September 2006 on Yorkville News

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September, 2006

September 2006 Issue - Vol. 1, No. 6

A publication of www.YorkvilleNews.CA

Live, work, visit or invest in Yorkville

PEOPLE - More "People of Yorkville"

PLACES - to Live&Work (Real Estate)

THINGS - To do, see

WELCOME! - New Businesses

VISITORS

COMMUNITY

PEOPLE - The People of Yorkville

One of the most recognizable names in the history of Yorkville is the name Alan Cherry. As most people realize, Alan Cherry has recently closed his long-standing business at 33 Avenue Road and “retired”. What is he doing now?

Yorkville has a very strong fan in Henry Lin. So strong that he goes by the name “Yorkville Photographer” and has thousands of pictures to prove it. With an unusual background and a growing photographic practice he is someone to watch
[Meet Henry ...]

PLACES to live or work (Yorkville Real Estate)

Yorkville Condo

This is one of the premiere hi-rise condos in the city and a renowned address in the Yorkville area. Its central location provides easy access to all that Yorkville has to offer. The developer is a highly respected name in the industry and has done everything to ensure that the residents lack nothing. [Read more...]

Yorkville Commercial

For Lease: Yorkville 2nd floor office space across from the new Four Seasons site. This 2,775 sq. ft. office space has five skylights, 9'+ ceilings. Utilities are included and parking is next door. Lots of area attractions. A prime location and a prime address. Excellent prop. management. [Read more ...]

ADVICE from the experts

As part of a focus on bringing relevant, useful information to readers this section features concise articles by experts in a variety of roles in Real Estate. In this issue Carmen Campagnaro of ProFunds Inc. answers a question that comes up often. "Can we use our RRSP’s towards investing in a private mortgage?" [Answer ...]

THINGS - to do, see (Yorkville Events)

Yorkville Art Gallery Walk

Shaun Downey was present at Ingram Gallery on September 7th for the opening of his show appropriately titled "September 7th". Runs to September 26th. Current exhibitions include: Abstract Visions (Gallery Gevik); Andrea Maguire (Leonardo Gallery), and lots more. Next Artwalk date is Thursday, Oct. 5 [Details ...]

Women's Art Association - Fall Lectures

The Women's Art Association of Canada is holding a Fall Lecture series on Art by Dr. Francis Broun. The lectures are held just a few steps from the Park Hyatt on Prince Arthur Avenue, Mondays, and Thursdays. [Learn more...]

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche

"A free all-night contemporary art-thing" slated for Saturday, September 30th, 7:01 p.m.to sunrise. This city-wide event will feature more than 130 contemporary art projects with Bloor-Yorkville area as one of three main zones. This night promises to be an exciting event for the entire community. [Learn more...]

ROM walk

Enjoy a fall afternoon tour on Sunday, September 24th around the ROM and neighbouring buildings. Learn about the history of the area from a local expert. All outdoors and free. [Read more ...]

Live Music

Jazz - There are a number of Yorkville area restaurants and clubs serving up Jazz. Here is a short summary of [Live Jazz.] To listen to Toronto’s own Jazz radio station tune here.

WELCOME! - New Businesses
Stewart Fine Shirts

Well known internet retailer justwhiteshirts.com has opened its Yorkville location in (Olde) York Lane under the Stewart Fine Shirts banner. "The store is positioned as a ‘one-stop’ fine shirt boutique for men and women, with the deepest selection of fabrics and sizes in the GTA.” [Visit website...]

The world’s largest real estate organization is expanding in Yorkville. RE/MAX Unique Inc.'s new office is next door to Bellini’s Restaurant at 101 Yorkville Ave. Broker/owner John Meehan, past president of the Toronto Real Estate Board, says “Something Unique is happening in Yorkville!"

La Casa Del Habano opened in time for the TIFF, supplying "fine authentic Cuban cigars". Located at 141 Yorkville Avenue, between Starbucks and the Four Seasons Hotel. Good location!

The French Connection

There is a budding French presence on Yorkville between Yonge St. and Bay. Véronique Perez’s crêpe boutique called Crêpes à GoGo is relocating here from the Annex and Les Petits Plaisirs d’Andrea (Montréal) is opening a sizable operation. Good company for La Maison de la Presse. Note the popular Francophone gatherings on Wednesday evenings at the Bedford Academy at 36 Prince Arthur in the Annex.
(See also The Italian Connection below.)

VISITORS

The acclaimed Rogers Television program Structures was spotted in the Yorkville shooting an upcoming episode featuring the community. Host Colleen Walsh and the Structures crew interviewed four local experts and visited a few locations in our neighbourhood. [Read more ...]

COMMUNITY

September in Yorkville. “The month when visitors dress like movie stars. The movie stars dress like ordinary people and the residents just want the construction to end”. – Paul Ferri, Yorkville News.

The Italian Connection

Since Yorkville is a strong centre for design, fashion, food and entertainment there is an equally strong Italian presence in Yorkville. Every street has one or more businesses with an Italian flavour. For a quick overview of the Italian Connection in Yorkville and upcoming events [Read more ...]

McMaster University and Yorkville?

Did you know that “Mac” used to be located a stone’s throw from Yorkville? To see which local building was their home before moving to Hamilton [Click here ...]

ROM Webcam

To see the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal from a camera mounted on top of the Park Hyatt [click here ...] Updated live, every 2 minutes.

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