Gleaner

Serving Toronto's most liveable community with the Annex Gleaner

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)

Women’s shinny is back this winter at Sid Smith Ice Rink and more than 20 other public rinks around the city.

[Read more →]

Tags: Annex · News

NEWS: Awards recognize volunteers (Jan. 2023)

January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Awards recognize volunteers (Jan. 2023)

Cecil Community Centre hosted nearly 80 guests on Nov. 22 to honour  community advocates who make the University-Rosedale riding a better place to live.

[Read more →]

Tags: Annex · News

FOCUS: Bloor Street BIA parkettes win prestigious design award

January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Bloor Street BIA parkettes win prestigious design award

The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) has presented the designer of Bloor-Annex Business Improvement Area (BIA) parkettes with a National Award of Excellence.

[Read more →]

Tags: Annex · News

EDITORIAL: We care Mr. Tory (Jan. 2023)

January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: We care Mr. Tory (Jan. 2023)

The fact that the mayor, acting with just one third of councillors, has the power to overrule the majority of the elected representatives makes a mockery of our democracy.

[Read more →]

Tags: Annex · Editorial · Opinion

FORUM: Turbulent time to take a seat (Jan. 2023)

January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on FORUM: Turbulent time to take a seat (Jan. 2023)

The city government has only about nine per cent of the power and resources of the provincial and federal governments. What we do have is the largest and most visible impact on people’s daily lives. The task of being your councillor is endlessly challenging and fascinating, and I am grateful for the opportunity.

[Read more →]

Tags: Annex · Opinion

FORUM: Toronto has a homelessness crisis (Jan. 2023)

January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on FORUM: Toronto has a homelessness crisis (Jan. 2023)

Homelessness is a complex social issue that demands a coordinated response from all levels of government, agencies, institutions, and civil society. It requires a range of measures, from increasing social assistance rates to providing comprehensive mental health care to people who can’t cope.

[Read more →]

Tags: Annex · Opinion

FROM THE ARCHIVES (Jan. 2023)

January 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on FROM THE ARCHIVES (Jan. 2023)

Then and now – Pioneer Hotel, circa 1890. Northwest corner Bloor and Bathurst. Courtesy Toronto Public Library, The Baldwin Collection

[Read more →]

Tags: Annex · Archives