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This suspension bridge is the most epic place to snowshoe in Ontario

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Snowshoeing doesn't always have to mean running for the bus through a snowbank. Just north of Toronto lies one of the most spectacular snowshoeing trails in the province, part of which is suspended high atop the treetops.

Scenic Caves Nature Adventures in Collingwood is home to a host of different winter activities—but passing across the suspension bridge, which spans 420 feet and sits 25 metres above the ground—has got to be one of the ultimate adventures after a fresh coating of snow.

The bridge is Ontario's longest suspension footbridge and is wide enough for two people to walk side by side and enjoy the splendour of the 200 year old forest it overlooks.

From the vantage point of the bridge, one can see about 10,000 sq. km of combined countryside, depending on weather conditions. The view stretched all the way across Georgian Bay to the far off shores of the Penetanguishene Peninsula and, of course, nearby Blue Mountain.

It's open almost all year round (April and November are weather permitting), meaning that it can be snowshoed over during snowfall or hiked in warmer months when the fall colours are on full display.

And, if you've already seen the majestic view, there are nighttime snowshoeing adventures that take you through the forest with a headlamp and guide to navigate the pitch black trails.

This is also a cross-country skiing paradise for those who want to cover more terrain as they explore the area. There are over 27 kilometres of groomed trails for classic and skate style skiing. All the necessary equipment is available for rental on site.

While Blue Mountain might be Ontario's busiest destination for downhill skiing, if you're looking for an incredible view and a slower pace, Scenic Caves should be on your winter day trip list.


The top 10 ways to escape the cold in Toronto

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There's a saying that Toronto has two seasons: winter and construction. We spend the majority of the year either experiencing or mentally preparing for the cold weather. Thankfully, the city offers plenty of ways to escape the treacherous grasp of winter.

Here are my picks for the top ways to escape the cold in Toronto.

Try a Russian Bath

Russian and Turkish baths have been around for centuries and offer a unique refuge from the cold. Unwind in the dry heat of a real banya (or traditional steamhouse) at Banya, or take dip in the pool at Sanduny Spa. Your body will thank you.

Join a hot yoga class

There are many places around the city that'll get the heat back into your frozen bones. Studios like Union Yoga offer a wide range of classes designed for all levels of expertise that'll get your body and mind ready for spring.

Head to the spa

Hot pools, saunas, steam rooms, even warm stone treatments will rejuvenate, like at Body Blitz or Elmwood Spa. Shake off the dead of winter and physically and mentally prepare yourself to be beach ready at any one of these tranquil places.

Check out a greenhouse

Allan Gardens is the most beautiful of Toronto's conservatories, with its multiple greenhouses of various climates, producing gorgeous flowers and greenery more akin to the subtropics than the city. Centennial Park Conservatory in Etobicoke is another gem, and there are a few others worth checking out, too.

Eat some hot pot

This classic Asian dish is offered at any of the specialty hot pot spots across the city and comes in an endless variety of flavours and ingredients, all combined for the ultimate comfort food.

Go for some Turkish coffee

This particularly strong concoction of unfiltered coffee is sure to wake you from your winter slumber. Places worth checking out include Galata Cafe, Baklawa Queen, The Poet, Simit and Chai, and Istanbul Cafe.

Check out an absinthe bar

L'Absinthe Bar is great addition to the city, and Bacchanal is worth checking out, too. Both offer the anise-infused liquor that's guaranteed to light a fire in your belly. Be sure to pace yourself, though, or else risk ending up face-down in a snow bank.

Hit up a tiki bar

After suffering months of cabin fever, going out to a tropical spot can help break the spell. Why not grab a friend (or a few for that matter), snap out of the blues, and escape to the warmth of the islands at places like The Shore Leave and The Shameful Tiki Room, right here in the city.

Get lost in a virtual reality arcade

If travelling to the real tropics just isn't feasible for you right now, one of the city's many virtual arcades is the next best thing. Travel anywhere you want—hot or cold—at places like Toronto VR Games in Kensington, and arrive back in time for dinner.

Visit a board game cafe

Board game cafes are one of the best ways to ward off the winter blues. Places like Snakes & Lattes offer a brunch and dinner menu, drinks, and snacks, making it the perfect place settle in for long haul required for classics like Risk and Monopoly.

This is what the TTC looked like in the 1960s and '70s

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The TTC of the 1960s and 70s witnessed great change. While the original 12-stop subway had opened in 1954, it was the following decades that would see the system take its modern shape, first with the opening of the University line in 1963, then with Bloor-Danforth in 1966, and finally with the Spadina Line in 1978.

In some sense, these were the glory years for the TTC. The system was well equipped to deal with the population of the city, and overcrowding wasn't a constant problem.

The stations themselves also had a remarkably clean appeal during this period, representative of a Toronto that was known as "the city that works."

Here's what the TTC looked like in the 1960s and 70s.

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Bloor Station streetcar platform pre-Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth). Photo by John Bromley.

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Gloucester Car in Davisville Yards, 1960s. Photo via Chuckman's Nostalgia.

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Davisville Station looking south, 1969. Photo by NE2 3PN.

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St. Clair Station, 1960s.

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St. Andrew Station, late 1960s. Note original Vitrolite tiles. Photo via Transit Toronto.

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Looking north up Lansdowne at Bloor. Photo via John Bromley's archives.

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TTC route map, early 1970s (before Spadina Extension).

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Union Station, late 1970s. Photo by Ben Mark Holzberg, Library and Archives Canada.

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Queen Station, 1975.

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Davisville Station, early 1970s.

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Rosedale Station, late 1970s. Photo by Ben Mark Holzberg, Library and Archives Canada.

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Presidents Conference Committee streetcar on King near Church, 1970s. Photo via John Bromley's archives.

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Interior of subway train, 1975.

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Opening Day of Spadina Line at St. Clair West Station, 1978. Photo via Robert Lubinski.

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Wilson Station, late 1970s. Photo by Ben Mark Holzberg, Library and Archives Canada.

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Spadina Station moving sidewalk, late 1970s. Photo by Ben Mark Holzberg, Library and Archives Canada.

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Eglinton Station, late 1970s. Photo by Ben Mark Holzberg, Library and Archives Canada.

15 things to in Toronto this week

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Events in Toronto this week sees the transition from the year of Doug Ford and Meghan Markle to...what must be a better year, right? Either way, there are tons of fun things to do, including a polar bear dip, a skating party, and many events that don't involve freezing in your briefs. 

