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how nice! An afternoon drive!

July 13th, 2015 · Comments Off on how nice! An afternoon drive!

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Ditch the dryer

July 3rd, 2015 · Comments Off on Ditch the dryer

Line dry your clothes year round Over the last few years I’ve noticed more and more of my Annex neighbours embracing the drying line over the electric dryer. It’s one of life’s simple pleasures to just admire clothes swaying in the wind on a warm summer day. I hope that more and more of my […]

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Artifacts uncovered at Pompeii at ROM

July 3rd, 2015 · Comments Off on Artifacts uncovered at Pompeii at ROM

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BABIA endorses Westbank proposal

July 3rd, 2015 · Comments Off on BABIA endorses Westbank proposal

The Bloor-Annex Business Improvement Area (BABIA) has endorsed Westbank Corp.’s proposal for the redevelopment of the large area at the southwest corner of Bloor and Bathurst streets that includes Mirvish Village and Honest Ed’s. “We have been deeply engaged with the developer and recognize its outreach to the community,” said Brian Burchell, chair of the […]

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how nice! Safety!

May 29th, 2015 · Comments Off on how nice! Safety!

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Why do the Conservatives keep missing the boat?

May 29th, 2015 · Comments Off on Why do the Conservatives keep missing the boat?

The orange wave has toppled the bastion of blue. The New Democratic Party’s (NDP) recent sweep to power in Alberta should put the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) on notice. Even if the right wing was united in that province, the combined seats of the Conservative and Wild Rose parties would not be enough to […]

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A recent sale of Honest Ed’s clever and quirky interior signs raised $2,500 for the Toronto Police Service’s 14 Division Youth Scholarship. Donor David Mirvish (right) with Gleaner publisher and scholarship coordinator Brian Burchell hold one of the signs that was auctioned off: “Free ride in a police car if you shoplift from this store”.

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Mirvish Village sidewalk sale

May 6th, 2015 · Comments Off on Mirvish Village sidewalk sale

The Mirvish Village Business Improvement Area is hosting a sidewalk sale on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vintage wares, artist’s creations, and new merchandise will all be featured, and local restaurants will offer up their tasty bites. This year’s new roster of live music will include performances from the Combo Royal, […]

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