Studying in the Annex is filled with possibilities. These neighbourhood gems will set you up for a solid day of studying, hours of charging, and an atmosphere to get the inner student flowing - even if you're just trolling the web for cat videos.

Here are my picks for the top places to study in the Annex.

Munk School of Global Affairs (Graham Library)
Graham Library is the place to go if you're looking for a quiet spot with little distraction. The building's oak floors and sculptures of alumni evoke a feeling of grandeur, not to mention the variety of study spaces to suit your mood. From drawing rooms to individual desks and group studying, there's something here for anyone.

Ezra's Pound
If you're looking for a cozy study spot with top-notch coffee, this is the place. Bustling with people working on projects or socializing, Ezra's is the perfect mix of energy with a make it happen vibe. There aren't a ton of accessible outlets, but it's intimate enough to propose sharing with a guest.

CSI Coffee Pub
Though the lines are blurred where the co-work space ends and the coffee pub starts, CSI Coffee Pub is a perfect spot to draft on the motivational energies in the room and get inspired. You'll be sure to be surrounded by fellow studiers, with access to outlets and free wifi.

Hart House
If you've ever wanted to study at Hogwarts, Hart House will get you pretty close. As one of the oldest student centres in the world and an architectural masterpiece, the large tables, beautiful leather chairs, soaring ceilings, and multiple nooks will certainly inspire you to get lost in your books.

Aroma Espresso
You'll be well prepared to settle in for a few hours at Aroma with ample plugs, reliable wifi, and room to spread out. The coffee shop is open late and even if there isn't a spot when you first arrive, there's quick turnaround and opportunities to snatch larger tables.

Spadina Road Library
If you don't have the luxury of having a UTORid, you may want to save your data and head on over to 10 Spadina for free wifi and individual study spots. Open to all, you only need a library card to get you set up.

Robarts Library
Robart's may be the champion of libraries in Toronto, boasting 13 floors of books, study carousels, and private study rooms. With space on the main and second floor for non U of T students (other floors you have to swipe your student card), you're bound to find a prime study spot in impeccable silence.

SuperJet International
SuperJet comes with good coffee, snacks, and a cozy studying environment. Sure to find a fellow Mac user writing a paper at their front bar, you'll feel right at home with their free wifi and laid back atmosphere.

The Common
Although The Common can be a busy spot, this intimate cafe allows for communicating with your neighbours and keeping your sprawling papers to a minimum. Their plugs can be hard to come by, but wifi is reliable and worth the wait for the atmosphere - and the coffee.

The Green Beanery
If you're looking for group study and access to a plug, this spot is for you. Their private vault can be rented for $15/hr, but if you don't want to fund your study session with space rentals and coffee, there are decent sized tables outside the vault, too.

What did I miss? Add your suggestions for places to study in the Annex in the comments.

Writing by Meghan Jeffery. Photo of the Common by Jesse Milns.

Where to watch the federal election in Toronto isn't just a question for political junkies. Iit's clear that there's a lot at stake for Toronto in this upcoming election, which makes watching it unfold all the more exciting. Whether you want to watch the event on the big screen or calm your nerves with a pint at a bar, there's plenty to do while the ballots get counted.

Here's where to go watch the 2015 federal election in Toronto.

Monarch Tavern
Jesse Brown and the CANADALAND crew are bringing their podcast to the Monarch Tavern on Monday evening for an election edition of the show. They're welcoming everyone to join for beverages and banter as the ballots get counted and results are broadcast. There will be drink specials offered all night, so you can raise your glass or drown your sorrows accordingly when your new PM is elected.

The Gladstone
The Gladstone's Melody Bar is where to go if you want to do more than just watch the election with a beer in hand. On Monday night there will be political trivia, themed comedy, and live commentary by Danish Anwar and Ron Sparks. They've also created themed cocktails for the event, so you can get a little boozy while the election unfolds.

Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
Hundreds of Torontonians will be heading to the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema after they cast their votes on Monday evening. The cinema is airing results on the big screen starting at 8:30 and entry is free. You can also treat yourself to a drink or two, as the bar will be open long after the polls close.

Handlebar
Though the event is titled Women are Watching, all genders are welcome to watch the election at Handlebar. The bar is welcoming supporters of all parties out to see the next PM voted into office. There will be a post-election dance party commencing promptly at midnight, so you can shake off defeat or celebrate a win.

