The City Centre Mirror

It's the second year for the event that introduces local food to those in attendance while local chefs use the food to prepare unique creations.

Last year's event was a highlight of the Brick Works' schedule and Evergreen hopes this year's celebration is no different.

In addition to the culinary delights there are a range of activities and entertainment on tap between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The event takes place alongside the Evergreen Brick Works Farmers Market. Brick Works is at 550 Bayview Ave. There is TTC bus service from both Davisville and Broadview stations.

Evergreen is a not-for-profit organization that works to makes cities more livable and to deepen the connection between people and nature.

It is in the process of revitalizing the Don Valley Brick Works.

The youngest competitor of the five still remaining on this year's edition of Canadian Idol, the local resident, who also went to Deer Park Public School in the Mount Pleasant Road and St. Clair Avenue area when he was younger, is slated to give a special concert at Toronto BuskerFest on Friday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. at the CTV Stage at Front and Market streets.

In true busker style, Mookie will pass the hat after his performance but will donate the proceeds to Epilepsy Toronto.

The only question is whether the talented teen will still be in the hunt for the title of Canadian Idol. He should be in his element this week with the show on Monday, Aug. 18 featuring Beatles covers.

The results show is then broadcast on Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Last week, the throw-back rocker impressed the judges (and obviously Canadian voters) with Steppenwolf's 'Magic Carpet Ride' to make it into the Top 5.

Organizers are urging Toronto music fans to keep voting for Mookie no matter the result.

Toronto BuskerFest runs from Thursday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Aug. 24 on Front Street between Church and Jarvis streets (adjacent to the St. Lawrence Market).

The goal of this year's marathon is to raise $1 million for more than 60 small Toronto charities including Invest in Kids, the Assaulted Women's Helpline and Fort York Food Bank.

The marathon (42 kilometres), which also offers a half marathon (21 kilometres) and five-kilometre run has become one of the premier sporting events in Toronto and across North America, according to organizers.

"This race is Toronto's race and there is truly a way for everyone in our city to participate," said Alan Brookes, race director, in a press release.

This year there are three ways for Torontonians to get involved. People who aren't running can participate by pledging a runner or by coming out to cheer along the race route or at one of Scotia Toronto Waterfront's 10 official Neighbourhood Cheering and Entertainment Centres from the Humber to the Beaches.

This year's marathon starts and finishes at Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W. beginning at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com for the full race route.

The fire broke out at on Aug. 11 at 5:30 a.m. at a residence on Highbourne Road, near Avenue Road and Eglinton Avenue West.

The home's six residents were evacuated unharmed.

The fire's cause has yet to be determined.

The blaze was brought under control by about 9 a.m. with the assistance of about 50 firefighters.

The fire marshal's office was on hand to investigate because of the significant amount of damage to the building and its roof sustained during the fire.

Fire crews also remained on the scene after the fire was extinguished as a precautionary measure.

Jean Laveau pleaded guilty to theft under $5,000 and possession of burglary tools on Aug. 7.

The former Montreal resident had already served 23 days in jail at the time of his sentencing.

Laveau has four prior criminal convictions for possession of stolen property, burglary tools and property obtained by crime.

He was arrested in mid-July after police caught him in the process of stealing a bicycle across from a Queen West shop.

Igor Kenk, owner of the Bicycle Clinic, now faces over 50 theft and drug-related charges in connection with alleged bicycle thefts.

Toronto Police will likely auction off or donate the 2,500 or so recovered bicycles to charity once court cases pertaining to the bike-theft ring wrap up.