Committee votes in favour of Bloor Street bike lanes By Geremy Bordonaro It’s been a little over a year since bike lanes were installed on a trial basis on Bloor Street between University and Shaw avenues, and it’s looking more and more like they are here to stay. On October 19, Toronto City Council’s Public Works […]
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NEWS (Oct. 2017): Here to stay?
November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on NEWS (Oct. 2017): Here to stay?
NEWS (Oct. 2017): First look at Bloor Street United
November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on NEWS (Oct. 2017): First look at Bloor Street United
Residents balk at tall tower plan By Emilie Jones Local residents got their first look at plans to renovate Bloor Street United Church late last month. The proposal calls for a 38-storey mixed-use building, a renovation, and partial demolition of the church, as well as a new promenade. Located at the corner of Bloor and […]
CHATTER (Oct. 2017): The doctor is in
November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on CHATTER (Oct. 2017): The doctor is in
Kensington Health chief executive officer Bill O’Neill, Joe Cressy (Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina) and members of the Harbord Village Residents’ Association celebrated the opening of Doctors Parkette on October 14 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Formerly Brunswick-College Parkette, the space has been redeveloped from a pokey park into something bright, modern, and functional. READ MORE: […]
CHATTER (Oct. 2017): Margaret is back
November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on CHATTER (Oct. 2017): Margaret is back
Marco Cupido and Gary Bloch help their children cut the ribbon to mark the official reopening of Margaret Fairley Park, also on October 14. They were joined by Joe Cressy (Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina), and Harbord Village Residents’ Association chairs past and present, Gail Misra, Gus Sinclair, and Tim Grant. Children are the forefront of the […]
NEWS (Oct. 2017): Victory Cafe to reopen
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Mirvish Village icon finds new life By Geremy Bordonaro What are some Annex icons? The Hot Docs Ted Rogers (formerly Bloor) cinema perhaps, or the Trinity St. Paul’s Centre. Some might point to the University of Toronto, or the streets lined with bay and gable style houses. Until recently, surely one would have said Honest […]
EDITORIAL (Oct. 2017): Pandering to religious intolerance
November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL (Oct. 2017): Pandering to religious intolerance
Quebec recently passed Bill 62: An Act to foster adherence to state religious neutrality and, in particular, to provide a framework for requests for accommodations on religious grounds in certain bodies. Unwieldy title aside, Bill 62 does little to separate church and state as its sponsors allege. The bill, which requires a person who delivers […]
FORUM (Oct. 2017): Building a better Bickford Park
November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on FORUM (Oct. 2017): Building a better Bickford Park
Large fenced off-leash area for dogs By Mike Layton Bickford Park has something for everyone. It is highly programmed with many residents competing for space for youth baseball, adult softball, pick-up soccer, off-leash dogs, tobogganing, and simply enjoying the natural beauty of the park. Despite its natural beauty and heavy use, Bickford Park has been […]
FORUM (Oct. 2017): A magical new supply of parking spots
November 2nd, 2017 · 1 Comment
Merchants need to look to themselves By Albert Koehl What if Bloor Street merchants — especially those who believe the bike lane is bad for business — could magically create a new supply of parking spots for their motoring customers? A recent report commissioned by the local BIAs (Bloor Annex and Koreatown) and the City […]
ARTS (Oct. 2017): Focusing on education and history
November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on ARTS (Oct. 2017): Focusing on education and history
Lectures, arts talks, and creative workshops By Heather Kelly HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK EVENTS The 37th Annual Neuberger Holocaust Education Week takes place throughout Toronto November 2-9, 2017. This year, the event examines Pivotal Moments that have shaped our understanding of the Holocaust. The Miles Nadal JCC is presenting a gallery exhibition, Built to Remember – The […]
GREENINGS (Oct. 2017): Down to the data
November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on GREENINGS (Oct. 2017): Down to the data
What’s left out is just as important The data is in on the Bloor Street pilot bike lanes, and it seems to support keeping the lanes. (Now that the bike lanes are in, even on a pilot basis, it’s a little surreal to me that anyone actually wants to pull them out.) But speaking of […]
NEW IN BUSINESS (Oct. 2017): A secret feast
November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on NEW IN BUSINESS (Oct. 2017): A secret feast
Apollo 11 an Annex favourite By Linda R. Goldman It may be the best kept secret in the Annex. Every second Wednesday, Apollo 11 (1093 Bathurst St.) serves a house specialty: homemade moussaka, as good as Yaya (Greek for grandmother) might make. Moussaka is a traditional Greek baked dish that features minced beef or lamb […]
ON OUR COVER (FALL 2017): CYCLING THE PITS
October 12th, 2017 · Comments Off on ON OUR COVER (FALL 2017): CYCLING THE PITS
GLEANER NEWS FILE PHOTO BY R.S. KONJEK: The CXTO Cookie Cross returns to Christie Pits on October 28. Open to riders of all skill levels and bikes, the event will feature Try a Cross, Elite and Masters races, and Bateman’s Bicycle Company will give away a Norco Threshold Cycle Cross Bike. For further information, please […]