Gleaner

Serving Toronto's most liveable community with the Annex Gleaner

NEWS: Watch out in the wee hours

May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on NEWS: Watch out in the wee hours

There were five separate reports of robberies between April 14 and April 30. By Geremy Bordonaro The Toronto Police Service (TPS) is looking for two suspects in a series of armed robberies which have taken place between Harbord and Queen streets, and between Spadina Avenue and Markham Street. There were five separate reports of robberies […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Annex · News

NEWS: Celebrating a century of life

May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on NEWS: Celebrating a century of life

By Geremy Bordonaro Residents and staff of the Annex Retirement Residence on Spadina Road gathered for a special celebration on April 2: Anne Rowbotham’s 104th birthday. Rowbotham, who moved into the Annex retirement home two years ago, is officially the oldest member of the home. Rowbotham’s daughter Laurel showed a slide presentation featuring pictures taken […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Annex · News

NEWS: Kensington Market to become heritage district

May 13th, 2016 · 3 Comments

Supporters aim to protect neighbourhood’s unique character By Geremy Bordonaro Even in a city known for its distinctive neighbourhoods, it remains unique. In this bustling centre, small shops, from grocery and thrift stores to restaurants, line the streets alongside hip boutiques that cater to the savviest of customers. Nary a car drives down the street, […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Annex · News · History

NEWS: Second phase of park revitalization to begin

May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on NEWS: Second phase of park revitalization to begin

Christie Pits to get new playground equipment By Geremy Bordonaro The second phase of the Christie Pits renewal is set to begin. New playground equipment will be installed, the two basketball courts will be merged, and the park will be made more accessible. The work comes on the heels of the first phase — completed […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Annex · News · Life

CHATTER (April 2016): Annex Residents’ Association app tracks developments

April 7th, 2016 · Comments Off on CHATTER (April 2016): Annex Residents’ Association app tracks developments

The Annex Residents’ Association (ARA) has unveiled a new web application to track all the building developments in the areas on and north of Bloor Street. Residents can use the program to help keep up to date on how many new building projects are in place, as well as add information about them. The web […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Annex · News