If it’s the first Sunday after Labour Day, it must be time for fun at the fair. On September 9 from noon to 6 p.m., residents of Harbord Village will be out in full force for music, socializing, and a silent auction at its annual fall fair in Margaret Fairley Park. Refreshments like burgers, soft drinks, and wine will be available for 50 cents to $5, depending on the item.
CHATTER: Meet and greet at the fall fair (Aug./Sept. 2018)
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CHATTER: Go behind closed doors in your own neighbourhood (Aug./Sept. 2018)
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Discover some of the area’s architectural treasures in the third annual tour of houses and cultural groups organized by the Annex Residents’ Association (ARA). The guided tours will run from noon to 4:30 p.m. on September 23, and explore streets bounded by Bedford and Avenue roads, and Prince Arthur and Bernard avenues.
NEWS: New life for old theatre (Aug./Sept. 2018)
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Brunswick Avenue boutique hotel set to open
It’s taken a lot of renovation to refurbish 296 Brunswick Ave. into a 24-room boutique hotel. TEMI DADA/GLEANER NEWS
By Temi Dada
Since its original incarnation as a horse stable in 1902 it’s been home to a live theatre, bar, and arcade. But starting next month, 296 Brunswick Ave. will have a new face: boutique hotel.
EDITORIAL: A lost cause worth fighting for (Aug./Sept. 2018)
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We believe that lost causes are the ones worth fighting for. A case in point is the City of Toronto’s battle against the premier’s Better Local Government Act, which cut Toronto City Council from 47 to 25 seats.
Tags: Annex · Editorial · Opinion
EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (Aug./Sept. 2018)
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Tags: Annex · Columns · Opinion
GREENINGS: Urban under-representation (Aug./Sept. 2018)
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Giving the suburbs a leg up at the expense of progress
Premier Ford wants to do Toronto a favour by slashing the size of council, and only Toronto seems to be targeted. Our ward of University-Rosedale, population 98,600, is now represented by a single councillor. To put this into perspective, Grey County, population 93,000, has 19 representatives to make decisions about roads, sewers, zoning, and all the other services that are vital to day-to-day living.
ARTS: Celebrate fall with a return to culture (Aug./Sept. 2018)
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Anniversaries for Koerner Hall, U of T Faculty of Music
By Laura Philipps
September is a time to celebrate new beginnings on the Bloor St. Culture Corridor, when we bring together all partner destinations for two fabulous free events.
SPORTS: Fans cheer hair and history (Aug./Sept. 2018)
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Maple Leafs advance to semifinals after historic no-hitter
With his youthful energy, rookie Garrett Takamatsu became a fan favourite at Christie Pits this summer. R.S. KONJEK/GLEANER NEWS
By R.S. Konjek
It has been a memorable summer for Garrett Takamatsu.
ON THE COVER: Pop up pit stop (Summer 2018)
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A bike undergoes a safety check-up at a pop up pit stop on Bloor Street West last month. The Bloor Annex BIA (whose chair publishes this newspaper) sponsored the safety checks, which were performed free of charge by Cycle Toronto staffers. Free check-ups will be offered again on August 14 on Bloor Street West at Howland Avenue by the bee mural. TEMI?DADA/GLEANER?NEWS
NEWS: First meeting on new Mirvish Village park (Summer 2018)
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A preliminary drawing of the area that is set to become a new park as part of the Mirvish Village redevelopment. Local residents had their first opportunity to make suggestions for the design and features of the park at a meeting in early July. Courtesy of Janet Rosenberg & Studio Inc.
GRADING OUR GREENSPACE: The best and worst of local parks (Summer 2018)
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Brunswick-College Parkette has received an upgrade and a new name, Doctors’ Parkette. A well-maintained and tidy spot, it’s great place to catch a breather in the midst of the busy city. AHMED-ZAKI HAGAR/GLEANER NEWS
CHATTER: Dupont Station construction delayed by a year (Summer 2018)
August 12th, 2018 · 1 Comment
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) recently announced that construction would be delayed one year at Dupont Station due to difficulties with the third-party contractor in charge of the project. Elevators are being installed at the Dupont Street and Spadina Road station, which has led to regular traffic delays at the intersection.
CHATTER: Harbord athlete hits the Major League (Summer 2018)
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The Harbord Collegiate Institute varsity baseball team will have to make do without its star catcher when it resumes play in the fall.