The Garrison
Skip anxiously awaiting poll results in your living room and head to the Garrison for a more lively election night. The bar will be serving drinks and showing the results while the crowd cheers (or jeers).

Tranzac Club
This Annex spot, normally reserved for indie and folk shows, is getting political on Monday and opting to spotlight the election instead of singers. Expect to find trivia, drinks, and seat count prediction pools.

The Old Laurel
If you're a fan of Stephen Harper, you'll want to steer clear of The Old Laurel on Monday night. Hoping to bid farewell to the Conservatives, the College St. establishment is offering a place to watch the political action go down on screen. You're bound to hear screams of merriment if the NDPs or Liberals get a win.

What did I miss? Add more places to watch the election in Toronto to the comments.

Photo of the Old Laurel by Hector Vasquez.

Airbnb is thriving in Toronto offering an impressive alternative to hotels that could even rival the most luxurious 4-star accommodations. Whether visiting our city or planning a staycation, you can call these temporary abodes home while you're here.

Here are my picks for the top Airbnb listings in Toronto.

Converted Loft in Leslieville
Bathed in natural light, this desirable loft is situated in this lively east side neighbourhood, accessible by 24-hour streetcar. Climb the spiral staircase to the bedroom, or enjoy the view from the roof top patio. Two guests can stay here for $185 per night.

Private Retreat in High Park
Crisp white Sheets and a fluffy down duvet await guests at this charming suite with a private entrance and private bathroom. The room sleeps two for $90 per night.

Modern Mansion in Scarborough Bluffs
This luxurious abode boasts four bedrooms, seven bathrooms and sits on a 1 acre private lot overlooking the lake. The living, dining room and kitchen are all open concept, while walkout balconies from each bedroom offer a stunning and serene view. Just be ready to shell out $1,400 per night.

Eclectic Trinity Bellwoods Home
This beautifully appointed three bedroom house can be home-base while you explore Toronto. The open-concept interior offers a mix of modern features and vintage flea market finds, and you'll have Chickpea the cat there to keep you company. Four guests can stay here for $495 per night.

Designer's Home in Roncesvalles Village
This sunny and spacious two bedroom flat is stylishly decorated and located amidst charming boutiques, cafes, bars, and parks. For $230 per night, this crash pad sleeps four.

Sunny Hard Loft Downtown
This fifth floor walk-up is centrally located and just a ten minute walk to Yonge and Queen. The listing makes the entire unit available, so you can pretend all those high ceilings, huge windows and brick walls are yours for the duration of your stay. Other notable features include a swing, a Heitzman piano, and brick chimney. $150 per night, sleeps two.

Multi-Level Loft in the Junction Triangle
This one of a kind space was styled and furnished by an HGTV designer. It's spacious, cozy, and boasts plenty of character. Recommended for two couples who might want to mingle, but then also retreat to private bedrooms to relax. Sleeps four for $350 per night.

Two Bedroom House on Toronto Island
Escape the city by booking a stay in this cozy wooden bungalow on Ward's Island accessible only by ferry or water taxi. The living quarters aren't nearly as luxurious as some, but you can still take a soak in the claw-foot tub, then explore the park and enjoy the supreme skyline view. Four guests can sleep here for $225 per night.

Luxurious Boutique Condo near St. Lawrence Market
Stay in the lap of luxury in this two bedroom close to the historic market. The apartment boasts a wraparound terrace complete with breathtaking skyline view, while king and queen size beds will make your stay just that much more comfortable. The master bedroom boasts an ensuite bathroom with heated floor and jacuzzi tub. All this for $599 per night, sleeps four.

Heritage House in Yorkville
Stay at this renovated Victorian situated on a quiet street in the heart of Yorkville that's still steps to the subway. The listing boasts a spacious kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, and heated tile floors in the bathrooms. $200 per night accommodates four guests.

Prices subject to change and may fluctuate seasonally.

What places did I miss? Add your favourite Toronto Airbnb listings to the comments.

One of Toronto's newest hot pot restaurants is not like the others. Featuring a modern design, iPad ordering system and premium ingredients, soup base and dipping sauces, the restaurant doesn't skimp on service or quality.

Read my profile of Little Pig Hot Pot in the restaurants section.

