May 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on NEWS: Rediscovering Wychwood Pond (Apr. 2024)
One of the last visible remnants of Taddle Creek
MIA KESKINEN/GLEANER NEWS
By Mia Keskinen
Wychwood Pond is a hidden gem within the Annex waiting to be discovered. The pond is in Wychwood Park, located near Bathurst Street and Davenport Road. The park is a picturesque enclave with English-style homes tucked away in a pocket of forest. Although the park is hidden in a residential area, it is open to the public to enjoy. Read more
April 6th, 2024 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER (Feb. 2024)
The original Model T Roadster pictured above featured a detachable roof and is on permanent display in the Dupont Street building where they were manufactured in 1915. Please click here to read more. MIA KESKINEN/GLEANER NEWS
April 6th, 2024 · Comments Off on Grading our greenspace (Feb. 2024)
A plethora of parks in the Annex get judged
Compiled by Mia Keskinen
Each year the Annex Gleaner reviews the abundance of parks in our coverage area using a variety of criteria.
While there is no decisive “winner” of the grading, letter grades are assigned to convey the quality of the parks considering aspects such as upkeep, design, and amenities. Read more
April 6th, 2024 · Comments Off on HISTORY: Sturdy structure once housed Meteorological Service (Feb. 2024)
Building at 315 Bloor St. W. now occupied by Munk Centre for Global Affairs
This building, located at 315 Bloor St. W. at Devonshire, was built in 1909 as one of Toronto’s first buildings designed for meteorological study. COURTESY CITY OF TORONTO ARCHIVES
The image on (on page 1 of our printed edition) was taken in 1923, at the former Toronto Skating Club. Silhouettes of two couples hand in hand on the ice offer a glimpse into the city’s rich figure skating history. Read more