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. Read more
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: U of T plans two towers for Bloor and Spadina (Mar. 2023)
University chooses developer of Mirvish Village to lead project
A huge swath of U of T property at Bloor and Spadina is planned for re-development with two towers housing residential, academic, and commercial uses. COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MEDIA RELATIONS
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Developments on your doorstep (Mar. 2023)
New and continuing developments in the Bloor/Spadina area
By Fox Oliver
The annual Annex Gleaner development synopsis will now be published over a series of editions. The sheer volume of developments in our area requires this. Where possible images of the current site will be presented with architectural renderings of what is proposed/being constructed for that location. Read more
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Synagogue renovations focus on accessibility (Mar. 2023)
The First Narayever Congregation opens after three years of renovations
After three years of renovations, the First Narayever Synagogue reopens to the public. The red-tiled exterior pays homage to the red bricks of the original synagogue which has been owned by the congregation since 1940. FOX OLIVER/GLEANER NEWS
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Pink Day returns to University of Toronto Schools (Mar. 2023)
University of Toronto Schools’ Day of Pink celebration seen here in 2018. Toronto Police sent their
mounted unit to show their support. BRIAN BURCHELL/GLEANER NEWS
On April 12, the University of Toronto Schools (UTS) is celebrating the International Day of Pink for the tenth year to stand up against bullying and support its 2SLGBTQ+ community. The Day of Pink will be celebrated with a block party and raffles for the community, in addition to assemblies led by UTS students. Read more
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: Ford’s budget is a fail (Mar. 2023)
The province is enjoying a windfall from sales tax on the inflated prices of goods and services. Notwithstanding a legacy of debt, which provincial governments of all stripes have contributed to, this government here and now is swimming in cash. One might have expected a budget with more punch, a budget that makes a difference for the economy, the environment, or for the many Ontarians who are struggling right now—but no. We have a budget that is neither conservative nor progressive, and there appears to be no underlying vision whatsoever, beyond kicking the can down the road. Read more
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on FORUM: Budget passes in a consensus vote (Mar. 2023)
New support for vulnerable residents
By Dianne Saxe
I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the end of winter. The events unfolding at city hall have been nothing short of extraordinary lately. From the first ever “strong mayor” budget to the mayor’s first loss on a major vote (the Yonge Street Complete Street) to 280 development applications in Ward 11 alone, there’s been a lot going on. Read more
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on FORUM: Conservative budget doesn’t deliver for Toronto (Mar. 2023)
Ford’s budget leaves us hanging
By Jessica Bell
The Conservative’s budget was released on March 23. Overall, the budget increases spending by one per cent, far below the 6.8 per cent rate of inflation. We will be seeing cuts. Here’s the lowdown.
March 27th, 2023 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER (Feb. 2023)
Bloor Street United Church located at Bloor St. and Huron St. is being reduced to its original architectural form to make way for luxury condominiums. (BRIAN BURCHELL/GLEANER NEWS)
March 27th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: 196 years of Black history in Toronto (Feb. 2023)
A church founded by former slaves who were rejected by “white” churches
By Hailey Alexander
Founded by former slaves First Baptist Church Toronto is now located at 101 Huron St. BRIAN BURCHELL/GLEANER NEWS
First Baptist Church at 101 Huron St. was founded in 1826 by Elder Washington Christian and 12 other formerly enslaved people who escaped to Canada by way of the Underground Railroad. First Baptist Church is the oldest Black institution in Toronto. Read more