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
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
January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Women’s shinny takes off at Christie Pits (Jan. 2023)
Popularity has grown immensely
Last month’s cover of the Gleaner featured organized women’s hockey from the 1890s at the University of Toronto. Today, women are continuing the tradition pictured here in Christie Pits. FOX OLIVER/GLEANER NEWS
January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Awards recognize volunteers (Jan. 2023)
MPP Bell lauds community achievers in University-Rosedale
Personal support workers from the St George Care Community worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to ensure quality care for each of their residents. These PSWs were some of the real heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic and stand beside MPP Jessica Bell (at right). COURTESY MPP JESSICA BELL’S OFFICE