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FOCUS: Porch View Dances returns (May/June 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Porch View Dances returns (May/June 2023)

12th annual Seaton Village event runs Aug. 9 to 13 

Choreographed by Karen & Allen Kaeja, dancers Jim and Owen Adams perform during 2018’s iteration of PVD: Real People Dancing. COURTESY 2018_PVD_SV PHOTOGRAPHY

By Hailey Alexander

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Tags: Annex · Arts · Life

ON THE COVER (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER (April 2023)

University of Toronto Schools (UTS) held their annual Day of Pink anti-bullying celebration on April 12. This is a drone photo of the event held at their recently renovated building facing Huron Street. COURTESY MAXIMILLIAN HUDDLESTON (UTS)

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NEWS: Rally for those facing “demovictions” (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Rally for those facing “demovictions” (April 2023)

145 St. George has become poster child for renters facing eviction

Tenants and protestors rallied on April 1 to voice opposition to their pending evictions due to demolitions. COURTESY VANESSA JUNG

By Carly Penrose

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FOCUS: Saxe: Net-zero is possible (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Saxe: Net-zero is possible (April 2023)

Town hall stresses carbon-emission accountability

By Fox Oliver

On April 20, Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale) spoke to her constituents about carbon budgets, the expansion of sustainable vehicle fleets, and support for cyclists—her vision for the future of Toronto and what is possible for the city.

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NEWS: Unveiling ceremony in honour of Sam Richardson (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Unveiling ceremony in honour of Sam Richardson (April 2023)

Central Tech student competed at 1936 Berlin Olympics

Sam Richardson passes the baton during the men’s 4×100 relay during the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. Like Jesse Owens, who became a friend, he proudly represented his nation while facing the institutionalized racism of Nazi Germany. PHOTO COURTESY CENTRAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL ARCHIVES

By Hailey Alexander

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CHATTER: 30 years of Hot Docs Cinema (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on CHATTER: 30 years of Hot Docs Cinema (April 2023)

The hugely successful Hot Docs Cinema celebrates 30 years of programming built on a century long cinematic history on Bloor Street West. COURTESY HOT DOCS CINEMA

As they celebrated their 30th anniversary, Hot Docs screened 214 films from 72 countries over 11 days (April 27 – May 7) “We wanted to bring the most diverse range of films possible to Toronto. People from all of these countries live in Toronto, and we know curious minds will be interested in their films,” said Shane Smith, artistic director of Hot Docs.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on LETTER TO THE EDITOR (April 2023)

RE: Budget passes in consensus vote, March 2023

Thank you for the complimentary copy which arrived in my mailbox on March 20. I found it an interesting read, but must take exception to the “Forum” column by Dianne Saxe.

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Tags: Annex · Letters · Opinion

EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (April 2023)

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EDITORIAL: Bleed it and then blame it for dying (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: Bleed it and then blame it for dying (April 2023)

Mayoral candidate Anna Bailao launched her campaign with a plan to move the Science Centre to Ontario Place and replace it with housing. Premier Doug Ford promptly seized the moment by saying this was his plan all along, for three years now!  This is hard to believe; it’s a scheme fraught with problems and a scheme that must absolutely be challenged.

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Tags: Annex · Editorial · Opinion

FORUM: Leveraging a green agenda (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on FORUM: Leveraging a green agenda (April 2023)

Finding impactful uses for community benefit funds

By Dianne Saxe

I hope you are well and enjoying the warm spring weather. I am thrilled to report that over the past few months, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with many of my council colleagues on a range of important initiatives. These initiatives are aimed at improving Ward 11 and our city. 

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Tags: Annex · Opinion

FORUM: Ford boosts sprawl, brings in meek renter protections (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on FORUM: Ford boosts sprawl, brings in meek renter protections (April 2023)

Annex area renters face a very specific risk

By Jessica Bell

The Conservatives have just introduced some good, bad and ugly legislative changes that impact renters and how we plan and build for our future.  Here’s the lowdown. 

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Tags: Annex · Opinion

LIFE: Harbord House turns 15 (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on LIFE: Harbord House turns 15 (April 2023)

Gastropub caters to a loyal audience 

John Oaks, proprietor of Harbord House an adored gastropub on Harbord Street, is all smiles as he celebrates a 15-year anniversary. FOX OLIVER/GLEANER NEWS

By Fox Oliver

Harbord House is the Annex’s very own gastropub. The establishment has been a local favourite for 15 years and draws in the community with elevated takes on classic homestyle dishes.

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ON THE COVER: Toronto’s only Black and minority-owned comedy club (Mar. 2023)

April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Toronto’s only Black and minority-owned comedy club (Mar. 2023)

Sashka DC performs her comedy set at The Comedy Lab during their Thirsty Thursdays show. COURTESY THE COMEDY LAB

Danton Lamar opened The Comedy Lab at 298 Brunswick Ave. in February 2022 to showcase comics whom he felt weren’t receiving enough stage time.

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Tags: Annex · News · On the cover