Urban decoder

November 2004

Several friends have spoken of strange things happening to them at night along Old Finch Avenue, just north of the Toronto Zoo. Is it true that someone is haunting that stretch of road? —Jeff Chong, North York

Posted on November 1, 2004

I’ve been hearing rumours about a swing located in a cramped alleyway somewhere near Queen and Spadina. What’s it all about, and can I try it out? —Maria Illing, Trinity Bellwoods

Posted on November 1, 2004

What’s the story behind all the boarded-up buildings on Howard Street and Glen Road near Bloor? You’d think this prime piece of real estate so close to the Sherbourne subway exit would be used for some infill development. Instead, the block has been an abandoned eyesore for years. —Julie Jai, Bloor and Sherbourne

Posted on November 1, 2004

Several years ago, there was persistent talk about a new downtown, east-west line on the subway. What happened? —Kip Wotherspoon, Bedford Park

Posted on November 1, 2004