Part 3 of grading our greenspaces Each year the Annex Gleaner reviews the many parks and parkettes in our coverage area using a variety of criteria. While there is no decisive “winner” of the grading, letter grades are assigned to convey the quality of the parks, considering aspects such as upkeep, design, and amenities. The […]

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425 Bloor St. W. development includes expansion of public space By Gleaner Staff Plans to demolish Metro at 425 Bloor St. W. and replace it with a 35-storey condo have not changed;  however, the schedule is delayed due to market conditions affecting all new condo builds.  However, design work for an expanded parkette on Robert […]

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Each year the Annex Gleaner reviews the many parks and parkettes in our coverage area using a variety of criteria. While there is no decisive “winner” of the grading, letter grades are assigned to convey the quality of the parks, considering aspects such as upkeep, design, and amenities. The reviews accompanying the grades also let the reader know what makes each space unique. This is the second instalment of reviews for 2025.

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The first instalment of our annual report card on area parks Each year the Annex Gleaner reviews the many parks and parkettes in our coverage area using a variety of criteria. While there is no decisive “winner” of the grading, letter grades are assigned to convey the quality of the parks, considering aspects such as […]

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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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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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Originally opened in Port Credit by David Ellis, The Runners Shop is Canada’s oldest running speciality store, and it just celebrated its 50th anniversary.

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The Gleaner set out on a seasonal mission to taste every hot chocolate offered by the cafes on Bloor Street with the aim of ranking the top three.

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In the winter of 1979, a small group of friends and Annex residents gathered around a piano to sing carols.

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Each year the Annex Gleaner reviews the many parks and parkettes in our coverage area using a variety of criteria.

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The reviews accompanying the grades also let the reader know what makes each space unique. This is the third instalment of reviews for 2024.

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Each year the Annex Gleaner reviews the many parks and parkettes in our coverage area using a variety of criteria. While there is no decisive “winner” of the grading, letter grades are assigned to convey the quality of the parks, considering aspects such as upkeep, design, and amenities.

[Read more →]