There are some good short stories in this magazine: The Sandra Maneuver by Moe Berg is a weird story about an infatuation on a TV personality, and Jim Munroe’s short piece is a funny if clichéd story about how corporatized U of T will be in 2020. Emily Pohl-Weary has an entertaining poem titled What I Learned Growing up in Parkdale. There is a interview with cool poetry writer Stuart Ross, who sold 7,000 copies (!!) of his 30 chapbooks by hawking them on the street during the 80s. Finally, even if this is primarily a lit magazine, the main feature is about how Toronto defaced numerous streets in its quest to make space for automobiles during the 50s. It’s a fascinating look at how Toronto’s streets are what they are today, complete with before/after pictures. Taddle Creek High is a good magazine that’s mostly relevant to Torontonians. (Frandroid Atreides)
magazine, volume 4, number 2, 44 pages, Conan Tobias (editor), 7$ for one year subscription (2 issues), Vitalis Publishing, P.O. Box 611, Station P, Toronto, ON, M5S 2Y4