Toronto Maple Leafs third baseman Johnathan Solazzo salutes fans on the hillsides of Christie Pits after hitting a grand slam on July 24. The Leafs defeated the Guelph Royals 16-9.

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Every year the Annex Gleaner reviews the abundance of parks in the Annex 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, amenities, and accessibility. 

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In our Spring 2022 edition we featured 18 developments which filled the two pages we were able to devote to the focus. Henry Wiercinski of the ARA correctly pointed out another twelve projects at various stages of planning and execution. He was kind enough to provide these updates and these are current as of May 2022. 

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The new 35-storey high rise planned for the northwest corner of the Bloor and Spadina intersection has been a long time coming. The development, planning, and community consultations have been ongoing for four years. Now, with only two full council meetings before the fall election, community organizations and developers have had the opportunity to discuss how to do something tangible with the public space in the building to support the community that surrounds it.

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When it comes to high school courses, everyone has a different idea as to what constitutes a “good grade.” However, with regards to recent high school graduate Pasha Ho’s marks, there is no debate. Pasha Ho is one of the TDSB’s top scholars and has just graduated with a 100 per cent average from Harbord Collegiate Institute (HCI).

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A new Purolator Quick Stop shipping location has just launched at 90 Spadina Road (just north of the Spadina TTC station) and intends to meet two pressing needs in the community.

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The suspect is described as in his late 30s, approximately 6’, medium to muscular build, balding, wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, black backpack, walking with a white and brown dog.

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After 12 years on city council, Mike Layton, representative for University-Rosedale’s Ward 11 will not seek another term. Given the systemic changes made to the city’s governance in recent years, it’s no surprise Layton’s made this call—but it’s a shame and a real loss to this community.

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By the time this reaches your doorsteps, council will have completed our last legislative cycle before the election period begins, and the agenda is as busy as ever. Top of mind for me is continuing to work toward correcting the service deficiencies many residents have been noticing as the weather has warmed and people are engaging with our public spaces and services.

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Entering August, the Leafs trailed the Welland Jackfish, London Majors and Guelph Royals in the league standings, but all four clubs were separated by just four games.  There is no runaway favourite to win the championship this year.

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New Democrat Jessica Bell won University-Rosedale by 4,000 votes while Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives won a sweeping majority in the bid to lead Ontario’s government.

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