ANNEX GLEANER FORUM (Oct. 2020): Waiting on a second-wave plan from Mr. Ford, from MPP Jessica Bell
FORUM: Waiting on a second-wave plan from Mr. Ford (Oct. 2020)
November 2nd, 2020 · Comments Off on FORUM: Waiting on a second-wave plan from Mr. Ford (Oct. 2020)
NEWS: Local resources for a global pandemic (Mar. 2020)
March 24th, 2020 · Comments Off on NEWS: Local resources for a global pandemic (Mar. 2020)
An early guide to services By Gleaner Staff Staying local, living local, and shopping local is going to be the new normal in the coming weeks as the world hunkers down to battle the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As your local newspaper, we’ve put together this guide to Annex resources that will help you stay […]
NEWS: New mural for Major (Dec. 2019)
December 9th, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: New mural for Major (Dec. 2019)
Parkette location chosen to celebrate Bloor’s rich offerings By Khyrsten Mieras The Bloor Annex BIA is expanding its Bloor Street Revitalization Project with the addition of a new mural to showcase the neighbourhood’s rich offering of culture and diversity. In August, the BIA sent a request looking for mural proposals from local artists to design […]
The Bloody Five play Lee’s Palace this Saturday
November 25th, 2011 · 3 Comments
By Karen Bliss The Bloody Five frontman Kevin “KD” DeFreitas, a former Annex resident who is now a high school teacher living in suburban Toronto, is lining up a giveaway for his band’s show at Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor St. W.) on Nov. 26. KD is happy to be playing in his former ’hood. “I […]
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The latest premiere: Bloor Cinema opens new era with documentary theme
September 19th, 2011 · Comments Off on The latest premiere: Bloor Cinema opens new era with documentary theme
By Katie O’Connor Chris Alexander had just settled in for one of his last screenings at the Bloor Cinema when he spotted something, or rather someone, who didn’t belong. Alexander, editor-in-chief of Fangoria magazine, hosts a monthly film series titled ‘Film School Confidential’ where he showcases cult, horror and sci-fi films. Invasion of the Body […]
Polaris Prize winning band Karkwa headlines first Toronto show at Lee’s
September 16th, 2011 · Comments Off on Polaris Prize winning band Karkwa headlines first Toronto show at Lee’s
By Karen Bliss Francophone indie rock act Karkwa had little presence outside its native Quebec when its fourth album, Les Chemins de Verre, was selected as winner of the 2010 Polaris Music Prize—a $20,000 cheque that went to the year’s Best Album, as determined by media from across the country. The award landed the band immediate attention in […]
Façade facelift: Lee’s Palace iconic mural is back
November 19th, 2010 · Comments Off on Façade facelift: Lee’s Palace iconic mural is back
By Beth Macdonell In 1987, Al Runt was working behind the bar at Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor St. W.). He was let go for drinking on the job, but the owner, “Mr. Lee,” noticed Runt was a talented painter. According to Runt, Mr. Lee was looking to attract cool eyeballs from Queen to Bloor. Mr. Lee noticed that […]