Making the case for the provincial Liberals By Jo-Ann Davis Elections have consequences. On June 7, voters in Ontario will make a choice that will have a profound impact on the welfare of students, seniors, families in our community, the economy, and environment. Premier Wynne and the Liberal government are offering Ontarians bold new initiatives […]
FORUM: Bold new initiatives for Ontario (Election Special 2018)
May 29th, 2018 · Comments Off on FORUM: Bold new initiatives for Ontario (Election Special 2018)
FORUM: The Green Party’s platform (Election Special 2018)
May 29th, 2018 · 1 Comment
Focus on innovative measures and renewable energy By Tim Grant I have lived all my life in our new riding of University-Rosedale. My involvement as a teenager in the fight against the Spadina Expressway propelled me into a lifetime focus on local and provincial issues. For the past 15 years, I have served on the […]
GREENINGS: Choosing the lesser evil (Election Special 2018)
May 29th, 2018 · 3 Comments
Assessing the parties through an environmental lens At the risk of sounding like a single-issue voter, it will be no surprise to anyone who has read any of my columns that the environment ranks high. There are lots of other issues, such as healthcare, debt, economic growth, but all that is moot as we stare […]
SPORTS: Maple Leafs back at the Pits (Election Special 2018)
May 29th, 2018 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Maple Leafs back at the Pits (Election Special 2018)
The bats are back. The Maple Leafs are swinging once more in Dominico Field at Christie Pits, and marked the 100th anniversary of the Intercounty Baseball League with a home opening 10-6 win over the London Majors on May 6. The Leafs, which have won five games to two this season, play every Sunday and […]
NEW IN BUSINESS: A café with a different angle (Election Special 2018)
May 29th, 2018 · Comments Off on NEW IN BUSINESS: A café with a different angle (Election Special 2018)
Computer engineer’s love of Annex leads to gallery café By Geremy Bordonaro Daylight pours through the window of the café. Customers sit, sip coffee, and enjoy the splashes of remarkable colour that adorn the walls from paintings by new and emerging artists from across the city. This is Slanted Door, the Annex’s newest café and […]
ON THE COVER: Accidental Parkland (May 2018)
May 9th, 2018 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Accidental Parkland (May 2018)
MORE COVERS: ON THE COVER Palm Sunday pageant (Spring 2018) ON THE COVER: Artscape Wychwood Barns 10th anniversary (March 2018) ON THE COVER: Wage protest (Jan. 2018) ON THE COVER: Snowshoes and a red sweater (Dec. 2017) ON THE COVER (Nov. 2017): Remembering ON THE COVER (Oct. 2017): Transitory night ON THE COVER (AUGUST 2017): […]
NEWS: Shelter blamed for spike in crime (May 2018)
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May shift to women only next year By Geremy Bordonaro A temporary drop-in homeless shelter at 348 Davenport Rd. is once again home to controversy. Some local residents say that there’s been a noticeable increase in violence and drugs in the area since the shelter — publicly supported by Joe Cressy (Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina) and […]
NEWS: From heritage to hovel (May 2018)
May 9th, 2018 · 1 Comment
When preservation leads to deterioration By Ahmed-Zaki Hagar At over 120 years old, 6 Walmer Rd. is at once a crumbling symbol of the area’s rich history and, a sign of the city’s inability to protect its built heritage. And it’s causing no small amount of problems for the neighbours. “When I initially moved [here], […]
NEWS: JCC rebuilding playground (May 2018)
May 9th, 2018 · Comments Off on NEWS: JCC rebuilding playground (May 2018)
Community centre emphasizing accessibility By Geremy Bordonaro The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (JCC) is fundraising to build a new rooftop playground at its home at Bloor Street West and Spadina Avenue. A large portion of the funds has been raised in memory of Al Green on behalf of his family but there is still […]
CHATTER: Provincial all candidates meeting on May 23 (May 2018)
May 9th, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Provincial all candidates meeting on May 23 (May 2018)
All seven of the registered candidates running for election in University-Rosedale have been invited to participate in an all candidates meeting at Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church (427 Bloor St. W.) on May 23 at 6:30 p.m. The local residents’ associations and BIAs are sponsoring the event, which will include an opportunity to ask questions of […]
CHATTER: Bill Bolton Arena closed for upgrade (May 2018)
May 9th, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Bill Bolton Arena closed for upgrade (May 2018)
The buzzer sounded for the last time until the leaves fall at William H. (Bill) Bolton Arena (40 Rossmore Rd.), near Bathurst and Dupont streets. The arena has been closed for mechanical upgrades, and all of its skating programs are cancelled until October. Some other options for skating and hockey while the arena is closed […]
CHATTER: Kick off Bike Month by riding with Mike (May 2018)
May 9th, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Kick off Bike Month by riding with Mike (May 2018)
Councillor Mike Layton’s (Ward 19, Trinity-Spadina) eighth annual kick off to Bike Month returns May 27 from 12 to 5 p.m. at Christie Pits Park. Bike with Mike is a free, family-friendly community cycling event open to anyone who wants to participate. It will feature a free barbecue and many children’s events like bike decorating, […]