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Tag: Kensington (Page 8 of 11)
It’s probably the earliest start to the growing season that I’ve ever seen! With temperatures in the high 20’s, nature is pushing to get a head-start on gardening.
“My business partner, Connor, founded Local Laundry about a year ago. He was in Sweden doing his MBA and while he was over there, he realized that he didn’t have anything to wear that repped’ Calgary. We partnered up back in November with the goal of inspiring pride of this city and the neighbourhoods people are a part of. We donate a part of our proceeds to local charities.
The Sunnyside and Kensington Shirts were designed by Erin Lawrence. She’s a graduate of ACAD and lives in the neighbourhood.
I love how much of a “Go out and do it.” attitude this city has. It’s very entrepreneurial. And Kensington–it’s super vibrant here. People in this community are really proud of where they live and work. It’s a destination of choice. Meraki Supply Co. has the Kensington and Sunnyside shirts, Luke’s Drug Mart has snap-back hats, and a place called ‘Stuff 4 Him’ has some of our items out in the belt line.” Dustin, Co-Founder of Local Laundry Apparel. www.locallaundryapparel.com
It’s official! Spring is in full springiness, and I’ve got fifty days left to go on #Sunnyside365 (+1 if you count the leap year). I can’t say how wonderful of an experience it’s been, because words can’t describe the overwhelming feelings I have. Thanks to all the support from everyone who has been involved, liked, shared, commented. I’m truly, truly overwhelmed. Calgary really is the greatest city in the world.
“The facade of the Pages building was redone in 1993, but the interior still has the same creaky wooden floors as when it was the first branch library of the Calgary Public Library in 1947. This building has literary bones!
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The Daily is now open! Serving up breakfast and diner fair, this new restaurant is downstairs of Kensington’s Higher Ground Cafe. Check em’ out! www.dailyyyc.com
“I think this is the earliest start to the Summer we’ve ever seen. So many people have their gardens planted and ready. I just hope we don’t get a dump of snow before the Summer actually gets here. Mind you, I could have used a few more snowboarding sessions.”
“I don’t care. I want the cracks, the rust, the gnarled old trees. I want the seediness, the wear and the tear. We earned it, as a community. We wear it with pride. What’s going to happen in a few years when this place gets so redeveloped that it’s not recognizable as Sunnyside anymore? What are they all going to come down and see?”
“I can’t wait for all the construction to be over. I just want eight weeks of peace and quiet. I think I’m owed that.” The Kensington Sidewalk improvements, although quite needed and welcome, wear down the nerves of the pedestrians and business owners who continue to endure them.
“You can take a picture The Hulk, he’s a pretty popular site to see. I guess he’s actual life-size from the comics. Hey, Free Comic Book Day is coming on May 7. You should let people know about that. But yeah, just go ahead and shoot what you like.” Another Dimension Comics, 10th Street NW