow 2011 featured IFBB Women's Pro Body Building competitions on the Expo Stage and the ladies were cut and bronzed and ready for the challenge. Women's events on Friday also had Pro Fitness, Pro Figure Open, Pro Figure Master. > read more

Hamilton Airshow

Published on 2011-06-18 22:16:00

I thought if I, James Hamilton, went to the Hamilton Airshow I would get in free, but such was not the case - my family shouldn't have sold the City of Hamilton many years ago! I almost turned around after seeing all the lineups. Then after waiting i > read more

Hula Hoop Flash Mob Toronto

Published on 2011-06-18 02:20:00

The lunch hour brought out a large flash mob at the intersection of Yonge and Dundas Streets in Toronto on Friday, June 17, 2011. Starting at each corner the mob started spinning their hoops, then when the pedestrian scramble came on (all way pedestr > read more

kd lang at Luminato 2011

Published on 2011-06-17 22:59:00

Toronto embraced Canadian musical superstar kd lang as she played a free concert at Metro Hall as part of the fabulous activities know as Luminato. What a treat it is to see the singer work her magic on her well known hits with the band Siss Boom B > read more

Toronto Pro SuperShow 2011

Published on 2011-06-17 22:47:00

Buff bodies, tanned faces - and that was just the visitors attending the Toronto Pro SuperShow 2011 which is underway at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Fitness Expo will continue tomorrow, Saturday, June 18th. They say "get ready, Toronto, > read more

2011 Luminato at Metro Hall

Published on 2011-06-16 19:53:00

There are quite a few outdoor stages set up right now around downtown Toronto. June is festival central with NXNE, MMVAs and also Luminato's Festival Stage at Metro Hall's David Pecaut Square. kd Lang is there tomorrow June 17, 2011 from 8p > read more

Much Music Video Awards 2011 - stage setup

Published on 2011-06-16 18:15:00

The incredible series of stages that have taken over the outside of the Queen Street West home of Much Music/CTV and spills out onto the adjacent streets continues to take shape. The Bieber's girlfriend - Selena Gomez will co-host the Much Music Vide > read more

CIBC celebrates diversity

Published on 2011-06-16 12:18:00

CIBC celebrated diversity in Trinity Square behind the Toronto Eaton Centre on June 16, 2011 and they had a number of performers dancing in the style of their rich cultures. The bank was celebrating the diversity of their employees, clients and commu > read more

NXNE Rocks the Square

Published on 2011-06-16 12:05:00

The zombie rabbit, or more likely the drunken rabbit, celebrates another year of the Toronto NXNE Music Festival and there are days of fun scheduled in Yonge-Dundas Square. The sponsors and stage are being setup right now and there is even a beer gar > read more

Swans on the beach

Published on 2011-06-15 21:21:00

There are a crapload of birds that live along the waterfront - the majority are probably seagulls, followed by ducks and geese. They eat and crap, crap and eat, then have babies - which are incredibly cute, who then crap and eat and have more babies. > read more

Bollywood covered wagon bicycle

Published on 2011-06-15 20:59:00

Bollywood settlers crossed the plains and started a new life, often on covered wagon bicycles, when they would spontaneously break out in song and dance. > read more

Blue eyed husky and other dogs

Published on 2011-06-15 20:44:00

And maybe this guy is a malamute. Woof.More Woofstock doggies.A two headed push pulldoggie boots > read more

Silos by the lake

Published on 2011-06-14 18:32:00

The large agricultural farms of downtown Toronto grow tons and tons of wholesome wheat and that wheat has to be stored somewhere before it is made into Tims bagels and donuts. And I think that the silos that remain along the shores of Lake Ontario is > read more

25 day countdown till Honda Indy Toronto 2011

Published on 2011-06-14 18:01:00

Wednesday June 15 begins the 25 day countdown to the Honda Indy Toronto 2011 and the party begins on Bloor Street. Canadian IndyCar driver Alex Tagliani will join with a number of drivers from the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, Canadian Touring Car and > read more

Things to do in Toronto June 18-19, 2011

Published on 2011-06-13 20:33:00

Well another weekend approaches. If the weather is good it's time to hit the patios, meet some friends - maybe Monica and Chandler - but try to avoid the annoying Janice, and enjoy the spoils of the weekday grind. In Toronto the summer means exciting > read more

Stop war

Published on 2011-06-13 18:36:00

It is amazing how handy stop signs are for making social statements. We have seen one that was modified to say stop eating animals and now I have seen one for stop war. > read more

Taste the rainbow

Published on 2011-06-13 18:23:00

There was some rainbow coloured candy being given out in the heart of the Eaton Centre and at first I thought Justin Bieber was drawing on an imported sidewalk but there wasn't enough young fans screaming! Instead it was the 'world renowned pavement > read more

Nestle Ice Cream stand at Harbourfront Centre

Published on 2011-06-12 13:07:00

Nestle Drumsticks, hmmm good. Setting up the ice cream stand at Harbourfront Centre. The early morning shows the calm before the storm of visitors fill the area. As we head into summer - everyone screams for ice cream! > read more

MEC Toronto Paddlefest 2011

Published on 2011-06-12 12:13:00

The annual Mountain Equipment Co-op MEC Toronto Paddlefest returned to Sunnyside Park for their June 11-12, 2011 celebration of small watercraft. Canoes, kayaks, surf boards in brilliant colour filled the beach in preparation of all the paddling that > read more

Pink Dress Run 2011

Published on 2011-06-12 10:10:00

I saw a bunch of people, both men and women, running down Queen Street West on Saturday, June 11, 2011. What was amazing was they were all wearing pink dresses. I witnessed the 4th anal TWAT Pink Dress Run. From their name and website I can tell that > read more

Bride and Bridesmaids at the foot of Yonge St

Published on 2011-06-11 22:31:00

A gorgeous group of pretty ladies gathered at the foot of Yonge Street, right beside Captain Johns, to get some wedding photos taken. The beautiful bride was in white and the bridesmaids were pretty in black and everyone held a large bunch of white f > read more

Woofstock 2011

Published on 2011-06-11 21:07:00

Some damn cute dogs, some in damn cute outfits, were out in force in the St Lawrence Market area for Woofstock 2011. Meet and greets took on a whole new dimension when there are hundreds of dogs meeting for the first time.Besides some hilarious costu > read more

Toronto WNBR 2011

Published on 2011-06-11 21:01:00

It was time for the annual 2011 Toronto World Naked Bike Ride and the weather cooperated to make this an enjoyable romp through the downtown streets - passing thousands of surprised city dwellers calling out support to the naked bikers. You can alway > read more

Toronto Ride to Conquer Cancer 2011

Published on 2011-06-11 20:43:00

There were a lot of people on bicycles crammed into Exhibition Place for the 2011 Toronto Ride to Conquer Cancer charity bike run from Toronto to Niagara Falls. The 200 mile ride and the 200km ride would be amazing accomplishment and they said they r > read more

Toronto Ferry and the Islands

Published on 2011-06-10 18:29:00

A magical place exists across Toronto's harbour on the Islands that grew up from the sand of the Scarborough Bluffs. The collections of Islands are full of excitement with the Centre Island Centreville Amusement Park, the yachts and other big boats i > read more

PawsWay - barkTO

Published on 2011-06-09 19:40:00

Yes, I just invented a new year long festival - barkTO. See, you take something related to the object at hand, here dogs therefore the 'bark', and you add 'TO' for Toronto and voila, it's barkTO. This is the expression to describe the fun your dog wi > read more

Giant Toronto Inuksuk

Published on 2011-06-09 16:36:00

This giant Toronto Inuksuk came together along Lake Shore Boulevard, just beside Ontario Place, in celebration of World Youth Day in 2002. The stone structure is a landmark made for various purposes and has come to symbolize the vast northern territo > read more

ttc streetcar boneyard

Published on 2011-06-09 15:12:00

I think I found a place where dying streetcars go when they know their time is running out. The ttc streetcars slowly lumber into the boneyard, somehow following genetic instinct that leads them to the hidden place (or the overhead wires, I am unsure > read more

Even Angels do paperwork

Published on 2011-06-08 17:34:00

Beautiful busker Kate Mior dressed up as Angelina (Toronto's own lovely Angel) stops to do some paperwork. Every time an Angel gets her wings, they have to fill out a couple of forms! She might have gotten a fine because her wings were smal > read more

Throughout the universe, forever

Published on 2011-06-07 20:03:00

You could live on forever, throughout the universe if you wandered past the cameras at Yonge and Dundas today during the filming of a Government of Ontario tourism production. Throughout the universe - man, I didn't realize the government could plan > read more

Things to do in Toronto June 11-12, 2011

Published on 2011-06-07 18:41:00

From 10am to 6pm on Saturday June 11 and Sunday June 12, 2011 the St Lawrence Market will once again be the location of mass shedding, sniffing and petting - and some dogs will also be there! For Woofstock! Everyone and their dog heads down to Front > read more

Banksy: cop and pink balloon

Published on 2011-06-07 16:57:00

It's been over a year since Banksy blew into town, a mysterious artist hiding his identity, letting his art speak for him (well, some art and a movie). While some of his graffiti works remain, I don't think anything survived untouched. The Lake Shore > read more

Caution at 33 Dundas East

Published on 2011-06-06 18:11:00

I think a group of buildings got into a fight. It started with words, harsh words. Violence progresses quickly and soon a dance fight breaks out. Then someone pulled a knife and the next thing you know a building has been stabbed and it's lifeblood l > read more

Luminato 2011 - Art under construction

Published on 2011-06-06 17:56:00

Hey, good art takes time, great art is timeless and big art takes a lot of work to hang. The Luminato 2011 art installation 'Sargasso' is currently being put together in Brookfield Place. There is a lot of stuff hanging from the ceiling.Luminat > read more

Toronto Maple Waffles

Published on 2011-06-05 21:15:00

Ha Ha! Seen on a Gardiner Expressway pillar on Yonge Street and Lakeshore. > read more

Beaches of Toronto

Published on 2011-06-05 14:22:00

Sunday is just what summer should be - sunny and warm. The blue skies were out to bless everyone with a little kiss of sky and some exposed skin. Early morning sun fought off the fog and later in the morning rising temperatures started to warm up the > read more

Becel Ride for Heart 2011

Published on 2011-06-05 13:49:00

Thousands of bicycles traveled the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) at considerably slower speeds than normal - except maybe at the peak of rush hour. The riders were riding in the June 5th, 2011 Becel Ride for Heart. It's worth j > read more

Biker Chicks

Published on 2011-06-05 13:30:00

Well, they were at the grand opening of Canada Cruisers in Milton, so it's almost like they are beautiful biker chicks by association. The ladies were models from Randal Martin Photography. Forget about going to Port Dover on Friday the 13th (so next > read more

Honda Indy Toronto 2011 - Events and Location

Published on 2011-06-04 23:05:00

As Honda Indy Toronto promoters Green Savoree Toronto begins to setup the 2011 'Steets of Toronto' racetrack we can look forward to a lot of great events both in advance of the race and during the exciting race weekend from Friday, July 8th to S > read more

Beautiful week & Ride for Heart

Published on 2011-06-04 10:43:00

Spring held a 'nice week' event but that ended Friday and the thundershowers took over Saturday. I was ready to bike around downtown Toronto but I will wait and see what tomorrow will be like. To remember beautiful weather I have included a partly cl > read more

Luminato 2011 - Festival of Arts & Creativity

Published on 2011-06-03 13:57:00

Luminato comes once again to the City of Toronto from June 10th to 19th, 2011. Back for its 5th year and in partnership with L’Oreal, this annual Festival of Arts and Creativity seeks to entertain and inspire everyone with three simple progra > read more

CityTV News - Kathryn Humphreys

Published on 2011-06-02 21:05:00

Kathryn Humphreys sports anchor and reporter of the CityTV show CityNEWS was in the Square reporting on Piazza Italia. > read more

Budget Travel Tips with Readers Digest

Published on 2011-06-02 18:21:00

Vacations make great adventures and memories, it’s time to forget about work and enjoy the hotels, restaurants and room service. But the excitement of visiting somewhere new and exotic comes with a high price and most people face large credit card > read more

Piazza Italia - 150th Anniversary of Italy

Published on 2011-06-02 12:03:00

Toronto is joining in the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Italy and Yonge-Dundas Square has been transformed into Piazza Italia. The entertainment and Italian food mini festival started at noon and runs until late this evening (till 11pm Ju > read more

Honda Indy 2011 setup begins

Published on 2011-06-01 21:38:00

Green Savoree Toronto has today (June 1, 2011) begun the construction of the 2011 Honda Indy Toronto race course which runs through Exhibition grounds and onto Lakeshore Boulevard. It's exciting to think of the racing which will happen soon in the he > read more

Derby Luv!

