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Become a fan of Dough bakeshop

Tell the world you love the danforth's best bakeshop. Become a "fan" of Dough on facebook. www.facebook.com - search dough bakeshop - doughbakeshop.com Continue

Added by Matthew Biswas on November 8, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Apartment for Rent, Browning & Ellerbeck

Hey, if you know anyone who is looking for a new apartment for November 1st please connect us. Our current tenant has been with us for about two years. The whole apartment has just been painted and new carpeting added. Here are some pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgcayley/sets/72157600644978517/show/ We are walking distance to the Danforth & Broadview Station located at the corner of Brow… Continue

Added by Michael Cayley on October 13, 2009 at 1:55pm — No Comments

Looking for part time child care solution ...

We have an after school pinch doing pick ups and until about 5:30 or 6 pm and we are wondering what kind of solutions others have worked out. There are also three Wednesday mornings coming up in November that we need some help with drop offs. We have been thinking about paying for registration at http://www.canadiansitter.ca. It talks about connecting us with students in early childhood education who have driver's licenses ... that so… Continue

Added by Michael Cayley on October 13, 2009 at 1:52pm — 2 Comments

We need a home!

Hi: Our family is looking for a place to stay in the neighbourhood from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15th. We are two adults, one six year old and a small, elderly dog! Please contact us directly if you are in need of house-sitting, or have a short term rental. Thanks! 416 406-1214 Mary Lynn or Sean Continue

Added by Mary Lynn Trotter on October 7, 2009 at 3:23pm — No Comments

Share in the Bounty: FoodCycles Harvest Shares

(Photos via Sunny Lam)

QUICK SUMMARY

"FoodCycles is giving special "harvest shares" with no time limit guaranteed. Your money will
a) support a local city farm not for profit,
b) build the way for more local jobs through food,
c) get you local, chemical free organic food and compost with an extra 20% bonus (30% if you're on FoodCycles mailing list or Facebook group),
d) teach people how to grow good soil and food and
e… Continue

Added by Sunny Lam on October 1, 2009 at 9:20pm — No Comments

Throw a Local Food Party within 30 km.

FoodCycles prepares coleslaw, kale salad, the veggies platters, roasted vegetables and pumpkin and cornbread for the Friday, Oct 2 launch party using vegetables grown right in Parc Downsview Park at FoodCycles city farm (http://foodcycles.org). SEE THE VIDEO and the full post at FoodCycles.org. Continue

Added by Sunny Lam on October 1, 2009 at 5:41pm — No Comments

Badly Treated at Hair by Nature

We had an unhappy experience at Hair by Nature on the Danforth and we felt we treated very badly -- they lose the appointment but look at us as if we are lying -- ignored -- made to wait -- ignored some more. If we hadn't prepaid we would have walked out. So we won't go there again and we hope others will avoid them as well. Continue

Added by David Creelman on September 26, 2009 at 4:05pm — No Comments

Public Housing at 812 Broadview

Those of us living near the public housing at 812 Broadview have some concerns about what goes on there. Last year we met with the administrators (Houselink) and they addressed our issues. This year we are meeting again to voice any concerns. The meeting is at 812 Broadview at 7pm on Wed Sept 30. You can just show up or for more details emal me creelmanresearch@gmail.com Continue

Added by David Creelman on September 25, 2009 at 1:23pm — No Comments

Ralph Thornton Centre Looking for Fundraising Specialists

Purpose The Ralph Thornton Centre (RTC) is currently looking for 1-3 volunteer members. RTC is looking to create a dynamic team of non profit *go- getters* to form a committee that will plan, organize and be actively involved in fund development and fundraising initiatives. Skills, Attitudes, Knowledge The marketing and fundraising working group (3 – 6 volunteers) will need the following: • Significant expertise in fundraising through a variety of means • Excellent… Continue

Added by Susy Glass on August 25, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Have you checked your phone plan lately?

All the talk about hot water, flat rates for water etc is just a reminder that it's worth checking your phone plans whether you're with Bell, Rogers or whoever. We're just changing our plan at the cottage. The plan was ancient - we were paying a fortune for long distance. Now it's $15 a month for 500 minutes Canada and U.S.A. Other thing to keep in mind is that you can kill your plan during the off season and re-start when you need it - no cost either way. Andy Continue

Added by Andy Strote on August 20, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Converting from flat rate Toronto Hydro water heaters????

