Tag Archive: downtown

Oct 17 2011

Occupy Bay Street! Or is it Occupy Toronto..?

Bay Street protesters

There seems to be some confusion over the whole “Occupy” event here in Toronto this week. Is it supposed to follow the U.S. version of Occupy Wall Street, in which case Occupy Bay Street would be the obvious choice? If so, then why is there also an “Occupy Toronto” camp currently stirring sleepily in St. James …

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Apr 29 2010

No smoke without fire in downtown Toronto

Walking home last night after work, I tried to stay on the sunny side of the street as much as possible. Even though the weather is warming up, there’s still a chill in the air and keeping in the sun makes for a more pleasant stroll through the city. My mobile sunbathing technique took me …

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Sep 10 2009

Before crossing: Look left, look right, look left again

The intersection of Bay and King Streets in the downtown core of Toronto can be a busy and treacherous crossing for pedestrians. This is where the Go Train crowds gather as they make their way to work in the mornings, or as they head back to the train station on their way home at the …

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