Today in Toronto the federal election is on everyone's mind. Check out this handy link for how and where to vote. Post-election, there are many viewing parties around town. Head to the Monarch Tavern for a viewing party and a podcast taping of CANADALAND. You can also pass the time while ballots get counted at Chance the Rapper's concert or get in some laughs at a Big City Improv comedy show.

For more events, click on over to our events section.

• Toronto After Dark (Scotiabank Theatre)
• Big City Improv Festival (Various Locations)
• Chance The Rapper (Sound Academy)
• CANADALAND Election Night Viewing Party (Monarch Tavern)
• Victory Party - Live Election Results (The Gladstone)

Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit your own listing to the blogTO Toronto events section.

Fashion Week is back in Toronto, and with it comes extended last call at certain bars spread around the city. This year, there are 18 fine establishments to choose from that will be serving booze until 4am so that the city's best dressed can discuss the state of industry until the wee hours.

As always, it's best to call ahead to ensure that a given bar has exercised its right to serve late into the night and that it's not closed for a private party, but with 18 options, you're bound to find a post-2am drink should that be what your heart desires.

• The Hoxton
• For Your Eyes Only
• The Garrison
• UG3 Live
• Thompson Toronto
• Stirling Room
• EFS
• The Everleigh
• Addisons
• Maison
• And Company Resto Bar
• Door 3
• Bovine Sex Club
• Same Nightclub
• Bloke & 4th
• Wayward Restaurant
• Studio
• F Stop

Photo of Same Nightclub

Where does he find the energy? At 73 years old, Paul McCartney showed incredible staying power with nearly three hours of material culled from his long storied career on his Toronto tour stop this weekend. As the Wings' classic goes, "Maybe I'm Amazed."

As one might expect, he drew heavily from his Beatles catalogue but the capacity crowd was hanging on every note he's ever committed to tape. Wings' songs "Band on the Run" and "Live and Let Die" very nearly upstaged classic rock staples like "Back in The USSR" and "Hey Jude."

Clearly he's not the same man who belted out "Helter Skelter" in 1968, but it hardly mattered. His voice has held up remarkably well, though he did have to transpose some of the screamier bits.

Taking the crowd on a journey from the first Lennon And McCartney songs ever penned ("One after 909") to material off 2015's New ("Queenie Eye"), he hit so many highlights that it was nearly impossible to keep track.

Surely there were glaring omissions ('70s radio hit "Jet" comes to mind) but at the breakneck pace he was keeping, there wasn't enough time to breathe let alone take an accurate inventory.

At this point in his career, his missteps are easily overlooked. He is a pure songwriter, plain and simple. Putting heavy rockers next to delicate ballads ("Yesterday"), folk classics ("Blackbird") next to nostalgic rock 'n roll ("I Saw Her Standing There"), and psychedelic head trips ("Being For The Benefit of Mr. Kite") next to cinematic tearjerkers ("The Long and Winding Road"), McCartney was in full command.

It was nice that he included a few odes to his old bandmates John Lennon (the aforementioned "Mr Kite") and George Harrison (a lighthearted take on "Something" played on a ukelele), bringing their spirits onto the stage. It was a touching, unspoken tribute.

On a night not short on sentimentality, McCartney rolled out the Paris Port Dover Pipe Band to join him on the seldom-played "Mull Of Kintyre." He then signed the big bass drum they were using, which they subsequently retired.

Paul McCartney is a living testament to how time flies. And it certainly flew by on Saturday night.

Photos by Matt Forsythe

Toronto concert-goers latched on to more than just music after a Disclosure show at Exhibition Place's Enercare Centre this past Saturday night. Following the performance, a crowd of people rushed into the coat check area, leaving many without their belongings.

Many are now claiming to have had their jackets stolen, reports CityNews. And despite the rather chaotic post-concert scene, others allege that on-site security did little to control the apparent looting.

One woman says it was one of the most poorly organized events she'd ever been to. While she left the concert prior to the coat check fiasco, she remembers seeing men and women lining up to use the washroom in any random closet or corner they could find.

Some say they lost expensive leather jackets. As CityNews notes, another woman, who traveled to Toronto from a town near Sudbury, is not only missing her jacket, but also $200 in cash, her inhalers and her house key. On Instagram, one woman posed with a passport she picked up at the show. According to the Toronto Star, her account is now private.

