Land trust aims to preserve affordability of unique neigbourhood By Merideth Poirier At Cafe Pamenar, located in the heart of Kensington Market, community members came out in droves to support the Kensington Community Bond Campaign. The Kensington Market Community Land Trust had weather on its side on Monday, April 29, as they hosted their Community […]
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NEWS: Plan to protect Kensington Market (May 2024)
June 14th, 2024 · Comments Off on NEWS: Plan to protect Kensington Market (May 2024)
NEWS: Should vape stores be near high schools? (May 2024)
June 14th, 2024 · Comments Off on NEWS: Should vape stores be near high schools? (May 2024)
On their walk from Bathurst Station to school each morning students will pass by Vape World. Vape World, located on the corner of Bloor Street West and Bathurst Street, is one of 350 vape stores in Ontario.
ON THE COVER: Wychwood Pond (Apr. 2024)
May 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Wychwood Pond (Apr. 2024)
Kids frolic in what was a tributary of Taddle Creek on June 17, 1916. The tributary was later dammed to create Wychwood Pond
Tags: Annex · News · History · On the cover
NEWS: Annex heritage properties at risk (Apr. 2024)
May 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on NEWS: Annex heritage properties at risk (Apr. 2024)
A large number of heritage properties are at risk of losing their status in the Bloor-Annex area and across Toronto. The pictures in this story are examples of the many “listed” but not “designated” heritage properties.
NEWS: Magic mushroom dispensary opens on Bloor (Apr. 2024)
May 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on NEWS: Magic mushroom dispensary opens on Bloor (Apr. 2024)
A Shroomyz mushroom dispensary recently opened at 497 Bloor St. W., replacing a nail salon. Since its opening, Shroomyz has experienced a police raid, a staff arrest, as well as significant vandalism. Despite these challenges, it continues to conduct business.
NEWS: Rediscovering Wychwood Pond (Apr. 2024)
May 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on NEWS: Rediscovering Wychwood Pond (Apr. 2024)
Wychwood Pond is a hidden gem within the Annex waiting to be discovered. The pond is in Wychwood Park, located near Bathurst Street and Davenport Road. The park is a picturesque enclave with English-style homes tucked away in a pocket of forest.
NEWS: Karma’s free bike repair cafe (Apr. 2024)
May 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on NEWS: Karma’s free bike repair cafe (Apr. 2024)
This year, Karma Co-op is hosting its first spring Bicycle Repair Cafe on Saturday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Karma’s parking lot. The co-op is located at the rear of 739 Palmerston Ave. (off Karma Lane).
NEWS: Receipt checks raise retail conflict (Dec. 2023)
December 23rd, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Receipt checks raise retail conflict (Dec. 2023)
Customers at Shoppers Drug Mart at Bloor and Spadina are logging their complaints online against random requests from staff to show they paid for their goods.
ON THE COVER: Pretty cool (Fall 2023)
December 5th, 2023 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Pretty cool (Fall 2023)
The Bloor Annex was recognized as one of “The 40 coolest in the world” by Time Out
Tags: Annex · News · On the cover
NEWS: Parkettes win Urban Design Award (Fall 2023)
December 5th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Parkettes win Urban Design Award (Fall 2023)
The Bloor-Annex BIA parkettes won the Small Open Spaces Award for their attention to detail, unique granite rock landscaping, and environmental considerations.
NEWS: Carved pumpkins to enjoy an encore on Harbord Street (Fall 2023)
December 4th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Carved pumpkins to enjoy an encore on Harbord Street (Fall 2023)
Dozens of pumpkins will light up the neighbourhood along Harbord Street from Spadina Avenue to Borden Street
NEWS: Women’s Art Association’s Secret Postcard Society (Fall 2023)
December 4th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Women’s Art Association’s Secret Postcard Society (Fall 2023)
From June 28 to July 8, the Women’s Art Association of Canada (WAAC) displayed their Secret Postcard Society exhibit
