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CTV News
27-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Some retailers say plan to install dedicated bus, streetcar lanes on Toronto's Bathurst Street could force them to close their doors
A sign saying: 'We might have to close! Bathurst is losing access. So are we.' is seen on the window of a store on Bathurst Street. Some retailers along a stretch of Bathurst Street in The Annex say they'll be so negatively impacted by a plan to install dedicated bus and streetcar lanes on the busy arterial road that they may be forced to shutter their businesses. Recently, signs have recently popped up in the doors and windows of local stores that read: 'We might have to close! Bathurst is losing access. So are we.' This will result in the loss of delivery access and customer parking, the posters plastered on the storefronts add. They're part of a wider campaign by a group of local business owners and concerned residents called Protect Bathurst Coalition, whose tagline is: 'This isn't just a transit route — it's our home.' 'We agree with better transit - but not at the cost of basic access and livability on our streets,' the group states online. The proposed measures for Bathurst are part of a city council-endorsed surface transit network plan called RapidTO, which aims to guide the study, evaluation, and delivery of several bus and streetcar improvement projects in Toronto. Through this initiative, the city along with the TTC, will enhance bus and streetcar transit on Bathurst and Dufferin streets, Eglinton Avenue West, and Jane Street. The long-term goal is to make service more reliable, it says. Some of the key changes proposed for a 7.5-kilometre stretch of Bathurst from Eglinton Avenue West to Lake Shore Boulevard West include creating priority bus lanes in the northbound and southbound curb lanes from Bloor to Eglinton, as well as installing priority streetcar lanes in the centre of the street from Bloor to Lake Shore. Traffic Bathurst/Dupont Vehicles are seen lined up at the intersection of Bathurst and Dupont streets on May 27. (CTV News Toronto Chopper/photo) 'As Toronto grows, updating roadway designs can help meet the city's evolving transportation needs, including during major events such as FIFA World Cup 26,' the city said, noting it takes 75 per cent longer riding transit on Bathurst than it does driving. Marco Santaguida, of Santaguida Fine Foods, is not impressed with the plan, saying its positive impacts would be negligible. 'They're going to remove all curb-lane access to both parking, delivery, service vehicles, renovation vehicles, basically our day-to-day lifestyle is going to be uprooted,' he told CTV News Toronto. 'The buses are going to run approximately seven minutes quicker.' One transit rider, however, says any improvement on Bathurst would be a good thing. 'It's a little bit slow. I think it would be nice if they were to possibly bring it up just a little bit,' she said. Local businesses owner David Dunkley, whose fine millinery store has been on Bathurst for nearly two decades, says consultation for RapidTO on Bathurst was limited. 'There is all kinds of traffic and we know the traffic flow,' he said. 'I can assure you between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. we're busy, but between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. it's normal traffic as it would be anywhere else in the city.' Traffic Bathurst Street Vehicles travel along Bathurst Street in Toronto on May 27, 2025. In a statement, the City of Toronto called Bathurst a 'key north/south route' for thousands of TTC customers, adding that it is also 'known to have slow and unreliable service because buses and streetcars are operating in mixed traffic.' 'A priority transit lane on Bathurst Street will improve service, make taking transit an easier and more convenient choice for everyone; reducing the use of personal vehicles and therefore also reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions,' the city said. '[We are] committed to monitoring the impact of the transit priority lanes after installation and will continue to make adjustments to optimize traffic flow and ensure there is consideration to local business owners.' Those with businesses on Bathurst say they have been targeted on social media for opposing the plans but are making no apologies for defending their livelihoods. 'We're receiving backlash for that. So we're taking it on the chin as we have to because, you know, it's democracy. We should all have a voice on how things are being done and changed,' Paul Macchiusi, of Minerva Cannabis, said. The City of Toronto added that input from the public, as well as technical and policy consideration, would be used to inform staff recommendations and council decisions this summer. A report to executive committee is expected in early June followed by a report to city council. With files from CTV News Toronto's John Musselman and Mike Walker
The Province
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Classical music: New offerings at Vancouver's The Annex top the season
