This is really sad. Pages Bookstore in Toronto is closing because of unmanageable rent increases. Here’s some more information about it: http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=170346
The story isn’t over. The owner and the landlord are working together to try and save the place (perhaps a relocation) and the owner is also hoping for a white horse to save the day. Keep your fingers crossed.
I used to tend bar and play in a club just down the street from here while living in Toronto years ago. It is truly one of the best bookstores ever. I have a lot of fond memories of Queen Street (East and West). Very hip and funky part of town: lots of clubs, record stores, clothes stores, cafes and restaurants, full of students. It would be fun to go back and visit and see what has changed since I was there last back in ‘87.