90 years ago Jewish and Italian neighbours defended community against antisemitism
By Fox Oliver
NEWS: Remembering the race riot (Summer 2023)
September 14th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Remembering the race riot (Summer 2023)
NEWS: Pits Riot: A teaching moment (Summer 2023)
September 14th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Pits Riot: A teaching moment (Summer 2023)
By Fox Oliver
A local theatre group is telling the story of the Christie Pits Riot, which involved 10,000 people, on the same soil where it happened.
NEWS: Retail suffers as developments loom (May/June 2023)
August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Retail suffers as developments loom (May/June 2023)
Goodness Me!, formerly Noah’s, closes after 39 years
By Fox Oliver
On Saturday, May 20, Goodness Me! Natural Food Market (formerly Noah’s Natural Food), located at 322 Bloor St. W, closed their doors for good. The store opened in 1984, but as large chunks of Bloor and Spadina are set to be demolished to make way for condominium towers, existing retail is being pushed out.
FOCUS: Saxe: Net-zero is possible (April 2023)
August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Saxe: Net-zero is possible (April 2023)
Town hall stresses carbon-emission accountability
By Fox Oliver
On April 20, Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale) spoke to her constituents about carbon budgets, the expansion of sustainable vehicle fleets, and support for cyclists—her vision for the future of Toronto and what is possible for the city.
LIFE: Harbord House turns 15 (April 2023)
August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on LIFE: Harbord House turns 15 (April 2023)
Gastropub caters to a loyal audience
By Fox Oliver
Harbord House is the Annex’s very own gastropub. The establishment has been a local favourite for 15 years and draws in the community with elevated takes on classic homestyle dishes.
ON THE COVER: Toronto’s only Black and minority-owned comedy club (Mar. 2023)
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Toronto’s only Black and minority-owned comedy club (Mar. 2023)
Danton Lamar opened The Comedy Lab at 298 Brunswick Ave. in February 2022 to showcase comics whom he felt weren’t receiving enough stage time.
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FOCUS: Developments on your doorstep (Mar. 2023)
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Developments on your doorstep (Mar. 2023)
New and continuing developments in the Bloor/Spadina area
By Fox Oliver
The annual Annex Gleaner development synopsis will now be published over a series of editions. The sheer volume of developments in our area requires this. Where possible images of the current site will be presented with architectural renderings of what is proposed/being constructed for that location.
NEWS: Synagogue renovations focus on accessibility (Mar. 2023)
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Synagogue renovations focus on accessibility (Mar. 2023)
The First Narayever Congregation opens after three years of renovations
By Fox Oliver
CHATTER: Pink Day returns to University of Toronto Schools (Mar. 2023)
April 12th, 2023 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Pink Day returns to University of Toronto Schools (Mar. 2023)
On April 12, the University of Toronto Schools (UTS) is celebrating the International Day of Pink for the tenth year to stand up against bullying and support its 2SLGBTQ+ community. The Day of Pink will be celebrated with a block party and raffles for the community, in addition to assemblies led by UTS students.
NEWS: 30-storey tower to replace Metro (Feb. 2023)
March 27th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: 30-storey tower to replace Metro (Feb. 2023)
Grocer to relocate to the northwest corner of Bloor and Spadina
COURTESY PETER VENETAS, BOUSFIELDS INC.
By Fox Oliver
On Oct. 12, 2022, Bousfields Inc. submitted an application to build a 30-storey tower at 425 Bloor St. W.
NEWS: Value Village Boutique takes over former Brunswick House site (Feb. 2023)
March 27th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Value Village Boutique takes over former Brunswick House site (Feb. 2023)
Boutique version of brand tailored to Annex
By Fox Oliver
NEWS: Women’s shinny takes off at Christie Pits (Jan. 2023)
January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Women’s shinny takes off at Christie Pits (Jan. 2023)
Popularity has grown immensely
By Fox Oliver
NEWS: Wychwood library celebrated (Dec. 2022)
December 13th, 2022 · Comments Off on NEWS: Wychwood library celebrated (Dec. 2022)
Historic building reopens with new features
By Fox Oliver
On Oct. 3, community members gathered for a ceremony to celebrate the official reopening of the Wychwood Public Library following four years of renovation.