Aficionados of new music can sample a bumper crop of events at The Annex, that useful and adaptive space tucked in behind the Orpheum Avan Yu is the new leader of Muzewest Concerts. Irène Zandel photo Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. With many of our classical presenters' series winding down or even over, next month is notable for intriguing explorations, transitions, and grand finales. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors For example, aficionados of new music can sample a bumper crop of events at The Annex, that useful and adaptive space tucked in behind the Orpheum on Seymour Street. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Coastal Soundscapes When: May 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: The Annex, 823 Seymour St. Info: Conductor Naomi Woo has assembled a sampler of new music, including the late Jocelyn Morlock's Blue Sun for violin and viola, and Icarus Landing, a turn of the century work for chamber ensemble. Also on the program is Vancouver-based Robyn Jacob's A World in Each, a commemorative piece about the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As well, Woo will perform piano music by ex-Vancouverite Alexina Louie: her evocative Memories in an Ancient Garden from Scenes from a Jade Terrace. Radical Traditions: New Music for Gamelan Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. When: May 17, 7:30 p.m. Where: The Annex, 823 Seymour St. Info: Vancouver boasts several gamelan ensembles. Three of them — Gamelan Bike Bike, Gita Asmara, and Kembang Telang — will be on show in a mid-month concert presenting a mixture of traditional Indonesian repertoire and new works. Finnish master Kaija Saariaho. Maarit Kytoharju photo Turning Point Ensemble presents Kaija Saariaho: Notes on Light When: May 24, 7:30 p.m.; May 25, 2:30 p.m. Where: The Annex, 823 Seymour St. Info: One of the great figures in contemporary composition, Kaija Saariaho, died two years ago. The Turning Point Ensemble offers a timely portrait of the Finnish master. The highlight of the program is her Notes on Light, a 2007 commission by the illustrious Boston Symphony. For this performance, cellist Isidora Nojkovic is featured with an ensemble of 19 musicians. Rounding out the program are Semafor for eight instruments and vocal works sung by Robyn Driedger-Klassen with instrumental backup. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Muzewest Concerts Society presents Avan Yu and Friends When: May 3, 7:30 p.m. Where: The Annex, 823 Seymour St. Info: Before The Annex hosts all that new music, Muzewest celebrates its transition to the leadership of pianist Avan Yu. The first half of the program is a selection of incomparable piano music by Maurice Ravel; then Yu is joined by Nicholas Wright, David Visentin, Hung-Wei Huang, and Jonathan Lo for Robert Schumann's one and only piano quintet. BMO Day of Music When: May 24, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Where: In and around the Orpheum, 601 Smithe St. Info: On what used to be called Victoria Day, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra offers the latest installment of the extravagant Day of Music project, billed as 'Over 100 performances to enjoy… something for everyone in the family.' The Orpheum/VSO School of Music block is ground zero, and satellite stages will operate all around downtown. All events are free, and festivities wind up with a concert by the entire VSO in the Orpheum at 8 p.m. VSO Masterworks Gold When: May 30, 8 p.m.; May 31, 8 p.m.; Jun 1, 2 p.m. Where: Orpheum, 601 Smithe St. The VSO's flagship Masterworks Gold series winds up with a rare chance to hear Richard Strauss's gargantuan Alpine Symphony, a tone poem structured around a day in the mountains. Music director Otto Tausk pairs the Strauss with Prokofiev's ultra popular Third Piano Concerto essayed by Canadian superstar pianist Bruce Liu. Vancouver Canucks Sports Baseball Sports News
Calgary Herald
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Classical music: New offerings at Vancouver's The Annex top the season
Article content With many of our classical presenters' series winding down or even over, next month is notable for intriguing explorations, transitions, and grand finales. Article content For example, aficionados of new music can sample a bumper crop of events at The Annex, that useful and adaptive space tucked in behind the Orpheum on Seymour Street. Article content Article content Article content When: May 17, 7:30 p.m. Article content Where: The Annex, 823 Seymour St. Article content Vancouver boasts several gamelan ensembles. Three of them — Gamelan Bike Bike, Gita Asmara, and Kembang Telang — will be on show in a mid-month concert presenting a mixture of traditional Indonesian repertoire and new works. Article content Article content Article content When: May 24, 7:30 p.m.; May 25, 2:30 p.m. Article content Where: The Annex, 823 Seymour St. Article content Info: Article content One of the great figures in contemporary composition, Kaija Saariaho, died two years ago. The Turning Point Ensemble offers a timely portrait of the Finnish master. The highlight of the program is her Notes on Light, a 2007 commission by the illustrious Boston Symphony. For this performance, cellist Isidora Nojkovic is featured with an ensemble of 19 musicians. Rounding out the program are Semafor for eight instruments and vocal works sung by Robyn Driedger-Klassen with instrumental backup. Article content When: May 3, 7:30 p.m. Article content Where: The Annex, 823 Seymour St.