Published on 2011-06-01 20:56:00

I heard from the ever excellent Speedin Hawking of the Death Track Dolls. Speedin handles PR and Marketing for the Toronto Roller Derby (ToRD) and she let me know about a couple of upcoming events and she finished her email with 'Derby Luv! > read more

Sushi Takeout

Published on 2011-05-31 21:08:00

The neon sign of a Sushi Takeout joint on Dundas Street in Toronto beckons hungry patrons inside to try mixtures of fish and Japanese sticky rice. > read more

CN Tower: EdgeWalk

Published on 2011-05-31 06:20:00

Can you imagine walking outside along the edge of the CN Tower's main pod 356m in the air? It scares me even thinking about it. Adventure seekers will be able to walk hands free with only a tether saving them from being swept over the edge. You can s > read more

GLEE Matthew Morrison in Toronto

Published on 2011-05-30 12:49:00

I have to say that I am a GLEEK, yes a fan of the television series GLEE, although not unconditionally. I like their scrappy us against the world bravado and spirit. I enjoyed when they practiced and sang some great songs and when Lea belted out som > read more

Toronto Bike Month 2011

Published on 2011-05-30 10:54:00

I showed up at Toronto City Hall today because it was Bike Month and I thought that meant that I would get a free bike. In the interests of the environment (my middle name is green) I would take an electric bike over some burly, exhaust spewing, car > read more

Dr Pepper at Anime North

Published on 2011-05-29 21:57:00

Now I am seeing Dr Pepper everywhere. They were out providing cold beverage samples to everyone attending the Anime North convention. > read more

Beamer from Sideshow Tattoos

Published on 2011-05-29 20:57:00

I ran into Beamer from Sideshow Tattoos in Georgetown at the Anime North convention. These guys do piercings and tattoos and Beamer is an artist with both. I think my daughter is addicted to piercings by Beamer and I must admit that I am very impress > read more

Cinched Tight Corsets

Published on 2011-05-29 19:47:00

There was a nice example of Cinched Tight Corsets at the Anime North convention. Their tagline is "Hold Me Tight, Squeeze Me Tight, Cinch Me Tight" and they sell Fine Latex and Lingerie. She had a fantastic mohawk as well.See more of the corset after > read more

Anime North 2011 cosplay

Published on 2011-05-29 16:57:00

The parking lot of the Toronto Congress Centre was full of PCs (see below) and lots of other people in costume going to the Anime North 2011 convention running from May 27-29, 2011. The variety of costumes was stunning - I know if it was me it would > read more

Toronto Wings and Wheels 2011

Published on 2011-05-29 16:32:00

The airport at Downsview Park got a workout over the May 28-29, 2011 weekend as cars and planes filled the Hanger as part of the Toronto Wings and Wheels Heritage Festival 2001. I loved seeing the CF-18 Hornet jet fighter up close (above) and the old > read more

Cherry Beach in the fog

Published on 2011-05-28 22:01:00

Cherry Beach was lonely in the early morning spring fog. The lifeguard towers and rescue stations were empty, thongs were still packed away. You could hear the loud squawks of birds that fill the Leslie Street Spit just across the way.The leas > read more

Ontario Volleyball at Ashbridges Bay

Published on 2011-05-28 12:14:00

Ontario Volleyball had a large competition down at Ashbridges Bay/Woodbine Beaches as players started in the light mist and heavy fog of yet another beautiful Toronto weekend. I didn't even see any visible sunscreen and the typical beach volleyball s > read more

Doors Open Toronto 2011

Published on 2011-05-28 12:01:00

The widely popular urban exploration weekend appropriately titled Doors Open Toronto (DOTO) hit town again and shows just how much fun we can have seeing some really interesting buildings. Pictured above is the Toronto Harbour Commission Building whi > read more

Dr Pepper, Honda Indy Toronto and Marco Andretti

Published on 2011-05-27 21:49:00

2011 marks the 25th year of open wheel racing in Toronto, initially in 1986 as the CART, Champ Car 'Grand Prix of Toronto' and later in 2009 as the IZOD IndyCar Honda Indy Toronto. That's quite a few years of burning rubber and the heavy rumblings of > read more

Busy Toronto Harbour

Published on 2011-05-26 19:10:00

Harbourfront and Queens Quay are Toronto's waterfront cottage. The commute is a bummer but sitting down by the lake with your toes in the water is a little slice of heaven. As the ice seems to be temporarily out of the inner harbour, the space seems > read more

Things to do in Toronto May 27-29, 2011

Published on 2011-05-26 12:22:00

The end of May and beginning of June is a magical time when the birds sing and the people smile as we fast approach summer (at least I hope so because the wet spring does not want to leave) and the return of the annual Toronto Honda Indy weekend in > read more

Toronto Caribbean Carnival

Published on 2011-05-25 16:43:00

The August long weekend will continue to have the Grand Parade of beautiful costumes and music of the islands as Caribana becomes the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival. The three week festival starts in mid July and explores Caribbean music and f > read more

Peeling Chivas

Published on 2011-05-24 21:23:00

Paint peels from the Chivas Regal scotch whiskey advertisement as it finely ages on the wall of a building overlooking a parking lot. It still made me thirsty.When I went to the States I liked how you could get liquor and beer just about everywh > read more

See Stanley with Lanny

Published on 2011-05-24 11:57:00

Scotiabank is having a promotion where the winner and three friends are sent to watch the Stanley Cup Final with Lanny McDonald (check it out at facebook.com/Scotiahockeyclub). Lanny is, of course, the ex Maple Leaf professional ice hockey player (1 > read more

Circus, Circus

Published on 2011-05-23 19:29:00

The HarbourKIDS International Circus Festival continued down at the waterfront presented by Harbourfront Centre and Zero Gravity Circus. Yesterday I saw Circa, today I caught Vague de Cirque as they performed on the Westjet Stage. They put on a great > read more

Pirates of Queens Quay

Published on 2011-05-23 19:00:00

Arrggh matey and shiver me timbers - there were pirates down at Queens Quay Terminal, bloodthirsty, dubloon stealing, sword wielding pirates. I was scared that they would start walking kids off the plank but they seemed to be friendlier tha > read more

Punch Buggy

Published on 2011-05-23 00:30:00

Saturday, May 22, 2011 saw a gathering of VW bugs for the Toronto Volkswagon Beetle Invasion to raise money in support of Sick Kids Hospital. The event is called the Punch Buggy 4 Sick Kids.For an inexpensive mode of transportation that was manufactu > read more

Rain suit doggie

Published on 2011-05-22 23:18:00

A cute, little dog wears a cute little gold rain suit in PawsWay at Harbourfront and the photo was taken by a cute, little photographer. > read more

Sextet

Published on 2011-05-22 23:10:00

The rise and fall of the world's economies could be portrayed by Max Streicher's inflatable sculpture called 'Sextet' (1996) at York Quay Centre at Harbourfront. The sculpture is of six completely white human like figures that are each attached > read more

Toronto International Circus Festival

Published on 2011-05-22 22:21:00

Children were laughing with delight at all the clowns and entertainment at Harbourfront Centre during the HarbourKIDS: Circus featuring the Toronto International Circus Festival.The site was jam packed with things to do and play including a large roo > read more

FunExpo: Star Wars in Welland

Published on 2011-05-22 00:02:00

The 501st Canadian Garrison, Rebel Legion, Force United Niagara and the London Rogues Star Wars characters were the highlight of the FunExpo held May 21, 2011 at the Arena in Welland, Ontario. The show helped raise funds for the charity 'Help A Child > read more

Back to the Future - DeLorean Time Machine

Published on 2011-05-21 22:42:00

When Marty McFly cranked up the sleek, burnished stainless steel fusion-powered DeLorean DMC-12 sports car he traveled back in time and got his parents fall in love. That car became a large part of the movie series 'Back to the Future' made > read more

Welland Canal

Published on 2011-05-21 22:08:00

Boats go up and down. I guess that's why they made the locks on the Welland Canal, also know as the H2O Highway. We were down in the Niagara area watching the large Canadian Steamship Line (CSL) Great Lakes Freighter squeeze tightly into the concrete > read more

Trash

Published on 2011-05-21 09:23:00

Toronto ships it's trash elsewhere and the big city is currently looking at contracting out garbage collection. A lot of our trash is in the streets, taped to poles in every growing diameters. We could save money by just putting up a simple frame for > read more

It's so hot - I miss winter!

Published on 2011-05-21 08:55:00

Oh man, so untrue. Welcome summer (at least for one day) because the rain continues, starting tomorrow. Here is an ornamental stair case at Queens Park topped with some of the that white stuff - snow. Enjoy the weather and feel bad for Australia who > read more

In a New York state of mind

Published on 2011-05-21 08:40:00

I caught up with a movie being filmed around Pearl Street in downtown Toronto yesterday. Along the road were U.S. things like mail boxes and New York cabs. Nearby was a NYPD cop car and a fire truck.You can look up the many films, television series a > read more

Saturday May 21, 2011 Rapture - I meant 2021?

