Each year the Annex Gleaner reviews the many parks and parkettes in our coverage area using a variety of criteria. While there is no decisive “winner” of the grading, letter grades are assigned to convey the quality of the parks, considering aspects such as upkeep, design, and amenities. The reviews accompanying the grades also let the reader know what makes each space unique. This is the first instalment of reviews for 2024.

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Cornfest returns; Koreatown’s inaugural street festival; street closure at Bloor and St. George streets Cornfest returns to Jean Sibelius Park on Sept 15 (3-5pm) The Annex Residents’ Association is again hosting its annual Cornfest. All are welcome to this rain or shine event to enjoy the sweet seasonal treat together with baked goods, games, and live entertainment! Koreatown Street Festival  The Korea Town BIA hosted its […]

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We did it! Food Bank users look normal, now!

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When Ontario Premier Bill Davis stopped the Spadina Expressway, the decision could have been a defining moment for Toronto. But over a half century later, it’s still not clear that we are “building a transportation system to serve people” instead of automobiles.

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Don’t miss my conversation with the new heads of the festival on my new podcast, Saxe and the City!

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This year has been a defining moment in our global climate crisis because the devastating and life-threatening impacts of climate change have arrived in Canada. It’s no longer an inconvenience that affects someone else; it affects us.

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Finance Minister interprets tax changes made in recent budget By Chrystia Freeland If we were creating our tax system from scratch, what choices would we make as Canadians? Would we give the greatest tax advantages to those who make the most money? Or would we insist on each of us paying our fair share to […]

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RE: “Lane name pays tribute to a mare named Crestfallen” (May 2024) My mother survived the two World Wars and the Great Depression (I’m pretty old, myself!).  Amongst her stories there’s one I’ve never forgotten; the acute pain she suffered as a child with diphtheria. That’s one reason I’ve been so glad my own children […]

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After a sluggish start, the 0-4 Leafs hosted the 0-3 Kitchener Panthers. At stake was a chance for one club to reset its season with a win.

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Corner sore SEE MORE EDITORIAL CARTOONS: EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (May 2024) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice: NIMBYism 101 (Apr. 2024) EDITORIAL CARTOON: Why can’t they get along??? (Mar. 2024) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How to drive in Toronto (Feb. 2024) EDITORIAL CARTON: “Someone’s getting rich!” (Dec. 2023) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Fall 2023) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Summer 2023) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (May/June 2023) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (April 2023) EDITORIAL CARTOON: Scale […]

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Could it be that Premier Doug Ford is planning an early election, wants to get this campaign promise fulfilled ahead of time, and doesn’t mind a bit wasting taxpayers’ dollars to check that box?

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I continue to work with other councillors to tackle congestion problems. In most areas, the TTC needs the city to adjust parking rules, turn restrictions, etc… to let the streetcars and buses run on time. In Ward 11, this problem is most acute for the Dundas streetcar between McCaul and Spadina, and immediate action is necessary while the Spadina streetcar line is under construction.

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