Events you might want to check out:

Hollerado (December 30-31 @ Lee's Palace)
Hollerado kicks off a two-day run with an all-ages afternoon event with special guest Fred Penner and host Steve Patterson.
Polar Bear Dip (January 1 @ Sunnyside Park Beach (beach side by bathing pavillion))
Take a dip into freezing water for the ultimate hangover cure while raising money for Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, an organization committed to eliminating abuse and violence in the lives of children, youth and their families.
Cube New Year's Day Party (January 1 @ Cube Nightclub)
Celebrating the New Year doesn't stop on December 1. Party the night away January 1 with tunes from DJ Jed Harper and Chris La Roque.
Festival of New Formats (January 2 @ Comedy Bar)
This annual can't-miss night of shows features new ideas from the brains of all-star comedians like Becky Johnson and Pat Thornton.
Black Panther (January 2-6 @ Cinesphere)
King T’Challa hits the Cinesphere screen with a special showing of this hit film.
Pulp Fiction (January 2 @ Royal Cinema)
Make your way to the The Royal Cinema to catch a screening of the 1994 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino.
Yas Kween (January 3 @ Bad Dog Comedy Theatre)
This killer comedy show featuring the best of Toronto highlights the talents of Women of Colour/Ethnicity and regularly sells out.
Noname (January 3 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
Chicago rapper and poet Noname is coming to slay the stage in Toronto. Don't miss the chance to see her before she really blows up.
Opera Pub (January 3 @ Amsterdam Bicycle Club)
Hear live opera for free with a pint in hand. This night out marries the high brow and the alcoholic brau for the perfect night for everyone.
Good Enough Live Karaoke (January 3 @ The Rec Room)
Swap your hairbrush for a real mic. Choose from a list of songs and the band (featuring guitars, keys, bass, drums and sometimes sax) will call you up on stage to belt it out with provided lyrics.
Class of 2019 (January 4-26 @ Multiple Venues)
This Canadian show series features the year's most promising musical talent. Orville Peck and Gloin are not to be missed.
SHADE (January 5 @ The Great Hall)
The incredible show that celebrates comedians of colour, women, and comedians from the LGBTQ2S+ community turns two with a night of comedy, dance, drag, and improv.
Really Really Free Market 2019 (January 5 @ Campbell Park)
Everything is free, with no money, no swapping, and no trades at this incredible market where visitors are invited to fill up a shopping bag in one hour.
DJ Skate Nights: Cherry Bomb on Ice (January 5 @ Natrel Rink)
Toronto’s hottest monthly party for queer women and friends returns to heat up the rink with Cozmic Cat and Denise Benson spinning house, funk, bass, electro, hip-hop, dancehall and more.
Scarborough New Year's Skating Party (January 6 @ Albert Campbell Square(at the Scarborough Civic Centre))
There's a free community skate at Albert Campbell Square over the weekend.

What's open and closed New Year's Day in Toronto for 2019

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What's open and closed in Toronto on New Year's Day 2019 is crucial information to find your way around the city on a day where seemingly everything is shut down. Like Christmas Day, it's one of the few days when most of the of the city is on pause.

Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day in Toronto. 

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  • Government office and banks
  • Libraries
  • Mail delivery
  • Banks
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  • The TTC will run on a Sunday service schedule

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Select grocery and convenience stores will be open on January 1. Photo by Jesse Milns.

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  • LCBO
  • The Beer Store
  • Most major grocery chains will be closed on New Year's Day with a few confirmed exceptions listed below.
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Promenade will be open with reduced hours on New Year's Day. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Malls
 
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  • Bayview Village Shops
  • CF Fairview Mall
  • CF Sherway Gardens
  • Dufferin Mall
  • Scarborough Town Centre
  • Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Open

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Ripley's Aquarium is open 365 days a year. Photo by Andrew Williamson.

Attractions
 
Closed
  • Canada's Wonderland
  • Gardiner Museum
  • Hockey Hall of Fame
Open

Expect road closures on New Year's Eve in Toronto

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New Year's Eve in Toronto will see a series of downtown road closures and restrictions. These closures will begin at 5 p.m. on December 31 and will remain in effect until 2 a.m. on January 1.

The closures and restrictions are in place to accommodate the New Year's Eve celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square. The closures and restrictions will affect an area that borders Dundas Street West to the north, Yonge Street to the east, University Avenue to the west, and Richmond Street to the south. 

Here are the specific closures and restrictions you'll need to keep in mind if getting around the city by car on Monday:

  • Bay St. from Dundas St. West to Richmond St. West will be restricted to local traffic.
  • Queen St. West from Yonge St. to University Ave. will be fully closed.
  • York St. from Richmond St. West to Queen St. West will be fully closed.
  • Elizabeth St. from Foster Pl. to Hagerman St. will be fully closed.
  • Hagerman St. from Elizabeth St. to Bay St. will be fully closed.
  • Albert St. from James St. to Bay St. will be restricted to local traffic.
  • James St. from Queen St. West to Albert St. will be restricted to local traffic.

The top 20 New Year's Eve parties in Toronto by neighbourhood

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New Year's Eve parties in Toronto are happening in nearly ever corner of the city, from the clubs in the Entertainment District to cozy spots along Dundas West. With the TTC free all night, there's no limit to the places you can go to watch the ball drop.

Here's a round-up of some of the top New Year's eve parties in Toronto by neighbourhood.

Annex

Live tunes are on at the Tranzac with a stellar lineup of performances by Luge, Moon King, Luna Li, Bizzarh, Persons and lots more playing all night long.

Avenue and Lawrence

Get funked this New Years at Drum N Flats with big band Atomic Hustle playing all the best funk, R&B, disco and pop live alongside food, dancing and drinks.

Bloorcourt

Beam Me Up is ready to get down at The Piston with a night of disco, funk and soul to get you boogieing into the new year. 

Brockton Village

The Baby G is ready to get spacey at this psychedelic rock party with Montreal's garage rock Bloodshot Bill playing live and a champagne toast.

Danforth

Toronto musical collective party band Dwayne Gretzky is on hand to ring in the new year at the Danforth Music Hall with a night of tunes and dancing.

Dundas West

All the hottest dance hits played in chronological order are on at The Garrison's annual New Year's Eve extravaganza.

Entertainment District

Dublin Calling is ready to party with a night of glitz and glamour, Irish-style. Dancing, drinks and hot hits are all ready to bring you into the new year.

