If you've passed by a bus shelter this week, you may have seen part of the Toronto For All campaign, a new initiative from the City of Toronto and the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI). It launched yesterday to spark discussion around issues related to Islamophobia and xenophobia.

Along with the poignant out-of-home bus shelter ads, the campaign will roll out online via social media.

"Racism hurts our communities in so many ways," said Amira Elghawaby, the communications director at the National Council of Canadian Muslims, in a press release.

"It's uplifting to see several key national and provincial organizations come together to encourage Torontonians to unite against discrimination. We all have a responsibility to speak out against all forms of racism, including Islamophobia. We must work together to ensure our cities are welcoming for all."

Image via footybedsheets.

Hamilton (the musical) might be making its way to Toronto, but as CBC reports, it's already here. That's because the young, scrappy and hungry students at the Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts in Scarborough are putting the show in front of a crowd.

They've posted unauthorized snippets of the Tony Award-winning musical to YouTube, but as CBC notes, they want to get permission to become the first high school to ever perform an official version of the show.

Their take on the song "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)" is particularly impressive and is definitely worth a watch.

Like most of the world, CBC writes that the students at Wexford Collegiate are particularly enamoured with the diversity inherent in Lin-Manuel Miranda's work.

But really, who isn't going ham for Ham right now?

The top buildings constructed in Toronto over the last five years highlight the fact that this city is only getting better when it comes to architecture. From academic buildings to condos, Toronto's architectural stock continues to increase in stature with daring designs from both local and international firms.

Here are my picks for the top buildings in Toronto from the last five years.

Aga Khan Museum
Completed in 2014, Fumihiko Maki's Aga Khan museum is white granite jewel near the DVP and Eglinton. A mix of modern design and classic Islamic architecture, it has quickly become one of those buildings the city likes to boast about.

Ryerson Student Learning Centre
Designed by Snøhetta and Zeidler Partnership Architects, this dazzling building features a room that's designed to mimic a beach, multiple green roofs, and a stunning facade. It is a worthy entranceway to the Ryerson campus.

The L Tower
There's still a bit of work to be done on Daniel Libeskind's L Tower, but it's already a highlight of Toronto's skyline. Rising above the Sony Centre, its arched upper floors make it appear as as a knife in the sky. It's also a reminder that glass condos can be designed with flare.

York University Bergeron Centre
There was a time when the mere thought of a building as beautiful as the Bergeron Centre being located at York University would have been laughable, but it's now the crown jewel in an architectural turn-around that's witnessed the campus transformed over the last decade. ZAS architects nailed this one.

River City Phase 2
The River City complex is one of the most exciting condo projects in the city. Phase 2 is even bolder than the first, showing off the architectural vision of Saucier+Perrotte. Three glass towers are linked by passageways between them for the antithesis of glass box condo.

Queen Richmond Centre
Sweeny & Co.'s Queen Richmond Centre is marked by a 70 foot atrium with x-shaped frames that hoist the new building above existing heritage structure. The result is a stunning marriage between old and new.

Theatre Park
This elegant condo from Architects Alliance is a stunning addition to King St. and the Toronto skyline with its lattice-like facade and narrow podium. Most people walking by take a moment to snag a glance at the building, and that's a sure sign of success.

Scarborough Civic Library
This is the quintessence of a modern library, with lots of exposed wood and light pouring through the floor-to-ceiling windows. LGA Architectural Partners have delivered the city a wonderful building and community hub that you can just tell will age very well.

Fort York Visitor Centre
Perhaps because of its semi-hidden location, this building doesn't tend to get the love it deserves. The exterior fittingly recalls a fort with its oxidized steel panels and a pseudo grass moat and blends into the site without detracting from the historical buildings. The arrival of a pedestrian bridge should bring more attention to this stunning bit of architecture.

Bridgepoint Health
The arrival of Diamond Schmitt Architects Bridgepoint Health Centre wasn't without some loss. The lovely mid century Riverdale Hospital was torn down to accommodate the new complex, though the original Don Jail buildings were preserved. Bridgepoint hovers over the Don looking both modern and stately.