Embrace Entertainment organized and promoted the concert. By Sunday, many disgruntled Disclosure fans took to Reddit and to Embrace's Facebook page to voice their complaints. The promotion company responded, directing those with missing items to info@coatconnexion.ca, the coat check provider.

A video, posted to YouTube by Melanie L appears to show the post-concert coat check mayhem.

Some of the concerns from disgruntled concert goers are captured in the Facebook screengrab below.

Did you go to the Disclosure concert in Toronto? Share your experience in the comments.

Top photo via csav3 on Instagram.

Rob Ford made headlines this weekend after posing for a photo with Prime Minister Stephen Harper at a campaign rally in north Etobicoke. But that wasn't the only reason he made the papers. Politico Magazine posted an excerpt from Mark Towhey's (Ford's former chief of staff) forthcoming book "Mayor Rob Ford: Uncontrollable."

Last week, Maclean's Magazine released an excerpt detailing a rather chilling fight between Ford and his wife Renata. In the Politico clip, Towhey recounts Ford's now notorious 2012 St. Patrick's Day celebrations at Toronto City Hall and the Bier Markt. While these revelations aren't all that surprising, Towhey also wrote about Ford's alleged tendency to drink and drive.

"Two senior members of the Toronto Police Service had told me officers had pulled over the mayor's car late at night on multiple occasions and driven him home rather than charging him for driving under the influence," he writes. And, after a staffer saw Ford guzzle a mickey of vodka while driving, Towhey told his staff they weren't allowed to accept rides from the mayor.

According to the Toronto Star, Toronto police spokesperson Mark Pugash has heard about these allegations. But he describes them as "second- or third-hand gossip," notes the Star.

You can read the full "Uncontrollable" excerpt on Politico Magazine's website.

Photo by Barbs in the blogTO Flickr pool.

There's a new spot in Toronto where you can satisfy childhood cravings for creamy carbs with cheesy riffs on mac and cheese. Go for the classic or opt for add-ins like mustard and hot dogs, or curried tuna and peas.

Read my profile of Bobbie Sue's in the restaurants section.

Back to the Future Day has almost arrived in Toronto. As all fans of the iconic movie know, October 21st is the day that Marty McFly travelled to the future, and they've been anxiously awaiting his arrival since 1985. In true Toronto fashion, many spots have turned the occasion into a full-fledged event, offering everything from free movie screenings to themed tattoos.

If you don't want to spend your evening searching through your dusty VHS collection, here's where to go.

Back to the Future I & II screening (The Royal Cinema)
The Royal Cinema is hosting back to back screenings of Back to the Future I and II, so that you can watch all of Marty and Docs antics on the big screen. The show kicks off at 6 p.m. sharp (a full hour and 31 minutes after the crew's arrival to 2015).

Back to the Future: The Improv Show (Bad Dog Theatre Company)
Head to Bad Dog Theatre Company to catch a improv show and a screening of BTTF. The improv show will start at 9 p.m., using Back to the Future as the evening's comedic inspiration. Once the audience has had its laughs, the bar will show the original movie.

Back to the Future Tattoo day (New Tribe)
If you are a truly committed Back to the Future fan, New Tribe is the perfect place to celebrate the day. Get some BTTF themed ink for a good cause; all proceeds will be donated to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Diseases research.

The Future is Here (various Cineplex locations)
Various Cineplex locations will be showing Back to the Future films in theatres on October 21st and 25th. On the 21st, you can catch the first two films, or if you can wait the extra few days, you can see the entire trilogy on the 25th.

On Track To The Future (Dundas Video)
Witness the entire Back to the Future trilogy at Dundas Video on Wednesday. The screening will begin at 4:29, the exact time that Marty, Jennifer, and Doc blasted into 2015 in Doc's souped up DeLorean.

Back To The Future Trivia Night (Refinery Public House)
Want to do more than watch the films? Flaunt your knowledge of everyone's favourite temporal trilogy by playing a few rounds of trivia at Refinery Public House. If you know your stuff, you may just walk away with your very own hover board.

Back to the Future Trilogy Screening (Social Capital Theatre)
From October 20th to 22nd, the Social Capital Theatre will be celebrating Back to the Future. Starting with the first film on the 20th and capping off with the third installment on the 22nd, you'll be able to witness all of Marty and Docs travels (and celebrate for more than just one day).