Financial District

Head into the new year at the famed Royal York Hotel as it hosts a night of fun over three rooms with food, drinks, live performances and lots more

Harbourfront

Party for a good cause at this glamorous end-of-year soiree at Boxcar Social with costumes, drinks, dancing and a portion of the ticket sales going to SickKids.

Kensington

The first ever Fit New Year's party is on at Round with huge hits playing from three DJs, drinks, go-go dancers and bubbles at midnight.

King East

Nerd it up this New Years as Power Up is ready to party with a night of drinks, dancing and gaming to blast you into the new year.

King West

Have some splashy fun this year at Lavelle with a huge throwdown featuring dancing, drinks, DJs and dinner in support of charity.

Leslieville

Wayla Bar is spreading the New Years celebrations out over two rooms with four DJs spinning all the best disco, house and club anthems into the morning.

Little Italy

Dance it out at the Mod Club to all the classics played live at this huge New Year's celebration with a full band of over 30 members ready to play into the night.

Ossington

DJ Adverb and friends are on deck at Painted Lady to spin all the best dance tracks to ring in the new year among bartop burlesque, cocktails, snacks and lots more.

Parkdale

All the rock, soul, pop, disco, funk and more can be found Stones Place this New Years with loads of champagne, balloons and dancing to boot.

Port Lands

Rebel is throwing it down all night in celebration of New Years with DJs in every room spinning the hottest tracks to ring in the new year.

Queen West

Rock out at the Bovine Sex Club this New Years with a banger of a show featuring Organ Thieves, Future Now, Ship Of Fools and The Anti Queens.

Riverside

It's the tenth anniversary of this New Years party featuring the best of Toronto's underground DJ scene spinning the tunes all night at The Opera House.

West Queen West

Viva Las Vegastone this New Years as The Gladstone recreates Las Vegas with all its class and trash, dancing, drinks and even a wedding chapel.

The top 30 restaurants for New Year's Eve in Toronto

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Restaurants for New Year’s Eve in Toronto provide places to chow down before you count down. Whether you hit up an early seating to lay the foundation for a night of drinking, or want to be at one of these restaurants when the clock strikes midnights, these spots guarantee a full stomach and a good time.

Here are my picks for restaurants for New Year’s Eve in Toronto.

R&D

Chinatown’s source of modern Asian cuisine is doing a four-course chef’s choice tasting menu for dinner on New Year’s Eve for $75.

Planta

There’s one earlier seating for a $50 four-course menu and two later ones for a five-course $70 menu at this unabashedly animal-free restaurant in Yorkville.

The Drake

No matter what outpost of this Toronto restaurant empire you visit on New Year’s Eve, they’ve all got something going on in terms of bubbly, bites and dancing: Drake 150 and Mini Bar in the Financial District, the Hotel on West Queen West, and Commissary in the Junction Triangle.

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You can't go wrong with the food at Dailo on College St. Photo by Jesse Milns.

Lee

Chef Susur Lee has created a special menu just for NYE at his eponymous restaurant in the Financial District including items like crab cakes, prosciutto-wrapped pear, and red curry short rib priced at $120 per person, with a special sommelier pairing for $45 per person.

Farmhouse Tavern

This restaurant in the Junction triangle with a farm-to-table ethos is doing a special New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu.

DaiLo

There’ll be a chef’s tasting menu for $90 including champagne and dessert at this Little Italy Asian restaurant.

STK

A menu of signature dishes will be served at this splashy Yorkville steakhouse in celebration of New Year’s Eve, plus party down with cocktails, DJs and a midnight toast.

Miku

A New Year’s Eve Kaiseki at this upscale sushi restaurant in the South Core features signature sashimi and aburi sushi.

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Miku on Queens Quay serves up some of the best Japanese in the city. Photo by Jesse Milns.

Carbon Bar

Seatings at this Southern restaurant in Corktown increase in price the later it gets, starting with a $59 early bird seating and ramping up to a $79 second seating and a $99 NYE seating that includes complimentary sparkling at midnight. Ring in the New Year with BBQ platters and duck tacos.

Bar Sybanne

A menu for $50 per person at this Ossington and Dundas restaurant includes lamb, booze and bubbly.

Marben

A seating at 5 p.m. is $69 and a seating at 9 p.m. is $89 at this restaurant tucked away on Wellington, serving oysters, lamb tartare and venison tourtiere.

Fifth Grill

A special menu at this glitzy yet secretive restaurant features Mediterranean seabass, roasted rack of lamb and an artisan cheese course for $85.

East Thirty-Six

This restaurant near Wellington and Church is doing dinner service until 11 p.m. and cocktails plus dancing until 3 a.m. with complimentary Cava for reservations prior to 6:30 p.m.

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Viaggio has taken over the old Branca space in Brockton Village. Photo by Jesse Milns.

12 Tables

A four-course prix fixe meal is going for $99 at this Italian restaurant at Yonge and Lawrence.

Table 21

This restaurant near Bloor and Royal York will be serving their regular menu on the last night of the year, but with a few extra special twists.

F’Amelia

A four-course menu priced at $65 per person is available from this Italian restaurant in Cabbagetown.

Viaggio

Seatings are super flexible at this Brockton Village restaurant, going from 4 to 10 p.m. and priced at $110 per person with options on the menu like squid ink spaghetti, porchetta, or wild boar osso bucco..

Broadview Hotel

This New Year’s Eve bash is taking over an entire hotel in Riverside, with cocktails, champers and bites in the cafe bar, a DJ and cash bar on the rooftop, a fancy feast in the ground floor restaurant and rooms for the booking with breakfast service.

Chubby’s

This restaurant on Portland will be transformed into a Caribbean house party for the New Year with bites, a champagne toast and a DJ, all for a $50 entry fee.

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Dinner gets intimate at Omai in Baldwin Village. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Annette Food Market

Located, perhaps obviously, on Annette, this restaurant is doing a four-course prix fixe menu priced at $75 for earlier seatings, and $85 for a later seating that includes a midnight champagne toast.

Omai

It’s business as usual from 6 to 10 p.m. at this Baldwin Village hand roll bar, but after that they’re throwing a Japanese pintxos party with food all night and bubbles for a $40 flat fee.

Eastbound Brewing

Have a laid-back New Year’s at this Riverside brewery doing a special New Year’s menu as well as beer cocktails.

Baro

There are seatings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. for an a la carte New Year’s dinner at this Latin American King West heavyweight.

Convenience

There are dinner reservations until 9 p.m. at this West Queen West restobar and from then on it’s late night bites, a DJ and complimentary champagne for a mere $10 cover. 

