Urban decoder

January 2005

At U of T, on the north side of Russell Street just east of Spadina Circle, there is a strange new building with pulleys on the front and an extremely large door. What goes on in there? —Chuck Wahlberg, Annex

Posted on January 1, 2005

I live at Richmond East and Sherbourne. Why is my neighbourhood called Corktown? —Terri Thomas, Corktown

Posted on January 1, 2005

An elderly friend mentioned that he remembers watching Olympic-style ski jumping at a facility in the Don Valley. What’s the story? —Louise Clayton, York Mills

Posted on January 1, 2005

You often hear about smuggling between Canada and the United States taking place in and around remote border areas. What about just piloting a boat across Lake Ontario from Toronto to New York State (or vice versa)? Ever happen? —Liza Black, Oakwood

Posted on January 1, 2005