Published on 2011-05-21 08:15:00

No Rapture yet and the day looks beautiful - I think someone slipped a bible decimal. Just in case I had showered with my 'Wash away your sins' cleansing bar, good for ALL 7 deadly sins. The only bad part is it has that 'Just-do-it again' scent and i > read more

University Avenue blossoms

Published on 2011-05-20 23:29:00

The fruit trees along University Avenue join the blossoms of Old City Hall. Here we are looking north towards Queens Park.At the corner of University Avenue and Queen Street West is the historic property of Osgoode Hall which is a favourite of > read more

Beavers in Toronto

Published on 2011-05-20 22:57:00

Parks Canada celebrated it's 100th birthday by bringing a couple of beavers into Toronto.Spring was in full force today with a shining sun and the Yonge-Dundas Square fountains shooting out their dancing waters. It was a time to enjoy a patio, wear t > read more

Raptured

Published on 2011-05-20 13:58:00

Tomorrow (Saturday, May 21, 2011) is the one day when you should avoid carrying anything heavy – they say you have a high chance of rupture! Okay, bad joke, tomorrow is the ‘Judgment Day’ as predicted by some radio group. This date is not to b > read more

Walking beside the Bay

Published on 2011-05-19 21:15:00

I thought it was just a rumour but it turned out to be true - the sun came out this afternoon! I am tired of the damn rain although we are a great deal more fortunate than a large number of areas around North America that are flooding. Saturday > read more

Contact Photography: over here over there

Published on 2011-05-19 20:35:00

The Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival has an photo installation by Alain Paiement in one of the most perfect place for art installations - Brookfield Place. The glass blocks on the main floor have been covered over by large photos which give th > read more

Our Greener Side Celebration

Published on 2011-05-19 20:01:00

Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) helps to promote green eco-friendly life options during their annual 'Our Greener Side Celebration' which will be held on Saturday, May 28th from 10am to 3pm at the Kortright Centre for Conservation. This commun > read more

Flashpoint by Hard Rock Cafe in Toronto

Published on 2011-05-19 13:05:00

The road beside the Yonge Street Hard Rock Café was closed to traffic today as filming on the television series ‘Flashpoint’ was being shot in O’Keefe Lane. The series continues into its fourth season and the cast was rigged out in their full > read more

Bick's Grill and Give BBQ

Published on 2011-05-19 12:49:00

The Yonge-Dundas Square was filled with smoke as a BBQ lunch was being cooked for people helping to support Food Banks Canada on May 19, 2011. There were also celebrity challenges, live entertainment and a Raptor’s basketball team mascot > read more

Fly away home

Published on 2011-05-18 21:28:00

Things that fly in the air. A little chickadee grabs a peanut from a hand at the Humber Arboretum - you can see more of this sequence in my original post here.Trampoline athlete gets some air at Yonge-Dundas SquareThe geese art installation in the Ea > read more

Streetcar dancing

Published on 2011-05-17 19:40:00

A TTC streetcar passes along Queen Street West and the larger than life advertisement showing dancers along the side of the car is very hard to miss. > read more

Hello Big Boy

Published on 2011-05-17 19:00:00

On our recent trip into the United States we kept our eyes out for iconic American things that we don't often see here in Canada and lo and behold we found the Big Boy Restaurant chain. The famous little chubby kid in red checkers and with a cowlick > read more

Vacation in Frankenmuth

Published on 2011-05-16 23:16:00

Bavarian Inn waitress in traditional Dirndl uniformWillkommen, Hamiltons in the Haus! I enjoyed a mini-vacation in the lovely town of Frankenmuth in the American state of Michigan (MI). Known as "Little Bavaria" and located 5 hours from Toronto > read more

Photo, video & digital imaging show

Published on 2011-05-16 20:48:00

The 20th annual digital imaging show, sponsored by Henry's, ran from May 13-15, 2011 at the Toronto International Centre. Whether it is photo or video, almost everything is really digital imaging and as a 'digital imagist' I joined many others dreami > read more

May Police Week

Published on 2011-05-16 20:07:00

Police forces across Ontario were holding open houses and meeting with the public during National Police Week which runs from May 15-21, 2011 with a theme of "Working together for a safer community". Police Week started in 1970 and helps to promote c > read more

ALS Plane Pull

Published on 2011-05-16 19:26:00

Pulling a plane in support of ALS Ontario (known as Lou Gehrig's disease) was a team effort, and each 10 person team had to pull a 17,800 kg Bombardier Q400 NextGen passenger plane on May 15, 2011. The fastest team to cover the distance won the event > read more

Make Love Not War

Published on 2011-05-14 01:03:00

Live it, learn it, love it. Speaking of love, I think someone will be lucky tonite. > read more

Friday the 13th - get your Port Dover on

Published on 2011-05-13 15:55:00

Bad luck? Not for your motorcycle rider. Today is the day (Friday, May 13, 2011) for the Friday the 13th Motorcycle Rally in Port Dover. The still sleepy town comes to life when thousands of choppers fill the air with the noise of so much chrome, lea > read more

World Naked Gardening Day (WNGD) - May 14

Published on 2011-05-13 15:27:00

What a happy place we live in when we can celebrate World Naked Gardening Day on Saturday, May 14, 2011. I think that this would be a much easier event to photograph than the World Naked Bike Ride, you just have to get dirtier. The weekend is suppose > read more

Fan Expo Sci Fi 2011 Guests Announced

Published on 2011-05-13 15:01:00

The August 25-28, 2011 Fan Expo has announced the Sci Fi guests and they include actors Lee Majors (Steve Austin from Six Million Dollar Man), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter), Barbara Eden & Larry Hagman (Jeannie & Anthony Nelson > read more

Dairy King Ice Cream

Published on 2011-05-13 14:58:00

I finally had a chance to grab some ice cream (since I had no luck yesterday at the World’s largest ice cream cake) at the Dairy King truck that is parked between Old City Hall and the Toronto Eaton Centre – his medium soft serve cone was only $2 > read more

Crab apple buds at Old City Hall

Published on 2011-05-13 14:56:00

Bright red crab apple buds have sprouted on the fruit trees along Old City Hall in Toronto. I imagine that they will bloom within the week and the the pink blossoms should only last about a week after that. It also wouldn’t surprise me that t > read more

Beauty and the beasts

Published on 2011-05-11 18:58:00

Street busker Kate Mior is a beautiful angel. But Toronto also knows the skin crawling, undead that sometimes walk our streets. Actually, some of the undead are still beautiful - their haunting eyes, creamy skin and rosy, dripping blood. > read more

Green and Red

Published on 2011-05-11 16:59:00

Green: Light at the end of the tunnel. A long enclosure protects sidewalk pedestrians adjacent to condo construction near the Air Canada Centre while a GO Train moves slowly towards Union Station.Red: The famous TIP TOP TAILORS, angled jauntily, sits > read more

Marathon

Published on 2011-05-10 21:22:00

This weekend brings out some long distance runners for the annual GoodLife Fitness Toronto Marathon on Sunday May 15, 2011.To ensure the athletes are not lonely we will also have we have the Mississauga Marathon which is also known as > read more

Blossoms at Church and Queen St

Published on 2011-05-10 19:52:00

Magnolia blossoms burst out from a single tree at the intersections of Church and Queen Street East in front of the Metropolitan United Church. This is the church that has all the chess tables set up in the front lawn. > read more

DQ: World's Largest Ice Cream Cake

Published on 2011-05-10 12:05:00

Toronto watched anxiously as Dairy Queen finished their giant creation in Yonge-Dundas Square, and then the Guinness World Record was announced for the World’s Largest Ice Cream Cake. Weighing a massive 22,343 pounds the cool sp > read more

Honda Indy 2011: Free Friday

Published on 2011-05-10 07:15:00

Bonus, attendance at the Friday Honda Indy Toronto 2011 will be free – courtesy of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association. This is what their website has to say.Milka Duno"Friday Jun 04 2010 - Toronto, ON (June 3, 2010) – To help racing fans and t > read more

TORD: Fury of the hell cats

Published on 2011-05-09 19:16:00

The Toronto Roller Derby is quickly drawing to a close for the so you should get out for the final two regular season games in May, followed by the semi-final and championship games coming quickly in June.On Saturday May 14 the Gore-Gore Rollergirls > read more

BIXI bike destruction

Published on 2011-05-09 14:21:00

It didn't take long for a driver to run into a BIXI bike station. Just around 3:00pm a car plows through the bike rack full of brand new BIXI bikes before finally coming to a stop against a bell telephone booth at Bay St just north of Albert St. It l > read more

On May 10 Vote for change

Published on 2011-05-09 12:30:00

The website www.voteforchangeCanada.com asks that you vote for change on May 10. I don’t think they were talking about the NDP party, although Jack Layton maybe involved because it talks about the environment. Protecting and Preserving Canada’s > read more

TGIS - Thank god it's spring

Published on 2011-05-09 12:10:00

Well it had to happen someday and I think that with the Cherry Blossoms in High Park finally bursting out in full glory (http://torontogp.blogspot.com/2011/05/high-park-cherry-blossoms-2011.html) I think that this past week we can really say that s > read more

TCAF

Published on 2011-05-08 12:55:00

The 2011 Toronto Comic Arts Festival was jammed into the main floor and into the second floor of the Toronto Public Reference Library on Yonge Street just north of Bloor. Entrance to the event was free which was nice, but I didn't see any cosplay whi > read more

Yonge Street - fun along the strip

Published on 2011-05-08 11:57:00

Yonge Street cuts through downtown Toronto and at very centre of the universe, which would be at Dundas Street, life was booming with people shopping and having fun in the city. The festivals and marches helped to fill the streets of the Big Smoke (t > read more

Freedom Festival and March 2011

Published on 2011-05-07 22:25:00

At first I thought it was going to rain in Queens Park as the storm clouds grew thick and grey. I slowly came to realize it wasn't rain clouds at all, it was the copious quantities of medicinal herb and resulting smoke that hung low to the ground dur > read more

High Park Cherry Blossoms 2011

Published on 2011-05-07 22:10:00

The cherry blossoms in High Park finally came out to play today and the park was filled with appreciative visitors happy to see the sun and the flowers bloom and take a few pictures.Not all the buds had opened, but there were enough to provide beauty > read more

Share a saddle - Friday the 13th MC Rally

Published on 2011-05-06 22:14:00

Leather and lace, look out Port Dover because the Friday the 13 Motorcycle Rally will be filling the streets with roaring choppers in just one week. May the motorcycle gods bring out the shining sun, just perfect for gleaming chrome, thongs and chaps > read more

Stock Cars - pump up the jam

Published on 2011-05-06 21:27:00

There is not a lot of frills on a NASCAR Canadian Tire Series stock car. Squeeze into the drivers seat, feel the burn and keep the brakes from going up in flames. There is some beauty in the parts and the colours and the racing is pretty cool as well > read more

By Thor's Hammer

Published on 2011-05-05 22:59:00

Marvel Comics' movie 'Thor' comes out tomorrow and thanks to Dr Pepper Cherry I had a chance to watch an advance screening at the Scotiabank Theatre on Richmond Street. Great movie and it looked fantastic in 3D, which came in handy when my wife enjoy > read more

Toronto's new subway cars

Published on 2011-05-05 15:19:00

A bright new silver TTC streetcar rides above the surface on a large float on the way to it's new job. > read more

MOPAR at Kawartha Speedway

Published on 2011-05-04 21:30:00

NASCAR Canadian Tires Series (NCTS) crews running Dodge vehicles gathered at Kawartha Speedway to get their cars ready for the race season under the sponsorship of MOPAR (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram car parts and accessories).There w > read more

Paul Tracy & Honda Canada to race again

Published on 2011-05-03 17:43:00

As I noted in early April Toronto driver Paul Tracy will race a partial 2011 season with Jay Penske’s Dragon racing team, which includes five races with two of those races being the Edmonton and Toronto IndyCar events. It was just announced th > read more

BIXI Bike Toronto - take, ride, return

Published on 2011-05-03 12:36:00

Although they missed a very important step in the bike rental practice; pay. Toronto begins the public bike rental business for as little as $5 for a 30 minute ride (excluding any hold payment on your credit card which currently sits at $250 for each > read more

Medical Response on Queen St Streetcar

Published on 2011-05-02 19:52:00

Both the Toronto Fire Department and the Paramedics respond to a medical emergency on a Queen Street TTC streetcar at University Avenue. The large articulated streetcars started to pile up as passengers were forced out of the car and onto the street > read more

