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Kelli Korducki

Letter from the editor

Kelli Korducki Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Letter from Yonge Street's new Managing Editor. 
Junction Brewery

Toronto taps craft beer market

Andrew Seale Wednesday, October 01, 2014
The city's small batch brewery scene is exploding. In honour of Oktoberfest, we introduce you to breweries from the west end's Junction Craft Brewery to the east end's Left Field to learn more about the narrative of Toronto's craft beer rapture.  
Rick Portiss of Toronto & Region Conservation Authority.

A beginner's guide to wildlife in Toronto

Andrew Seale Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world, so why would its wildlife species be any different? We take a tour through Toronto's ecosystem to learn more about the fish, birds, and mammals that share the city with us.
MaRS Discovery District bee initiative.

Look up: Toronto is abuzz with rooftop beehives that boost the city's ecosystem

Andrew Seale Wednesday, June 04, 2014
The MaRS Discovery District's bee initiative adds its hives to the growing list of urban beekeepers using rooftops to enhance the biodiversity of Toronto's concrete jungle--and source delicious, organic, homegrown honey while they're at it.
Bob Baloch of The Fresh Veggies at the Sorauren Market.

A fresh "spin" on urban agriculture

Sarah B. Hood Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Local SPIN-farmers are using small plots of land to grow fresh produce in urban environments. The movement supports eating locally, all while creating jobs and taking advantage of underused backyards. 
Rachel Young of Camaraderie.

Yonge Interviews: Rachel Young, co-founder and owner of Camaraderie Coworking

Carla Maria Lucchetta Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Camaraderie, one of Toronto's first coworking spaces, recently expanded and relocated to the west end. We talked to co-founder and owner Rachel Young about her plans for the new space and her interest in developing a new Dundas St. West BIA. 
The Revue Cinema.

Exploring Roncesvalles Village: How the little neighbourhood that could still gets it done

Bert Archer Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Roncesvalles has seen many changes in recent years, but the charming west-end locale remains alive and bustling. From doggie boutiques to hip new eateries, its diversity makes it a model for how Toronto neighbourhoods can integrate various communities. 
Jinks Art Factory and cafe.

Just add coffee: How espresso machines have become retail's secret ingredient

Sarah B. Hood Wednesday, November 28, 2012
When it comes drawing customers inside, coffee goes well with movies, flowers, clothes and other uncaffeinated items.
Arlene Hazzan Green and Marc Green.

Out of the film studio and back to the land

Carla Lucchetta Wednesday, January 18, 2012
A documentary on peak oil was a wake-up call for two veteran filmmakers, leading them to unexpected careers in the local food movement.
Erica Lemieux of City Seed Farms

The farmer in the city: how Erica Lemieux is bringing farming to Toronto

Paul Carlucci Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Erica Lemieux wants to bring trust back to the food system. Under the auspices of her start-up urban farming company, she aims to show that pedal-powered, small-plot farming is healthy, economically viable and good for Toronto's biodiversity.
Roncesvalles Community Clinic

Yonge Street Video: Roncesvalles's community health acupunture clinic

Darren Alexander Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Yonge Street Video visits the Roncesvalles Community Acupuncture Clinc as they've recently switched to a new community model that gives access to their treatments to more people.
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