NEILAND BRISSENDEN/GLEANER NEWS
ON THE COVER: Show Bloor Annex Love (Winter 2022)
March 14th, 2022 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Show Bloor Annex Love (Winter 2022)
NEILAND BRISSENDEN/GLEANER NEWS
NEWS: Main Street gets some relief (Winter 2022)
March 14th, 2022 · Comments Off on NEWS: Main Street gets some relief (Winter 2022)
New Small Business tax class see property taxes drop by 15%
By Carly Penrose
The benches outside Emily Rose Café at Palmerston Square and Follis Avenue were filled with patrons. Mothers and daughters, friends coming together over food. Although it was late November and the café had yet to introduce indoor seating, patrons were undeterred by the cold late-fall air as they waited patiently for their coffees and baked goods.
NEWS: Brunny Rexall to shutter (May 2021)
June 15th, 2021 · Comments Off on NEWS: Brunny Rexall to shutter (May 2021)
Closing comes as a surprise after only 3 years in operation
By Nicole Stoffman
Rexall Pharmacy in the former Brunswick House is closing after only three years, on June 11. Employees will be re-assigned by the corporately-owned store, but the future of management is uncertain, according to an employee.
NEWS: Light sculptures appear on Bloor (Apr. 2021)
May 12th, 2021 · Comments Off on NEWS: Light sculptures appear on Bloor (Apr. 2021)
BIA pays homage to its many food establishments during COVID
By Mary An
ON THE COVER (Mar. 2021)
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FOCUS: Park set for eco-restoration (Nov. 2020)
December 4th, 2020 · 1 Comment
A team of Indigenous workers are bringing Paul Martel Park back to life
By Tanya Ielyseieva
FOCUS: Push for bike safety continues (Oct. 2020)
November 2nd, 2020 · 1 Comment
Bells on Bloor asks for enforcement of bike lane rules
Over a six week period, the Gleaner photographed active daytime deliveries along Bloor St. West in order to give a snapshot of which companies respect the bike lanes and which don’t. Most do. Some Sysco truck drivers obey bike lane rules, while others do not. Brinks trucks must deliver via the front door of their customers, and seem to actively ignore the rules while doing so.
LIFE: Paying homage to local characters (Oct. 2020)
November 2nd, 2020 · Comments Off on LIFE: Paying homage to local characters (Oct. 2020)
Vibrant mural meant to appeal to children
By Mary An
At the intersection of Bloor Street West and Major Street, the Annex has welcomed a new mural. With help from the City of Toronto’s StreetARToronto grant, the Bloor Annex Business Improvement Area (BIA) held a competition last year to fill the wall in a way that would best represent the neighbourhood.
ON THE COVER (Jan. 2020)
January 31st, 2020 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER (Jan. 2020)
FORUM: Build a more livable city, together (Jan. 2020)
January 31st, 2020 · Comments Off on FORUM: Build a more livable city, together (Jan. 2020)
Bike lanes, affordable housing, parkettes, and road safety
By Mike Layton
I want to begin by wishing everyone a happy 2020 and a wonderful start to the new year. I am renewed in my commitment to working closely with you all to build a more livable and equitable city, and I want to thank the many residents who have been volunteering their time to better our ward.
FOCUS: Marked with granite (Jan. 2020)
January 31st, 2020 · 1 Comment
Creating a spot to gather
Originally published in October of 2016 in anticipation of the granite installations in the Bloor Street Parkettes.
By Geremy Bordonaro
NEWS: OCAD students design bike rings (Dec. 2019)
December 9th, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: OCAD students design bike rings (Dec. 2019)
Traditional and contemporary pieces win competition
By Khyrsten Mieras
New bike racks are being added to the Annex’s urban landscape after OCAD announced the winners of its design contest in mid-November.
NEWS: New mural for Major (Dec. 2019)
December 9th, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: New mural for Major (Dec. 2019)
Parkette location chosen to celebrate Bloor’s rich offerings
COURTESY DANIELA ROCHA
By Khyrsten Mieras