Barans

Ring in the new year Turkish-style at this restaurant with a $120 five-course feast accompanied by a band and belly dancing. 

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Barans is a reliable spot in Scarborough for Turkish feasts.Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Patois

This restaurant on Dundas West can kick off your night with a seating ending at 8:30 p.m. for $65 per person, or can be your main event with a party starting at 9:30 p.m. with a buffet, drinks specials and dancing. 

Gladstone

This West Queen West hotel is embracing a Vegas theme for New Year’s with a strict classy OR trashy dress code (NO in between). There’s a prix fixe dinner and get this: you can actually get for realsies married at this party.

La Paella

A special New Year’s menu from this Leslieville Spanish spot is a one-of-a-kind way to cap off the year.

Ufficio

This Dundas West restaurant is changing up traditions by hosting an LGBTQ event in their space to ring in the New Year, featuring a three-course dinner and open bar. 

3030

There are two seatings for a four-course prix fixe dinner for $65-a-person at this Junction beer bar, and after that there’s a free party starting at 10:30 p.m. that’s first come, first serve.


10 free things to do on New Year's Eve in Toronto

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New Year's Eve in Toronto to ring in 2019 doesn't mean you have to spend a lot of money to have a good time. While it can be tempted to indulge in champagne toasts and four course dinners with ingredients you've never heard of, there are lots of fun parties that are budget-friendly and leave you with enough cash for a hangover breakfast. 

Events you might want to check out:

New Year’s Eve at Nathan Phillips Square (December 31 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
Ring in 2019 with music, skating and fireworks at Toronto's biggest celebration.
New Year's Eve at Noon (December 31 @ Toronto Public Library)
Those with kids or strict bedtimes can still celebrate New Year's Eve with this countdown to noon complete with activities, crafts, and light refreshments.
Countdown to 2019 (December 31 @ Eastbound Brewing Company)
This chill party features great music with a countdown through the decades for a laid-back, house party vibe.
New Year's Eve (December 31 @ Bad Dog Comedy Theatre)
Ring in the new year with a free post-comedy show dance party featuring DJ Hannah Spear of Good Sweat.
Chill: New Year's Eve 2019 (December 31 @ Drake Commissary)
Hit up Drake Commissary, for a no cover, no pressure night with live bands and a DJ.
New Year's Eve with DJ Shirley Tempo (December 31 @ Swan Dive)
Cheap drinks and no cover make New Year's Eve at Swan Dive high fun with low funds.
New Year's Eve at the Ballroom (December 31 @ The Ballroom)
Watch the ball drop with no bumper guards as you celebrate at this huge venue with 900 of your closest friends.
See Ya 2018, Hello 2019! (December 31 @ The Cavern Bar)
Start off 2019 right with cheap drinks, Year In Review Trivia, and no cover at Cavern Bar.
New Year's Eve Party (December 31 @ Comedy Bar)
A photobooth, DJ Ball Drop, and partying with the city's best comedians make this free party a total no-brainer.
New Year's Eve Bash (December 31 @ The Hive Esports)
With DJs, PCs, and retro video games, this free celebration is the perfect New Year's Eve if you're favourite parties are preceded with the words Super Mario.

Toronto New Year's Eve Party Guide 2019

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New Year's Eve parties in Toronto for 2019 are set to turn the city into the metropolitan equivalent of a giant disco ball. Party it up high above the skyline in the CN Tower or bar hop along the street. Plan your night accordingly and let the countdown begin.

Events you might want to check out:

New Year's Eve at the CN Tower (December 31 @ CN Tower)
For the first time in years, the iconic CN Tower is hosting a blowout New Year's bash complete with glass floor dancing, food, drinks and tunes.
ROM New Year's Eve (December 31 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
The ROM is once again hosting an epic night of celebrations with party-goers spread out throughout the museum among drinks, food and music.
New Year’s Eve at Nathan Phillips Square (December 31 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
Thousands are set to gather in the Square for this annual New Year's celebration, featuring live performances, skating and a fireworks show.
Chronologic NYE (December 31 @ The Garrison)
All the hottest dance hits played in chronological order are on at The Garrison's annual New Years Eve extravaganza.
Majestic NYE at the Royal York Hotel (December 31 @ Fairmont Royal York)
Head into the new year at the famed Royal York Hotel as it hosts a night of fun over three rooms with food, drinks, live performances and lots more.
New Year's Eve (December 31 @ Ripley's Aquarium of Canada)
Party it up among the fish this year as Ripley's hosts its New Year's party with live music, drinks, food stations and activities all night long.
Las Vegastone (December 31 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Viva Las Vegastone this New Year's as the Gladstone recreates Las Vegas with all its class and trash, dancing, drinks and even a wedding chapel.
The Broadview's NYE Bash (December 31 @ The Broadview Hotel)
Ring in the new year looking out over the city at the newly revamped Broadview Hotel's gorgeous space alongside drinks, food, dancing and more.
Headlines NYE (December 31 @ Drake Hotel)
The whole of the Drake is set to ring in the new year with performances, dinning, live music, dancing and art happening throughout the space.
Dwayne Gretzky NYE (December 31 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
Toronto musical collective party band Dwayne Gretzky is on hand to ring in the new year at the Danforth with a night of tunes and dancing.
Big Sound NYE (December 31 @ Mod Club)
Dance it out to all the classics played live at this huge New Year's celebration with a full band of over 30 members ready to play into the night.
Ozmozis NYE (December 31 @ Opera House)
It's the tenth anniversary of this New Years party featuring the best of Toronto's underground DJ scene spinning the tunes all night.
Fit NYE (December 31 @ Round)
The first ever Fit New Year's party is on with huge hits playing from three DJs, drinks, go-go dancers and bubbles at midnight.
NYE at Rebel (December 31 @ Rebel)
Rebel is throwing it down all night in celebration of New Year's with DJs in every room spinning the hottest tracks to ring in the new year.
NYE at Uniun (December 31 @ Uniun Nightclub)
The party is on at Union with one of the biggest New Year's celebrations with a night of hot hits, drinks and dancing in the Entertainment District.
Lavelle NYE (December 31 @ Lavelle)
Have some splashy fun this year at Lavalle with a huge throwdown featuring dancing, drinks, DJs and dinner in support of charity.
New Years Eve at Swan Dive (December 31 @ Swan Dive)
Forget the cover and get the cheap drinks at Swan Dive this New Years as DJ Shirley Tempo plays all the best psych, soul, pop, rock and guilty pleasures.
NYE Video Dance Party (December 31 @ Handlebar)
Shake your booty to all the retro jams at this 80's and 90's showdown this New Year's during this dance party with drinks and videos all night long.
Back In The Day New Years Eve (December 31 @ Revival)
Go back to a time of lip liner, pagers, and a budding digital age at this 90's New Year's dance party with all the old school hip-hop, R&B, house and more.
Night Owl Festival Psychedelic NYE (December 31 @ The Baby G)
Night Owl is ready to get spacey at this psychedelic rock party with Montreal's garage rock Bloodshot Bill playing live and a champagne toast.
NYE Golden Age (December 31 @ Berkeley Mansion)
Dance it out at the Berkeley Mansion among a night of tunes, food, drinks, live performances, entertainment and lots more surprises all night long.
Fade County NYE at Bangarang (December 31 @ Bangarang)
Sip, dance, celebrate and play at one of the newest game bars in the city as Bangarang hosts a Spring Break-themed New Year's party.
The Office NYE at Track & Field (December 31 @ Track & Field Bar)
It's threat level midnight at Track & Field where lots of games, drinks, music, and all things The Office are going down to celebrate the occasion.
Trading Places NYE (December 31 @ Remix Lounge)
Party it up and countdown to all the best retro, alternative, pop, hip-hop and more with DJ Lazarus and DJ Osaze spinning the hits.
NYE at CODA (December 31 @ Coda)
CODA is ready to ring in the New Year with DJ Billy Kelly coming all the way from England to spin the best UK garage, house and techno.
NYE Ballroom and Latin Dance (December 31 @ SPK POLISH HALL)
Hot and sweaty Latin hits are on at this New Years party that's got all the traditional ballroom, latin, salsa, swing to get you moving.
Stones Place New Years Eve (December 31 @ Stones Place)
All the rock, soul, pop, disco, funk and more can be found at this New Years party with loads of campaign, balloons and dancing to boot.
New Years on King Street (December 31 @ District Lounge)
King Street is the place to be on New Year's Eve and this big party promises stylish folks gathering to celebrate with drinks, tunes and lots more.
NYE 90's House Party (December 31 @ The Office Pub)
Jump around to all the biggest hits of the decade that never died at this big 90's house party-style New Years jam with all kinds of surprises in store.
New Years Eve at the Painted Lady (December 31 @ Painted Lady)
DJ Adverb and friends are on deck spinning all the best dance tracks to ring in the new year among bartop burlesque, cocktails, snacks and lots more.
Bovine NYE Banger (December 31 @ Bovine Sex Club)
Rock out at the Bovine Sex Club this New Years with a banger of a show featuring Organ Thieves, Future Now, Ship Of Fools and The Anti Queens.
NYE Party at the Boat (December 31 @ The Boat)
This Kensington favourite is ready for a night of partying with hits from every decade, drinks and lots of dancing until the early morning.
Dublin Calling NYE Party (December 31 @ Dublin Calling)
Dublin Calling is ready to party with a night of glitz and glamour, Irish-style. Dancing, drinks and hot hits are all ready to bring you into the new year.
New Year's Eve Bash at The Rec Room (December 31 @ The Rec Room)
Partying and play is the name of the game at the Rec Room's big New Year's Bash hosted comedian Dan Galea and DJ Mensa on deck.
Nearly Naked NYE (December 31 @ Cherry Cola's)
It's a burlesque-style New Years party with a lineup of performances and sexy cabaret dancers ready to ring in the new year right.
Elton vs. The Disco (December 31 @ 2nd Floor Events)
Seventies-style glitz and glamour is in at this Elton John-inspired party featuring two floors of costumes, drinks, food and grooves all night long.
Get Funked NYE (December 31 @ Drums N Flats)
Get funked this New Years with big band Atomic Hustle playing all the best funk, R&B, disco and pop live alongside food, dancing and drinks.
New Years Eve Salsa Party (December 31 @ Lula Lounge)
A New Years party to get your feet moving, all the best salsa and Latin tunes are on among dinner, dancing, drinks and a midnight toast.
Black and White Masquerade (December 31 @ Boxcar Social (Harbourfront))
Party for a good cause at this glamorous end-of-year soiree with costumes, drinks, dancing and a portion of the ticket sales going to SickKids.
Straight Cash Homie NYE (December 31 @ Monarch Tavern)
Now in its third year. the Monarch is hosting its annual New Years bash compete with all the hottest hip-hop, rap and R&B all night long.
Thunderball NYE (December 31 @ CC Lounge)
Everything shaken, not stirred, is on at this 007-themed New Years bash with all James Bond attire and an epic ball drop at midnight.
Level Up Your NYE (December 31 @ Power Up Game Bar)
Nerd it up this New Years as Power Up is ready to party with a night of drinks, dancing and gaming to blast you into the new year.
Tranzac New Year's Eve (December 31 @ Tranzac Club)
Live tunes are on with a stellar lineup of performances by Luge, Moon King, Luna Li, Bizzarh, Persons and lots more playing all night long.

The Best Pork Bone Soup in Toronto

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The best pork bone soup in Toronto is Korean comfort food at its best, and usually for around $10 and under. Tuck into a bowl gamjatang on a cold day or hit up a 24-hour restaurant in Koreatown to feel its soothing effects.

Here's where to find the best pork bone soup in Toronto.

11 - Chaban

This Queensway addition is a humble spot providing high-quality PBS. It comes boiling hot and best of all, actually tastes homemade. Get it quick because it might sell out for the day.
6 - Sunrise House

Dine on a steaming bowl of gamjatang in this teeny, neon green-walled restaurant in Koreatown. The best part is how cheap this spot is, especially for the portions.
3 - Owl of Minerva (Yonge St.)

There are a few locations of this mainstay chain around the city; some are open 24/7. Grab this spicy broth with noodles, rice cakes, or dumplings.
4 - Korean Village Restaurant

This Koreatown institution has been a reliable source for sizzling stone pots of pork bone soup for over 30 years. It's loaded with bones, potatoes, and the usual garnishes of bean sprouts and perilla seeds.
5 - Ka Chi (Dundas St.)

