Parks must grow with the city By Mike Layton As summer slowly comes to a close, it is important to reflect on the ways that our city has developed during these challenging times. Our response to the pandemic has uniquely highlighted that investing in public green spaces and active transportation infrastructure means a better quality […]
Entries Tagged as 'Annex'
FORUM: Making it green (Aug. 2020)
September 9th, 2020 · 1 Comment
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FORUM: What can we do to fight for safe public education? (Aug. 2020)
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Premier’s plan creates chaos, sows division By Jessica Bell Since school closed in March, our family has been struggling with the impossible job of full-time work and full-time parenting our two school-aged children. I, along with the parents of Ontario’s other two million school-age children, have been waiting for the Ontario government to release its […]
ARTS: Takin’ it to the streets (Aug. 2020)
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ARTS: The arts are open! (Almost) (Aug. 2020)
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Yes, we are still in a global pandemic, but you can leave your house now and become re-acquainted with the city’s public spaces.
ON THE COVER (July 2020)
August 7th, 2020 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER (July 2020)
As Toronto remains in Stage 2 re-opening protocols, restaurants are doing their best to satisfy pent-up demand. Establishments such as Insomnia at 563 Bloor St. W. have found innovative ways to serve their clientelle along the sidewalk. BRIAN BURCHELL/GLEANER NEWS
OBITUARY: Architect leaves indelibe marks (July 2020)
August 7th, 2020 · Comments Off on OBITUARY: Architect leaves indelibe marks (July 2020)
If you have ever basked in the serenity of Gwendolyn MacEwan Park, delighted in the view of old trees in Taddle Creek Park, or enjoyed the conviviality of the plaza at Jean Sibelius Park, you can thank Paul Martel.
NEWS: Boutique condos planned for Davenport (July 2020)
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BBB Architects have come back to the community with a new plan for 350 Davenport Rd., near Dupont.
NEWS: Big-hearted barber gives back (July 2020)
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This feature was created pre-COVID closures. We waited to publish it until the Barber House has re-opened. It’s helpful to remember that before the pandemic many front-line professionals, like Jack Shewahy, could also be credited with giving back to their commuities. Now they are open again for business, practicising safe protocols, and still trying to be a “good example for people”.
CHATTER: Sally’s Fright finds a home in Yorkville (July 2020)
August 7th, 2020 · 1 Comment
Yorkville’s Gallery Gevik has acquired, Sally’s Fright (1968), a rare colour-field landscape painting by William Ronald from the collection of Paul and Joan-Wilsher Martel.
NEWS: St. Peter’s Church’s pastor succombs to COVID-19 (July 2020)
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Paulist Father Richard Colgan, 68, died of complications from COVID-19 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 25. A former pastor at St. Peter’s Church on Bathurst St., Father Colgan served as a director of novices at the Paulist Fathers’ formation house of studies in Washington D.C.
CHATTER: Virus-killing tech used at check-out counter (July 2020)
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The Summerhill Market (1014 Bathurst) worked on a pilot project of a machine called the X-Germinator which uses non-toxic UV light to damage the molecular structure of viruses in less than 30 seconds.
EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (July 2020)
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EDITORIAL CARTOON: Doug Ford’s haircut COVID-19 victory tour.
