It’s been a while since I’ve written anything about the renovations. Mostly it’s just been a few status updates on facebook. So here’s where we are, then working backwards: Read the rest of this entry »
So, Hair Rods has been leased (not sold). Downstairs will be a new franchise of Tea Shop 168 — bubble tea and other Taiwanese Asian cuisine. The owners will live upstairs. Guess that makes for better security.
The estheticians upstairs will be moving to a new location (on Avalon?) in mid-July.
Amidst the sweltering heat of the past few days (and without being able to turn on the air conditioning because of all the renovation dirt and dust in the vents), I learned a few things about the hood:
- The Cube Gallery will be moving into the old Diwali’s location on Wellington near Holland
- Watch for 140 new bike racks to arrive in Wellington West (Source: West Wellington Business Improvement Area)
- The city plans to “green” several temporary parking spots along Wellington. Watch for greening to happen near Gilchrist, Ross and Grange. Not sure what “greening” means, but will look to take some photos.
This weekend, we took a leisurely cycle ride down to Westboro to pick up a gift card for my sister’s birthday. We coasted along the Byron pathway keeping an eye out for anything new heading west from our patch. A few interesting developments in Westboro, and an update on openings in Wellington West are in order.
From the June 18, 2009 edition of the Kitichissippi Times:
The 6th annual Hintonburg free summer movie nights begin June 20 at the Hintonburg Community Centre on Wellington Street (near the GT Express). Two movies are shown each night, with the first starting at 7 p.m. inside geared for kids and the second starting at 9 p.m. shown outside. This year’s line up includes:
- June 20: Bedtime Stories and Slumdog Millionaire
- July 18: Hotel for Dogs and Marley and Me
- August 15: Bolt (6:30 start) and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (8:30 start)
Don’t forget to check for Movies on the Beach this summer too. So much to do.
At long last, I now know more about this year’s Movies on the Beach. A few days ago the contractors were listening to BOB FM so I found out about how to vote for your choice of movies.
The first night will be June 26th at Westboro, so visit http://www.939bobfm.com/ to vote for your favourite “sing along” movie. For opening night your choices are:
- Grease
- Mamma Mia
- Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Sound of Music
- Hairspray
- Phantom of the Paradise
I’m currently torn between voting for the Rocky Horror Picture Show and the Sound of Music. It would be entertaining to get up and dance to the Rocky Horror Picture Show. But, on the other hand, I know how much Nosy Neighbour loves to sing along to the Sound of Music.
After opening week, the schedules goes:
- Fri. July 10th, 2009: Britannia Beach (movie theme TBA)
- Fri. July 24th, 2009: Petrie Island (movie theme TBA)
- Fri. August 7th, 2009: Mooney’s Bay (movie theme TBA)
- Fri. August 21st, 2009: Petrie Island (movie theme TBA)
Hope they close out at Westboro like they did last year.
A tiny “sold” sign was added to the big “for sale” sign on the Istanbouli sign on Wellington at Carleton.
I’m guessing this means the Istanbouli may be closing its Wellington Street location, and sooner rather than later. Tamarack has sold the land, and with the variances all approved, I expect the new developer will move ahead fast. Why else would would you buy it?
We’ll see if we can get the scoop on who bought it.
Two things to update on. First, the name of the kitchen place is … Read the rest of this entry »
Nosy Neighbour stopped by Merkley’s on his way home today to order the brick for our addition. On his way back, he cycled along Wellington Street and noticed some activity in a spot that’s been vacant for a while.
In what was the Community Police Office beside Agave, there were workers busy preparing the space for what will be …. Read the rest of this entry »
I know people have landed at the blog looking for information on this year’s Taste of Wellington. I, too, was looking forward to strolling the street to get a taste of the new additions to the neighbourhood. I kept checking local newspapers and looking at other local blogs. Finally, I took action.
According to Annie Hillis, Executive Director of the Wellington West Business Improvement Area:
We’ve switched the Taste of Wellington from the Spring to the Fall Harvest.
This year’s date will be Sat Sept 26th.
So, mark your calendars, but feel free to drop by and try some of the new places along Epicurean Row.
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