The pork bone stew is so good here it comes in five different specials, with a drink on the side. There's a few restaurants scattered around the city, including Koreatown and Kensington.
7 - Cho Sun Ok

People flock to this restaurant upwards of Yonge and Steeles for their epic pork bone soup. Their delicious broth is made with pork, bean paste, and morsels of pork neck bones.
8 - Tofu Village

Contrary to its name, this Koreantown restaurant deals in more than just tofu. Tender pork, soft potatoes, cabbage, and bean sprouts make up the colourful spicy broth in this comfy haunt.
9 - Lim Ga Ne

Whether you're near Koreatown or the northern iteration by Yonge and Finch, this city favourite is a go-to for steaming broth with tender chunks of braised pork, potatoes, and a sprinkling of scallions.
10 - Nak Won (Markham)

This boisterous chain of restaurants offers bowls of gamjatang with potatoes and rice. There's also the option to have it with cheese or instant soup noodle. Head to Koreatown North, Markham, or Richmond Hill to try it.

This Week on DineSafe: Riz, Starbucks, Weston BBQ Restaurant, Wahlburgers

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This week on DineSafe, I am happy to announce that we finish 2018 off with no restaurant closures. Instead, we see chains like Starbucks and Wahlburgers land conditional passes.

Discover which other local spots got busted by city health inspectors this week on DineSafe.

Starbucks (494 Bloor St. West)
  • Inspected on: December 24, 2018
  • Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
  • Number of infractions: 2 (Significant: 2)
  • Crucial infractions include: N/A
Furama Cakes and Desserts (248 Spadina Ave.)
  • Inspected on: December 28, 2018
  • Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
  • Number of infractions: 4 (Significant: 3, Crucial: 1)
  • Crucial infractions include: Food premise maintained in manner permitting adverse effect on food.
Riz (1677 Bayview Ave.)
  • Inspected on: December 28, 2018
  • Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
  • Number of infractions: 8 (Minor: 3, Significant: 4, Crucial: 1)
  • Crucial infractions include: Failed to ensure food handler in food premise washes hands as necessary to prevent contamination of food area.
Wahlburgers (46 Blue Jays Way)
  • Inspected on: December 28, 2018
  • Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
  • Number of infractions: 6 (Minor: 1, Significant: 5)
  • Crucial infractions include: N/A
Weston BBQ Restaurant (1872 Weston Rd.)
  • Inspected on: December 29, 2018
  • Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
  • Number of infractions: 9 (Minor: 6, Significant: 3)
  • Crucial infractions include: N/A

Note: The above businesses each received infractions from DineSafe as originally reported on the DineSafe site. This does not imply that any of these businesses have not subsequently corrected the issue and received a passing grade by DineSafe inspectors. For the latest status for each of the mentioned businesses, including details on any subsequent inspections, please be sure to check the DineSafe site.

The top 21 new bars in Toronto by neighbourhood

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New bars in Toronto are where to go to scope out the nightlife in each neighbourhood. Dives, saloons, taverns, watering holes, whatever you want to call them, some great new spots to get your drink on opened in our city this year.

Here are my picks for the top new bars in Toronto by neighbourhood.

Annex 

Myato Gastropub now blends the intersection of Korean and pub cultures found in this neighbourhood. 

Bloorcourt 

Greek restaurant Menalon turned into wine bar Paradise Grapevine this year, the magical back patio given some much-needed tlc.

Bloordale 

Replacing Orchard, The Jim now serves alligator tacos and a formidable array of craft beer. 

Canary District 

The Aviary Brewpub is now the official home of long slice brewing in this neighbourhood. 

Chinatown 

Big Trouble Bar opened up this year above Sichuan ren, serving baijiu and “bang bang shrimp.”

Church Wellesley Village 

Storm Crow transformed a multi-storey structure into an escapist fantasy designed just for nerds this year. 

Corktown 

Cocktails, mocktails and coffee can now be found at the cozy Henrietta Lane.

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Sidebar is a chill but classy destination for pre-show dinner and post-show drinks. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Danforth 

Sidebar provides a new spot for drinks and eats right before a show at the Danforth Music Hall right next door. 

Dundas West 

Tilt may have had to move from the Annex to make way for the Annex Hotel, but it’s to the benefit of this neighbourhood that now gets free play of over 50 arcade games for a flat fee. 

Entertainment District 

The Templar hotel welcomed Filipino-influenced Mother Tongue to its lower floors this year. 

Financial District 

Pong Bar opened up under Walrus Pub, a ping pong ball counterpart to the restaurant upstairs. 

Junction 

Balkan-themed bar Blua has transformed a sports bar into a veritable dreamscape. 

Kensington 

Koi Koi Sake Bar serves, of course, sake, as well as a variety of fun snacks to go along with it. 

King West 

Petty Cash is the latest venture from Steve Gonzalez of Baro and Nate Middleton of the now-closed Home of the Brave, serving chicken sandwiches and burgers. 

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Just push past the romanesque door to find the hidden Vatican Gift Shop bar. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Leslieville 

Vatican Gift Shop is this areas latest “secret bar,” tucked behind a church-themed gift shop.

Little Italy 

Come See Me now serves chicken and waffles on a stick and has DJs every night. 

Parkdale 

Dumbo Snack Bar has all the finger foods and fun atmosphere this bar-filled neighbourhood could ask for.

Riverside 

Bocce meets mini golf at Lob, a new yard games bar. 

Roncesvalles 

Live music and kettle chips are what you’ll find at cute new spot Bluebird.

Stockyards 

People’s Pint is the latest craft brewery to open up in this area, serving up a ton of great choices.

West Queen West 

Councillor serves scratch bar snacks and traditional cocktails, playing multiple sports games at a time to keep all fans satisfied. 

Toronto is in for a wet and messy New Year's Eve

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You might want include an umbrella in tonight's ensemble, if you're heading out for New Year's Eve. That, or get to where you're going early (like, 3 p.m. early) and stay inside until the ball drops.

A significant storm system is rolling into Southern Ontario right now, according to the Weather Network, bringing with it a "messy mix of rain, snow, and wintry precipitation."

Fortunately for your footwear options, Toronto should only see the rain part of that fun weather trio after reaching a high of 4 C on Monday afternoon.

It'll feel like -2 C this evening, if meteorologists are correct, but with an actual temperature of 3 C it won't be cold enough to do anything but rain out there. And rain it will.

Showers are expected to begin around 3 p.m. this afternoon, with the heaviest rains to fall between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. By 1 a.m., however, forecasters are calling only for cloudiness—so getting home from the party might be a bit easier than getting there.

Strong winds are inevitable, but Toronto should be spared the truly nasty storm-like weather headed for everyone between Windsor and Hamilton, where special weather statements are in effect.

Things could change at the drop of a hat, of course, with two competing weather systems moving into the province.

