By Beth Macdonell Look down one of the Annex’s many laneways and all may appear lifeless. But according to Janine Denney-Lightfoot, 47, a volunteer with the Annex Cat Rescue, living in and around our garages and sheds are hundreds of feral cats. These wild felines live largely independent lives with no permanent home and no […]
They only come out at night; the feral cats of the Annex
May 31st, 2011 · 3 Comments
No patio for Parts and Labour
March 11th, 2011 · 3 Comments
By Beth Macdonell On March 9, The city’s Committee of Adjustment panel turned down a request by Parts and Labour (1566 Queen St. W.) to construct a roof-top patio. Eighteen opposing community members showed up at the meeting and 68 people signed a petition submitted to the committee against an outdoor space, says Josie Kruzick, […]
Tecumseth Street abattoir: newer residents smell disgust, long-timers accept the whiff
February 25th, 2011 · 15 Comments
By Beth Macdonell Although an abattoir on Tecumseth Street has been operating for almost a century, some residents remain perturbed by the smell of live pigs being brought into the area for slaughter. Initially run by the city, Toronto Abattoirs Limited and Quality Meat Packers Limited, irk John Sleeman, 65, a retired resident who lives […]
Death and rebirth of the Matador
December 29th, 2010 · 3 Comments
Exclusive to the Gleaner By Beth Macdonell It has been years since the last mickey of rum was served and the last band performed, yet those who frequented the legendary booze can will never forget the Matador (466 Dovercourt Rd.). After showcasing more than 40 years of some of Canada’s greatest country and folk music, […]
Great Voices at Festival at the Fort
August 16th, 2010 · Comments Off on Great Voices at Festival at the Fort
Written By Rick Salutin August 10 to 22 at Fort York, 100 Garrison Rd. By Beth Macdonell On now through Aug. 22, Festival at the Fort presents Great Voices, a play that tells the story of the Battle of York during the war of 1812 between America and British Canada. Written by columnist and author Rick […]
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Becoming anti-Social?: Queen West hot spot operating without a license
May 29th, 2010 · Comments Off on Becoming anti-Social?: Queen West hot spot operating without a license
By Beth Macdonell In what seems to be a response to the city issuing an increased number of fines last year, Richard Lambert, co-owner of The Social (1100 Queen St. W.), is asking the city to rezone the address to allow it to operate as a nightclub. The Social previously operated under a restaurant license, […]
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Trash talking: Kensington businesses scratching their heads after city reduces garbage collection
February 19th, 2010 · Comments Off on Trash talking: Kensington businesses scratching their heads after city reduces garbage collection
By Beth Macdonell In the early 1990s, residents and merchants of Kensington Market successfully organized to increase garbage pickup days from two to three days a week. Now, it will be seen if the newly formed Kensington Business Improvement Area (BIA), will be able to make a similar move by reversing a decision by Toronto […]
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