Did your favourite building make the list? Add your suggestions in the comments.

Photos by Andrew Williamson, Lori Whelan, ZAS Architects, Urban Capital, Hector Vasquez, LGA Architectural Partners, Rick McGinnis, Riley Snelling.

Vancouver's Donnelly Group has landed in Toronto and its new public house already seems right at home. It pours Ontario craft beer, serves up-market pub food and offers one fine patio featuring TVs perfect for the Euro Cup or Jays games.

Read my profile of Belfast Love in the restaurants section.

If you're leaving Toronto on a jet plane from Pearson, you'll soon be able to grab one more taste of home before you take off thanks to the new Smoke's Burritorie that's slated to open up in Terminal 3 on June 23.

While the home-grown burrito joint - an off-shoot of Smoke's Poutinerie - originally opened with nary a poutine burrito in sight, it's now made the hybridized dish a menu staple.

And it'll be available - along with Pad Thai, spaghetti and chicken-and-waffle burritos - at the incoming airport outpost.

While filling up on burritos might not be the best pre-flight meal idea, these new-fangled creations might just beat out the other food options on site.

The best cafes in Toronto on the east side offer a bit of everything; some source and roast their own beans, while others also serve booze. Still more make their own baked goods in-house from scratch, but the common denominator for all of them is that they have mastered the craft of making great coffee.

Here are the best cafes in Toronto east of Yonge St.

The Polaris Prize long list is out and it features some massive names in Canadian music. Along with popular west coasters like Grimes and Carly Rae Jepsen, the nominees (somewhat unpredictably) include hometown heroes Drake and The Weeknd as well as Justin Bieber, who's kind of associated with Toronto (whether you like it or not).

Local bands and artists such as City and Colour, Dilly Dally, Peaches, Jazz Cartier, The Strumbellas, Majid Jordan, PUP and Daniel Caesar also made the cut.

Polaris will announce its short list on July 14 before revealing its 2016 winner at a gala on September 19. The winner will receive a $50,000 prize, while the nine other short-listed artists will get $3,000.

A 192-member jury helped select the 40 nominees. Here's the full long list.

• Art Bergmann - The Apostate
• Justin Bieber - Purpose
• Black Mountain - IV
• Jean-Michel Blais - II
• Basia Bulat - Good Advice
• Daniel Caesar - Pilgrim's Paradise
• Tanika Charles - Soul Run
• City and Colour - If I Should Go Before You
• Cœur de pirate - Roses
• Dead Obies - Gesamtkunstwerk
• Destroyer - Poison Season
• Dilly Dally - Sore
• Drake - VIEWS
• Essaie pas - Demain est une autre nuit
• Fred Fortin - Ultramarr
• FOXTROTT - A Taller Us
• Grimes - Art Angels
• Half Moon Run - Sun Leads Me On
• Veda Hille - Love Waves
• Jazz Cartier - Hotel Paranoia
• Carly Rae Jepsen - E•MO•TION
• Junior Boys - Big Black Coat
• Kaytranada - 99.9%
• Jessy Lanza - Oh No
• Majid Jordan - Majid Jordan
• Michelle McAdorey - Into Her Future
• Nap Eyes - Thought Rock Fish Scale
• Safia Nolin - Limoilou
• Operators - Blue Wave
• Peaches - Rub
• PUP - The Dream Is Over
• Daniel Romano - Mosey
• Andy Shauf - The Party
• The Strumbellas - Hope
• Suuns - Hold/Still
• U.S. Girls - Half Free
• Un Blonde - Good Will Come To You
• The Weeknd - Beauty Behind the Madness
• White Lung - Paradise
• Donovan Woods - Hard Settle, Ain't Troubled

Are you surprised by anyone who made or missed the cut? Let us know in the comments.

Photo by Jesse Milns from the Polaris 2016 gala.

Toronto's original chimney food truck, Chimney Stax - not to be confused with doughnut cone purveyor Eva's Original Chimneys - is now taking their stab at the frozen treats game. The food truck currently has a stand posted up at Front Street Foods at Adelaide Place where they'll be serving up four delectable variations of chimney sundaes.

