Local cartoonist releases third book
Perry King
In the middle of the G20 protest saga in 2010, Dave Lapp was at ground zero watching the chaos.
A veteran cartoonist, teacher, and local resident, Lapp eventually took his experiences to paper, using a trusty black tip marker to draw a black-and-white two-page strip.
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Community Response Unit works to involve the community
By Victoria Prouse
Toronto Police 14 Division has worked diligently over the past few years to promote its image beyond the realm of law enforcement. Fundamental to their persona as, first and foremost, community members, is the work done by the Community Response Unit (CRU).
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Tips on holding a fundraising concert in your own backyard.
By Susan Oppenheim
The first time that I heard the term “house concert” was about three years ago, when my musical son-in-law was heading to Kitchener-Waterloo to perform at one. A host opens their home, or in summertime their yard, to a minimum of 25 people who pay a cover charge, and can buy CDs and refreshments. Because these events take place in comfortable settings with like minded-people, the informality and ambience is unparalleled.
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By Kristin Eliason
This past July, a new collaborative workspace opened on Bloor. CO:WORK (703 Bloor St. W.) opened with the goal of creating an inspiring space, where productivity and networking would be possible.
Gourmet grilled cheese shop makes headway
By Ryan Saundercook & Richard Frankel
Stepping through the doors of Say Cheese (337 Bloor St. W.), a new gourmet grilled cheese restaurant in the heart of the Annex, feels like walking into the future.
Lawsuit over diesel trains launched
By Richard Frankel
The Clean Train Coalition (CTC) has filed a lawsuit against Metrolinx, a GTA transit authority, over their decision to use diesel instead of electric trains for the Air Rail Link (ARL) between Union Station and Pearson International Airport.
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The executive director of Creative Trust is keeping the arts alive in Toronto, one dance troupe at a time
By Haley Steinberg
Jini Stolk, a longtime Annex resident, was recently awarded the Toronto Arts Foundation’s William Kilbourn Award for the Celebration of Toronto’s Cultural Life. The work she has done to promote and sustain the arts city-wide is extensive and diverse.
Station P, near Bloor and Spadina, will move to the Bloor and Ossington area this fall
Photo: Victoria Prouse/Gleaner News
By Victoria Prouse
This budget is not good for Canadians, nor is it good fiscal policy.
By Olivia Chow, Member of Parliament for Trinity-Spadina
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Local businesses discuss the new discount store addition to the neighbourhood
By Kristin Eliason and Richard Frankel
The arrival of a Dollarama in the Bathurst and Bloor area is forcing local discount stores to brace for increased competition.
Ancient play set in modern-day Toronto leaves room to debate what happened at the G20 Summit protests
By Mickal Aranha
It’s been two years since the G20 Summit in Toronto, cause for Canada’s biggest security operation and the largest mass arrest in peacetime history, and almost a year since the Occupy Toronto movement began.
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After a rough start, the Toronto Maple Leafs triumphed over the London Majors after a series of consistent hits
By Jonah Birenbaum
A relentless Maple Leafs offense erased a seven-run deficit with a 13-run explosion in the fourth inning. The Leafs overcame a rough outing from starter Brandon Horgan as they outslugged the London Majors 23-13 at Dominico Field on Wednesday night.
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Inside the food co-operative. Photo: Alexa Huffman/Gleaner News
By Alexa Huffman
Smart shoppers can find a second home at Karma Co-op (739 Palmerston Ave.). The non-profit food co-operative is celebrating 40th anniversary and is eager to share its success.
Amy Andre, the shop’s general manager, loves being one of the eight employed staff at the store.