This collection of park reviews contains the second nine parks reviewed this year, with more gradings to come in future editions of the Annex Gleaner
FOCUS: Grading our Greenspace (Dec. 2023)
December 23rd, 2023 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Grading our Greenspace (Dec. 2023)
NEWS: Carved pumpkins to enjoy an encore on Harbord Street (Fall 2023)
December 4th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Carved pumpkins to enjoy an encore on Harbord Street (Fall 2023)
Dozens of pumpkins will light up the neighbourhood along Harbord Street from Spadina Avenue to Borden Street
NEWS: University Women’s Club of Toronto celebrates 120 years (Summer 2023)
September 14th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: University Women’s Club of Toronto celebrates 120 years (Summer 2023)
Over a century of events and philanthropy On April 23, the University Women’s Club of Toronto (UWC) celebrated 120 years with over 160 members. The celebration took place on May 1 at the University of Toronto’s Faculty Club at 41 Willcocks Street, east of Spadina, where the club holds its events. The evening began with […]
ARTS: Diorama Dramas displayed at photography exhibition (May/June 2023)
August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on ARTS: Diorama Dramas displayed at photography exhibition (May/June 2023)
From May 16 to May 29, Davis presented her artwork at 918 Bathurst. Her station included six physical dioramas, 18 photographs of her pieces, and an area for children six and older to build and photograph their own creations on weekends.
FOCUS: Porch View Dances returns (May/June 2023)
August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Porch View Dances returns (May/June 2023)
aton Village in full swing for their 12th annual Porch View Dances (PVD): Real People Dancing in Real Spaces from Aug. 9 to 13.
NEWS: Unveiling ceremony in honour of Sam Richardson (April 2023)
August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Unveiling ceremony in honour of Sam Richardson (April 2023)
CTS alumnus Sam Richardson. This event celebrates the installation of Richardson’s plaque on the school ground’s south lawn which faces Harbord Street and is east of Bathurst Street.
NEWS: 196 years of Black history in Toronto (Feb. 2023)
March 27th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: 196 years of Black history in Toronto (Feb. 2023)
First Baptist Church at 101 Huron St. was founded in 1826 by Elder Washington Christian and 12 other formerly enslaved people who escaped to Canada by way of the Underground Railroad. First Baptist Church is the oldest Black institution in Toronto.
NEWS: PenguinPickUp once site of gambling bust (Feb. 2023)
March 27th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: PenguinPickUp once site of gambling bust (Feb. 2023)
On July 24, 1928, the police arrested 74 men at the Prospector’s Club which was on the upper floor of 527 Bloor St. W. The main floor was Prince & Co. Hardware (now PenguinPickUp.) According to the Toronto Daily Star, police broke up a bank dice game with “thousands of dollars in play” shortly before 3:00 a.m.
ON THE COVER: New mural in the Annex (Jan. 2023)
January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: New mural in the Annex (Jan. 2023)
n the mural, City of the Future, the city is held lovingly by a blue hand. It is rich with green space and flowers bloom above it. This image, gracing the brick wall at 378 Bloor St. W., is the latest touch of artistic flare to hit the Annex and was designed by local artist Talie Shalmon.
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FOCUS: Bloor Street BIA parkettes win prestigious design award
January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Bloor Street BIA parkettes win prestigious design award
The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) has presented the designer of Bloor-Annex Business Improvement Area (BIA) parkettes with a National Award of Excellence.
NEWS: Wychwood library celebrated (Dec. 2022)
December 13th, 2022 · Comments Off on NEWS: Wychwood library celebrated (Dec. 2022)
On Oct. 3, community members gathered for a ceremony to celebrate the official reopening of the Wychwood Public Library following four years of renovation.
CHATTER: Annex Art Centre’s Arty Market (Dec. 2022)
December 13th, 2022 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Annex Art Centre’s Arty Market (Dec. 2022)
The Annex Art Centre is opening their Let it Snow Art & Craft Market on Dec. 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 1075 Bathurst St. in celebration of the festive season. Look forward to crossing some gifts off your holiday shopping list while enjoying warm apple cider and other treats with the friendly […]
CHATTER: Santa returns (Nov. 2022)
November 22nd, 2022 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Santa returns (Nov. 2022)
Santa Claus is officially bringing his magic back to the city this year on Sunday, November 20. The season will finally feel complete again as Mr. and Mrs. Claus return with their annual parade of marchers, bands, runners, and festive floats. The Santa Claus Parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Bloor Street West and […]