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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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CHATTER: Protesters disrupt Freeland’s leadership announcement (Jan. 2025)

February 12th, 2025 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Protesters disrupt Freeland’s leadership announcement (Jan. 2025)

Freeland is the member of Parliament for University-Rosedale and until recently the Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister. She resigned from those portfolios in December. Her quitting the cabinet in a dramatic fashion may have been the final straw, forcing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to announce his resignation pending a leadership contest.

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CHATTER: Insomnia Restaurant launches Artist Series (Jan. 2025)

February 12th, 2025 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Insomnia Restaurant launches Artist Series (Jan. 2025)

tist Series, an ongoing celebration of artistry and connection that invites guests to experience exceptional work from talented visual artists.

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NEWS: Feeding our neighbours (Jan. 2025)

February 12th, 2025 · Comments Off on NEWS: Feeding our neighbours (Jan. 2025)

Just north of where Yorkville meets the Annex, at the edge of Summerhill, the Avenue Road Food Bank, at 240 Avenue Road, provides groceries for about 700 people each week. In mid-November, the numbers jumped to 950.

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EDITORIAL CARTOON: “A tiny silver lining!” Jan. 2025

February 12th, 2025 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: “A tiny silver lining!” Jan. 2025

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