August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on CHATTER: 30 years of Hot Docs Cinema (April 2023)
The hugely successful Hot Docs Cinema celebrates 30 years of programming built on a century long cinematic history on Bloor Street West. COURTESY HOT DOCS CINEMA
As they celebrated their 30th anniversary, Hot Docs screened 214 films from 72 countries over 11 days (April 27 – May 7) “We wanted to bring the most diverse range of films possible to Toronto. People from all of these countries live in Toronto, and we know curious minds will be interested in their films,” said Shane Smith, artistic director of Hot Docs. Read more
March 27th, 2023 · Comments Off on FORUM: Bike lanes made permanent, more warming centres open (Feb. 2023)
Budget process reveals Toronto’s financial house not in order
By Dianne Saxe
The first month of the new year has been an eventful one at city hall. I am pleased to report that two crucial issues have successfully moved forward. Read more
July 18th, 2022 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Wiener’s Home Hardware Celebrates 100 (July 2022)
Members of the community brass band Horn on the Cob perform a tribute at Wiener’s Home Hardware’s 100th birthday celebration held June 18 on Howland Avenue. The event was organized by the Bloor Annex Business Improvement Area together with the Annex Residents’ Association and the Harbord Village Residents’ Associations. NEILAND BRISSENDEN/GLEANER NEWS
May 24th, 2022 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Where do our candidates stand? (Provincial Election 2022)
Gleaner asks University-Rosedale hopefuls six key questions
When there is an election at the provincial or federal level, the Gleaner asks candidates questions about their policy positions on issues of the day. As the June election is almost upon us, their answers may help you decide how to cast your vote on June 2. (Note: the answers are in alphabetical order by candidate’s surname).Read more
May 17th, 2022 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Construction begins on Estonian Centre (May 2022)
Ceremony launches ambitious building schedule
Not at all dissuaded by the rain, approximately 100 gathered for the groundbreaking. BRIAN BURCHELL/GLEANER NEWS
By Joshua Snow
KESKUS International Estonian Centre, located at 9 and 11 Madison Ave., held their official construction launch on April 8. The expected opening date is October 2023. Read more
May 17th, 2022 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Annex Food Hall pivots to Asian night market (May 2022)
“Rising tides raise all boats”
Superfresh is named after the 24-hour Korean-owned grocery store that operated out of this location for many years.
By Danielle Popov
The Annex Food Hall closed during the pandemic, but it will soon be reborn as an all Asian-owned 4,000 sq. foot night market called Superfresh. Read more
September 8th, 2021 · Comments Off on FEDERAL ELECTION 2021: Candidates queried (Aug. 2021)
Gleaner asks University-Rosedale hopefuls five key questions
Questions are compiled by the Gleaner editorial board and edited for length and clarity. Election date is September 20, 2021. For more information on voting, please visit elections.ca. Read more
January 27th, 2021 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: While the students are away, the fox will play (Jan. 2021)
In a particularly Canadian version of Fox News, this furry friend boldly struts around the partially shuttered University of Toronto campus. Pat Mullen, who works at University College, snapped this shot as the fox approached as if to question his reason for being at work. PAT MULLEN/GLEANER NEWS
January 27th, 2021 · Comments Off on DEVELOPINGS: Developments at your doorstep (Jan. 2021)
New builds abound around the Annex
The construction of new residential towers has continued unabated in the Annex despite the pandemic. The Gleaner is distributed to homes between College Street, Dupont Street, Avenue Road and Christie Street. Fourteen development sites, at various stages of completion, currently exist within these boundaries. With one confirmed exception – Mirvish Village – these are each condominium developments with high price tags. In the next one to three years the population of the Annex will increase considerably. Here is what to expect. Read more
December 4th, 2020 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Renewing Martel’s vision (Nov. 2020)
Paul Richard (left) and Joseph Sagaj, part of a team of Indigenous gardeners, have been working tirelessly to bring Paul Martel Park (located on Madison Avenue, north of Bloor Street) back to its original vision. Click here to read more. BRIAN BURCHELL/GLEANER NEWS
