November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER (Oct. 2017): Transitory night
NEILAND BRISSENDEN/GLEANER NEWS
The Annex played host to several installations late last month for Nuit Blanche Toronto. Nine artists contributed to OnePath Toronto, a group exhibition that explored ideas of identity and nationhood through large-scale and interactive installations on the grounds of Spadina Museum. In Ephemerality (above), a multi-media installation founded on the Greek concept of all things being transitory, Barbara Cook asks if our efforts to improve the environmental condition of Canada and the earth ultimately be transitory. Read more
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November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on NEWS (Oct. 2017): Here to stay?
Committee votes in favour of Bloor Street bike lanes
Toronto City Council’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee voted in favour of making the Bloor Street pilot bike lanes permanent. The lanes have been very popular with cyclists since being installed, and a recent study demonstrated that the lanes have not had a negative impact on local business. COURTESY ANDRE VALLILLEE Read more
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November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on CHATTER (Oct. 2017): Margaret is back
COURTESY RICHARD LONGLEY
Marco Cupido and Gary Bloch help their children cut the ribbon to mark the official reopening of Margaret Fairley Park, also on October 14.
They were joined by Joe Cressy (Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina), and Harbord Village Residents’ Association chairs past and present, Gail Misra, Gus Sinclair, and Tim Grant. Read more
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November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on NEWS (Oct. 2017): Victory Cafe to reopen
Mirvish Village icon finds new life
The Victory Cafe will reopen this fall at the corner of Bloor Street and Howland Avenue. It will offer a different selection of beer, as well as a new and improved distinctive menu. GEREMY BORDONARO/GLEANER NEWS
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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
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November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on ARTS (Oct. 2017): Focusing on education and history
Lectures, arts talks, and creative workshops
By Heather Kelly
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK EVENTS
The 37th Annual Neuberger Holocaust Education Week takes place throughout Toronto November 2-9, 2017. This year, the event examines Pivotal Moments that have shaped our understanding of the Holocaust. Read more
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November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on GREENINGS (Oct. 2017): Down to the data
What’s left out is just as important
The data is in on the Bloor Street pilot bike lanes, and it seems to support keeping the lanes. (Now that the bike lanes are in, even on a pilot basis, it’s a little surreal to me that anyone actually wants to pull them out.) But speaking of data, it’s worth thinking about which data gets included, as well as how the data itself is interpreted. Read more
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November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on NEW IN BUSINESS (Oct. 2017): A secret feast
Apollo 11 an Annex favourite
Served every other Wednesday, co-owner’s Roula Gitzias’ homemade moussaka is an absolute treat. Apollo 11 welcomes many Annex regulars, and serves a wide range of comfort food like grilled cheese, egg salad sandwiches, and hot chicken sandwiches. GEREMY BORDONARO/GLEANER NEWS
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