Vancouver Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Classical music: New offerings at Vancouver's The Annex top the season
Article content With many of our classical presenters' series winding down or even over, next month is notable for intriguing explorations, transitions, and grand finales. Article content For example, aficionados of new music can sample a bumper crop of events at The Annex, that useful and adaptive space tucked in behind the Orpheum on Seymour Street. Article content Article content Article content Conductor Naomi Woo has assembled a sampler of new music, including the late Jocelyn Morlock's Blue Sun for violin and viola, and Icarus Landing, a turn of the century work for chamber ensemble. Also on the program is Vancouver-based Robyn Jacob's A World in Each, a commemorative piece about the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As well, Woo will perform piano music by ex-Vancouverite Alexina Louie: her evocative Memories in an Ancient Garden from Scenes from a Jade Terrace. Article content When: May 17, 7:30 p.m. Article content Where: The Annex, 823 Seymour St. Article content Vancouver boasts several gamelan ensembles. Three of them — Gamelan Bike Bike, Gita Asmara, and Kembang Telang — will be on show in a mid-month concert presenting a mixture of traditional Indonesian repertoire and new works. Article content Article content Article content When: May 24, 7:30 p.m.; May 25, 2:30 p.m. Article content Where: The Annex, 823 Seymour St. Article content Info: Article content One of the great figures in contemporary composition, Kaija Saariaho, died two years ago. The Turning Point Ensemble offers a timely portrait of the Finnish master. The highlight of the program is her Notes on Light, a 2007 commission by the illustrious Boston Symphony. For this performance, cellist Isidora Nojkovic is featured with an ensemble of 19 musicians. Rounding out the program are Semafor for eight instruments and vocal works sung by Robyn Driedger-Klassen with instrumental backup. Article content When: May 3, 7:30 p.m. Article content Where: The Annex, 823 Seymour St.
Axios
01-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Customshop chef cooking up new dining spot with Rally owners
The owners of popular pickleball spot Rally and one of Charlotte's best restaurants are teaming up to open a restaurant this summer. Why it matters: Andres Kaifer, the chef-owner of Customshop, will develop the menu for the new spot, located adjacent to the popular pickleball facility. Driving the news: The new restaurant, which does not yet have a name yet, will be located at 117 Southside Dr., the bar/restaurant adjacent to Rally. It will be revamped and will have a separate identity from the pickleball complex. The 2,000-square-foot space can accommodate up to 80 people across its dining room, which features U-shaped booths and an indoor-outdoor bar overlooking Rally's outdoor pickleball courts. Context: The space, previously known as The Annex at Rally, has been mainly used as a private event venue since Rally first opened. What they're saying: "We love the social aspect of food, and this restaurant will help us share our passion for cultivating community, similar to the energy felt at Rally every day," Rally's co-founder, Barrett Worthington, said in a release. Dig in: Expect rotating seasonal dishes designed by Kaifer, who is also the chef-owner of Marianas Tapas, and a new wine bar opening in Dilworth this fall. There will also be a full bar and cocktail list. "Andres's incredible talent and expertise alongside our personal love for Customshop made the choice to work with him clear," said Worthington. Between the lines: The new restaurant's menu will not affect Rally's menu, which was crafted by chef Cory Chunn, a former Top Chef contestant and previously the executive chef at La Belle Helene. What's next: More information, including the name and menu, will be released in the coming weeks.
