Entries from Torontoist tagged with 'utilitypoles'
May 13, 2008
There are two camps when it comes to the postering of utility poles: those who love it (and think it's a quirk of a vibrant community) and those who hate it (and attempt to legislate against it). Yet, for the latter crowd, it's still not difficult to find charm in this tiny painting tucked away in a downtown alley known as Alexander Place. It was posted mere steps from this anonymous notice—both examples of......
Continue Reading "Canvassing The Neighbourhood"April 2, 2008
Riverdale has long been known for its innovative use of utility poles. Continuing the tradition near Broadview and Danforth, this notice appeared last weekend alongside more typical community posters advertising lost cats and student painters: Sylvia Herman has passed away a former resident of the Chester Village old age home March 10, 2008 A scattering of her ashes will be held in the Spring. Please watch for further notice. A utility pole seems like......
Continue Reading "Redefining Local News"