Queen/King West

Landmark Gladstone Hotel on Queen West - Tanja Tiziana

The Queen and King corridors extend parallel and west out of the financial and entertainment districts. King Street West has evolved into one of Toronto's newest neighbourhoods as tens of thousands of people have moved into the area (that extends south to Fort York) in the last decade. Liberty Village, south of King between the fort and Dufferin has long been another of Toronto's creative clusters that is adding new condominium and townhouse developments each year. To the north, Queen Street West represents the artier side of the creative class. The street has been synonymous with Toronto's art scene since the 1970s and today a walk from Spadina to the Gladstone Hotel passes by many dozens of galleries and some of the city's most interesting independent retail.

Queen/King West Features

Q&A with Burger's Priest founder Shant Mardirosian

Chris Riddell Wednesday, April 03, 2013

Toronto's most holy burger joint is set to be the newest addition to what could be considered Toronto's burger corner, Queen and Spadina. Despite competition, this burger empire continues to grow. Its secret: traditional burgers, fresh ingredients, and a devout following.

Shopcaster helps independent boutiques gain traction online

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Major retailers today are more innovative than they've been since the advent of the shopping mall, but where do independent boutiques fit in? Forget expensive ecommerce sites: Toronto's Shopcaster is helping boutiques expand their business and reach new markets with a simple, attractive platform.

The top five public spaces that bring us together

Bert Archer Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The abundance of private development projects in the core has captured our imagination. But it’s the public spaces—where the big buildings aren't—that create the urban fabric that makes a city great. Yonge Street's Development Editor Bert Archer picks his five favourite public spaces.

How to reduce suffering & save money at the same time

Mary Albino Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Rna Diagnostics's new tool aims to cut the amount of unnecessary chemotherapy needed to treat cancer patients, limiting side effects—and saving money too. The research was only the first part of getting their ideas to market.

The city tests the waters on providing municipal EV charging stations

Paul Gallant Wednesday, June 06, 2012

A proposed pilot project would see the city offer parking spots equipped with electric vehicle charging capability. The initiative will help the city figure out if EV charging could become a new revenue stream or whether the job should be left to other players.

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