BAND LEADER OF NEON WINDBREAKER MEANDERED BETWEEN JOURNALISM, MUSIC

DJ Dekel at one of his Yes interactive dance parties. They are usually held at Oz Studios (134 Ossington Ave.). Courtesy Jonathan Dekel.

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SPUD COUNTERS WAR ON GRAFFITI WITH GALLERY EXHIBIT

SPUD holding up one of his artworks of Ford’s face. Jelena Subotic/Gleaner News

By Jelena Subotic

For the first time ever, SPUD, one of Toronto’s most reputable graffiti artists, opened a show of recent works focused on Mayor Rob Ford’s war on graffiti.
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EMERGING ANNEX ARTIST IS GAINING LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

Suritah Wignall has earned local and international recognition for her Afrocentric paintings. Jelena Subotic/Gleaner News

By Jelena Subotic

Suritah Teresa Wignall, an emerging African-Canadian visual artist and Annex resident, is an accomplished painter who also takes time to volunteer in the community.  Read more

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LOCAL AUTHOR TO BE FEATURED AT TORONTO WOMEN’S BOOKSTORE BOOK LAUNCH

Eva Salinas holds her first published book, "Latin Americans Thought of It: Amazing Innovations." Jelena Subotic/Gleaner News

By Jelena Subotic

With her first book published, and a launch scheduled for the end of April, Eva Salinas is excited about the opportunities coming her way.  Read more

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CITY WIDE POSTERING BYLAW SLAMS LOCAL BANDS AND VENUES

With bylaws now being highly enforced, postering is now subject to stiff fines for businesses, promoters, and bands. This photo was taken in 2010. Perry King/Gleaner News.

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It looks like Mayor Rob Ford has picked another fight.  Read more

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TAKING A FIRST LOOK AT THIS YEAR’S JANE’S WALKS

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Alice and Dan Heap had this photo taken for Dan's Holiday season householder in 1993. They stand on the porch of their home at 29 Wales Ave. in Kensington Market. Courtesy David Smiley

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CLAMP-ON LIGHT PROJECT HAMPERED BY DELAYS AND CONFUSION

Twenty-one Clamp-on lights, like this one, have been installed on side streets along Bloor Street in the Bloor-Annex area by Toronto Hydro. Jelena Subotic/Gleaner News

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LOCAL ARTISTS CREATE COLLABORATIVE CONTEMPORARY PROJECT

By Jelena Subotic

Local artists Pascal Paquette and Sean Martindale have joined forces in a collaborative project just one of many featured in the Art Gallery of Ontario’s Young Gallery (317 Dundas St. W.).  Read more

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THE GLEANER SITS DOWN WITH LOCAL CROONER SAM BROVERMAN

Sam Broverman, a tenured professor of Actuarial Science at U of T, finally found a chance to professionally recorded a jazz album after singing all his life. Perry King/Gleaner News.

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MEETING CALLED TO MEDIATE CURRENT NOISE DISPUTE

The first floor of CSI Annex (720 Bathurst St.) is now a large-scale space for events, including this launch of Spacing's national magazine in mid-February. Perry King/Gleaner News.

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HISTORIC THEATRE OFFERS EXCITING SCREENINGS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

Bloor Hot Docs Cinema opened Mar. 14. Renovations had been ongoing since last summer. New chairs, theatrical lighting, and surround sound are new additions to the updated theatre. Courtesy Joseph Michael.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD’S NEW RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION PROVIDES COLLECTIVE VOICE

By Sean Frankling

It has only been in the last decade or so that Liberty Village has been a residential area, but newly-built condominiums have brought a massive influx of people. They in turn have brought their views on how their new neighbourhood should be run.  Read more

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