By Eddie Mumford It’s a cabaret! Or at least it will be, as locals and fans from afar purchase their tickets for the new vaudevillian show Swing into the Night. The premiere at Revival Bar, will take place over the last three Sundays of November, featuring headlining swing bands like Danny & the D’ Notes. […]
She said “Meow!”: Burlesque revival at Revival Bar
November 9th, 2010 · Comments Off on She said “Meow!”: Burlesque revival at Revival Bar
Election results for your ward
October 26th, 2010 · Comments Off on Election results for your ward
In Ward 20, Adam Vaughan easily won re-election with 74 per cent of the vote. Mike Yen, whose platform was very similar to Mayor-elect Rob Ford, and whose message of “Stop the War on Fun” resonated with local fraternities and bars, including the Brunswick House, came in a distant second with 3,601 votes. Dean Maher, […]
Trustee challenger accuses TDSB of corruption
October 18th, 2010 · 3 Comments
By Khristopher Reardon Ward 10 trustee candidate Michael Sims says he is shocked by the “level of corruption and opacity” at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) following an investigation of incumbent Chris Bolton. Calendars were handed to elementary students bearing incumbent Chris Bolton’s image and campaign website, which is a violation of TDSB election […]
Toronto Election 2010: Ward 18
October 17th, 2010 · Comments Off on Toronto Election 2010: Ward 18
Ward 18 has a dozen registered candidates. Councillor Adam Giambrone is not seeking re-election. The Gleaner was not able to contact or find any information on candidates Mohammmed Muhit and Joanna Teliatnik. Ana Bailão: Ran in Ward 18 in 2003; worked for five years in MP Mario Silva’s office (Davenport). Aims to increase the level of participation […]
Toronto Election 2010: Ward 14
October 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment
There are nine contenders vying for the Ward 14 seat: Gord Perks: Incumbent, won the ward in 2006 with 30.1 per cent of the vote against 14 separate challengers. Former columnist for Eye Weekly. During his term he has worked on securing and developing affordable housing in the ward. Also focused on upgrading public space infrastructure, […]
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Asked, answered: Street merchant restrictions, garbage, and cycling big issues in Ward 20
October 17th, 2010 · 3 Comments
Compiled by Perry King and Emina Gamulin The Gleaner asked you what questions you’d like the Ward 20 candidates to answer, and here’s what you came up with. Answers have been edited for space, and candidates are listed alphabetically, with the incumbent first. Roman Polochansky is also running but could not be reached for comment. […]
Quizzing the candidates: Ward 19 takes on parks, permits, and moratoriums
October 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment
Compiled by Emina Gamulin, Perry King, Rebecca Payne, and Khristopher Reardon In Ward 19, incumbent Joe Pantalone, who has been a sitting councillor since 1980, is running for mayor. There are nine candidates: Rosario Bruto worked in banking for 25 years, and currently owns a consulting firm; Ted Footman (listed as David Footman on the […]
Frats fight back, but can they win the battle against Vaughan?
September 17th, 2010 · Comments Off on Frats fight back, but can they win the battle against Vaughan?
By Tim Legault Fraternity houses are voicing their concerns over the proposed changes in rooming house bylaws and licensing rules that Councillor Adam Vaughan (Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina) has been championing for some time. The planned changes would require the properties to have yearly inspections that ensure the buildings are to code. Failing to fix any […]
Welcome to Happyview: Neigbourhood dad hosts one-man show
September 14th, 2010 · Comments Off on Welcome to Happyview: Neigbourhood dad hosts one-man show
By Bethan Evans Have you ever thought to yourself, Children’s theatre is entertaining for my kids, but I am bored to tears after the curtain opens? Michael McMurtry did and decided to do something about it. “I wanted to create something that entertains kids, but is also sophisticated and will appeal to their parents as […]
Watch the Watchmen: ‘90s frontman works to balance music and real life
September 12th, 2010 · Comments Off on Watch the Watchmen: ‘90s frontman works to balance music and real life
By Karen Bliss Danny Greaves, vocalist from the popular ‘90s rock band The Watchmen, still plays live with the band, but he’s been working on solo material, composing for film, and has ventured into the restaurant biz. The Watchmen—Greaves, guitarist Joey Serlin, bassist Ken Tizzard and drummer Sammy Kohn—broke up in 2003, but for the […]
Boast about The Coast
September 10th, 2010 · Comments Off on Boast about The Coast
By Karen Bliss Toronto indie rockers The Coast, who celebrate the release of its sophomore album, Queen Cities, on Sept. 23 at the El Mocambo, began life in the Annex. Frontman Ben Spurr and guitarist Ian Fosbery were living on St. George Street at the time and called their band The July 26th Movement. “We […]
Caring about Caribana: Festival connects Annex resident to her roots
September 8th, 2010 · Comments Off on Caring about Caribana: Festival connects Annex resident to her roots
By Liivi Sandy Spend some time with Sherrill Sutherland and you’ll get an education. The 25-year-old Annex resident works for CBC News Network, writing about the events that make our city, country, and world tick. Spend more time with Sutherland and you’ll realize that she’s more than you bargained for. The candid young woman is […]