Blossoms still shy

Published on 2011-05-02 18:17:00

The fruit trees along the side of Old City Hall (below) and in the University Avenue (above) centre boulevard have started to sprout leaves but the blossoms still have yet to bloom in pictures taken today. They are probably waiting for everyone to lo > read more

TDSB Music Monday

Published on 2011-05-02 13:24:00

Children in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) held Music Monday 2011 which is a tribute to musical education in the schools. There were quite a number of concert bands, orchestras, choirs, and ensembles bringing the gift of music to downtown T > read more

International Dance Day

Published on 2011-05-02 09:51:00

April 29 was International Dance Day and part of the celebrations took place on Sunday down at Yonge-Dundas Square, hosted by Melissa D’Agostino. And remember, during International Dance Day, no dance is forbidden and the chicken dance can be done > read more

NASCAR NCTS ready to race

Published on 2011-05-01 11:52:00

The 2011 racing season is getting ready to roll and the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series (NCTS) will start at Mosport Speedway on May 28 with the Dickies 200.You can meet and greet your favourite stock car racers, get autographs and see the thunder a > read more

Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2011

Published on 2011-05-01 11:05:00

Dress up as your favourite Anime character and enjoy a day at a fanexpo comicon cosplay event. The next official FanExpo ComicCON event is in August of 2011 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. These are pictures from the 2011 FanExpo AnimeCON.Unt > read more

Toronto windmill stops spinning

Published on 2011-04-30 22:34:00

The large 91m Windshare windmill in the Exhibition grounds, installed in December2002, has stopped spinning as the bearings have given up the ghost and currently wait for replacement. These blades have nothing to do with the Toronto green power > read more

Police Marine Unit

Published on 2011-04-30 22:05:00

They don't wear bright red swimsuits and bounce on the beach (although their people patrol the beaches of Toronto as lifeguards) or drive flashy cigar boats, but they do drive a variety of boats along the shores of Lake Ontario keeping peop > read more

Dirty, Dirty Building

Published on 2011-04-29 19:39:00

Oh, you are a dirty little building, a little musty, a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. You can lease some offices along Yonge Street here - what will it take to get you into this beauty? It looks tired, so maybe it should get a mas > read more

Brought to you by the letter R

Published on 2011-04-29 19:16:00

Nathan Phillips Square construction continues: The washroom/skate rental/elevator building has been ripped down and its replacement is going up and the Peace Garden/Eternal Flame have also been removed, apparently the flame was just temporary. Here i > read more

Softcore Pawn Stars of Toronto

Published on 2011-04-29 13:41:00

TV series ‘Pawn Stars’ in Las Vegas and ‘Hardcore Pawn’ from Detroit have shined the spotlight on the pawn business (buy, sell or use almost anything as collateral for a loan) in the States. From what I see they need margins of 40 to 60% to > read more

Prince William and Kate Middleton in TO

Published on 2011-04-28 19:46:00

Just one day before Britain's Prince William marries Kate Middleton when I stumble upon the couple in front of the Toronto Eaton Centre. They must have been on a walking tour with a friend, trying to get over their nervous state of mind waiting for t > read more

Sears Stars on Ice at Eaton Centre

Published on 2011-04-28 13:26:00

Sears presented the stars of the show ‘Stars on Ice’ at the Sears store at the Yonge & Dundas Eaton Centre. It was great to see Kurt Browning who is also know as the celebrity skating host of ‘Battle of the Blades’ and ultra-cute sk > read more

UFC Experience at Y-D Square

Published on 2011-04-28 13:05:00

The UFC Experience descended on Yonge-Dundas Square on Wednesday, April 28, 2011 and it didn’t take long for fans of the mixed martial arts fighting league to gather, eager to see some of the stars of the sport. Three Ultimate Fighting Championshi > read more

I see my Peeps

Published on 2011-04-27 21:34:00

Easter Peeps stop and smell the early spring flowers like the Hyacinth, above, which are rising from the soil and helping to make this a more colourful time than the just passed dull grey winter. The bright yellow marshmallow Peeps candy are a favour > read more

Highway of Harper

Published on 2011-04-27 20:19:00

The Stephen Harper Conservative campaign bus and entourage rolls down Highway 401 into Toronto. His slogan is "Harper here for Canada". He is not here to answer questions though - even the big one - Does Stephen Harper like squirrels?Conservatives co > read more

April showers

Published on 2011-04-26 20:34:00

The cat can't play piano, but it understands a sunbeam.Bring May flowers. Still, you have to walk in the rain before the flowers come out to play. So forget about clouds and thundershowers, here are some things to make you think about the flowers and > read more

Boy in the 501

Published on 2011-04-25 16:49:00

A small boy looks out of the back window of the TTC's #501 streetcar. The car itself is full of grime, so that reminds me; don't go around licking the outside of any TTC streetcars.Here is another streetcar driving towards Lake Ontario at Queens Quay > read more

High Park anticipates cherry blossoms

Published on 2011-04-25 13:49:00

Getting in and around High Park this long weekend was easy, the cool weather, grey clouds and the lack of cherry blossoms kept the big crowds away, in fact birds and squirrels and chipmunks easily outnumbered the visitors to the large park. A few peo > read more

Beach Bunny 2011

Published on 2011-04-25 11:54:00

The Beach got all up in my face, kicked some sand in my face and had the 44th annual Lions Club Easter Parade which culminated in a fuzzy, white bunny waving to all the happy people (many wearing bunny costumes and bunny ears) along Queen Street > read more

Spring Cherry Blossoms 2011

Published on 2011-04-22 14:34:00

Happy Easter and merry chocolate eggs to you. When you think of easter you think of daffodils and when you think of spring you have to think of apple and cherry blossoms filling the trees with their flowers and filling the air with their scents.In a > read more

Canadian Army into Libya?

Published on 2011-04-22 14:18:00

Several countries are considering adding ground forces to the UN sponsored aerial invasion of Libya. A mission with the dual purpose of protecting the general population of Libya and toppling Mommar G-whatever. If the US and Britain go, will Can > read more

Bell still sucks!

Published on 2011-04-22 14:02:00

I sit here, lonely and sad, in the lovely Roxy Cafe in small town Acton enjoying a tasty large latte and enjoying the free wireless. My internet loss continues now, I am sure, into its third week. Bell cannot seem to get their act in gear a > read more

Toronto Jewish Film Festival

Published on 2011-04-22 13:51:00

The Toronto Jewish Film Festival TJFF is 19 years old and when it opens on May 7, 2011 (till the 15th) there will be 118 films shown from around the world. You can also catch the world premiere of the documentary 'Between Two Worlds'. I love one of t > read more

Earth Month Giveaway at the Square

Published on 2011-04-21 19:14:00

Earth needs more than an hour, my bitches, so Brita is giving her a month. People gathered in a long line that stretched around Yonge-Dundas Square, did a few loops around some barriers and waited for their turn to enter Brita Village to pick up a fr > read more

Bricks and other Art

Published on 2011-04-21 18:58:00

Not all art is intentional, sometimes it just happens. This large wall has been painted pink, its covering of mortar falls away from some of the bricks. The wall slowly strips away its' facade. Maybe a mural or large advertisement will fill the empty > read more

Looking for oil in all the wrong places

Published on 2011-04-21 08:47:00

The continued climb of oil and gas prices is of great concern to many. No longer does gas go up in fractions of a cent, it rises in nickels and dimes overnight and like a flu the adjacent gas stations raise their prices in lock step with the competi > read more

Long Weekend Fun

Published on 2011-04-21 08:31:00

Hello, you long weekend you, trying to be all coy but knowing that Canada is looking forward to this spring holiday and the celebration of bunnies and chocolate, among other things, so that you want to dress up in your party clothes and jump from an > read more

Evergreen Brickworks - a look back at abandoned factory

Published on 2011-04-21 08:12:00

The Evergreen Brickworks is getting ready for a fun Earth Day Celebration on Saturday April 23rd, 2011 at the former Don Valley Brickworks factory and park. On Thursday April 21 the site will also try to make the world’s longest picnic table. > read more

Reflection of James

Published on 2011-04-19 20:06:00

I liked my reflection found in the opposing mirrors it shows my bald spot to perfection, many times over. Now, because I scared you, here is a cuddly mountain lion and a cute little hamster. > read more

Spring is coming, Sun sometimes shines

Published on 2011-04-19 20:01:00

Spring loves me, she loves me not.I know that we will soon feel the warmth of the sun, even though Spring has literally sprung (a leak), and snow and hail have fallen. Annual flowers have just started to peak out of the ground in our garden and robin > read more

Photo Vault: Birds and Planes

Published on 2011-04-19 19:39:00

The cute pictures from the Kitten and Puppy Weekend made me think of the baby ducks and geese that will soon be eatin' and poopin' their little fannies off around lakes and ponds in your neighbourhood, later growing into adults with more poopin' babi > read more

Badlands in Spring

Published on 2011-04-19 19:27:00

Winter is fighting Spring and for the time being it looks like Spring is going to be Winter's bitch. I drove to the Badlands of Caledon hidden away in Cheltenham. The wet weather complements the badlands, makes them even badder. I wanted to go there > read more

Green living is the life for me

Published on 2011-04-18 12:36:00

Keep Manhattan, just give me that countryside. The Green Living Show (http://www.greenlivingonline.com/torontoshow/) ran at the Direct Energy Centre in the CNE grounds, powered by hordes of hard working gerbils running in wheels and that giant windm > read more

Puppy & Kitten Weekend at PawsWay

Published on 2011-04-18 12:09:00

Cute was the word as PawsWay Toronto (http://pawsway.ca/en/About/Discovery/VisitUs/) held the Puppy and Kitten Weekend down at Harbourfront. Just in case you missed it here are some lovable canines. Pictures courtesy of Joe Hamilton/ Your Average Jo > read more

Schick Quattro for Women at the Eaton Centre

Published on 2011-04-18 08:09:00

Three beautiful ladies were promoting Schick Quattro razors for women at the Eaton Centre. The four bladed razor is manufactured by Schick Canada who sponsors the Honda Indy Toronto. Photo courtesy of Joe Hamilton/ Your Average Joe Blog. > read more

The Spoons at Sunrise Records

Published on 2011-04-18 08:01:00

80’s band the Spoons (http://www.thespoons.ca/) were rocking at Sunrise Records at 336 Yonge Street on the weekend with a free concert in the store. The band is listed by Wikipedia as a Canadian New Wave Romantic Synth Pop Music group started i > read more

Cleopatra

Published on 2011-04-16 11:50:00

Elizabeth Taylor had a long and full life bursting with excitement and she left a legacy of films when she recently passed away. She was a movie star of the past and like many old memories, some people do not know who she is or even what movies she a > read more

Streetwalking

Published on 2011-04-16 11:40:00

While streets were made for driving they can be a lot of fun to walk and ride in when busy roads are closed to cars - let freedom reign. Yonge Street and Bay Streets are favourites roadways that Toronto likes to open for pedestrians only during festi > read more

Kevin Clarke still getting the message out

Published on 2011-04-15 19:48:00

I passed by Kevin Clarke sitting on a grate on a major city street spreading his word, passed by thousands of people who probably don't realize that the flamboyant homeless gentleman was a past Toronto Mayoral candidate and is looking at running > read more

STOP Graffiti Vandalism Now

Published on 2011-04-15 19:19:00

The Mayor of Toronto wants to stamp out graffiti vandalism, which is an excellent idea, especially since it explicitly excludes art murals, "One or more letters, symbols, blah, blah, blah, that disfigure or deface a structure or thing, blah, blah, bl > read more

Sandals and cherries - Bell Sucks!