A while back we received a brochure from Toronto Hydro done up by a slick marketing company (probably one near and dear to my heart :) telling me about my great opportunity to conserve energy and save money by getting rid of the two 175L water heaters that I have on flat rate that came along with my house when I bought it. In short, they are kicking me off their current service at my expense. It is probably a good thing ... I am interested in saving money and energy and the broader environment… Continue

Added by Michael Cayley on August 20, 2009 at 12:30pm — 8 Comments

"During the strike, many of us got close and personal with the things we normally slam a lid on."

http://www.thestar.com/sciencetech/environment/article/675466 Toronto Star - "Backyard composters were a popular item before the city introduced the green bin program almost seven years ago. During the 39-day civic workers' strike, they started to make a comeback. The attractions are obvious: Composters are easy to set up and easy to use. They produce great soil for your garden and, most important, they… Continue

Added by Julie McGregor on August 16, 2009 at 8:05am — No Comments

The Toronto Star reveals the truth about our Green Bins' compost going to landfill

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/675739 TO Star-"Employees say they are under pressure to fill the Michigan-bound garbage trucks to their maximum weight of 35.7 tonnes and get them out of the station as fast as possible. Green bin organics are much heavier than regular dry garbage so tossing in a few tonnes is an "easy" way to get the job done fast, they claim." Continue

Added by Julie McGregor on August 11, 2009 at 10:39am — No Comments

Volunteer Postions at the Ralph Thornton Centre-Marketing Team

Branding and Marketing Specialist Purpose To play a lead role in developing and implementing a marketing strategy in a small but dynamic neighbourhood centre in downtown East Toronto Skills, Attitudes, Knowledge The marketing and fundraising working group (3 – 6 volunteers) will need the following skills and knowledge: • Knowledge of branding and marketing • Knowledge of non-profit sector or interest in learning more about it • Skills in marketing m… Continue

Added by Susy Glass on July 28, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Volunteer Postions at the Ralph Thornton Centre-Fundraising Specialist

Fundraising Committee Member Purpose The Ralph Thornton Centre (RTC) is currently looking for 1-3 volunteer members. RTC is looking to create a dynamic team of non profit *go- getters* to form a committee that will plan, organize and be actively involved in fund development and fundraising initiatives. Skills, Attitudes, Knowledge The marketing and fundraising working group (3 – 6 volunteers) will need the following: • Significant expertise in fundrais… Continue

Added by Susy Glass on July 28, 2009 at 9:53am — No Comments

Cayley, er, Ceili Cottage

I just wanted to post a ringing endorsement of Patrick McMurray's new Ceili Cottage at 1301 Queen St. E. Here is a great article about the place with awesome photos. The design of the place is world class IMHO. Long Bar along the back, building from the 1800's as "cottage" in the middle and a Leslie… Continue

Added by Michael Cayley on July 25, 2009 at 3:38pm — No Comments

Call 4 People: Gardener Interviews in Toronto!

(Photo via SCU) FoodCycles, a Toronto urban farm, would like to conduct interviews of home gardeners and community gardeners in Toronto.
The goal of the the face-t… Continue

Added by Sunny Lam on July 23, 2009 at 12:14pm — No Comments

Building Worm Bins Brews Good Soil [Work Event #1]

The prototype worm bin made of spruce. The modular unit will have 4 of these made with fir plus the growing tables over it. It'll be elevated too. (Photo via Sunny Lam) Want to gain some hands on construction experience? Do you enjoy using hammers, nails or handling wood? Do you want to lear… Continue

Added by Sunny Lam on July 19, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

Nanny Available

THERESA LEWIS.doc Please let me know if you are looking for a fantastic nanny. Theresa has been with us for 4 years and it is only with regret that we must give her up. She would like to stay in the Danforth/Riverdale area, but is open to other possibilities. Her resume is attached... I can also provide a reference letter. Elaine and Jim Dickso… Continue

Added by Elaine Dickson on July 14, 2009 at 10:54pm — No Comments

Spicy Dill Cornbread with Garlic Scapes and Red Onion (vegetarian/vegan)

(Photo via Sunny Lam) This hearty corn bread packs a powerful punch with organic spices like pepper and fresh, local organic garlic scapes. If you're baking for non spice lovers and the scapes and red onion will more than make up for it. I baked the first one for FoodCycles volunteers in July 2009 a… Continue

Added by Sunny Lam on July 11, 2009 at 11:54am — No Comments