Women’s shinny is back this winter at Sid Smith Ice Rink and more than 20 other public rinks around the city.
NEWS: Women’s shinny takes off at Christie Pits (Jan. 2023)
January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Women’s shinny takes off at Christie Pits (Jan. 2023)
SPORTS: Thrilling walkoff advances Leafs (Sept. 2022)
September 27th, 2022 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Thrilling walkoff advances Leafs (Sept. 2022)
The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a flying start in their pursuit of the Intercounty Baseball League championship.
ON THE COVER: Solazzo slams, salutes hillsides (Aug. 2022)
August 19th, 2022 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Solazzo slams, salutes hillsides (Aug. 2022)
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.
GRADING OUR GREENSPACE (Aug. 2022)
August 19th, 2022 · Comments Off on GRADING OUR GREENSPACE (Aug. 2022)
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.
NEWS: Dominico’s vision changed Toronto sports history (Winter 2022)
March 14th, 2022 · Comments Off on NEWS: Dominico’s vision changed Toronto sports history (Winter 2022)
perched on top of the hillside behind home plate. From there he was master of all he surveyed, and he let everyone know it.
SPORTS: Cross-border reinforcement bolsters Leafs for playoff push (Aug. 2021)
September 8th, 2021 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Cross-border reinforcement bolsters Leafs for playoff push (Aug. 2021)
Beyond the centerfield fence, a player emerges from the Leafs’ clubhouse. He’s late arriving to the park, but it’s not a concern. He’s a relief pitcher and won’t be called upon until later. He also had to cross an international border to get here.
NEWS: Limited-edition brew named through a community contest (July 2021)
August 16th, 2021 · Comments Off on NEWS: Limited-edition brew named through a community contest (July 2021)
Christie Pits Park will soon be getting an official beer in its honour. The Henderson Brewing Company, in partnership with Friends of Christie Pits Park (FCPP), is developing a limited-edition brew that will be available mid-August.
LIFE: A baseball ironman of a different sort (July 2021)
August 16th, 2021 · Comments Off on LIFE: A baseball ironman of a different sort (July 2021)
It’s a Sunday afternoon in July at Christie Pits Park. Standing near the baseball diamond, Alan Ross leans back and casts his gaze around the field. “I want you to make a note that I’m doing this under protest,” he says with tongue in cheek, in response to a request for an interview. “I’m not an interesting person.” Baseball fans at the Pits would beg to differ. To many, “Al the Ticket Man,” is a living legend.
LIFE: Baseball Leafs prepare for a summer of action (Jun. 2021)
July 15th, 2021 · Comments Off on LIFE: Baseball Leafs prepare for a summer of action (Jun. 2021)
Christie Pits set to welcome fans back to the old ballgame By R.S. Konjek The sights and sounds of live baseball will return to Christie Pits this summer, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are raring to go. After the 2020 season was wiped out by the COVID-19 pandemic, players are dusting off their spikes and […]
NEWS: Permanent pad for the Pits (Mar. 2021)
March 26th, 2021 · Comments Off on NEWS: Permanent pad for the Pits (Mar. 2021)
Layton says with the project approved, his goal is to set records with its implementation and to have it operational at the beginning of the next skateboard season.
ON THE COVER (Feb. 2021)
March 5th, 2021 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER (Feb. 2021)
The city is looking for a new permanent skateboarding pad location within Christie Pits, due to the popularity of the seasonal DIY skatepad in Sid Smith rink.
SPORTS: Baseball Leafs look back on the season that wasn’t (Oct. 2020)
November 2nd, 2020 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Baseball Leafs look back on the season that wasn’t (Oct. 2020)
SPORTS (Oct. 2020): Baseball Leafs look back on the season that wasn’t. With Christie Pits locked down, local players endured a rare summer off the diamond
