The Fur Ball comes to St James Park
If you happened to walk through St. James Park last Saturday October 29th, you might have gotten tied up in a few fur balls as over a hundred dogs and …
What’s new
We say goodbye to a very old tree
The tolling bells of St. James Cathedral that solemnly mark the end of a life have lately also rung for a departed guardian that has stood sentinel over the park …
Plant of the Week: Plants featured summer 2022
You may have seen our Plant of the Week posts this summer if you follow our social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram). In case you missed it, we have compiled …
2022 Sumer Events in St James Park
We’ve had a full summer of fun in St. James Park and we hope you were able to join us for some of the events. Enjoy this compilation some of …
It’s official! The pavilion is named after Michael Comstock
Every community has its organizers, those who roll up their sleeves to get things done. They are the high notes in the musical composition of community life. In the St. …
St. James Park Pavilion: A Vanguard of Contemporary Urban Design
by Jack Anderson For some time now we have been living with experimental/non-traditional urban high-rise architectures which seem to have become the norm rather than the exception. What is rarely …
Song Lyrics: Holiday Carol Sing-along 2023
Part 1: St John’s York Mills Handbell Ringers Joy to the World Joy to the world, the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King!Let every heart prepare Him room,and heav’n …
Book Review
On This Patch of Grass: City Parks on Occupied Land by Daisy Couture, Sadie Couture, Selena Couture and Matt HernPublished December 2019 Reviewed by Kristine Morris, Chair Friends of St …
Reclaiming our Street: King Street Parklets
Lately, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, cities are converting streets into public spaces. Toronto has introduced CurbTO, ActiveTO and the increasingly popular CaféTO, which carve out space from traffic lanes …
Storytime Under the Tree
We may not be able to meet under the tree for storytime this year, but we can bring stories to you virtually! Join storytellers from the Friends of St. James …