Gastropub caters to a loyal audience
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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LIFE: Harbord House turns 15 (April 2023)
August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on LIFE: Harbord House turns 15 (April 2023)
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)
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.
Tags: Annex · News · On the cover
NEWS: U of T plans two towers for Bloor and Spadina (Mar. 2023)
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
By Fox Oliver
FOCUS: Developments on your doorstep (Mar. 2023)
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.
NEWS: Synagogue renovations focus on accessibility (Mar. 2023)
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Synagogue renovations focus on accessibility (Mar. 2023)
The First Narayever Congregation opens after three years of renovations
By Fox Oliver
CHATTER: Pink Day returns to University of Toronto Schools (Mar. 2023)
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Pink Day returns to University of Toronto Schools (Mar. 2023)
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.
ON THE COVER (Feb. 2023)
March 27th, 2023 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER (Feb. 2023)
original architectural form to make way for luxury condominiums.
(BRIAN BURCHELL/GLEANER NEWS)
READ MORE:
- ON THE COVER: Bloor Street United demo begins (Sept. 2022)
- NEWS: Condo plan evolves (Winter 2019)
- NEWS: Plans for a “slender” building (August 2019)
Tags: Annex · News · On the cover
NEWS: 30-storey tower to replace Metro (Feb. 2023)
March 27th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: 30-storey tower to replace Metro (Feb. 2023)
Grocer to relocate to the northwest corner of Bloor and Spadina
COURTESY PETER VENETAS, BOUSFIELDS INC.
By Fox Oliver
On Oct. 12, 2022, Bousfields Inc. submitted an application to build a 30-storey tower at 425 Bloor St. W.
NEWS: 196 years of Black history in Toronto (Feb. 2023)
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
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.
NEWS: Value Village Boutique takes over former Brunswick House site (Feb. 2023)
March 27th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Value Village Boutique takes over former Brunswick House site (Feb. 2023)
Boutique version of brand tailored to Annex
By Fox Oliver
NEWS: PenguinPickUp once site of gambling bust (Feb. 2023)
March 27th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: PenguinPickUp once site of gambling bust (Feb. 2023)
In 1928, police arrested 74 men in a surprise raid
(COURTESY TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY)
By Hailey Alexander
ON THE COVER: New mural in the Annex (Jan. 2023)
January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: New mural in the Annex (Jan. 2023)
BIA sponsors art on frequently tagged space
By Hailey Alexander
Tags: Annex · News · On the cover
NEWS: Women’s shinny takes off at Christie Pits (Jan. 2023)
January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Women’s shinny takes off at Christie Pits (Jan. 2023)
Popularity has grown immensely
By Fox Oliver