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The Corktown Board is saddened to pass on the news that the person struck and killed this week at Mill and Cherry St. was Tricia Waldron. Tricia was a past CRBA Board Member and had just handed over Editor duties of the Corktown News in our most recent issue. Along with this she had spent the last 2 years advocating and raising funds for the new Anishnawbe Health Centre being built in Canary District. Our team is heartbroken about the news. We've lost a friend, a community ...leader and a passionate human. Since learning of this tragic situation, we've also seen dozens of community members come forward with well wishes and stories about Tricia. She was as kind as she was tough. Some of us will forever remember her capability to argue a point with the vigor of a Politician. Others will remember her passion and capability to create excitement around a project. All of us will remember her immeasurable giving spirit. Our team is currently planning the Winter issue of The Corktown News and we'll be dedicating a section to her. If you have any particularly fond memories that you'd like to share, email [email protected]. In the meantime, we will continue to publish your memories of Tricia on our social media channels. When we hear word of a memorial, we'll pass it on. Sincerely and with deep regret, - The Corktown Residents and Business Association Board of Directors

Did you miss our Nov. 3rd Public Meeting? The recording is here: https://corktown.ca//nov-3rd-corktown-public-meeting-reco/

It's official - Rekai is moving to the neighbourhood. What do you think of the design?

The new Ontario Line station locations have been announced. We've been waiting for two years to pin Corktown Station on a map. Today we have confirmation that it will be at King and Berkeley.

Had enough with Doomscrolling? Here's a fun story featuring a former resident and current Private Street in Corktown!

Last minute reminder to skip the American Election tomorrow and join us instead! We're on Zoom from 8 - 9:30pm Tuesday night and will be hearing from MPP Chris Glover, the CFIB and Todd Gowan from the Toronto Police. RSVP Here: https://zoom.us//regi/tJMrd-qprzsiEtLcGp5kVAkmre5Ps9QkaiMj

It's time for YOU to tell Waterfront Toronto what you think about the #Quayside development. Find out how below.

It's still patio weather so a few of our Board members took the chance to get outside and hang with Giuseppe at Fusilli Ristorante. Grab a glass of wine for the patio or takeout for home at this Corktown institution

Happy birthday to our wonderful friends at Fusilli Ristorante! 32 years young this week. Want some great Italian? They're still open for takeout!

Do you know about FoodShare? Read below to find out how you can help this incredible Toronto organization. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, they have: Delivered more than 10,800 Emergency Good Food Boxes in response to increased food insecurity... Distributed nearly 200,000 lbs of fresh produce Hired 59 casual workers to help distribute food boxes right to peoples' doorsteps With an additional 2,700+ boxes of fresh produce being delivered weekly, they see firsthand that the pandemic is disproportionately affecting some folks in our communities. By pulling together in solidarity, fresh food is on the table for many. But we need to keep pushing for a larger conversation about food justice. Please contribute to their efforts if you can: https://foodshare.net/

Corktown - we're looking for fresh new faces! If you want to volunteer in the neighbourhood you live or work in, join our Corktown Meet and Greet on September 15th from 7-8pm. Learn about some of the projects we're working on and find out how to get involved as we continue to grow a resilient business and residential community.... RSVP Here: https://zoom.us//regi/tJcsdempqjsjE9aZFGQPaPf16mqlgMjghNL_

Enjoy the journey, the journey is the destination. And this journey has reached its final destination. We are proud to have served Corktown, Toronto an award wi...nning space, friendly and welcoming service and delicious coffee since 2015. It is now time to say goodbye Corktown. This journey has been filled with lots of highs (thanks NY Times and Architizer) and lately, lots of lows (thanks Covid-19). This is only farewell and not goodbye. Our last day of service at 514 King St. East is Sunday August 30. We are open daily from 8am to 1pm until then. Take care everyone and stay safe. xoxo

In other notices - CBC will be filming at Underpass Park for their new project Lady Dicks. Yep.

Corktown Common has the views. Beautiful photo by Mediaverse Productions.

The Underpass Park Farmers Market is on RIGHT NOW! Visit from 4-7:30pm and get some amazing local honey :D

TTC CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: TTC will be conducting track maintenance at the King and Sumach intersection starting next Monday for about 8-9 days. The work involves replacing some sections of rail along the curves. The majority of work will take place between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.... For further info, contact: Paul Tran, Community Liaison, 647-461-5133; [email protected].

There's so much to do in Corktown! What's your favourite business or place to hang out?

Crane at Dundas/River just came down on a power line. Power out in the surrounding area. Hoping no one is injured.

Cafes, Spacious Parks, Amazing Restaurants. Visit Corktown this Summer 2020 for a socially-distant adventure within walking/biking distance of anywhere in downtown Toronto.