Published on 2011-04-15 10:14:00

I am without home internet as my Bell wireless modem (2wire) has again crapped out because of their failure prone power supply. When a new power supply finally gets to me, hopefully within a month, I will celebrate my fifth unit and hope its lifespa > read more

Floating Forest in Brookfield Place

Published on 2011-04-15 08:59:00

The art installation titled ‘Floating Forest’ by Canadian artist Max Streicher hangs over the heads of people walking through the great hall of Brookfield Place. The trees are manufactured from recycled billboard vinyl and are a memorial to lost > read more

High tech building security

Published on 2011-04-15 08:45:00

A mannequin in a raincoat keeps watch over the demolition site across from the famous Toronto Flatiron building. I worked a bit in the former Keg Restaurant site which was in this block of buildings being removed by Priestly Demolition in a > read more

Toronto Clean Up Day - 20 Minute Makeover

Published on 2011-04-13 10:07:00

Toronto’s annual community clean up day is this Friday, April 15 at 2:00pm. The 20 minute makeover helps to get rid of the winter garbage, long dormant under a bed of clean, white, then grey and finally black snow and it is a nice way to welco > read more

Red Canoe and Bobbers

Published on 2011-04-11 19:41:00

The Canoe Landing Park and it's bright and gloriously red canoe sits beside the Gardiner Expressway. It's bigger than you think and sits at the apex of the slope rising from the street towards the south. You can see my picture of the park taken from > read more

Go Leafs Go

Published on 2011-04-10 15:22:00

The Toronto Maple Leafs maybe out of playoff contention, but for many of the hockey team's fans this is nothing new. There is still time to take pleasure in going to the game, downing a few ice cold beers and cheering on the lovable losers. A pair of > read more

Roller Derby - Gore Gore Rollergirls vs Chicks Ahoy

Published on 2011-04-08 23:39:00

April 9, 2011 at 6:30pm (doors open) in Downsview Park's Hanger is where two mighty Toronto Roller Derby teams go wheel to wheel, lingerie to lingerie, and put the hurtin' on. The almost unstoppable Gore Gore Rollergirls, resplendent in leopard print > read more

Fan Appreciation of the ComicCON type

Published on 2011-04-08 23:22:00

Hobbystar Marketing gives back to the Fans during a special FREE Toronto ComicCON event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This Fan Appreciation event runs April 9 and 10, 2011 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.The program schedule ha > read more

Toronto Spring Motorcycle Show 2011

Published on 2011-04-08 23:12:00

Full leather outfits are a little binding, so cut out the ass and feel the breeze in your new chaps. You can then use your chaps on the trip to Port Dover on Friday, May 13th 2011. It will be a little cooler this May as compared to last year's August > read more

Pleasure Craft

Published on 2011-04-08 22:47:00

Arrgh Billy, have you ever been to sea? Well if you do then you will need a Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) beginning April 15, 2011. You can go to the Transport Canada website, do the online study guide, then take an online test known as the Bo > read more

Reflections of yesterday

Published on 2011-04-08 22:17:00

There certainly is a lot of glass in Toronto and in the reflections you can see some old buildings that Toronto is full of - it looks like many were grand old bank buildings. Some have been converted into pubs where you can withdraw a brew and make a > read more

Bunnarchy in the T Dot

Published on 2011-04-07 22:01:00

Facebook's Fun Toronto posted some upcoming events and the Bunnarchy thing sounded way out there. I have never heard of it before so I had to check it out. Well, not too much to check out really, put on bunny costumes - the least being a set of bunny > read more

Election - what's going on

Published on 2011-04-07 21:31:00

The Canadian General Election, scheduled for May 2, 2011, is fast approaching so let's see what's going on, shall we? The current poll results show the Conservatives still leading with about a 10% lead over the Liberals (Angus Reid Poll 38% Conservat > read more

Jungle at the bus stop

Published on 2011-04-07 19:03:00

I knew spring was here but I was not prepared for the urban jungle that had grown around the TTC bus stop at the Dundas and Yonge intersection at the Eaton Centre. There must be a little more radiation in the air lately or maybe they were magical see > read more

Die Zombie Die

Published on 2011-04-06 21:51:00

A big shout out to my photography fans from Portland, Maine at Portland Magazine Monthly. The award winning magazine is in the heart of America's 41st populated state and they have asked me to submit some pictures of the Toronto Zombie March. We shal > read more

Keeping watch at Union Station

Published on 2011-04-06 20:12:00

The GO Transit security team keeps a sharp eye on passengers, including me, on an open section of rail line at Toronto's Union Station. > read more

Cranes at the Sony Centre's L Tower

Published on 2011-04-06 19:53:00

Cranes are necessary for building high rise towers and there are plenty of them in Toronto. At the Sony Centre there is a set of the large cranes; one is the traditional horizontal type called a tower crane and one with an inclined arm called a luffi > read more

Canadian IndyCar News

Published on 2011-04-05 21:02:00

Paul Tracy pictured above finds a ride with Jay Penske's Dragon Racing Team. His contract allows for five races including the Edmonton and Toronto Indy runs. On April 2nd Paul tweets "All the hard word has paid off , I have a 5 race deal with ja > read more

Patterns in Toronto

Published on 2011-04-05 19:48:00

Recurring patterns are found all around Toronto, from the layout of our streets to the rows of windows and frames in office towers. Shade and light, colours and black and white, form and function. The Queen Street West and University Avenue intersect > read more

Hockey Hall of Fame

Published on 2011-04-04 21:03:00

I haven't actually gone into the Hockey Hall of Fame, I think it is because that if it has stuff from when the Leafs were any good I wouldn't want to be around all those dusty antiques! They do have a beautiful building with a great location at Yonge > read more

April is STD Awareness Month

Published on 2011-04-04 20:49:00

Keep your eyes open people - you don't want to step on an STD, be aware people, always aware. Please folks, there is a serious problem with STDs - Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and April is STD Awareness Month and you should GYT (Get Yourself T > read more

Thunder Over Michigan July 2011

Published on 2011-04-03 14:22:00

For plane lovers the season of the air show is fast approaching. Some people keep close - like staying in town for Toronto's Canadian International Air show in September, or taking the time to travel to the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show. The p > read more

Because we've had enough - Slutwalk Toronto

Published on 2011-04-03 02:23:00

The 'because we've had enough' Slutwalk Toronto 2011 begins with 1:30pm speeches and the 2:00pm march from Queens Park South on Sunday, April 3rd and finishing at Toronto Police Headquarters (40 College Street).The Toronto Police representative's sug > read more

Toronto Pillow Fight 2011

Published on 2011-04-02 23:42:00

The annual Toronto Pillow Fight has moved from the Yonge and Eglinton to Yonge-Dundas Square. It also started later in the day from the previous rounds - now the pillows started flying at 8:00pm in the evening. Luckily the nearby advertising billboar > read more

Sidewalk seats & patios, watching the world go by

Published on 2011-04-02 14:26:00

It starts when the robins come back to town, when the sun shines through the clouds and where the wind doesn't blow a cool blast of winter on your neck. You look to the skies, take off a layer of clothes and think to yourself - it's time to sit on th > read more

Harlem Globetrotters in Toronto

Published on 2011-04-02 14:08:00

The world famous basketball team known as the Harlem Globetrotters are coming into Toronto next week (April 8 & 9, 2011) at the Rogers Centre. The team which started in 1926 is on the '4 times the fun' North American Tour and you can buy tickets > read more

Blue Jays Home Opener 2011

Published on 2011-04-01 17:08:00

Baseball comes back to town as the Blue Jays take on the Minnesota Twins tonite at the Rogers Centre. Apparently no one told them to take it easy so they ended up kicking the Twins' ass 13 to 3. The large crowd of almost 48,000 was a nice change from > read more

Election Fog

Published on 2011-03-31 21:57:00

Today was a mixture of fog, rain and snow which perfectly reflects the ongoing election campaigns - partly confusing with a chance of victory. Polls continue to favour the Conservative party so people wait for a game changer or we head into another C > read more

Gore-Gore Rollergirls vs Chicks Ahoy - April 9th

Published on 2011-03-31 20:52:00

You know what I like about the Toronto Roller Derby? EVERYTHING! I like the scantily clad battlin' femmes, I like how the action and excitement of a hard fought bout is worth every penny of the reasonable ticket price, I like how friendly and often s > read more

Toronto Islands thawing out

Published on 2011-03-30 21:40:00

Today was another sunny spring day and as the snow continues to melt (we are supposed to get more snow over the next day or two, damn) it's time to start thinking of picnics across the harbour on the Toronto Islands. The enjoyable ferry ride, with or > read more

Buildings in the sun, that is what they are

Published on 2011-03-30 17:21:00

White wall and white fire escape near Rogers CentreFront Street near the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The crane is reflected in the windows of the CBC building.Fairmont Royal York Hotel across from Union Station. > read more

Condo Newspaper Boxes

Published on 2011-03-29 19:08:00

The City of Toronto has introduced a new, sexy type of newspaper box - a community type of box with multiple newspapers living together in harmony, a sort of hippie newspaper commune or a condo-box for a condominium city. The grey structure I found a > read more

Radiohead: King of Limbs & The Universal Sigh

Published on 2011-03-29 12:07:00

The new Radiohead album ‘The King of Limbs’ was released in the U.S. and Canada today (March 29, 2011) and a special event was held worldwide to give out free copies of a souvenir newspaper called ‘The Universal Sigh’. In Toronto the l > read more

High Rise Fire Unit on Queen St West

Published on 2011-03-28 21:18:00

A Toronto Fire Department High Rise Unit blows past a TTC streetcar on Queen Street West as it goes into the Yonge Street intersection. Not too much slows down the pace of Torontonians so everyone goes about their business, including climbing into th > read more

Salt-n-holes

Published on 2011-03-28 19:55:00

Push it real good! Today was gorgeous with a beautiful sun giving us plenty of Vitamin D as spring continues to warm up the City of Toronto - ha, Barrie probably got a few inches of snow, especially with all that lake effect flurries they always seem > read more

Celebrate 27 Art Fest: Urban Landscape

Published on 2011-03-28 19:10:00

The United Nations (UN) Article 27 describes a universal right of all to participate in the arts and cultural life of the community, I think this was just before the Libyan thing, and the City of Toronto celebrates both the idea and Toronto's local a > read more

Neil Young Day March 28, 2011

Published on 2011-03-28 13:51:00

Neil Young Day, March 28, 2011: WHEREAS Neil Young is one of the most gifted, influential and celebrated singer-songwriters in rock and roll history. He is a prolific artist with a career spanning more than 40 years, five JUNO Awards, two Hall of Fa > read more

Star Wars: The love continues

Published on 2011-03-27 21:02:00

Star Wars is a series of movies that started a long, long time ago in a country far, far away (actually just to the south) and it continues making new fans while long time fans get lost in the magic of the costumes and the memory of the excitement of > read more

Walking under words - Direct Energy Centre

Published on 2011-03-27 19:52:00

The long hall of the Direct Energy Centre has a hanging art installation that is a nice compliment to the shape and light in the convention centre. The words hang vertically and I can't even remember trying to read them - so I had to check out my pic > read more