So... if you really want to play it safe, plan for Chinese food and champagne on the couch. Or just go out and buy a cute umbrella. It's NYE. Treat yo'self.

Fines for texting and driving in Ontario are about to skyrocket

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Starting tomorrow, Ontario will have the toughest distracted driving laws in all of Canada.

It's a 2019 regulatory change that police hope will curb what's become a leading cause of fatal collisions in the province—and one that will see fines for using a phone behind the wheel more than double to $1,000 on the first offence and, in some cases, lead to the complete cancellation of an offender's licence.

Oddly enough, it's all part of a cannabis-related bill passed by Ontario's Liberal government back in 2017.

Bill 174, which goes into effect on January 1, makes a number of amendments to The Highway Traffic Act, mostly in regards to driving under the influence of drugs.

One section, however, includes a new provision that also increases penalties for "the offence of driving while a display screen is visible to the driver, or driving while holding a hand-held wireless communication device or similar device."

The law mandates that distracted drivers be fined a minimum of $500 up to a maximum of $3,000, plus three demerit points (hello higher insurance rates) even looking at a digital screen while driving.

Licences will be suspended for between three and 30 days, except for in the case of drivers who don't yet have a full G license. They face a 30 day suspension on first conviction, 90 days for the second, and the cancellation of their license entirely if busted for a third time.

"Using your phone to talk, text, check maps or choose a playlist while you're behind the wheel all count as distracted driving," reads the government's website.

"Other activities like eating, reading or typing a destination into a GPS are also dangerous when you’re behind the wheel," it continues.

"It doesn't matter if you’re on a highway or stopped at a red light – distracted driving could cost you."


Iconic Toronto bookstore closing after 35 years for U of T residence

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The long-fought battle to save a beloved decades-old family business in downtown Toronto ends today with the official closure of Ten Editions Bookstore — and nobody, save for some developers, seems very happy about it.

Ten Editions, which has repeatedly been ranked one of Toronto's best book stores, started operating out of the 132-year-old heritage building at 698 Spadina Avenue back in 1984.

Its since become known for its romantic, straight-out-of-the-movies used bookstore vibe and collection of rare titles, including sheet music and an entire Canadiana room in the back.

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Ten Editions owner Susan Duff, pictured, is in the process of removing everything from her popular book store after 35 years in business. Photo by Fiona Smith.

In 2010, the University of Toronto purchased the property and eventually expressed interest in tearing the bookstore building down for a shiny new student residence.

Those plans were met with a significant amount of resistance from members of the community, who successfully rallied to have the structure designated a heritage building in 2017.

In turn, U of T submitted a new proposal that would see the structure preserved and incorporated into a 23-storey residential tower with a fitness centre, two dining halls, retail space and room for more than 500 students.

Finally, in September, after five years of negotiations, the university reached a settlement with the residents of Harbord Village, making things official.

The terms dictated that U of T would preserve the newly-designated building at 698 Spadina Avenue, but nothing specific was announced at the time in regards to the book store within. Now we know why.

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All books and bookshelves are now free to take from the soon-to-be-closed book store at 698 Spadina Ave. Photo by Fiona Smith.

Ten Editions is closing for good as of today, December 31, at 6 p.m., and proprietress Susan Duff says U of T is to blame.

"It's very sad," says Duff, who's been running the shop for about 35 years now.

"My mother started it, when she retired from her job," she explains. "She had a house full of books, so my sister found her a little store and, because my mother had 10 children, she named it after us."

Ten Editions for ten children, many of whom Duff says are at the store right now helping her pack up and close down.

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The beloved Ten Editions bookstore will be all but empty come New Year's Day after 35 years of floor-to-ceiling books and Belle-style sliding ladders. Photo by Fiona Smith.

"For five years, every meeting we went to, everybody but U of T wanted to save it," she said of the battle for 698 Spadina. "It really means nothing to them."

And yet, "you can only hit your head against the wall so many times."

Duff and her neighbours are finished fighting, though she still feels the bookstore would have been great for the base of a student residence.

"It's one room in a 23 story building," she says, noting that students would likely benefit from having a bookstore right under their feet. "But U of T says that a coffee shop is more of an asset."

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The exterior of the heritage building at 698 Spadina will be preserved, but the tenants inside are being forced to vacate. Image via City of Toronto Heritage Preservation Services. 

The silver lining here is that Ten Editions is giving away everything left in its inventory right now for free: Literature, poetry, non-fiction... all kinds of books are free to a good home for those who pick them up before 6 p.m. today.

"We're giving away books until it's over," says Duff, who encourages any and all to come by for one last visit.

"We have to. It's the end."

Vegan protesters target Toronto restaurant for serving horse meat

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No amount of hunger can justify literally eating a horse, in the eyes of animal rights activists.

I mean, same goes for every other living creature on the planet, but we're talking about horses today—and specifically about horse meat being served at one of Toronto's most-popular French restaurants.

La Palette on Queen Street West was once famous for serving, and then not serving, and then once again serving du cheval, which, to be fair, looks truly disgusting in any form.

A group called the Grassroots Anti-Speciesism Shift (you may remember them from the Antler restaurant saga) has taken up issue with the restaurant for this reason, and for "openly mocking animal right's activists efforts to speak up for animals."

"While some are touting 2019 as the year of the vegan," writes GRASS in a media release, "customers and even staff at La Palette created counter signs (BEST HORSE EVER) they offered up to the protesters."

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Protesters have gathered outside La Palette twice over the past month to protest its support of the horse meat industry. Image via GRASS.

Led by activist Marni Jill Ugar, the protesters have now staged at least two demonstrations outside the business, most recently on Friday night, to educate diners and show them video footage of horses at a slaughterhouse.

"A waitress came out with a sign that she changed from 'I love duck' to 'I love dick.'," writes Ugar of the Friday night protest.

"Vegan mocking is common, way easier to laugh at us than to face the cruelty (La Palette serves foie gras)," she continues. "People seem to conveniently lose sight of the victims: The animals, not the activists."

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A woman who clearly delights in eating horse meat laughs rapturously while her companions mock animal rights activists. Photo by Len Goldberg.

Ugar says that she spoke to the restaurant's owner, who came out twice during the protest, first to express his anger and then again to say that his wife is vegan and discuss the issue with protesters.

"He said the horses he gets lived a full life racing or pulling carts for Mennonite people," writes Ugar. "I told him after years of being exploited the thank you they receive at the end of their lives is being shoved onto a slaughter truck."

