Premier Doug Ford’s latest gimmick is his pending “Get it Done Act.” Ford is banking on Ontario voters having short memories, being easily duped, and not minding at all being bribed with their own money. This latest omnibus legislation is a dog’s breakfast of silly, shiny objects designed to distract from a string of failures and flip flops that appear to have been authored by the premier himself.
EDITORIAL: The “Get it Done Act” should get Ford out (Feb. 2024)
April 6th, 2024 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: The “Get it Done Act” should get Ford out (Feb. 2024)
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FORUM: Eventful new year at city council (Feb. 2024)
April 5th, 2024 · Comments Off on FORUM: Eventful new year at city council (Feb. 2024)
Budget, development planning, and safety, fill agenda
By Dianne Saxe
Winter weather is always challenging for city staff. Thank you again to all of our frontline workers in emergency response, shelter and outreach, and construction, who are hard at work in winter conditions. I arrived back at my desk more determined than ever to tackle the city’s challenges.
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FORUM: Report confirms Ford government failures (Feb. 2024)
April 5th, 2024 · Comments Off on FORUM: Report confirms Ford government failures (Feb. 2024)
Independent auditor general annual report paints troubling picture
By Jessica Bell
The auditor general’s office authors an annual report that does a deep dive into a select list of government agencies, departments and government-funded or -regulated institutions to see if they are working as they should. Here’s the lowdown on the office’s latest report.
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HISTORY: Dupont building was a purpose-built car factory (Feb. 2024)
April 5th, 2024 · Comments Off on HISTORY: Dupont building was a purpose-built car factory (Feb. 2024)
Examining the old and new: Toronto’s first Model T assembly plant
Pictured above at left: a 1915 Ford Model Roadster model; middle: 672 Dupont at Christie where these models were assembled; and at right: a 1915 Ford Model T Coupe. Both cars are on permanent display at 672 Dupont and it’s free to visit!
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ON THE COVER: A forgotten skating venue on Dupont (Dec. 2023)
December 23rd, 2023 · 1 Comment
The image on (on page 1 of our printed edition) was taken in 1923, at the former Toronto Skating Club. Silhouettes of two couples hand in hand on the ice offer a glimpse into the city’s rich figure skating history.
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NEWS: Receipt checks raise retail conflict (Dec. 2023)
December 23rd, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Receipt checks raise retail conflict (Dec. 2023)
Shoppers Drug Mart faces backlash against receipt checks
By Alexa Méndez
EDITORIAL CARTON: “Someone’s getting rich!” (Dec. 2023)
December 23rd, 2023 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTON: “Someone’s getting rich!” (Dec. 2023)
SEE MORE:
- EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Fall 2023)
- EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Summer 2023)
- EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (May/June 2023)
- EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (April 2023)
- EDITORIAL CARTOON: Scale of badness (Mar. 2023)
- EDITORIAL CARTOON: Winter’s not as cold as these deals! (Feb. 2023)
- EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice — Can dreams come true? (For John Tory) (Dec. 2022)
- EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Nov. 2022)
Tags: Annex · Editorial · Opinion
EDITORIAL: AG confirms Ford rigged Science Centre analysis (Dec. 2023)
December 23rd, 2023 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: AG confirms Ford rigged Science Centre analysis (Dec. 2023)
In an annual report, Ontario’s Acting Auditor General (AG) Nick Stavropoulos contradicts the conclusions of the government’s stated “business case” for moving the Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place. It turns out the “savings” the government promises taxpayers is anything but.
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A hectic first year in University-Rosedale
December 23rd, 2023 · Comments Off on A hectic first year in University-Rosedale
Where’s Ontario’s student housing plan?
December 23rd, 2023 · Comments Off on Where’s Ontario’s student housing plan?
Students are particularly vulnerable to weak rental laws
By Jessica Bell
Justin is a graduate student studying pancreatic cancer at the University of Toronto. He’s one of thousands of students who live in our downtown neighbourhoods. When his building was bought by corporate landlord, Harrington Housing, he became a victim of neglect and harassment designed to drive him out of his rent-controlled home.
FOCUS: Grading our Greenspace (Dec. 2023)
December 23rd, 2023 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Grading our Greenspace (Dec. 2023)
Compiled by Alexa Méndez
Each year the Annex Gleaner reviews the abundance of parks in our coverage area using a variety of criteria. While there is no decisive “winner” of the grading, letter grades are assigned to convey the quality of the parks considering aspects such as upkeep, design, and amenities. The reviews accompanying the grades also let the reader know what makes each space unique.
ON THE COVER: Pretty cool (Fall 2023)
December 5th, 2023 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Pretty cool (Fall 2023)
It’s great that the Bloor Annex was recognized as one of “The 40 coolest in the world” by Time Out – a leading global hospitality publication based in the U.K. Over 12,000 people voted for which places should be in the top 40. Only two in Canada were selected.
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