As part of the Riverside BIA: 40 Years, 40 Stories series, we’re sharing the story of Bonjour Brioche, a cafe and bakery serving up authentic french pastries and unbeatable brunch! Bonjour Brioche has been in the Riverside Neighborhood since the late 90s we’re sharing the story of how they’ve developed to be a part of the foundation that makes Riverside the close-knit neighborhood it is today.
Posts Categorized: 40 Stories
Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories: Toronto Public Library-Queen/Saulter Branch
In this feature of the ‘40 Years, 40 Stories’ series, Branch Head, Judy Leung, walks us through the incredible journey of the Queen/Saulter Library, located on 765 Queen Street East. From its history, to how it came to be a staple in the Riverside Community to how COVID19 has impacted the staff – read all about it in story #x of the ‘40 Years, 40 Stories’ series. We are overjoyed to welcome The Library back after a long hiatus over the pandemic on September 14th!
Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories: Film & TV Culture in Riverside
As part of our ‘Riverside BIA: 40 Years, 40 Stories’ series, we’re sharing the story of the film and TV culture in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood, with some fascinating tidbits from over the years.
Riverside 40 Years, 40 Stories: George “Jim” Thomason & Unilever
As part of the Riverside BIA: 40 Years, 40 Stories series, we are sharing the story of Jim Thomason, an East End native, a father and loving grandfather, and a long-time employee of the Unilever factory at the foot of the Don River.
Riverside 40 Years, 40 Stories: Better Way Cleaners, A Constant for 56 Years
As part of the Riverside BIA: 40 Years, 40 Stories series, we’re putting a spotlight on Better Way Cleaners, one of Riverside’s longest standing family-run businesses and the people behind this steadfast storefront.