By Rebecca Payne The closure of Captain Jack’s and denial of a rooming house application for the Parkdale “problem spot” does not mean that some area business owners are satisfied. The West Parkdale Neighbours Group (WPNG) was formed exclusively to take action against three bars that members consider to be problematic: the now closed […]
The patsies of Parkdale? Bar owners say they shoulder blame for entire neighbourhood
March 31st, 2011 · 5 Comments
Graphologist Annette Poizner holds talk at OISE; Gleaner reporter a believer
March 7th, 2011 · 3 Comments
By Rebecca Payne Poizner first encountered graphology in her early twenties, when she was in Israel and had her handwriting analyzed. “It blew me away,” she said of the formative experience. She then hired a clinical graphologist and spent three hours a day in private study with him in Jerusalem. She went on to do […]
Ward 18 defeated cry foul
December 15th, 2010 · Comments Off on Ward 18 defeated cry foul
By Rebecca Payne Multiple campaign managers of Ward 18 (Davenport) candidates claim questionable tactics were used in the race, and are pointing their fingers at newly elected Councillor Ana Bailao’s campaign. Bailao edged out Adam Giambrone’s former executive assistant Kevin Beaulieu by 1,366 votes. Beaulieu’s campaign manager, as well as fellow Ward 18 contender Kirk […]
A good fight deserves a plaque
March 12th, 2010 · Comments Off on A good fight deserves a plaque
By Rebecca Payne This June, the Annex Residents’ Association and the Heritage Toronto will dedicate two plaques to commemorate the grassroots community action that helped halt the construction of the planned Spadina Expressway. One is proposed for the northeast corner of Spadina Road and Bloor Street West, and the other for the Kendall Street subway […]
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