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FOCUS: Fix it, don’t ditch it (Mar. 2025)

April 14th, 2025 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Fix it, don’t ditch it (Mar. 2025)

Learn how to repair your household items at Karma Co-op By Terri Chu Hidden in an alleyway across from Palmerston Junior Public school is a neighbourhood gem that far too many people don’t know about. Karma Co-op is a treasure that has been around for 50 years in the middle of Seaton Village.  Karma made […]

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ON THE COVER: Candidates questioned (Feb. 2025)

February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Candidates questioned (Feb. 2025)

Every election the Gleaner asks the major candidates a common set of questions. We publish their answers to help readers make a more informed voting choice. The provincial election is set for February 27. We have featured this Q & A with candidates for 30 years. For the first time one major party, the governing Progressive Conservatives, did not reply despite repeated attempts by the Gleaner to include them.

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FORUM: We must stand up to the bully (Feb. 2025)

February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on FORUM: We must stand up to the bully (Feb. 2025)

It seems the United States has forgotten what it means to be a good neighbour. 

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NEWS: An act of acknowledgement and reconciliation (Feb. 2025)

February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on NEWS: An act of acknowledgement and reconciliation (Feb. 2025)

Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church is nearing completion of its Heart Garden, a sacred space honouring Indigenous children who suffered in residential schools.

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CHATTER: Watchdog cites Chinese interference in Freeland campaign (Feb. 2025)

February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Watchdog cites Chinese interference in Freeland campaign (Feb. 2025)

The Canadian government has alleged that the Chinese app WeChat, an app similar to WhatsApp, launched a malicious campaign against Chrystia Freeland who represents the University-Rosedale area as its member of parliament. 

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CHATTER: Toronto’s first homicide of 2025 occurs in the Annex (Feb. 2025)

February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Toronto’s first homicide of 2025 occurs in the Annex (Feb. 2025)

On Jan. 26, at approximately 12:36 a.m. Toronto Police Services (TPS) responded to a call for a “wounding” near Paul Martel Park located on Madison Avenue just north of Bloor. This wounding would later become a homicide, Toronto’s first homicide of 2025.  Darapheakdey “Daral” Sovann, 27, was found Sunday morning with life threatening injuries. First […]

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EDITORIAL CARTOON: Doug out-thugged, needs a hug (Feb. 2025)

February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: Doug out-thugged, needs a hug (Feb. 2025)

SEE MORE EDITORIAL CARTOONS: EDITORIAL CARTOON: “A tiny silver lining!” Jan. 2025 EDITORIAL CARTOON: Today’s flavour: cookie dough (Dec. 2024) EDITORIAL CARTOON: Disinformation 101 (Oct./Nov. 2024) EDITORIAL CARTOON: Get ready for Eglinton! (Sept. 2024) EDITORIAL CARTOON: Staggering Progress! (Summer 2024) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (June 2024) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (May 2024) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice: NIMBYism 101 (Apr. 2024) EDITORIAL CARTOON: Why can’t they get along??? (Mar. 2024) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How […]

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EDITORIAL: Poilievre’s perfect storm (Feb. 2025)

February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: Poilievre’s perfect storm (Feb. 2025)

A unified Canada is a nightmare for the Conservative Party of Canada whose leader excels in practicing the politics of division. 

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FORUM: Budget is the news of the month (Feb. 2025)

February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on FORUM: Budget is the news of the month (Feb. 2025)

Months of budget work and consultations culminated at council on Feb. 11. This was a great opportunity to hear what residents want from their city and to look hard at what each department can deliver.

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GREENINGS It’s harder to cycle safely (Feb. 2025)

February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on GREENINGS It’s harder to cycle safely (Feb. 2025)

While ditching the car was an environmental decision we made long ago, I have discovered that cycling gives my kids agency awareness that sitting in a car or taking transit simply does not afford. They are getting exercise just getting there. When we are travelling, they need to make a million decisions to get there safely: Do we cross now? Do we wait for mommy? Do we ring this bell, or will it scare the dog? 

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ON THE COVER: Mass-timber complex lands at Trinity College (Jan. 2025)

February 12th, 2025 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Mass-timber complex lands at Trinity College (Jan. 2025)

A potential pathway to sustainability By Austin Kelly The Lawson Centre for Sustainability at Trinity College will be a learning and residential complex that focuses on the environment. Part of the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus, Trinity’s Lawson Centre is a four-storey building that will serve as both a learning centre and a residential […]

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NEWS: Curbside Cycle weathers assault on Bloor bike lanes (Jan. 2025)

February 12th, 2025 · Comments Off on NEWS: Curbside Cycle weathers assault on Bloor bike lanes (Jan. 2025)

In the heart of the Annex, at 412 Bloor St. W., near Brunswick Avenue, sits Curbside Cycle. Owner Aaron Enchin believes the removal of bike lanes could severely harm establishments like his, but his primary concern lies with cyclists, particularly newer riders, who may feel uncomfortable and unsafe without proper infrastructure.

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