Petra Burka reminded of her skating career that started in the Annex
By Mia Keskinen
LIFE: Dupont Street’s “Dynamo on Ice” (May 2024)
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NEWS: Rediscovering Wychwood Pond (Apr. 2024)
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One of the last visible remnants of Taddle Creek
By Mia Keskinen
Wychwood Pond is a hidden gem within the Annex waiting to be discovered. The pond is in Wychwood Park, located near Bathurst Street and Davenport Road. The park is a picturesque enclave with English-style homes tucked away in a pocket of forest. Although the park is hidden in a residential area, it is open to the public to enjoy.
ON THE COVER (Feb. 2024)
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Grading our greenspace (Feb. 2024)
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A plethora of parks in the Annex get judged
Compiled by Mia Keskinen
Each year the Annex Gleaner reviews the abundance of parks in our coverage area using a variety of criteria.
While there is no decisive “winner” of the grading, letter grades are assigned to convey the quality of the parks considering aspects such as upkeep, design, and amenities.
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HISTORY: Sturdy structure once housed Meteorological Service (Feb. 2024)
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Building at 315 Bloor St. W. now occupied by Munk Centre for Global Affairs
By Mia Keskinen
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ON THE COVER: A forgotten skating venue on Dupont (Dec. 2023)
December 23rd, 2023 · 1 Comment
The image on (on page 1 of our printed edition) was taken in 1923, at the former Toronto Skating Club. Silhouettes of two couples hand in hand on the ice offer a glimpse into the city’s rich figure skating history.
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