There were five separate reports of robberies between April 14 and April 30. By Geremy Bordonaro The Toronto Police Service (TPS) is looking for two suspects in a series of armed robberies which have taken place between Harbord and Queen streets, and between Spadina Avenue and Markham Street. There were five separate reports of robberies […]
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NEWS: Watch out in the wee hours
May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on NEWS: Watch out in the wee hours
NEWS: Celebrating a century of life
May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on NEWS: Celebrating a century of life
By Geremy Bordonaro Residents and staff of the Annex Retirement Residence on Spadina Road gathered for a special celebration on April 2: Anne Rowbotham’s 104th birthday. Rowbotham, who moved into the Annex retirement home two years ago, is officially the oldest member of the home. Rowbotham’s daughter Laurel showed a slide presentation featuring pictures taken […]
NEWS: Rail safety focus of town hall
May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on NEWS: Rail safety focus of town hall
Minister of Transport questioned on diverting dangerous goods By Annemarie Brissenden If residents at the well-attended town hall on rail safety were looking for the federal government to commit to diverting railway tracks out of dense urban neighbourhoods, they came away disappointed. [pullquote] “We are not actively looking at relocating rail outside of Toronto”—Marc Garneau, […]
NEWS: Celebrating pink at Harbord Collegiate Institute
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PHOTO COURTESY JESSICA LEE/TDSB: Toronto District School Board (TDSB) staff and students joined with the Toronto Police Service at Harbord Collegiate Institute to celebrate International Day of Pink on April 13, which raises awareness to stop discrimination, gender-based bullying, homophobia, and transphobia. Special guests included Canadian Olympian and rhythmic gymnast Rose Cossar and Eugene Melnyk, […]
EDITORIAL (May 2016): It just makes census
May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL (May 2016): It just makes census
Canadians are rejoicing at the return of the census, after the mandatory long-form census was axed by the former Conservative government. The widespread enthusiasm for participating in the count is serving both as a declaration of the importance of evidence-based decision-making and as a guilty verdict on how wrong-headed the Harper regime was for cancelling […]
LETTERS
May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on LETTERS
Beware the corporatization of Bloor Street Re “Rexall replaces Brunswick House” (April 2016): Anyone who sees Rexall’s move into the Brunswick location as a good thing or as a positive addition to the neighbourhood is sorrily mistaken. I am not sentimental regarding the loss of the Brunswick House itself, but sad to see a large […]
FORUM: Bike lanes on Bloor Street
May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on FORUM: Bike lanes on Bloor Street
The arrival of cycling in Toronto By Joe Cressy For too long, discussions of bike lanes have been divisive in our city. They shouldn’t be. When we do it right, cycling infrastructure can be a win-win for everyone. After more than 40 years of discussion, debate, and community advocacy, an overwhelming majority of city councillors […]
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NEWS: Kensington Market to become heritage district
May 13th, 2016 · 3 Comments
Supporters aim to protect neighbourhood’s unique character By Geremy Bordonaro Even in a city known for its distinctive neighbourhoods, it remains unique. In this bustling centre, small shops, from grocery and thrift stores to restaurants, line the streets alongside hip boutiques that cater to the savviest of customers. Nary a car drives down the street, […]
NEWS: HVRA recognized for historical achievements
May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on NEWS: HVRA recognized for historical achievements
PHOTO COURTESY HVRA: Wendy Smith accepts the 2015 Peggy Kurtin Memorial Award on behalf of the Harbord Village Residents’ Association (HVRA). Presented annually by the Toronto Historical Association, the award recognized the HVRA’s oral history project, as well as its website. READ MORE: Harbord’s history a mystery (January 2016) By Annemarie Brissenden Alive with […]
NEWS: Second phase of park revitalization to begin
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Christie Pits to get new playground equipment By Geremy Bordonaro The second phase of the Christie Pits renewal is set to begin. New playground equipment will be installed, the two basketball courts will be merged, and the park will be made more accessible. The work comes on the heels of the first phase — completed […]
SPORTS: The bats are back at Christie Pits
May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on SPORTS: The bats are back at Christie Pits
PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN HAMILTON/VANTAGE POINT STUDIOS: Toronto Maple Leafs baseball returned to Dominico Field at Christie Pits with a bang on May 8. First baseman Jon Waltenbury blasted one of the Leafs’ four home runs on opening day, powering the club to a 13 to 2 victory over the Guelph Royals. Next game is […]
GREENINGS (MAY 2016): Cloth diapers have gone from burden of the poor to luxury of the rich in one generation
May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on GREENINGS (MAY 2016): Cloth diapers have gone from burden of the poor to luxury of the rich in one generation
By Terri Chu Having a kid is expensive, anybody can tell you that. What nobody told me though was how expensive raising a child can be when you try to stay low on environmental impact. Cloth diapers are a huge capital outlay and I’m not convinced they are used long enough to break even against […]