Proposed priority transit lanes on Bathurst will bring more shoppers By Terri Chu A few times a week, I take my kids about two kilometres south on Bathurst for Taekwondo. When the weather is nice, we like to go by bike, but when the weather isn’t so nice, we take transit. Lately, I have entirely […]
OPINION: Empty cars don’t buy things—people do (May/June 2025)
September 5th, 2025 · Comments Off on OPINION: Empty cars don’t buy things—people do (May/June 2025)
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CHATTER: Bloor-Borden farmers’ market returns (May/June 2025)
September 5th, 2025 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Bloor-Borden farmers’ market returns (May/June 2025)
On Wednesday, June 4, the Bloor-Borden farmers’ market returned for its 19th year. It is a beloved institution that has been nestled in the Green P parking lot on the south side of Bloor behind Crafty Coyote for nearly two decades. Helen, the driving force behind the market, can be found at the information booth […]
CHATTER: Esso closes on Harbord (May/June 2025)
September 5th, 2025 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Esso closes on Harbord (May/June 2025)
Toronto has lost another small gas station in the downtown core. Originally a repair shop with two gas pumps, 132 Harbord St. was transformed into an Esso Station after it was sold in 2020. Passersby may have noticed that a fence has recently been erected. Rory Gus Sinclair, past chair of the Harbord Village Residents’ […]
NEWS: Estonian Music Week Celebrates 5th Anniversary (May/June 2025)
September 5th, 2025 · Comments Off on NEWS: Estonian Music Week Celebrates 5th Anniversary (May/June 2025)
Madison street party took place on May 25 By Kati Kiilaspea Toronto, as an incredibly multicultural city, hosts so many cool, inspiring festivals throughout the year; it’s what makes the city really come alive. What better way is there to express cultural identity and pride, or learn about cultural diversity, than through live music? Estonian […]
EDITORIAL CARTOON: Silly vs. Silly (May/June 2025)
July 16th, 2025 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: Silly vs. Silly (May/June 2025)
Which one is silliest??
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EDITORIAL: Bill 5 recklessly endangers Ontario (May/June 2025)
July 15th, 2025 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: Bill 5 recklessly endangers Ontario (May/June 2025)
Bill 5 is indeed just a power grab. For all his bluster in the last provincial election about seeking a mandate to do battle with President Trump’s tariffs, it appears it has all come down to a bid to be more like him.
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FORUM: Easing congestion into summer (May/June 2025)
July 10th, 2025 · Comments Off on FORUM: Easing congestion into summer (May/June 2025)
Improving transit, hiring more traffic agents By Dianne Saxe Hello neighbours! Everyone seems happier in May: the days are longer, the weather is lovely, and flowers are springing up everywhere! Thank you to everyone who joined our Community Cleanup at Fred Hamilton Park. Thank you as well to everyone who came out to our Spring […]
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FORUM: Primary health, environment, education each suffer under Ford (May/June 2025)
July 10th, 2025 · Comments Off on FORUM: Primary health, environment, education each suffer under Ford (May/June 2025)
From the environment to education, there’s currently a lot we’re debating in the legislature. Here is a roundup of what’s happening at Queen’s Park.
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LIFE: Trinity-St. Paul’s pickleball league (May/June 2025)
July 10th, 2025 · Comments Off on LIFE: Trinity-St. Paul’s pickleball league (May/June 2025)
The church, known for its social justice activism and as a concert venue for the world famous Tafelmusik Orchestra, hosts a range of activities from dance, music, the arts, martial arts, and now, pickleball.
LIFE: Insomnia hosts art exhibition (May/June 2025)
July 10th, 2025 · Comments Off on LIFE: Insomnia hosts art exhibition (May/June 2025)
Insomnia’s Artist Series’ exhibits rotate every seven weeks, with artwork displayed throughout the front, side, and back walls of the restaurant. Guests can meet the artists during opening and closing parties and learn more about their creative processes.
