June 14th, 2024 · Comments Off on NEWS: Plan to protect Kensington Market (May 2024)
Land trust aims to preserve affordability of unique neigbourhood
By Merideth Poirier
At Cafe Pamenar, located in the heart of Kensington Market, community members came out in droves to support the Kensington Community Bond Campaign. Read more
May 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Wychwood Pond (Apr. 2024)
Kids frolic in what was a tributary of Taddle Creek on June 17, 1916. The tributary was later dammed to create Wychwood Pond. Read more. COURTESY CITY OF TORONTO ARCHIVES
May 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on NEWS: Annex heritage properties at risk (Apr. 2024)
Deadline for designation is end of the year
By James Bullanoff
A large number of heritage properties are at risk of losing their status in the Bloor-Annex area and across Toronto. The pictures in this story are examples of the many “listed” but not “designated” heritage properties. Read more
May 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on NEWS: Magic mushroom dispensary opens on Bloor (Apr. 2024)
Shroomyz chain store faces police raid and vandalism
By Ammara Khan
A Shroomyz mushroom dispensary recently opened at 497 Bloor St. W., replacing a nail salon. Since its opening, Shroomyz has experienced a police raid, a staff arrest, as well as significant vandalism. Despite these challenges, it continues to conduct business. Read more
May 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on NEWS: Rediscovering Wychwood Pond (Apr. 2024)
One of the last visible remnants of Taddle Creek
MIA KESKINEN/GLEANER NEWS
By Mia Keskinen
Wychwood Pond is a hidden gem within the Annex waiting to be discovered. The pond is in Wychwood Park, located near Bathurst Street and Davenport Road. The park is a picturesque enclave with English-style homes tucked away in a pocket of forest. Although the park is hidden in a residential area, it is open to the public to enjoy. Read more
May 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on NEWS: Karma’s free bike repair cafe (Apr. 2024)
Wildly popular repair cafes from last year now include bicycles
Karma Co-op member Nathalie Remond thrilled with her ready to roll wheels. COURTESY KARMA CO-OP
By Brian Burchell
This year, Karma Co-op is hosting its first spring Bicycle Repair Cafe on Saturday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Karma’s parking lot. The co-op is located at the rear of 739 Palmerston Ave. (off Karma Lane). Read more
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. Read more
December 4th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Carved pumpkins to enjoy an encore on Harbord Street (Fall 2023)
Come celebrate the warmth of community
Children seen here at last year’s display of creative carving. HAILEY ALEXANDER/GLEANER NEWS
By Brian Burchell
Harbord Village’s cherished pumpkin festival is back this year on Nov. 1. Dozens of pumpkins will light up the neighbourhood along Harbord Street from Spadina Avenue to Borden Street. Read more