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Paul Oberman was born in Toronto in 1957 and died tragically in March of this year. Over the span of 30 years, he built a distinguished career in real estate development, with a particular eye and interest in sensitive and … Continue reading →

Fourth-generation confectioner Nadège Nourian won over many Toronto palates when she opened her eponymous Queen West bakery and café almost two years ago—it’s become a destination for high-end pastries. This week, Nourian, along with her front-of-house manager and partner Morgan McHugh, opened a … Continue reading →

May 11, 2011, Toronto, Ontario –  Eleven individuals and groups who are making Canada’s cities healthier, safer, and more dynamic places to live and work have been chosen as the winners of this year’s Urban Leadership Awards program. Ranging from … Continue reading →

The man behind the redevelopment of the North Toronto railway stationdies in plane crash. Last month, the life of one of the area’s most respected real estate developers ended after a small plane he was travelling in crashed en routeto … Continue reading →

A developer whose focus was heritage

Under his guidance, new stories were fashioned for antique buildings

Paul was a wonderful
combination of refinement
and big vision. He believed in
the possibility of the greatness
of the city. He was a big,
wonderful spirit, a good
listener, a very astute
businessperson, and a patient
person. Continue reading →

On Monday Paul Oberman, the prolific developer who built a fortune preserving Toronto’s heritage, died in the crash of a small plane in Maine. This week I thought of Mr. Oberman as I walked up Yonge Street and passed two … Continue reading →

I’m sure we’ve all met people who we knew were world class. For me, Paul Oberman was that special type of person.  I’ve known Paul for almost 6 years. I first met him while I was teaching his nephews physics … Continue reading →

After four and a half years of trying to operate out of a portable trailer during the renovation of the city’s premier gourmet row, All The Best Fine Foods has just moved into its glam new digs.

Paul was killed last night, while flying from Halifax to Quebec City.  It was an honour last fall to stand with Paul Oberman as the ACO gave him an award for his tireless work trying to save the hangars at Downsview … Continue reading →

DAAQUAM, Maine — Police say the Canadian pilot of a small plane that crashed in Maine on Monday landed the ice-covered aircraft on a frozen bog before it broke apart.