My first camera, the Canon AE-1

Published on 2011-03-27 17:19:00

In high school I had a course that included a photography component. We took pictures and developed and printed the black and white film. I bought my first camera then - it was the Canon AE-1 with a power winder, which was a 35mm Single Lens Reflex ( > read more

Gardiner: concrete art

Published on 2011-03-27 16:49:00

The sheer scale of many civil projects, like bridges and buildings, tend to make many objects art installations and not merely functional creations. Toronto's own space needle, otherwise known as the CN Tower, really makes the Toronto skyline. I look > read more

A walk in the Beach

Published on 2011-03-26 22:43:00

Toronto has a love/hate relationship with the name of the area just on the east side of the downtown core (starts at Coxwell Avenue) of the city - even their website shows "The Beach/Beaches". Whatever you call it, the area starts at the sandy foot o > read more

Ship in the inner harbour

Published on 2011-03-26 22:10:00

The inner harbour of Toronto is a busy place in summer and really sleepy in winter. Lake Ontario's ice cover is almost done and precious few chunks remain so the late spring weather will see the return of pleasure boats and harbour tour ships. A larg > read more

Canada Spring General Election May 2, 2011

Published on 2011-03-26 21:00:00

Canadians head to the federal polls for the 41st General Election ("Vote. Shape your world") on Monday May 2, 2011. Canadian citizens 18 and over can vote in 308 federal electoral districts on election day or at advance polls on A > read more

Happy Earth Hour Day

Published on 2011-03-26 00:01:00

There is no big party in Toronto this year. The WWF-Canada event held in Younge-Dundas Square and Nathan Phillips Square has gone the way of the dodo bird. Instead you are supposed to reduce electrical demand for Earth Hour which runs from 8:30pm to > read more

GO Transit, full metal stop

Published on 2011-03-25 23:52:00

Commuting in and out of Toronto is always a challenge as the roads are always busy but at rush hour the simple 45 minute drive becomes two and a half hours. Add in the cost of parking and many people end up using public transit. Most public transport > read more

Canadians in Libya - No Fly Zone

Published on 2011-03-24 19:12:00

Operation MOBILE enforces the UN ordered Resolution #1973 No Fly Zone over Libya made March 17, 2011. Canada unleashes Task Force Libeccio which is an air detachment which will do the enforcing. Six jet fighters, which they cutely refer to as a > read more

Coupon Deals - What's up with the spa stuff?

Published on 2011-03-24 18:42:00

The world of coupons exploded with the introduction of the internet. Before we used to find the occasional coupon at the grocery store. The rest were found in massive piles of inserts found in local newspapers but no one reads newspapers anymore. You > read more

Sucker Punch and Babydoll

Published on 2011-03-24 17:11:00

Sucker Punch the Warner Bros movie opens tomorrow (Friday, March 25, 2011) and it looks freaky fantastic. "Close your eyes. Open your mind. You will be unprepared." Baby Doll (Emily Browning) uses her imagination to try to escape from a mental i > read more

The snow falls in spring, Robins cry

Published on 2011-03-23 21:31:00

As someone I know said on Facebook "Dear Mother Nature.....clearly you didn't get the memo...WINTER ENDED!!!!" Spring is just a few days old and it celebrated with a lot of white stuff in Ontario. I think that the plows were all asleep in their beds > read more

Steampunk in Toronto

Published on 2011-03-23 20:06:00

The Toronto Steampunk Society (TSS) says "Steampunk is a romanticized re-imagining of the Victorian Period." It's the future and the past combined with some fantasy, wild imagination, great costumes and hats - plenty of hats.These guys and their hats > read more

Marlies #1 Fan

Published on 2011-03-23 19:29:00

Some excited young Marlies AHL hockey fans going to the Saturday, March 19 game against the Phantoms at the Exhibition's Ricoh Coliseum. The ghostly Phantoms kicked ass and took names and the Marlies lost in a 1-3 score even though the Marlies h > read more

Dr Pepper Cherry

Published on 2011-03-22 16:51:00

I was told that Wade Morrison named the original beverage Dr Pepper after the father of a girl he liked. Now I am not sure who they named his new drink after but I do like Dr Pepper Cherry! The good people of Dr Pepper have released Dr Pepper Cherry > read more

Honda Indy Toronto - roundup going into 2011

Published on 2011-03-21 22:08:00

Paul Tracy's latest ups and downs has seen him leave his KV Racing Technology team (Tony Kanaan takes over) and hired by Dreyer and Reinbold Racing with a run in the Indy 500 and some believe that he may race in the Toronto and Edmonton Indys.The dow > read more

Repo! Shadow Cats

Published on 2011-03-21 20:38:00

I saw some of the cast of Repo! Shadow Cats for the film Repo! The Genetic Opera and I was intrigued with the thought that this was a lot like going to the Rocky Horror Picture Show - only better (because it was raunchy and had boobs). I liked t > read more

Mohawk Hairstyle

Published on 2011-03-21 17:36:00

I really like Mohawk hairstyles - they are both cool and bad ass. I saw these guys at the recent Toronto Comic Con. Based on a native american hairstyle worn by the Iroquois and the English sometimes refer to it as the Mohican. > read more

Flock of Seagulls

Published on 2011-03-20 16:57:00

At first I ran away from the flock of seagulls, but then when I survived the winged fury I decided to stay and watch the airborne antics of the noisy white birds.They are a thing of beauty, whether they are flying or begging for food in front of you. > read more

More chalk in the streets

Published on 2011-03-20 16:40:00

It is a nice combination of art and busking - chalk in the streets. These chalk artists draw large tableaus on the sidewalks with high pedestrian traffic, here today and gone tomorrow - sooner if it rains. This tiger seems to come alive as > read more

This weekend isn't done yet - now in Real 2D

Published on 2011-03-19 23:13:00

Spring brings out the fun, long buried under a collection of snow, salt and miscellaneous debris. Besides the Hobbystar animeCON and Wizard World Comic Con we have a bunch of other shows going on at the same time: The Sportsmen's Show at the Metro To > read more

Protests at Yonge-Dundas Square

Published on 2011-03-19 22:25:00

The heart of downtown Toronto continues to be the Yonge and Dundas intersection and when people want to celebrate or protest the first place they go is the busy roadway and the adjacent public park - Yonge-Dundas Square. With so much turmoil in the w > read more

Wizard World Toronto Comic Con 2011

Published on 2011-03-19 22:00:00

While the younger generation was having fun at the Toronto AnimeCON the older crowd was at the Wizard World Toronto Comic Con which was underway at the Direct Energy Centre in the Exhibition grounds. The show started on the Friday and continues > read more

Toronto AnimeCON

Published on 2011-03-19 19:03:00

There was quite the crowd at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) going into the Hobbystar Toronto AnimeCON which is still on tomorrow (Sunday March 20, 2011) from 11 am to 5 pm. The cost was a very reasonable $15 which was good for a > read more

Scotland Yard Timepiece

Published on 2011-03-18 21:48:00

It is a cool clock, I wonder who the guy is on top of the piece. The Scotland Yard Pub waits for you to show up and enjoy a nice cold beer in the St Lawrence Market area at 56 The Esplanade. Toronto is full of great little restaurants and spring and > read more

Quad City Chaos March 26-27

Published on 2011-03-18 17:09:00

One of the best weekends of the year will be the upcoming Toronto Roller Derby Quad City Chaos matches at the Hanger in Downsview Park. What makes these games so special is that the Toronto All Star team, CN Power, takes on teams from across Ontario > read more

Hot, Hot Car Show

Published on 2011-03-17 19:15:00

The 2011 Toronto Performance Custom Car and Truck Show had it all - I even think there were some cars and trucks there. You would think that summer was already here with all the short, shorts and tank tops.It certainly had some lovely car models help > read more

Saint Patrick's Day Green Beer

Published on 2011-03-17 17:03:00

Cheers, top of the green beer to you on this beautiful Saint Patrick's Day. I made some green beer for this picture, but really I wanted to drink beer. Green attire, green drinks and in some cases, green rivers (Chicago dyes their river green!). > read more

Sexy Insulators

Published on 2011-03-17 16:03:00

Well, you are right, I don't think there is such a thing as sexy insulators. However, insulators are important to us as they separate us from some raw energy. The Toronto Transit Commission powers their electric streetcars with overhead wires and whe > read more

CityTV News - They are everywhere

Published on 2011-03-16 21:46:00

They might have lost well loved Mark Dailey but they are still everywhere. Here is a gorgeous CityNews reporter Cynthia Mulligan on Bay Street in the middle of doing a story. > read more

Old City Hall Clock and Bells

Published on 2011-03-16 21:39:00

The 110 year old mechanical clock that costs $50,000 a year to run could be replaced with an electric timepiece spinning the big arms and an electronic bell that will silence the large bells that sound on the hour and quarter hour. The City > read more

Toronto animeCON is coming

Published on 2011-03-15 19:56:00

Japanese animation, called anime, is coming to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, 2011 during Hobbystar Marketing's Toronto animeCON. The anime style of drawing feature a lot of big eyes, wild hair and some > read more

Things that go zoom in the night

Published on 2011-03-15 16:49:00

Continuing my night time photographic excursion I end up along the Gardiner Expressway and later walked around the Exhibition grounds. The bridge reconstruction work has created large piles of excavated materials that overlook the highway. I climbed > read more

Night at Sunnyside Beach

Published on 2011-03-15 16:23:00

I was out at night checking the sights around Sunnyside Park and the Bathing Pavilion. The edges of the beach still had hunks of ice gathered along the beach. Surprisingly there were no one in bathing suits taking a dip (you can check out some p > read more

Disaster in Japan

Published on 2011-03-14 19:48:00

I first thought that the earthquake in Japan wouldn't amount to much damage - I thought they had a lot of protection against the quakes which shake the ground so often in their location around the Pacific Ring of Fire. Instead they are suffering thro > read more

Chalk in the streets

Published on 2011-03-14 19:22:00

As the temperatures warm up the buskers return to the streets of Toronto. Outside the Eaton Centre at Yonge and Dundas a chalk artist starts a large drawing on the sidewalk as even the pigeons gather for a view of the bright, colourful art. > read more

Barbie and Ken still together

Published on 2011-03-14 19:14:00

Barbie and Ken have been back together since Valentines Day, their plastic love seems to burn bright - can a prenup be far behind? Speaking of plastic, I think Barbie is rich so Ken might be going for some of that other plastic - called American > read more

St Patrick's Day Parade

Published on 2011-03-13 17:23:00

St Patrick's Day is March 17 but today there was the 2011 Toronto St Patrick's Day Parade. I ran into someone green going to the parade. At first I thought it was part of the Green Man Group, but then I remembered that that was the wrong colour. The > read more

NBA: Toronto Raptors lost against Charlotte Bobcats

Published on 2011-03-13 17:03:00

The game stayed very close as the Toronto Raptors lost against the Charlotte Bobcats in a 95 to 90 point game at the Air Canada Centre on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Toronto wasn't hitting the basket during both free throws and field shots to the net and > read more

Purina National Dog Show 2011

Published on 2011-03-13 16:52:00

The celebrated 2011 Purina National Dog Show was this weekend and I saw a cute little puppy waking around the International Centre. The purebred dogs were competing during the March Break in a charity event for the Canadian Kennel Club Foundation. > read more

Zoo To You

Published on 2011-03-12 23:35:00

The folks at Zoo To You were at the Performance World Custom Car and Truck Show and their various critters were a hit with visitors. The Prairie Dogs were so cute.You could even hold on to some of the menagerie such as the snakes > read more

Fascinating Internets

Published on 2011-03-12 10:39:00

1. Some photographer in the U.S. makes people mad.2. Someone else starts a blog pointing out the photographers alleged misdeeds.3. The original photographer starts his own blog to try to find out who is slamming him.This is fascinating read > read more

Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show 2011

Published on 2011-03-12 10:32:00

See you down at the show today at the International Centre for the Performance World Custom Car and Truck Show . Don't forget it is cars and trucks, both in the same place. If you see me say hi!Wow the joint was jam packed with all types of vehicles, > read more

Movie Cones

Published on 2011-03-10 20:25:00

When ever you see a traffic cone you could be looking at a simple traffic issue (like those pesky potholes) or maybe you are looking at all the adventure and excitement that film and television has to offer. In film production they use the cones to p > read more

Protest against Bill C-15 at Old City Hall

Published on 2011-03-10 20:06:00

There was a small group of people at Toronto's Old City Hall/ Courthouse protesting in the rain against Bill C-15 which would introduce mandatory minimum sentences penalties for drugs. It is interesting to note that the government stud > read more

A reflection of fall

Published on 2011-03-09 19:21:00

I thought Spring was here but the weather seems to think otherwise and the rest of this week looks a little wintry. I seem to remember that there was a time when the leaves were golden and the temperatures were warm. The weekend will be a good t > read more

Come On Star; crisis in the Yonge-Dundas Square?

