By Tim Legault Fraternity houses are voicing their concerns over the proposed changes in rooming house bylaws and licensing rules that Councillor Adam Vaughan (Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina) has been championing for some time. The planned changes would require the properties to have yearly inspections that ensure the buildings are to code. Failing to fix any […]
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Frats fight back, but can they win the battle against Vaughan?
September 17th, 2010 · Comments Off on Frats fight back, but can they win the battle against Vaughan?
Welcome to Happyview: Neigbourhood dad hosts one-man show
September 14th, 2010 · Comments Off on Welcome to Happyview: Neigbourhood dad hosts one-man show
By Bethan Evans Have you ever thought to yourself, Children’s theatre is entertaining for my kids, but I am bored to tears after the curtain opens? Michael McMurtry did and decided to do something about it. “I wanted to create something that entertains kids, but is also sophisticated and will appeal to their parents as […]
Watch the Watchmen: ‘90s frontman works to balance music and real life
September 12th, 2010 · Comments Off on Watch the Watchmen: ‘90s frontman works to balance music and real life
By Karen Bliss Danny Greaves, vocalist from the popular ‘90s rock band The Watchmen, still plays live with the band, but he’s been working on solo material, composing for film, and has ventured into the restaurant biz. The Watchmen—Greaves, guitarist Joey Serlin, bassist Ken Tizzard and drummer Sammy Kohn—broke up in 2003, but for the […]
Boast about The Coast
September 10th, 2010 · Comments Off on Boast about The Coast
By Karen Bliss Toronto indie rockers The Coast, who celebrate the release of its sophomore album, Queen Cities, on Sept. 23 at the El Mocambo, began life in the Annex. Frontman Ben Spurr and guitarist Ian Fosbery were living on St. George Street at the time and called their band The July 26th Movement. “We […]
Caring about Caribana: Festival connects Annex resident to her roots
September 8th, 2010 · Comments Off on Caring about Caribana: Festival connects Annex resident to her roots
By Liivi Sandy Spend some time with Sherrill Sutherland and you’ll get an education. The 25-year-old Annex resident works for CBC News Network, writing about the events that make our city, country, and world tick. Spend more time with Sutherland and you’ll realize that she’s more than you bargained for. The candid young woman is […]
Vigourfest wants to make you healthy through music
September 3rd, 2010 · Comments Off on Vigourfest wants to make you healthy through music
By Brendan Hair Vigour Projects, a new Toronto-based not-for-profit organization will be presenting its first health music concert called Vigourfest at Trane Studio on Sept. 3. Founder and president Dr. David Alter, a cardiologist and researcher who has been writing songs since his teens, merged his love for music and health to create the project. […]
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Toronto’s harmonized zoning bylaw now in effect
September 2nd, 2010 · 3 Comments
By Perry King At 9:47 p.m. on Aug. 25, Toronto city council voted 37–0 to approve the hotly debated harmonized zoning bylaw. The new bylaw, arising from an eight-year harmonization exercise, now regulates the use of land and buildings, including their height, size, bulk, and location. Written with a common terminology and set of defined […]
Great Voices at Festival at the Fort
August 16th, 2010 · Comments Off on Great Voices at Festival at the Fort
Written By Rick Salutin August 10 to 22 at Fort York, 100 Garrison Rd. By Beth Macdonell On now through Aug. 22, Festival at the Fort presents Great Voices, a play that tells the story of the Battle of York during the war of 1812 between America and British Canada. Written by columnist and author Rick […]
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Scott Pilgrim vs. The Annex
August 12th, 2010 · 3 Comments
The popular graphic novels make use of many Annex locations. Image courtesy Oni Press. By Tim Legault As Bryan Lee O’Malley, creator of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels, sat signing a stack of his sixth and final volume in the series (Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour) in preparation for the book’s launch party, he recalled Publishers […]
Castle under siege?: Casa Loma management under scrutiny
August 2nd, 2010 · Comments Off on Castle under siege?: Casa Loma management under scrutiny
By Jennifer Farncomb Is it time for new management at Casa Loma? Recent events have called into question the management and finances of the castle, which some say are lacking in transparency and the ability follow through on agreements made with the city in 2008. “Now what staff is identifying is that we have a problem—and it’s […]
Oh, give me a home: Province changes definition of retirement residences
July 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment
By Perry King Bill 21 is now officially law, but local retirement homes are still unsure how the new regulations will affect them. “We do not know at this point how much change there will be in terms of regulations,” said Anne Walton, vice president of operations for Diversicare, the overseeing body for Hazelton Place […]
World-renowned pianist opens TSM Festival with a stunning all-Schumann program
July 21st, 2010 · Comments Off on World-renowned pianist opens TSM Festival with a stunning all-Schumann program
By Emily Dontsos If master pianist Anton Kuerti’s spectacular opening night performance for the Toronto Summer Music Festival on July 20 is any indication of what to expect from the festival’s 12 remaining concerts, then classical music lovers are in for a treat. Held at the architecturally and acoustically astounding new Koerner Hall in The […]