Back to the Future Day (Hitch)
Hitch is screening the full Back to the Future trilogy on VHS. Grab a drink and watch as Marty and Doc take on the past and future. If you're seeing a new man or lady, the spot (and event) might make for the ideal first date.

What did I miss? Add where you'll be celebrating Back to the Future Day to the comments.

If you're heading to the Blue Jays game at the Rogers Centre tonight, you might be in for a surprise when you try to grab a beer in the 500 level. That's because you won't be able to buy beer cans; the only beer available to you will be served in plastic cups.

This move comes after a group of rowdy fans launched beer cans onto the field during last week's emotional game 5 against the Texas Rangers. Along with the raining beer cans, police arrested and charged 33-year-old Albert Grummitt for mischief, reports the Canadian Press, after a baby in the 100 level was hit with beer spray from a falling can.

While we beat the Rangers 6-3 (largely thanks to Jose Bautista's epic home run and subsequent bat flip), we showed the world that Torontonians can't have nice things, such as beer cans, at baseball games.

The Jays take on the Kansas City Royals tonight at 8:07 in game 3 of the ALCS. If you get frustrated later, perhaps try booing instead of throwing away perfectly good, and expensive, beer.

What do you think of the move to ban beer cans in the 500 level? Let us know in the comments.

Photo by Robby Rey in the blogTO Flickr pool.

The best tasting menus in Toronto offer bespoke dining experiences featuring ultra-fresh, seasonal ingredients, a creative progression of courses, and opportunities to be surprised and delighted along the way. Less popular than in previous decades, they nevertheless remain a fixture whereby chefs can take full control of the meal.

These are the best tasting menus in Toronto.

See also:The Best Omakase in Toronto

Justin Trudeau's Liberals have won the 2015 federal election in Canada, as multiple outletshave declared.

The CBC is declaring a majority government for the Liberals, which marks the first change in leadership in this country since 2006. Key to the Liberal win was a sweep of Atlantic Canada and the peeling back of crucial ridings in Quebec and the Toronto area.

The so-called "Orange Crush" of the 2011 election in Quebec was not repeated this year, as the Liberals snatched numerous seats previously held by the NDP, who started this election campaign with so much promise only to plummet in the final polls.

From a Toronto standpoint, Trudeau's win should be promising for the city in terms of transit investment as well as public housing. The potential of collaboration on major infrastructure projects between the provincial and federal Liberals is alluring.

The Liberals won 34 seats in the 2011 election. This is a massive comeback, no matter what the final seat count reveals.

Photo via Justin Trudeau's Flickr page.

Federal election results for 2015 continue to roll in, but multiple outlets have declared a Liberal majority. Plenty of polls are left to be counted, but the picture has become quite clear. This election will be about a sea of red in places like Toronto, Atlantic Canada, and back in Quebec.

As of 11;30pm, the numbers look like this:

Liberals 189, Conservatives 103, NDP 35, BQ 10, Green 1.

The Toronto element of this story shouldn't be underestimated. If the key local story from the 2011 election was that the Conservatives had penetrated the Liberal fortress in Toronto, the narrative has reversed in 2015. The city is a sea of red once again.

The New Democrats did not fare well in Toronto this year either, likely falling victim to a collective push against Stephen Harper. Olivia Chow was trounced by Adam Vaughan in Spadina-Fort York, while incumbent Andrew Cash fell to Julie Dzerowicz in Davenport, though that race was far closer.

The Toronto results map now looks more like it did in 2008 (minus the NDP), an island of red surrounded by blue in much of Southern Ontario. At present, the Liberals own every riding in the city of Toronto.

Toronto results in the 2015 federal election

Etobicoke North: Kirsty Duncan (Lib. 62%), Toyin Dada (Con. 24%), Faisal Hassan (NDP, 12%, Akhtar Ayub (Grn. 1%)

Etobicoke Centre: Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Lib. 53%), Ted Opitz (Con. 37%), Tanya De Mello (NDP 8%), Shawn Rivzi (Grn. 2%)

Etobicoke-Lakeshore: James Maloney (Lib. 54%), Bernard Trottier (Con. 32%), Phil Trotter (NDP 11%), Angela Salewsky (Grn. 2%)

Parkdale-High Park: Arif Virani (Lib. 42%), Peggy Nash (NDP 40%), Ian Allen (Con. 13%), Adam Phipps (Grn. 3%)