Published on 2011-03-09 18:55:00

There is a crisis in the square - there is stuff there. OMG, wtf! The Toronto Star has run out of crap to think about. "There are more garbages there than an army can use", "a ticket selling booth over there", "the main stage is fenced off"; what the > read more

Grad rate increase - time to party

Published on 2011-03-08 18:19:00

The Province has announced that high school graduation rates have increased over the years from 68% in 2003 to 79% last year which means an increase of more than 50,000 graduates. I think it is because everyone wants to get into college and uni > read more

Now with fuel surcharge

Published on 2011-03-08 17:48:00

With the latest crank up in oil prices the gasoline costs are going through the roof and many airlines, like Air Canada, are starting to add fuel surcharge fees to your ticket prices - just like Canada Post charges for parcel delivery. You can find t > read more

International Women's Day

Published on 2011-03-08 14:18:00

Congratulations on the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. I say Equal - but better. The women pictured here are supporting the 2006 CIBC Run for the Cure held in Toronto.Erin Davis and the 98.1 CHFI team. > read more

Banksy in the alley

Published on 2011-03-07 19:26:00

Banksy's Toronto graffiti still survives, barely, in a few places. Luckily he picked the right alley on Church Street because the building next door looks like it is coming down, while the second one away is down - done like dinner, nothing left but > read more

mmmm donuts

Published on 2011-03-07 18:36:00

It's like an army of yummy donuts getting ready for war. They roll out of the hot oil and get drenched in liquid sugar. Of course they don't give out the free ones anymore at the Krispy Kreme donut store, but they are fun to get every once in a blue > read more

Motorcycles for the bad boys and girls

Published on 2011-03-06 17:09:00

Those guys with motorcycles have it made with biker chicks that like to raise their tops and who like to wear leather chaps in the warm summer sun. Yes, those guys are bad ass and their bikes are even badder, or madder, whatever is more appropriate. > read more

Roller Derby - Smoke City Betties vs Chicks Ahoy

Published on 2011-03-04 22:00:00

You can't keep those derby girls off the rink for long before their blood begins to pound and the wheels begin to roll. It's almost time for the Saturday March 12, 2011 Toronto Roller Derby bout featuring the Smoke City Betties against the Chicks Aho > read more

Bike Show

Published on 2011-03-04 21:40:00

It's not the naked bike ride but bikes are indeed back in town for the 2011 Toronto International Bicycle Show at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. The snow will soon be gone so it's a good time to buy those bikes and get out on the many bi > read more

Will the TTC become Essential

Published on 2011-03-03 21:40:00

It already is if you need it to get around. The provincial government continues with it's work on the bill that will declare the TTC an essential service which would not allow it's workforce to strike or do any form of work stoppage. Debate on the bi > read more

Cool NASA photos

Published on 2011-03-03 21:24:00

NASA takes a lot of very interesting photos - of the skies and on our lovely planet. I wish I had my own rocket ship so I could take some of these types of pictures. Photos courtesy of the fine people of NASA. > read more

Pearson Airport Jurassic Dinosaurs

Published on 2011-03-02 21:23:00

Recently I have been getting lost in the terminals of Toronto's Pearson Airport. One time I got so lost I ended back in the days of the dinosaurs. A big raptor was trying to get a small fry. I wasn't deluded, the dinosaurs were on loan from the Royal > read more

Bay Street - Highs and Lows

Published on 2011-03-02 21:09:00

Bay Street may be the financial capital of Canada but it is still home to a number of homeless people, sitting on steam vents and holding out cups and asking for money as people go by.This guy is a staple in front of the Design Exchange Building. > read more

Reflection of Justice

Published on 2011-02-28 19:15:00

After some rain in the morning the sun decided to come out today and blue sky provided some welcome sunshine on the last day of February 2011. Old City Hall, which is now a courthouse that turned 100 years old in 1999, is reflected like a fun house m > read more

A February Roller Derby Double Header

Published on 2011-02-27 03:08:00

It was a fantastic night of Toronto Roller Derby (ToRD) with two bouts starting at six on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Downsview Park Hanger. First up was Toronto D-VAS vs Sister Slag from Nickel City Roller Derby out of Sudbury. Second was the > read more

Toronto Sexapalooza 2011

Published on 2011-02-27 00:36:00

Of all the paloozas this one is The Palooza - the 2011 Toronto Sexapalooza show this February 25-27 at the International Centre. This was my first Sexapalooza and I was impressed by the show and the attendance in Hall Six of the Centre, just the righ > read more

Little Red Tugboat

Published on 2011-02-24 16:41:00

I wanted to remember what the water looked like when it wasn't full of ice: The cute little tugboat the M.R. Kane rests on Lake Ontario at Queens Quay during summer. I was surprised to know there is a Tugboat Festival called Tugfest (no not a ru > read more

Kit Kat and other sights

Published on 2011-02-23 15:21:00

I think that we are on the good side of winter now, heading slowly into spring as the days get longer and hopefully warmer. Our streets remain quite with none of the massive protests that fill so many cities around the world, in fact the cows continu > read more

V is for INXS

Published on 2011-02-22 20:15:00

Canadian singer J.D. Fortune rejoins rock group INXS as they begin the Original Sin tour starting in Toronto on March 2, 2011. In the illustration above J.D. (right) is joined by sax-guitarist Kirk Bengilly who I think looks remarkably like the V is > read more

Reality Show: PRINCE$$

Published on 2011-02-22 18:17:00

Frantic Films is looking for demanding divas and dudes for a new reality show they are now casting called PRINCE$$. Host Gail Vaz-Oxlade will show some tough love - but you can't handle the love, you sniveling diva. > read more

Ice on the Water

Published on 2011-02-21 20:20:00

While taking pictures of Toronto's skyline from Burlington Beach I had a chance to walk on the buildup of ice that had been pushed toward shore, full of beach sand as it grinds along the bottom. The ice extends pretty far out into the water and seems > read more

Niagara Falls in Winter

Published on 2011-02-20 22:14:00

When you go to waterfalls you can't forget about the big boy - Niagara Falls. The water freezes at the base of the massive falls and the ice grows tall. The recent warmer weather - and today had some more sunshine and warm temperatures, has melted so > read more

Waterfalls in Winter

Published on 2011-02-19 21:52:00

Well if you are going to freeze your ass off, you may as well do it in front of some waterfalls. The Niagara Escarpment through Hamilton has some great waterfalls. The water was flowing today after the recent above freezing temperatures that ended Fr > read more

Toronto: Ghost City

Published on 2011-02-19 19:22:00

A far away view of the City of Toronto from Hamilton Harbour looking over Lake Ontario to the most recognizable Canadian landmark. The hazy skyline seems unreal and ghost like. > read more

Snow in Berczy Park

Published on 2011-02-18 15:22:00

Well, really big plastic snow, which comes in handy as the wonderful spell of warm weather in the middle of winter has melted much of the real stuff. There is even a big shiny Christmas tree sticking out of the fountain. > read more

Untamed Queen Street West

Published on 2011-02-17 20:04:00

The lush texture of Queen Street West begins with the high end clothing and shoe stores and a crazy mix of some wild and wonderful stores like Condom Shack and the Cannabis Culture Shop and is followed, and always overshadowed, by the old CityTV/Much > read more

Is it time for the Honda Indy Toronto yet?

Published on 2011-02-16 20:50:00

I can feel it, so close, CNE and race cars. Be there this July 8-10 for the 2011 Honda Indy Toronto (Dario Franchitti above, Alex Tagliani in the gif below). For your winter car fix you should head to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to see t > read more

Much Music: New Music Live

Published on 2011-02-16 19:44:00

My daughter, Erin Hamilton, went to Much Music for the Feb 16, 2011 edition of New Music Live where she watched the punk rocker band Cancer Bats (pictured above) perform.Erin also saw Ben Mulroney and later the American Civic Rights leader Rever > read more

A flower for Valentines Day

Published on 2011-02-16 12:47:00

I forgot to get you anything for Valentines Day, so here you go, a flower to say hi. > read more

Tim Burton - TIFF Exhibition

Published on 2011-02-15 19:52:00

You would think Tim Burton had a store on Queen Street West, his wacky view of the world has produced some great movies with designs that only he could imagine. He has brought an exhibition to the home of the Toronto International Film Festival TIFF > read more

Toronto Roller Derby double-header - Feb 26, 2011

Published on 2011-02-15 19:11:00

The end of February is bringing together two bouts on the same night - the main event has some of my favourite players in Toronto including Land Shark and Brim Stone, wearing hot pants and hot pink uniforms while playing with CN Power. The first matc > read more

Toronto Pro SuperShow is Coming in 2011

Published on 2011-02-14 18:42:00

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre will be full of shiny, rippling muscles during the upcoming Toronto Pro SuperShow - billed as the largest Bodybuilding, Fitness and Health, MMA, Strongman, Armwrestling event of its kind in Canada taking place from > read more

Barbie & Ken; TOGETHER Again!

