Council cuts a concern By Ellie Hayden Local residents’ associations, business improvement areas, and community organizations are concerned that reducing Toronto City Council from 47 to 25 seats will wreak havoc with the business of the city in their neighbourhoods. “Clearly Ford is going to put his foot down wherever he feels like putting his […]
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NEWS: Election chaos (October 2018)
October 16th, 2018 · Comments Off on NEWS: Election chaos (October 2018)
CHATTER: Sergeant Ryan Russell Parkette set for a redo (October 2018)
October 16th, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Sergeant Ryan Russell Parkette set for a redo (October 2018)
A plan to revitalize Sergeant Ryan Russell Parkette is set to be completed by the end of the year, with construction scheduled to begin next spring. The small greenspace at Dupont Street and Avenue Road — which in 2011 was named after Russell, who was killed in the line of duty that same year […]
NEWS: A way to honour the past (October 2018)
October 16th, 2018 · Comments Off on NEWS: A way to honour the past (October 2018)
Exploring the roots of Korea Town By Annemarie Brissenden A heritage tour of Toronto’s Korea Town starts — as it should — at the Bloor Street United Church of Canada, once home to the Alpha Korean United Church. Founded in 1967 when there were just over 200 Koreans living in Toronto, it’s the oldest Korean […]
CHATTER: Getting corny for a cause (October 2018)
October 16th, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Getting corny for a cause (October 2018)
Corn, corn, and more corn was on the menu at Jean Sibelius Park for the Annex Residents’ Association’s annual Corn Fest. This year’s festival featured a silent auction that raised money for those affected by the fire at 650 Parliament St. GEREMY BORDONARO/GLEANER NEWS
ON THE COVER: Bringing it to the table for 40 years (Aug./Sept. 2018)
September 11th, 2018 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Bringing it to the table for 40 years (Aug./Sept. 2018)
The Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir celebrates its 40th anniversary with a fall social at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre (427 Bloor St. W.) on September 15. Performances this season include a new cycle of Mozart concertos, Vivaldi, and the St. Mathew Passion by Bach. Please see CHATTER: Enjoy baroque at a bargain (Aug./Sept. 2018) for more […]
NEWS: Hundreds protest cuts to council (Aug./Sept. 2018)
September 11th, 2018 · Comments Off on NEWS: Hundreds protest cuts to council (Aug./Sept. 2018)
Defending downtown democracy By Ellie Hayden “Shame!” Hundreds of people huddled shoulder to shoulder shouted the rallying cry at an emergency public meeting on August 13 at the Scadding Court Community Centre. The event was organized by Mike Layton (Ward 19, Trinity-Spadina) and Joe Cressy (Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina) to protest Bill 5, The Better Local […]
NEWS: Don’t worry be happy (Aug./Sept. 2018)
September 11th, 2018 · Comments Off on NEWS: Don’t worry be happy (Aug./Sept. 2018)
Happiness eludes pursuit By Ahmed-Zaki Hagar A study from the University of Toronto found that a person pursuing happiness can also feel unhappy. Sam Maglio, assistant professor at the Rotman School of Management, says that he wanted to understand “the head of somebody who wanted to be happier”. “Previous research has found that when you […]
CHATTER: Enjoy baroque at a bargain (Aug./Sept. 2018)
September 11th, 2018 · 1 Comment
The Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir will open its 40th season in the Annex with a fall social on Sept. 15 in Jeanne Lamon Hall at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre that will feature a concert followed by refreshments in the garden. Tafelmusik is a type of German music that was played at feasts and banquets […]
CHATTER: Meet and greet at the fall fair (Aug./Sept. 2018)
September 11th, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Meet and greet at the fall fair (Aug./Sept. 2018)
If it’s the first Sunday after Labour Day, it must be time for fun at the fair. On September 9 from noon to 6 p.m., residents of Harbord Village will be out in full force for music, socializing, and a silent auction at its annual fall fair in Margaret Fairley Park. Refreshments like burgers, soft […]
CHATTER: Go behind closed doors in your own neighbourhood (Aug./Sept. 2018)
September 11th, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Go behind closed doors in your own neighbourhood (Aug./Sept. 2018)
Discover some of the area’s architectural treasures in the third annual tour of houses and cultural groups organized by the Annex Residents’ Association (ARA). The guided tours will run from noon to 4:30 p.m. on September 23, and explore streets bounded by Bedford and Avenue roads, and Prince Arthur and Bernard avenues. This year’s tours […]
NEWS: New life for old theatre (Aug./Sept. 2018)
September 11th, 2018 · Comments Off on NEWS: New life for old theatre (Aug./Sept. 2018)
Brunswick Avenue boutique hotel set to open By Temi Dada Since its original incarnation as a horse stable in 1902 it’s been home to a live theatre, bar, and arcade. But starting next month, 296 Brunswick Ave. will have a new face: boutique hotel. Located just south of Bloor Street West, the hotel is called […]
ON THE COVER: Pop up pit stop (Summer 2018)
August 12th, 2018 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Pop up pit stop (Summer 2018)
A bike undergoes a safety check-up at a pop up pit stop on Bloor Street West last month. The Bloor Annex BIA (whose chair publishes this newspaper) sponsored the safety checks, which were performed free of charge by Cycle Toronto staffers. Free check-ups will be offered again on August 14 on Bloor Street West at […]