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Want to watch the Euro Cup 2012? Here’s where to watch

June 18th, 2012 · Comments Off on Want to watch the Euro Cup 2012? Here’s where to watch

Interested in watching the Euro Cup with your neighbours and friends? Here’s a nifty map of bars that will be showing the tournament in the Annex.

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Tags: Annex · Sports

Ottawa snaps Leafs win streak

June 14th, 2012 · Comments Off on Ottawa snaps Leafs win streak

OTTAWA FAT CATS 8, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 1

The Maple Leafs entered action ready to continue their climb back up the standings, playing an Ottawa team they defeated 6–4 in the season opener. However, Toronto ran into the same problems that have dogged the team the whole season—a lack of run support, and a substandard bullpen.

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Tags: Annex · Sports · Maple Leafs Baseball

Sibelius Park officially opens

June 14th, 2012 · 2 Comments

The Sibelius Square Working Group, along with hundreds of people from the community and councillor Adam Vaughan (Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina), came out on the sun-filled Sunday afternoon of June 10 to officially open the redesigned Jean Sibelius Square Park.

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Harbord Village cleans up

June 12th, 2012 · 1 Comment

The clean-up, which occurred on Apr. 21, was organized with the assistance of the Harbord Village Residents’ Association (HVRA) ,and sponsored by 37 neighbourhood businesses, banks and restaurants, including Scotiabank, Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Mirvish Productions, and Loire restaurant (119 Harbord St.), which hosted a catered after-party for participants.

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Tags: Annex · News · People · General

They called it Edwin’s

June 12th, 2012 · Comments Off on They called it Edwin’s

Honest Ed’s changed its named temporarily in May. The act marks a celebration of both the store’s 64th year of being in business and a recreation of a favourite of the late Ed Mirvish’s fun and affordable events.

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Tags: Annex · News

Deska, Arias Lead Charge as Maple Leafs Drop Majors

June 10th, 2012 · Comments Off on Deska, Arias Lead Charge as Maple Leafs Drop Majors

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 6, LONDON MAJORS 5

Marek Deska threw six-plus solid innings, while Branfy Arias led the way offensively, as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the London Majors 6–5 at Dominico Field on Sunday.

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Tags: Annex · Sports · Maple Leafs Baseball

Bloor-Borden farmers market returns with a little help

June 8th, 2012 · 2 Comments

Afternoons of food, fun, and fellowship will return once again to the Annex. June 6 marks the kickoff of the weekly farmer’s market. The Green P Parking Lot at Lippincott and Borden streets will be transformed into a dynamic neighbourhood meeting place, hosting about a dozen farmers with local goods.

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Coming this Sunday: the Festival on Bloor

June 8th, 2012 · Comments Off on Coming this Sunday: the Festival on Bloor

The Festival on Bloor takes place this Sunday between Bathurst and Spadina. Come on out enjoy the music, food, and atmosphere. Courtesy Bloor-Annex BIA.

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Tags: Annex · General

From the pen of Brett Lamb—May 2012

June 6th, 2012 · Comments Off on From the pen of Brett Lamb—May 2012

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Tags: Annex · Editorial

Leafs get crowned by Royals

June 3rd, 2012 · Comments Off on Leafs get crowned by Royals

GUELPH ROYALS 4, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 2

On a rainy afternoon at Dominico Field, the Maple Leafs continued their slide down the IBL standings, posting a 4–2 loss to the visiting Guelph Royals.

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Tags: Annex · Sports · Maple Leafs Baseball · General

Doors Open Toronto 2012 a huge success in the Annex

May 31st, 2012 · 1 Comment

Held the last weekend of May each year, this year’s Doors Open Toronto commemorated the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812, by opening up over 135 of Toronto’s most historically significant buildings. Some sites unlocked doors normally closed to the public, while others waived entrance fees charged for access to their grounds.

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TTC seeks information in Dupont Station shooting

May 29th, 2012 · Comments Off on TTC seeks information in Dupont Station shooting

This was the third robbery of the station’s collector booth since 2011. All three robberies occurred during weekend evenings over a span of four months from each other.

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