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NEWS: Estonian Music Week Celebrates 5th Anniversary (May/June 2025)

September 5th, 2025 · Comments Off on NEWS: Estonian Music Week Celebrates 5th Anniversary (May/June 2025)

Madison street party took place on May 25 By Kati Kiilaspea Toronto, as an incredibly multicultural city, hosts so many cool, inspiring festivals throughout the year; it’s what makes the city really come alive. What better way is there to express cultural identity and pride, or learn about cultural diversity, than through live music? Estonian […]

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EDITORIAL CARTOON: Silly vs. Silly (May/June 2025)

July 16th, 2025 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: Silly vs. Silly (May/June 2025)

Which one is silliest??

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EDITORIAL: Bill 5 recklessly endangers Ontario (May/June 2025)

July 15th, 2025 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: Bill 5 recklessly endangers Ontario (May/June 2025)

Bill 5 is indeed just a power grab. For all his bluster in the last provincial election about seeking a mandate to do battle with President Trump’s tariffs, it appears it has all come down to a bid to be more like him.

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FORUM: Easing congestion into summer (May/June 2025)

July 10th, 2025 · Comments Off on FORUM: Easing congestion into summer (May/June 2025)

Improving transit, hiring more traffic agents By Dianne Saxe Hello neighbours! Everyone seems happier in May: the days are longer, the weather is lovely, and flowers are springing up everywhere!  Thank you to everyone who joined our Community Cleanup at Fred Hamilton Park. Thank you as well to everyone who came out to our Spring […]

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FORUM: Primary health, environment, education each suffer under Ford  (May/June 2025)

July 10th, 2025 · Comments Off on FORUM: Primary health, environment, education each suffer under Ford  (May/June 2025)

From the environment to education, there’s currently a lot we’re debating in the legislature. Here is a roundup of what’s happening at Queen’s Park. 

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LIFE: Trinity-St. Paul’s pickleball league (May/June 2025)

July 10th, 2025 · Comments Off on LIFE: Trinity-St. Paul’s pickleball league (May/June 2025)

The church, known for its social justice activism and as a concert venue for the world famous Tafelmusik Orchestra, hosts a range of activities from dance, music, the arts, martial arts, and now, pickleball.

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Tags: Annex · Sports · Life

LIFE: Insomnia hosts art exhibition (May/June 2025)

July 10th, 2025 · Comments Off on LIFE: Insomnia hosts art exhibition (May/June 2025)

Insomnia’s Artist Series’ exhibits rotate every seven weeks, with artwork displayed throughout the front, side, and back walls of the restaurant. Guests can meet the artists during opening and closing parties and learn more about their creative processes. 

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ON THE COVER: Pitching history at the Pits (Apr. 2025)

April 22nd, 2025 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Pitching history at the Pits (Apr. 2025)

Ayami Sato, maybe the best female baseball player of all time, joins the Toronto Maple Leafs at Dominico Field this season.

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FOCUS: Candidates queried (Apr. 2025)

April 22nd, 2025 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Candidates queried (Apr. 2025)

The Gleaner asked five key questions of four parties competing in University-Rosedale and is publishing each candidate’s answers to help voters make a more informed choice come voting day.

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NEWS: Mirvish Village project inching toward completion (Apr. 2025)

April 22nd, 2025 · Comments Off on NEWS: Mirvish Village project inching toward completion (Apr. 2025)

The project will be a 100 per cent purpose-built rental community. But the question remains: when is it going to be finished?

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NEWS: The evolution of 364 Huron St. (Apr. 2025)

April 22nd, 2025 · Comments Off on NEWS: The evolution of 364 Huron St. (Apr. 2025)

The building at the corner of Huron and Glen Morris Streets, just west of the Robart’s Library, has been many things, but its built form has been largely unchanged for 140 years—until now.

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CHATTER: Presse Internationale finds new digs on Bloor (Apr. 2025)

April 22nd, 2025 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Presse Internationale finds new digs on Bloor (Apr. 2025)

Things looked grim for the award-winning magazine store facing a nearly 50 per cent rent hike.  Presse Internationale was on its way to closing because it was unable to negotiate a lower rent, and it was unable to find a new affordable location.  For nearly 20 years, Presse Internationale has been located at 537 Bloor […]

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