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All As and Bs for this set of reviews  This is the second instalment of our annual look at neighbourhood greenspaces. Each year, the Annex Gleaner visits and evaluates the parks and parkettes across our coverage area using a range of criteria. While there is no single overall winner, letter grades are assigned to reflect […]

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“We played on our see-saw” wrote 10-year-old Grace in 1908 By Mike Mastromatteo In researching the modest semi-detached home at 711 Spadina Ave., just south of Bloor Street, the reporter came across a sentimental artefact, that in many ways, speaks to the heart of this series called  If These Walls Could Talk. In the early […]

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Developer of Mirvish Village supports inaugural event By Shaya Rahmani The route to the World Cup came to the Annex on June 21—this time, on a foosball table. Thirty-two teams packed into Raffaella inside the Annex Hotel for the inaugural Foosball Cup, a community tournament presented by Mirvish Village, the developer at Bathurst and Bloor […]

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Re “Saxe hosts town hall about congestion” (May 2026) I missed the meeting held by Saxe but appreciated your reporting on the congestion issue.  I own a car but ride my bike downtown (inhaling who knows what), but at least I make good time.  But it sounds like Toronto is ready for a congestion charge? […]

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There are a myriad of reasons why expanding Billy Bishop airport is a terrible idea. Getting 10 million passengers, crew, and staff back and forth from the dead end at the bottom of Bathurst Street may be the most dreaded one. Premier Ford says that if he gets his way, the tiny island airport will […]

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Green energy initiatives are finally competitive By Dianne Saxe A special note of condolence and thanks to our police, fire, and paramedic services Our city has suffered a heartbreaking loss this month with the death of Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto. This moment stands as a painful reminder of the immeasurable debt we owe to our […]

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School cuts amount to slash, burn, and pillage By Jessica Bell Summer break The Conservative government has closed the legislature and put us on a record-setting extended summer break until Oct. 27.    The premier didn’t shut down the legislature because he is lazy; he did it because he doesn’t want to be subjected to […]

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A weekly Annex touchstone I’m on the edge of retirement and looking for new routines, especially ones that will get me out of bed before noon.  I currently don’t work on Wednesdays, and I usually go to the gym in the morning. Recently however, the gym has been replaced by the dentist.  I’m good with […]

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Win or lose, Michael Roudbari brings the fun to Maple Leafs baseball games By R.S. Konjek It is Friday, June 19, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are about to play a ballgame against the Barrie Baycats. Players warm up on the field and fans gather. A squad of blue-shirted club staffers are at work. Many […]

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Innovative café leaves Annex orbit too soon By Rose Haberer Our Gleaner writer experienced Flymood Café before it’s abrupt closure.  Previously located at 533 Bloor St. W., FlyMood Cafe & Lounge, which opened in mid-February 2026, captured the essence of a first-class flight and brought it to the ground, allowing guests to experience the fantasy […]

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