April 5th, 2024 · Comments Off on FORUM: Eventful new year at city council (Feb. 2024)
Budget, development planning, and safety, fill agenda
By Dianne Saxe
Winter weather is always challenging for city staff. Thank you again to all of our frontline workers in emergency response, shelter and outreach, and construction, who are hard at work in winter conditions. I arrived back at my desk more determined than ever to tackle the city’s challenges. Read more
April 5th, 2024 · Comments Off on FORUM: Report confirms Ford government failures (Feb. 2024)
Independent auditor general annual report paints troubling picture
By Jessica Bell
The auditor general’s office authors an annual report that does a deep dive into a select list of government agencies, departments and government-funded or -regulated institutions to see if they are working as they should. Here’s the lowdown on the office’s latest report. Read more
April 5th, 2024 · Comments Off on HISTORY: Dupont building was a purpose-built car factory (Feb. 2024)
Examining the old and new: Toronto’s first Model T assembly plant
Pictured above at left: a 1915 Ford Model Roadster model; middle: 672 Dupont at Christie where these models were assembled; and at right: a 1915 Ford Model T Coupe. Both cars are on permanent display at 672 Dupont and it’s free to visit! Read more
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
