Long linked greenspace north of the tracks in the works
By Mary An
NEWS: 45 land parcels for Green Line (Feb. 2021)
March 5th, 2021 · Comments Off on NEWS: 45 land parcels for Green Line (Feb. 2021)
NEWS: Local resources for a global pandemic (Mar. 2020)
March 24th, 2020 · Comments Off on NEWS: Local resources for a global pandemic (Mar. 2020)
An early guide to services
By Gleaner Staff
Staying local, living local, and shopping local is going to be the new normal in the coming weeks as the world hunkers down to battle the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
FORUM: Budget challenges at City Hall (Feb. 2020)
February 27th, 2020 · Comments Off on FORUM: Budget challenges at City Hall (Feb. 2020)
Not all priorities can be met by property tax base
By Mike Layton
It is with great pride that I have the privilege of serving on the City of Toronto’s Budget Committee, which allows me the opportunity to help shape the direction of services over the coming year. Simply put, the annual budget is a chance for Toronto to set priorities as a city and take action on what needs to change.
Tags: Annex · Columns · Opinion
NEWS: ARA climate plan hits home (Dec. 2019)
December 9th, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: ARA climate plan hits home (Dec. 2019)
TransformTO consultation held to discuss city’s climate plan
By Khyrsten Mieras
The City of Toronto and the Annex Residents’ Association’s (ARA) Parks, Trees and Environment Committee held the latest TransformTO community consultation at the Bata Shoe Museum on November 4.
FORUM: Take back Toronto on the 22nd (City Election 2018)
October 17th, 2018 · Comments Off on FORUM: Take back Toronto on the 22nd (City Election 2018)
Vote progressive on election day
By Jessica Bell
Doug Ford has hurt Toronto. Ford slashed Toronto’s wards from 47 to 25 in the middle of an election, and threatened to suspend our Charter rights and freedoms by invoking the notwithstanding clause for the first time in Ontario’s history.
CHATTER: Advocacy group launches rail safety toolkit (March 2018)
March 22nd, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Advocacy group launches rail safety toolkit (March 2018)
Safe Rail Communities, a local advocacy group, has drafted its Rail Emergency Preparedness Toolkit as part of its Rail Safety Improvement Program. Funded by Transport Canada, the toolkit provides residents living near rail tracks with emergency contacts in case of a train derailment.
FORUM (Oct. 2017): Building a better Bickford Park
November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on FORUM (Oct. 2017): Building a better Bickford Park
Large fenced off-leash area for dogs
The new and improved Bickford Park is a great place to take in the autumn leaves. It features large fields, a customized dog park, and new benches. GEREMY BORDONARO/GLEANER NEWS
By Mike Layton
FORUM (Oct. 2017): A magical new supply of parking spots
November 2nd, 2017 · 1 Comment
Merchants need to look to themselves
By Albert Koehl
What if Bloor Street merchants — especially those who believe the bike lane is bad for business — could magically create a new supply of parking spots for their motoring customers?
EDITORIAL (JULY 2017): Thank you Mr. Asti
August 1st, 2017 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL (JULY 2017): Thank you Mr. Asti
Every once in a while, someone gets mad as hell and decides not to accept the status quo. It’s a small act of rebellion that can shake things up, bringing sanity and common sense to a situation that has gotten well out of hand.
CHATTER (JUNE 2017): The latest from the OMB
June 30th, 2017 · Comments Off on CHATTER (JUNE 2017): The latest from the OMB
A mediated settlement has been reached regarding the future of 316 Bloor St. W. Representatives from the City of Toronto, the Annex and Harbord Village residents’ associations, and State Building Group (which owns the building) met for two days to address concerns about the developer’s original proposal to raise a 42-storey building on the site.