"Race horses are pumped full of hormones," she adds. "Something those eating their flesh while laughing at us might want to consider."

Wherever the discussions landed, it's likely this won't be the group's last protest outside La Palette. Even after they inadvertently helped Antler and Chef Michael Hunter go viral, they continued to protest the Dundas West wild game restaurant for months.

"Some call us angry vegans, some call us privileged vegans, if you were the animals what would you want people to do for you?" writes Ugar. "Currently most people's comfort zone includes animal exploitation, how can comfort include torture and exploitation?"

Now there's some food for thought.

10 things to do on New Year's Day in Toronto

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New Year's Day events in Toronto are the perfect way to kick off the new year in the right way. Take in a concert, set some intentions, or cheer on Kyle Lowry for a positive start to the last year of the twenty-teens. 

Events you might want to check out:

Polar Bear Dip (January 1 @ Sunnyside Park Beach (beach side by bathing pavillion))
Wake up your body after too much champagne with the annual dip into the icy waters of Sunnyside Beach, with all proceeds going to Boost CYAC.
Salute To Vienna (January 1 @ Roy Thomson Hall)
This concert recreates the beauty of Vienna’s golden era and features Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies performed by acclaimed European singers, champion ballroom dancers, ballet, and live symphony orchestra.
Cube Industry (January 1 @ Cube Nightclub)
Don't let you work get in the way of having a totally messy and completely fun NYE. Celebrate one day late with DJ Jef Harper and Chris La Roque.
AGO Bistro New Year's Day Brunch (January 1 @ Art Gallery of Ontario)
Indulge in brunch surrounded by culture so you can feel good about starting 2019 off on the right foot.
Hot Stone Restorative Healing Circle (January 1 @ The Rock Stone)
If 2019 is your year for positive self-care, start it right and utilize breath, crystals, meditation, hot stone restorative yoga and sound healing to ground, recharge, and establish your intentions for the new year.
Architextures Marathon After-Party (January 1-2 @ Round)
Keep the party going with all-day-long after party shenanigans featuring beats from tons of DJs and visual artists.
Modern Showdown (January 1 @ Face to Face Games)
Kick off 2019 with a showdown of the video game variety. Play your heart out for a chance to win with $1K in the prize pool.
Ghetto Glam Bingo (January 1 @ Pegasus Bar)
Join the fiery D'Manda Tension and the legendary Michelle DuBarry for an evening of dabbing with a twist. With fabulous prizes and ridiculous banter, this isn't your grandma's bingo.
Hangover Hockey (January 1 @ George Bell Arena)
Work off those cocktails and regrets with a friendly co-ed hockey game that is low pressure but high fun.
Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors (January 1 @ Scotiabank Arena)
Come out to cheer on our boys as they lead the North to victory. Fingers crossed rap daddy Drake shows up to start the year off right.

The top 10 events in Toronto this January

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Events in Toronto for January are all about improving you. From enriching your brain with interviews from Bob Woodward and Kevin McDonald to working your abs with laughs from Trevor Noah to working on our world with the Women's March, this new year, new you is packed with great things to come. 

Events you might want to check out:

Class of 2019 (January 4-26 @ Multiple Venues)
This Canadian show series features the new year's most promising musical talent. Included in Toronto's shows are fast-rising up and comers Orville Peck, Gloin, Paul Jacobs, and Komodo.
A Kevin McDonald with An Evening! (January 8 @ The Rivoli)
Spend an evening with this Canadian comedy mainstay who brings unmatched hilarity to everything that he does.
Next Stage Theatre Festival (January 9-20 @ The Factory Theatre)
This collection of 12 of the best new independent shows features award-winning playwrights, a new musical, high-energy dance, and world-renowned magician.
Trevor Noah (January 12 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
The outrageously funny host of the Daily Show and author of the award-winning Born a Crime hits up Toronto for the premiere of his Loud & Clear tour.
The Trinity Bellwoods Flea Market (January 13 @ The Great Hall)
Check out this legendary flea market with lots of new vendors, brands and designers for the new year.
Come Up to My Room (January 17-20 @ Gladstone Hotel)
This immersive event invites artists and designers to create a four-day site-specific installations that stimulate the imagination and encourages dialogue between contributors and visitors alike.
An Evening with Bob Woodward (January 17 @ Living Arts Centre)
The legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist that every J-School student aspires to be speaks with The Agenda's Steve Paikin on the state of the U.S. presidency.
Women's March 2019 (January 19 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
It's 2019 and we're not backing down. Women and allies march to bring awareness to the changes needed to build a safer, more inclusive Toronto with guest speakers and artists.
Winterlicious 2019 (January 25 - February 7 @ Multiple Venues)
Winterlicious is the perfect chance to eat bougie on a budget with tons of top notch restaurants providing prix fixe meals at great price points.
Winter Craft Beer Festival (January 26 @ Roundhouse Park)
Get your drink on with more than 40 breweries, campfires, and DJs at this outdoor-yet-cozy festival that showcases only bona fide Ontario Craft Brewers.

House of the week: 52 Burrows Avenue

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This new build is back on the market for a little less than the first time around. Originally it was up for sale in July at $2,695,000, and now it’s $2,685,000. Not the biggest price drop, but every little bit helps.52 burrows avenue toronto

This home is built with a modernist style, so it’s all clean lines, luxury finishes and an overarching minimalist aesthetic. The main floor is open plan and flooded with natural lights thanks to the giant floor-to-ceiling windows, which also do a wonderful job of blending outside and inside together.

52 burrows avenue torontoThe living room has a stunning full slab of marble fireplace that truly makes a statement.

52 burrows avenue torontoThe kitchen is striking with how minimalist and modern it is.

52 burrows avenue torontoThe home has four bedrooms upstairs. The master bedroom is super bright with a wall of windows. It also has a built-in TV unit, two walk-in closets and a sitting area.

52 burrows avenue torontoThe bathrooms are luxurious with spa-like features.

52 burrows avenue torontoThe house also comes with a gym, a built-in screen with a projector, a wine rack feature wall and not one, but two laundry rooms!

52 burrows avenue torontoThe backyard is spacious with a patio, mature trees, landscaping, green space and an outdoor fireplace. What more could you want?

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The environmentally conscious. This home has tons of eco-friendly features, like hydrostatic heating in the basement, that will satisfy your wallet and moral qualms.52 burrows avenue toronto

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You’d rather be closer to downtown and amenities. Etobicoke, while still technically on the subway line, is very car dependent and you’ll definitely have a commute.52 burrows avenue toronto

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