Re “Saxe hosts town hall about congestion” (May 2026) I missed the meeting held by Saxe but appreciated your reporting on the congestion issue.  I own a car but ride my bike downtown (inhaling who knows what), but at least I make good time.  But it sounds like Toronto is ready for a congestion charge? […]

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Re “The man who will never be mayor struggles to be premier” (Apr. 2026)  This is a strong editorial but I must make one correction.  You suggest that land should not be removed from the Greenbelt because it doesn’t have “basic infrastructure” such as sewers and drinking water. But the Greenbelt should be protected not […]

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Re: Letter to the Editor (March, 2026):   The Annex Gleaner is “no brochure” In his letter to the editor (Re: Poilievre endorses Trump’s actions), reader Niall McDonagh was dismayed by the Annex Gleaner’s liberal-leaning criticism of Trump and refers to [the publication] as an “asswipe brochure.” This is unacceptable. While the terms might occasionally […]

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Re “Poilievre endorses Trump’s actions; he should never be PM” (Editorial, January, 2026):   Dear Sirs, It is no surprise that your anti-Poilievre editorial plays to the Annex latte-drinking libtards. It is also no surprise that the Annex forms part of the riding of Chrystia Freeland, the inept ex-everything who always seems to fail upwards. […]

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RE: OPINION: Empty cars don’t buy things, people do (May/June 2025) After reading the opinion piece in the latest paper a few days ago, I thought I would give it some time. A week later, the profound disappointment at the tone of the piece still holds sway. I have been a part of this community […]

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absolutely agree that the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in those situations must be paramount as they are the most vulnerable. However, in the same way that cyclists are at risk from aggressive motorists, pedestrians are at risk from aggressive cyclists.

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RE: “Lane name pays tribute to a mare named Crestfallen” (May 2024) My mother survived the two World Wars and the Great Depression (I’m pretty old, myself!).  Amongst her stories there’s one I’ve never forgotten; the acute pain she suffered as a child with diphtheria. That’s one reason I’ve been so glad my own children […]

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RE: Offended in the Annex I live in the east Annex. I find it offensive to receive such a biased, one-sided “newspaper” delivered to my house. If you are going to provide an unsolicited tabloid camouflaged as news, I would urge you to take a balanced approach. Otherwise, your paper just becomes an unsolicited propaganda […]

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RE: Budget passes in consensus vote, March 2023 Thank you for the complimentary copy which arrived in my mailbox on March 20. I found it an interesting read, but must take exception to the “Forum” column by Dianne Saxe. I am a resident in Ms. Saxe’s ward. As with any other area of Toronto, the […]

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TThe reality is, we can all lend a hand. St. Stephen’s Community House on Augusta has a corner drop-in where they provide hot meals, showers, laundry, etc. to our community’s vulnerable population. 

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Things are looking up for Jeff Reid, who has finally found a home Hi! It’s me, the guy on page 7 of the [March edition] of the Gleaner! I have received so many comments about the article, it’s unbelievable. Instead of walking by me like I don’t exist, more people are treating me like I’m […]

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Not so funny Re: How Nice editorial cartoon (October 2018) I have lived in the Annex for 40 years. I love living here and am so glad The Annex Gleaner exists. This is the first time opening the paper made me sad. I have never voted Conservative, never will, and I put in a good […]

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