York-South Weston: Ahmend Hussen (Lib. 46%), Mike Sullivan (NDP 30%), James Robinson (Con. 19%), John Johnson (Grn. 2%)

Humber River-Black Creek: Judy Sgro (Lib. 67%), Kenny Vandenberg (Con. 20%), Daniel Harris (NDP 11%), Keith Jarrett (Grn. 2%)

York Centre: Michael Levitt (Lib. 47%), Mark Adler (Con. 44%), Hal Berman (NDP 7%), Constantine Kritsonis (Grn. 2%)

Eglinton-Lawrence: Marco Mendocino (Lib. 50%), Joe Oliver (Con. 39%), Andrew Thompson (NDP 6%), Matthew Chisholm (Grn. 5%)

Davenport: Julie Dzerowicz (Lib. 44%), Andrew Cash (NDP 41%), Carlos Oliveira (Con. 11%), Dan Stein (Grn. 3%)

St. Paul's: Carolyn Bennett (Lib. 55%), Marnie MacDougal (Con. 27%), Noah Richler (NDP 27%), Kevin Farmer (Grn. 3%)

University-Rosedale: Chrystia Freeland (Lib. 50%), Jennifer Hollett (NDP 29%), Karim Jivraj (Con. 18%), Nick Wright (Grn. 3%)

Spadina-Fort York: Adam Vaughan (Lib. 55%), Olivia Chow (NDP 27%), Sabrina Zuniga (Con. 16%), Sharon Danley (Grn. 2%)

Toronto Centre: Bill Morneau (Lib. 58%), Linda McQuaig (NDP 27%), Julian Di Battista (Con. 12%), Colin Biggin (Grn. 3%)

Toronto Danforth: Julie Dabrusin (Lib. 42%), Craig Scott (NDP 40%), Benjamin Dichter (Con. 10%), Chris Tolley (Grn. 5%)

Willowdale: Ali Ehsassi (Lib. 53%), Chungsen Leung (Con. 37%), Pouyan Tabasinejad (NDP 7%), James Arruda (Grn. 2%)

Don Valley East: Yasmin Ratansi (Lib. 58%), Maureen Harquail (Con. 29%), Khalid Ahmed (NDP 11%), Laura Elizabeth Sanderson (Grn. 3%)

Don Valley North: Geng Tan (Lib. 51%), Joe Daniel (Con. 38%), Akil Sadikali (NDP 9%), Caroline Brown (Grn. 2%)

Don Valley West: Rob Oliphant (Lib. 54%), John Carmichael (Con. 38%), Syeda Riaz (NDP 6%), Natalie Hunt (Grn. 2%)

Beaches-East York: Nathaniel Erskine-Smith (Lib. 49%), Matthew Kellway (NDP 31%), Bill Burrows (Con. 16%), Randall Sach (Grn. 3%)

Scarborough Southwest: Bill Blair (Lib. 52%), Dan Harris (NDP 24%), Roshan Nallaratnam (Con. 21%), Tommy Taylor (Grn. 3%)

Scarborough Centre: Salma Zahid (Lib. 51%), Roxanne James (Con. 32%), Alex Wilson (NDP, 12%), Lindsay Thompson (Grn. 2%)

Scarborough-Rouge Park : Gary Anandasangaree (Lib. 60%), Leslyn Lewis (Con. 27%), KM Shanthikumar (NDP, 10%), Calvin Winter (Grn. 2%)

Scarborough-Guildwood : John McKay (Lib. 60%), Chuck Konkel (Con. 26%), Laura Casselman (NDP, 11%), Kathleen Holding (Grn. 1%)

Scarborough North: Shaun Chen (Lib. 48%), Ravinder Malhi (Con. 27%), Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP, 22%), Eleni MacDonald (Grn. 1%)

Scarborough-Agincourt: Arnold Chan (Lib. 52%), Bin Chang (Con. 38%), Laura Patrick (NDP, 8%), Debra Scott (Grn. 1%)

Maps via CTV

Photo via Justin Trudeau's Flickr page.

The electorate has spoken: Stephen Harper is out and Justin Trudeau is in. Just four years after being obliterated under Michael Ignatieff (remember him?) the Liberal party has rebounded in a big way, taking the majority of the seats in the House of Commons and pushing the Conservatives into opposition. For Toronto, the ramifications of a change in government are potentially huge.

