The Bloorcourt Podcast

The Bloorcourt podcast highlights various initiatives by the Bloorcourt Business Improvement Area that services the Bloor Street West neighbourhood of Toronto between Dufferin and Montrose. Show subject matter ranges from best practices for business, lifestyle and wellness, art and history of the neighbourhood, city design and planning, local restaurant recommendations and news about the area. Hosted by Arthur Geringas and Meghan Marshall and produced by the Bloorcourt BIA via an innovation grant from the City of Toronto.

Episode 4 - The Art of Bloorcourt 07/12/2021

Episode 4 - The Art of Bloorcourt In this feature Length episode the Bloorcourt podcast takes a look at various aspects of Art that exist within the Bloorcourt neighbourhood in Toronto. Interviews with Antonia Ye (Chair of the Bloorcourt BIA), Victor Fraser (Street Artist), Michael Cavanaugh (Bell Boxes Murals Project) and Jordi Small (Long & Mquade). Bite of Bloor provided by Simone Weir. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/19777562

Stronger Together - Annabelle Bernard from Sistering 03/18/2021

Stronger Together - Annabelle Bernard from Sistering In a look back to Episode 3 "Stronger Together" show hosts Arthur Geringas and Meg Marshall discuss the role that Sistering plays in the Bloorcourt community with community liaison Annabelle Bernard. Annabelle provides some deescalation tips and highlights the importance of accessible services for those in need. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/18373664

Life On Bloorcourt - Supporting Small Business 03/18/2021

Life On Bloorcourt - Supporting Small Business Hosts Meg Marshall and Arthur Geringas discuss various ways to support small businesses and what make the businesses in the Bloorcourt community unique. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/18373211

Life On Bloorcourt - Bite Of Bloor 03/18/2021

Life On Bloorcourt - Bite Of Bloor A bite of Bloor is a featurette with former BIA member Simone Weir who shares some favourites about where to grab a bite to eat in the Bloorcourt neighbourhood. Highlighted in this episode are Coo Cafe, Black Horse, Bloorcourt cafe, Madras Masala. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/18372908

Life On Bloorcourt - Resident and Event Producer Dan Rice 03/18/2021

Life On Bloorcourt - Resident and Event Producer Dan Rice Local resident Dan Rice joins Arthur and Meg for a conversation about what life is like in the Bloorcourt neighbourhood and why he chose to produce comedy events at the Comedy Bar. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/18372749

Life On Bloorcourt - Chris Caira from the Maker Bean 03/18/2021

Life On Bloorcourt - Chris Caira from the Maker Bean Chris Caira joins Arthur and Meg for a conversation about a unique business in the Bloorcourt neighbourhood - the Maker Bean Cafe. The Maker Bean Cafe hosts creative technology camps to engage your kids & teens! Topics include Robotics, Inventions, 3D printing & laser cutting. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/18372593

Life In Bloorcourt - Chat with the Chair Antonia Yee 03/18/2021

Life In Bloorcourt - Chat with the Chair Antonia Yee Chair of the Bloorcourt BIA Antonia Yee shares some introspection about what life is like in the Bloorcourt neighbourhood and how the Bloorcourt BIA works towards the betterment of the community. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/18372494

Welcome to Bloorcourt - Bite Of Bloor 02/25/2021

Welcome to Bloorcourt - Bite Of Bloor A bite of Bloor is a featurette with former BIA member Simone Weir who shares some favourites about where to grab a bite to eat in the Bloorcourt neighbourhood. Highlighted in this episode are La Bella Managua and African Palace. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/18086336

Welcome to Bloorcourt - Pandemic Best Practices 02/25/2021

Welcome to Bloorcourt - Pandemic Best Practices Hosts Meg and Arthur discuss some best practices and support for businesses during the Covid-19 Pandemic. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/18086279

Welcome to Bloorcourt - Ron Nash 02/25/2021

Welcome to Bloorcourt - Ron Nash In this short excerpt from the first Episode of the Bloorcourt podcast Ron Nash joins Arthur and Meg for a conversation about how the City of Toronto works alongside local BIAs. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/18086207

Welcome to Bloor Court - Chat with the Chair Antonia Yee 02/25/2021

Welcome to Bloor Court - Chat with the Chair Antonia Yee In our inaugural chat on the Bloorcourt Podcast we welcome Antonia Yee to the show and discuss what makes the Bloorcourt BIA special to her and highlight what the Business Improvement Area's (BIA) role is in the community. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/18086123

Episode 3 - Stronger Together 02/17/2021

Episode 3 - Stronger Together In the third episode of the Bloorcourt Podcast hosts Meghan Marshall and Arthur Geringas discuss how the Bloorcourt community has come together both before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Antonia Ye Chair of the Bloorcourt BIA provides some insights from the BIA's perspective. Safety tips by Annabelle from Sistering and community insight by Michelle of Pause Beauty highlight how this unique community has stayed strong by working together. Bite of Bloor provided by Simone Weir. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/17984540

Episode 2 - Life on Bloorcourt 10/26/2020

Episode 2 - Life on Bloorcourt In the second episode of the Bloor Court Podcast hosts Meghan Marshall and Arthur Geringas discuss daily life in the Bloor Court neighbourhood of Toronto. Antonia Ye of the Bloor Court BIA, Chris Caira of the Maker Bean Cafe and Dan Rice local resident and event producer all provide insight into the neighbourhood. Bite of Bloor provided by Simone Weir. Also featuring a conversation on supporting small businesses. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/16543256

Episode 1 - Welcome to Bloorcourt 10/10/2020

Episode 1 - Welcome to Bloorcourt The premiere episode of the Bloorcourt podcast highlights various Business Improvement Area initiatives, lifestyle subjects and business best practices focusing on the Bloorcourt neighbourhood in Toronto (Bloor Street West between Dufferin and Montrose). Feature conversations in this episode with Ron Nash and Antonia Yee. Restaurant recommendations provided by Simone Weir. Hosted by Arthur Geringas and Meghan Marshall and produced by the Bloorcourt BIA via a City of Toronto innovation grant. /episode/index/show/thebloorcourtpodcast/id/16348871

The Bloorcourt Podcast

TOPICS