Published on 2011-02-14 12:09:00

It was a mighty stroke of fortune – Barbie, plastic though she is, thought long and hard about her old love Ken and in a surprising coincidence – it is Valentines Day after all, Barbie took back Ken. The advertisements are going up around To > read more

Clay Yourself

Published on 2011-02-13 20:51:00

Ha ha, I became a claymate with Hotels.com. You can go to their website and create a clay version of yourself and it is pretty easy. It is pretty close (but it should really have less hair) and it captures my sparkling beauty in clay. > read more

In the streets of Toronto

Published on 2011-02-13 20:33:00

First of all let's just note that the temperature is above freezing and will stay that way for a few days - I think that little rodent Wiarton Willie was bang on for his 2011 prediction of an early spring. Secondly let's think of the streets of Toron > read more

UFC - let the MMA fighting begin

Published on 2011-02-13 14:58:00

Ontario has tried to buy a ticket to the first Mixed Martial Arts MMA Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight coming to Toronto on April 30, 2010 with UFC @ 129 with St-Pierre vs Shields. With the speed that the event sold out many people got a bl > read more

Move your ass - Urban Clearway

Published on 2011-02-13 13:14:00

NO stopping, standing or parking! Toronto parking rules can be quite confusing, especially when it comes to making turns. Sometimes you have to keep traffic moving so the City has restrictions on some streets during certain times.The green Urban Clea > read more

Steam and the Feds

Published on 2011-02-11 08:53:00

I think the Feds are tapping into a volcano directly underneath the City of Toronto to keep the residents of Toronto much warmer than the rest of Ontario. So much heat is being generated that they have stuck a couple of pipes > read more

OMG! I think Chumlee works for the City of Toronto

Published on 2011-02-07 12:14:00

My wife and I love the History Channel series “Pawn Stars” where a family runs a pawn business in Las Vegas (see the cast photos below from the History Channel - http://www.history.com/shows/pawn-stars/bios). The crotchety, ex sailor and offici > read more

Toronto Roller Derby Season Opener 2011

Published on 2011-02-04 23:17:00

The battling babes of the Toronto Roller Derby League have greased their wheels, grabbed their protective gear and are ready to crush each other during the opening of the 2011 flat track season. The 2010 season champions the Gore-Gore Rollergirls hav > read more

After the snow the sun returns

Published on 2011-02-03 21:37:00

Afternoon sun reflected onto Union Station.Half the working population of Toronto stayed home during Wednesday's predicted blizzard. Toronto was protected from the full fury of the storm, probably because of Groundhog Day, and the next day dawned bri > read more

Groundhog Day - spring is coming

Published on 2011-02-02 09:46:00

That fat, fuzzy rodent named Wiarton Willie crawled out of bed on Febrary 2nd and predicted an early end to winter for 2011. Thank god the cute groundhog didn’t see his shadow in the blowing snow otherwise we would have six more weeks of winter – > read more

Kensington Market Ghouls

Published on 2011-02-01 20:29:00

During a recent visit to Toronto's Kensington Market area we came upon some weird ghouls hanging out in the window of one of the stores. They looked like a combination of skeletons and aliens just looking for someone to probe.Kensington Market has a > read more

Cystic Fibrosis Canada - Breathing life into the future

Published on 2011-02-01 12:00:00

A logo showing an adult and child flying a kit is the new logo for the Cystic Fibrosis Canada (www.cysticfibrosis.ca) and it was released today inside the Toronto Eaton Centre. The new logo goes together with the new name for the charitable org > read more

Looking down Bay Street

Published on 2011-01-31 21:17:00

Bay Street is the heart of Toronto's financial district, a mixture of old buildings or skyscrapers with a few suits and ties walking around. You can't go very far before tripping over some investment banker or a lawyer ready to su > read more

1 week till 2011 Toronto Roller Derby Season Opener

Published on 2011-01-29 20:43:00

The 2011 Toronto Roller Derby (or TORD) Season Opener is one tiny week away and then the ladies of the flat track will begin a year of battles that will leave quite a few bruises and a few more rips in the lingerie.The Saturday, February 5th fir > read more

Ducks in James Gardens

Published on 2011-01-29 11:59:00

James Gardens Park is gorgeous in spring, summer and fall, in the winter it is cold but still full of life. As the ducks gather around the spring fed ponds and foot bridges waiting for food handouts and running from dogs. As dropping winter temperatu > read more

Fry Truck

Published on 2011-01-28 22:24:00

Greasy fries and greasy burgers seem like a bad idea but sometimes after walking or biking around the streets of Toronto you can find the forbidden food irresistible. The only thing worse would be chowing down on french fries would be if yo > read more

Barbie, I want you back! Ken

Published on 2011-01-27 19:57:00

Don't you just love romance. Ken wants Barbie back, I guess that whole alternative lifestyle rumour was just a rumour. Should Barbie even take that Ken back? You can vote on it at Ken and Barbie's Love-O-Meter website.Can they pos > read more

When life gives you lemons....

Published on 2011-01-27 19:16:00

Add some vodka. This is without a doubt the biggest lemon I have ever seen in person. My mouth is puckering just looking at the picture. You can find the lemon beside Toronto's Rogers Centre, hibernating over winter and waiting to provide refreshment > read more

McVeigh's Pub

Published on 2011-01-25 19:19:00

McVeigh's Irish Pub on Richmond St E. and Church St - I wish I could find a beer that big. Is that a Golf Shop way up there?They have an inexpensive comedy night on Thursdays, check out their facebook page: Stand-up Comedy Hosted by Laura Prosko > read more

Brad Keselowski at the Canadian Motorsports Expo

Published on 2011-01-23 18:05:00

It's funny that when the drivers in Canada do well, they talk of racing in the United States as working in the south. Brad Keselowski works down south - he is the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion. The big leagues for stock car drivers. And he b > read more

Dario Franchitti at the Canadian Motorsports Expo

Published on 2011-01-22 21:23:00

Some of the top racers in the world joined fans at the 2011 Canadian Motorsports Expo (CME) including IndyCar and Indy 500 Champion Dario Franchitti. The IRL driver signed lots of pictures and other racing memorabilia before joining media f > read more

Building demolished on Yonge Street

Published on 2011-01-20 20:47:00

The historic building at 335 Yonge St (at Gould) fell apart, then burst into flames and as punishment the bad structure was spanked and now they are taking it down. You can still see the scorch marks in the bricks at the top of the picture. The polic > read more

Winter in Toronto

Published on 2011-01-19 19:16:00

The temperatures are starting to hit a shocking -25 degrees Celsius (forecast for overnight on Sunday the 23rd) during the cold winter nights in Toronto (the average high temperature at this time of year is -2). Steam rises from the TD Cana > read more

Procession for fallen Police Officer Sgt. Ryan Russell

Published on 2011-01-18 12:31:00

A multitude of Police, Emergency Medical Services, TTC, Conservation Officers and Dignitaries pay last respects to Toronto Officer Sergeant Ryan Russell – thousands in uniform parade down University Avenue heading towards the Service for the > read more

Toronto Police Sergeant Ryan Russell's funeral

Published on 2011-01-17 21:17:00

Toronto Police have released details on the funeral service for fallen Police Sergeant Ryan Russell, the "funeral will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at 1 p.m., at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, 222 Bremner Boul > read more

Blizzardzilla 2011 - Snow crushes Toronto

Published on 2011-01-15 10:51:00

OMG - the snow falls, nay rages, as I write this post. We will surely see the end of days as the white fluffy snow accumulates an outstanding 5 to 10 cm today. 5 to 10! We may as well get rid of our cars and all buy snowmobiles because they could nev > read more

More Beautiful Women of the Toronto Motorcycle Show

Published on 2011-01-13 20:47:00

There were many beautiful women, including a lot of motorcycle MILFs, at the Toronto Motorcycle Show and so here is part two (click here for part one). The show was a great way to spend a winter weekend out of the cold and dreaming of riding and raci > read more

Massey Hall

Published on 2011-01-12 18:55:00

It's not often I look at Massey Hall during the day and I was surprised to see that they cut doors into the existing wall and right through the name inscribed in the blocks. I think it used to say "Massey Music Hall" and now it says "Assey sic Ha". & > read more

Toronto's Molson Beer Vats

Published on 2011-01-11 15:23:00

I thought I had died and gone to heaven when I saw the six humongous Molson Coors beer vats parked on the side of the road. With the weather being cold (it is winter and all) I thought I might see a blue mountain on the side of the large cans saying > read more

Dog Boots

Published on 2011-01-09 20:52:00

As much as I think dogs probably hate wearing boots they do make a warm addition to life in winter. The little greyhound mix above has bright yellow boots that highlight the colour of his eyes when he walks in the sun. His shadow also keeps warm in t > read more

Toronto Runs, Walks and Rides for Charity 2011

Published on 2011-01-09 20:25:00

Some of the events are wickedly unusual and require a lot of courage just to take part in - like the Underwear Affair (rumours for 2011?) and the Walk and Mile In Her Shoes.Toronto, get ready for:Run for the Ride - Cancer (Ap > read more

Toronto Events 2011

Published on 2011-01-09 20:22:00

Toronto has so many great world class events going on every year that it is hard not to be excited at the prospect of the upcoming months attractions. Some of the best activities and other fun things to do in 2011 include the following. (Schedule to > read more

Toronto International Motorcycle Supershow 2011

Published on 2011-01-09 02:01:00

They came, they roared, they conquered - plus there were some beautiful girls. The motorcycles filled a lot of halls at the Toronto International Centre for the 2011 North American International Motorcycle Supershow during January 7-9.The ladies of t > read more

Protest for Public Inquiry into Toronto G20 Summit

Published on 2011-01-08 22:59:00

The loss of our rights and freedoms that happened during the G20 Summit held in Toronto during the month of June 2010 was especially noticeable with the mass searches, detentions, arrests and violence that took place during the gathering of sele > read more

Number 5, Number 5, Number 5.....

Published on 2011-01-06 18:34:00

Chanel No 5 Fragrance advertisement on the side of the Queen Street West Bay.I also found a sign war going on a Ryerson University Campus stop sign. Someone had placed a sticker that read "Eating Animals" - when read with the sign it said "stop > read more

Yonge Street still closed for fire investigation

Published on 2011-01-05 20:31:00

The 6 alarm fire that consumed most of the heritage building at Yonge and Gould Streets is still causing a headache for traffic as Yonge Street is still closed for the fire investigation. The Ontario Fire Marshal's office is looking into what ca > read more

YouTube: I passed a million views of my videos!

Published on 2011-01-03 21:04:00

I was happy to see that I going into 2011 with over a million views of my YouTube videos. Speaking as a media giant I am eagerly awaiting a call from CNN as I slowly take over the internet. I figure if I hit the next Toronto World Naked Bike Ride and > read more

Lady Gaga: Born This Way

Published on 2011-01-03 19:56:00

I thought I would be a gossip hound and pass on word of Lady Gaga's new song "Born this way" which will drop in February while the album will come out in May, 2011. I love her wild videos and one of my favorite songs is Telephone. Lady Gaga released > read more

Inside Track: Canadian Motorsports Expo 2011 is coming

Published on 2011-01-03 19:00:00

Thank goodness for racing and women - two things to chase away the winter blues. Inside Track Motorsport News is sponsoring the 5th annual 2011 Canadian Motorsports Expo through the January 21 weekend at the Toronto International Centre. You can  > read more

Early morning fire at Yonge and Gould

Published on 2011-01-03 12:40:00

An early morning fire on Monday, January 3rd closes down the Yonge and Dundas area as the Toronto Fire Department battled with a major fire in the empty heritage building at the intersection of Yonge and Gould streets. The building, across from the R > read more

Polar Bear Dip 2011

Published on 2010-12-31 23:35:00

Toronto has at least two Polar Bear Dips going on New Year's Day January 1, 2011 - 12 noon at Sunnyside Beach and 1:30pm at Ashbridges Bay and the waters of Lake Ontario are ready for the plunge. Temperatures are expected above the freezing mark > read more

Happy New Year Toronto

Published on 2010-12-31 23:01:00

New Years is like a birthday party for the planet - so here is a cool shot of the planet, part of the blue marble series from NASA. I tried to get this shot but my tripod kept floating away. If you squint you might be able to see me in the photo belo > read more

It's the end of the year as we know it

Published on 2010-12-31 16:15:00

And I feel fine. It has been a great year of events and photographs and I say thanks to all my visitors, thanks for all the comments and emails and I look forward to another year of fun. Like many people I will make some New Year's resolutions but th > read more