Here are 5 things Toronto can expect from under a Liberal government.

More money for transit
Trudeau and the Liberals campaigned on the promise of massive infrastructure spending. In all, the party pledged $20 billion for new transit infrastructure across the country. Some of that (about $660 million) will go to the Scarborough subway extension and maybe, just maybe, there will be enough in the pot for some of the cost of the relief line, too.

No jets at the Island airport, for now
If Porter Airlines wants permission to extend the runway in order operate jet aircraft out of the Island airport, it will need to get the green light from the new federal government. The Liberals said during the election they would be unwilling to allow downtown jet traffic, and so, for now, the idea looks dead.

New affordable housing
In September, Justin Trudeau promised a Liberal government would cover the cost of building new affordable housing in Toronto, some of it possibly on surplus federal land. Trudeau also said he would investigate how the federal government could tackle rising house prices in Toronto and other urban areas around the country.

Higher income tax for those who earn $200K+, less for those between $44,701 and $89,401
Higher taxes for high earners and tax cuts for the middle class were a central plank of the Grits' election campaign. Toronto's highest income families are mostly clustered downtown and in the neighbourhoods north of Bloor, west of the Don Valley Parkway and east the Spadina subway line.

More money for the CBC
Not only did the Liberals vow to reverse the Conservatives' $115 million CBC funding cut, the party also promised an additional $35 million a year for the cash-strapped public broadcaster, which, of course, has a major broadcast centre in Toronto. At the same announcement, the Liberals said they would provide an additional $360 million per year for the Canada Council for the Arts.

Follow Chris Bateman on Twitter at @chrisbateman.

Today in Toronto you can groove to the tunes of Brendan Canning and Kandle & The Krooks at the Rivoli or celebrate Back to the Future Day early at the Social Capital Theatre. The first movie in the trilogy will be screened, so you can get amped for what's to come on Wednesday. If you like your films on the scarier side, Toronto After Dark is in full swing.

For more events, click on over to our events section.

• Brendan Canning and Kandle & The Krooks at Grolsch Creates (The Rivoli)
• Art Battle (The Great Hall)
• Toronto Fashion Week (David Pecaut Square)
• Spelling Bae (The Ossington)
• Big City Improv Festival (Various Locations)
• Toronto After Dark (Soctiabank Theatre)
• Back to the Future Screening (Social Capital Theatre)
• Boards and Bites (BoardAgain Games)
• Comedy on College (Pour Boy)
• Dave Bookman's Nu Music Night (Horseshoe Tavern)
• Fireside Tales (Dufferin Grove Park)

Thanks to Grolsch for sponsoring this post.

Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit your own listing to the blogTO Toronto events section.

Photos via Facebook.

This week on DineSafe there were no closures but Karachi Kitchen in Scarborough just barely scraped by with 10 infractions amounting to a conditional pass. Inadequate pest control and failure to wash hands when required are the most eyebrow raising infractions among the 10.

See which other establishments landed on DineSafe this week.

Karachi Kitchen (2300 Lawrence Ave. West)
Inspected on: October 13, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 10 (Minor: 4, Significant: 5, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to wash hands when required.

Sam James Coffee Pocket (688A Bloor St. West)
Inspected on: October 13, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 3 (Minor: 2, Significant: 1)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Dolce Gelato (234 Augusta Ave.)
Inspected on: October 14, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: (Significant: 1, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to maintain hazardous food(s) at 4C (40F) or colder.

Fran's Restaurant (33 Yonge St.)
Inspected on: October 14, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 7 (Minor: 2, Significant: 5)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Shoeless Joe's (720 Spadina Ave.)
Inspected on: October 15, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 3 (Minor: 1, Significant: 2)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Thai Lime (1551 Dupont St.)
Inspected on: October 15, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 5 (Minor: 1, Significant: 4)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

The Chickery (1430 Queen St. West)
Inspected on: October 16, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 3 (Minor: 1, Significant: 2)
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.

Not Dead Yet is an annual hardcore punk festival in Toronto that takes place over four days at many venues with dozens of shows to go to. Entering its fifth year, Not Dead Yet has over 50 bands playing this year making it difficult to pick which shows to go see.

Here are my picks for the must see shows at Not Dead Yet 2015.

