Bell fears the worst is yet to come By Jessica Bell COVID-19 has changed our world. Many of us are anxiously living in private, reading our screens, and feeling helpless. At the same time, the essential workers among us are working overtime to keep us fed and safe. They are our farmers, our scientists, our […]
FORUM: Pandemic brings out the best in humanity (Apr. 2020)
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NEWS: Clinton’s Tavern on Bloor closes after 83 years (Apr. 2020)
May 1st, 2020 · Comments Off on NEWS: Clinton’s Tavern on Bloor closes after 83 years (Apr. 2020)
The tavern that’s been serving the west-end community with drinks, dance parties, and DJ nights announced in mid-February it will close permanently. In a post to social media pages, Clinton’s Tavern announced its sudden closure. “Clinton’s has always been a bar with a lot of heart. The people who have worked at Clinton’s throughout the […]
FOCUS: Apartment plan for Huron Street meets opposition (Apr. 2020)
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Maintaining historical built-form at odds with need for rental units By Tanya Ielyseieva The demolition of classic Annex houses built in the late 1800’s will be required in order to build a proposed four-storey apartment building with 48 new residential units at 661-665 Huron Street. While the proposal aims to address housing affordability, it is […]
FOCUS: Keeping beloved market “cool”? (Apr. 2020)
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Kensington BIA hones its market masterplan By Khyrsten Mieras Before the pandemic, the Kensington Market BIA held an open house to share and adjust their Public Realm Masterplan. The goal of the plan is to provide a community-driven framework that will create positive change for Kensington Market’s public spaces while prioritizing equity and inclusion. Sumo […]
LIFE: Portable potable vegetables (Apr. 2020)
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What to plant in your container garden In May 2020, the Annex Gleaner celebrates 25 years of publishing. In acknowledgement of this history we are republishing highlights of our past; this feature, Portable potable vegetables by gardening columnist Bardi Vorster, is from May 1998. As spring is here this advice is timely. By Bardi Vorster […]
LIFE: Two wheels keep on turning (April 15, 2020)
April 16th, 2020 · Comments Off on LIFE: Two wheels keep on turning (April 15, 2020)
Bike repair shops take “essential” classification seriously By Brian Burchell News that the provincial government had declared bicycle repair shops an “essential service” during this crisis came as a welcome surprise to area bike shops and cyclists alike. The Gleaner contacted four of these businesses to find out how customers can support these important outlets and […]