By Sandra Ferrari A scantily defined Toronto bylaw has raised concerns in the local burlesque community after bylaw officers were called in to investigate an event held at Revival nightclub (783 College St.) last month. Because of the vague wording, it is unclear whether the performances violated the law. Only verbal warnings were issued and […]
Entries from May 2010
Lascivious licensing: Toronto burlesque community says bylaw is vague
May 31st, 2010 · Comments Off on Lascivious licensing: Toronto burlesque community says bylaw is vague
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National treasure: Lacrosse squad revs up for regular season
May 29th, 2010 · Comments Off on National treasure: Lacrosse squad revs up for regular season
By Perry King When a sports team wins a league title in their inaugural season, they’re going to get some attention. But somehow, the Toronto Nationals, an expansion franchise of Major League Lacrosse (MLL)—the National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) outdoor lacrosse counterpart—did the deed in the quietest way possible. “We came together at the right time. […]
Becoming anti-Social?: Queen West hot spot operating without a license
May 29th, 2010 · Comments Off on Becoming anti-Social?: Queen West hot spot operating without a license
By Beth Macdonell In what seems to be a response to the city issuing an increased number of fines last year, Richard Lambert, co-owner of The Social (1100 Queen St. W.), is asking the city to rezone the address to allow it to operate as a nightclub. The Social previously operated under a restaurant license, […]
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Cycling towards complete streets: Debates on biking heat up as more lanes are added
May 18th, 2010 · Comments Off on Cycling towards complete streets: Debates on biking heat up as more lanes are added
By Jacob Arnfield It’s no surprise that as the election year proceeds, the question of how best to improve our streetscapes is rearing its head. Recently, the Board of Trade ranked Toronto’s long commutes worst among global cities of comparable size, the TTC is under heavy scrutiny, and bike lane proposals are being met with […]
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Bitter pill to swallow: Snowdon Pharmacy afraid for future
May 18th, 2010 · 4 Comments
By Emina Gamulin Snowdon Pharmacy (264 Bloor St. W.) has had many tough times in its 104-year history, but the changes the provincial government proposes to cut drug costs may be the biggest challenge the community institution has faced thus far. The government announced its plans that as of May 15, pharmacies will no longer […]
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When you say it fast it sounds like fifty: The Annex Gleaner celebrates 15 years
May 17th, 2010 · Comments Off on When you say it fast it sounds like fifty: The Annex Gleaner celebrates 15 years
By Jacob Arnfield The brainchild of original editor Deanne Fisher, The Annex Gleaner originally had a mandate to represent and foster our local community and we’ve stuck to our guns. This month marks 15 years of the paper being published. Fisher recounted why she felt it necessary to start a local paper back in 1995. […]
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