Power Trip, No Tolerance, Build and Destroy + Guests, Comfort Zone (480 Spadina Ave), October 23
Power Trip have been gaining a lot of recognition over the last little while as a really great live band that crosses between punk and thrash metal. With support from the break neck speeds of straight edge band No Tolerance and a whole host of five other hardcore bands from across the U.S and local acts, this show is a great bang for your buck.

Title Fight, Alex G, Angel Du$t + Guests, The Horseshoe Tavern (370 Queen St W), October 24
Bringing both heavy and softer vibes, Pennsylvania indie punk crew Title Fight put on a great show that is sure to be highly energetic. This show features some great indie rock bands that will get the crowd moving while having enough clean sections to keep the mood light.

Leather Daddy, Oaf + Guests, D-Beatstro (1292 Bloor St W), October 24
This matinee show at D-Beatstro is a perfect punk rock knockout to start your Saturday off with. There's nothing quite like starting your day with some great crust punk bands and headliners Leather Daddy are sure to get you off your feet to shake off that Saturday morning hangover.

Career Suicide, Blazing Eye, Zots + Guests, The Silver Dollar (486 Spadina Ave.), October 25
If you're looking for something a little heavier, this gig at The Silver Dollar is sure to be one of the must see events of the weekend. The crust punk edge of Blazing Eye and Zots are sure to make for a rowdy show along with the skate punk musings of headliners Career Suicide.

Blank Spell, Strutter + Guests, D-Beatstro (1292 Bloor St W), October 23
As the first scheduled matinee show for Not Dead Yet, Philadelphia hardcore punk band Blank Spell are sure to set a high standard for other bands performing across the weekend. They bring a very rowdy fast paced sound that will set your Friday off to a great start.

Gas Chamber, F*cking Invincible, Vile Intent + Guests, Coalition (282 Augusta Ave), October 24
This show is going to be filled with blistering fast sets from all of the hardcore bands performing, so if speed is what you look for in music look no further. Headliners Gas Chamber have a very aggressive grind vibe while still bringing an ambient aspect to their music. Bring a set of earplugs for this one.

Helm, Marie Davidson, Beau Wanzer + Guests, (The Garrison), October 24
Bringing a much more relaxed vibe than most other shows at Not Dead Yet, Helm are an experimental electronic project that will stimulate your senses in a very euphoric way. The night is packed with lots of experimental artsy projects so be sure to catch this show if you're into something a little more strange.

CCTV, Digital Octopus, Exit Order + Guests, Soybomb (156 Bathurst St), Oct 24
This after party at Soybomb is sure to be a hectic dance party with the odd sounds of Synth band Digital Octopus, and the fast paced punk of Exit Order. CCTV put on a fun and quirky show as well with their mix of punk and garage rock.

What did I miss? Add your suggestions for the must see shows at Not Dead Yet 2015 in the comments.

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Writing by Joe Smith-Engelhardt.

Justin Trudeau is our new prime minister and his majority Liberal government is by far the biggest surprise to come out of the 42nd federal election. But as the Liberal tide swept across Canada, and all of Toronto's 25 ridings, many long-standing Conservative and NDP strongholds turned red.

Liberal candidate Julie Dabrusin took the Toronto-Danforth riding (yes, the late Jack Layton's former stomping ground) beating out NDP incumbent Craig Scott. While Dabrusin was victorious last night, she won by only 1,270 votes.

In another narrow win, Liberal Julie Dzerowicz grabbed the Davenport riding from NDP incumbent Andrew Cash. As Global News notes, the Liberals held the riding for 49 years before Cash secured it back in 2011.

NDP incumbent Peggy Nash also got ousted in the Parkdale-High Park riding. Liberal candidate Arif Virani won, but he beat Nash by less than five per cent of the vote.

Conservative Joe Oliver, now the former Minister of Finance, also got caught up in the red wave. Oliver, who won his Eglinton-Lawrence riding back in 2011, lost his seat last night to Liberal Marco Mendicino.

The new Spadina-Fort York riding was one of the most closely watched races throughout the entire 78-day election. NDP candidate Olivia Chow faced Liberal incumbent Adam Vaughan and many expected it to be tight. With 55 per cent of the vote, however, Vaughan won by a landslide.

Which election results surprised you? Let us know in the comments.

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