The sundae flavours currently available include:

• The Canadian Eh!?! ($10), a cinnamon chimney stax stuffed with frozen yogurt, bacon and maple syrup.
• The Chocoholic Supreme ($9), an Oreo coated chimney stax stuffed with frozen yogurt, brownie bits and chocolate.
• The Crazy-For-Caramel ($9), a sugar coated chimney stax stuffed with frozen yogurt, Turtles and salted caramel sauce.
• The Earth-Worm ($8), an Oreo coated stax stuffed with frozen yogurt, gummy worms, Oreo bits and chocolate fudge.

You can find the Chimney Stax stand at 181 University Ave from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily until July 8.

Photo by @torontofoodvibes.

The top parks in Toronto offer an escape from the city's innumerable skyscrapers and construction zones. Whether you're on the hunt for the perfect picnic spot or want to take a swing at sports, these green spaces have got you covered.

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

THE ANNEX
Jean Sibelius Square Park is a small park between Spadina and Bathurst south of Dupont. You won't find any massive sports complexes or swimming pools here, but if you're on the hunt for some R&R in the Annex, it'll do just fine.

BAYVIEW & LEASIDE
Sunnybrook Park has a lot of things going for it. It's massive (154 hectares!), has 25 bike trails, four multipurpose fields and everything else you could possibly want. Bonus: The park connects to the Toronto Botanical Gardens, if you're on the hunt for even more greenery.

BEACHES
Kew Gardens is the most picturesque of all the parks in the Beaches area. Its perks include a baseball diamond, bowling greens, outdoor fitness equipment, tennis courts, a shuffle board court and a wading pool. It's also home to two Beaches landmarks: the Garder's Cottage and the Kew Gardens gazebo.

BLOORCOURT
Dovercourt Park isn't as large as some west end parks, but it's still got plenty of amenities. There's a lit baseball diamond, two outdoor tennis courts, a wading pool and two playgrounds.

BLOORDALE VILLAGE
Head just south of Bloor on Dufferin and you'll come across Dufferin Grove Park. The 5.3 hectare space is equipped with a multipurpose sports field, fire pits, a basketball court, a picnic area, a wading pool, a playground and an ice rink, so there's plenty to do.

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE
It goes without saying, but High Park has got it all. The mammoth 400-acre space flaunts lots of running and hiking trails, cherry blossom trees, a zoo filled with animals (that occasionally go MIA), gardens, sporting facilities and pretty much everything else under the sun.

CABBAGETOWN
Riverdale Park West may not have quite as many amenities as its sister space across the Don River, but that doesn't stop it from being one of the more popular parks in the city. It's got four baseball diamonds, four bike paths, a cricket field, a pond, a wading pool, a bake oven and an off-leash area for dogs.

CITY PLACE
If you're looking for bike trails, Canoe Landing Park has five to offer. It also has two multipurpose sports fields and many walking paths, for those who aren't into cycling. Aside from athletics, the park flaunts a few stand alone art pieces by Douglas Coupland, one of the park's designers, including massive canoe that allows you to see over the Gardiner to the lake.

CORKTOWN
Corktown has turned what used to be not-so-pretty industrial lands into a sweeping park by the name of Corktown Common. There's a marsh, lawns, urban prairies, playgrounds and a splash pad, as well as less common park perks like a permanent barbecue and a fireplace.

CORSO ITALIA
Earlscourt Park is well-equipped for aspiring sportsmen and sportswomen. It boasts a lit artificial turf soccer field and multipurpose sports field and track, a baseball diamond, four tennis courts, a basketball court and a volleyball court. Of course, if you like to just kick back on the grass, there's plenty of room to do that, too.

THE DANFORTH
Withrow Park is an 8 hectare park with all the bells and whistles. You'll find two baseball diamonds, a multipurpose sports field, two tennis courts, a volleyball court, a dog park, a wading pool, a playground and an ice rink.

EAST CHINATOWN
Riverdale Park East gets a lot of love from athletes. It's got two baseball diamonds, three multipurpose sports fields, a running track, seven tennis courts, an artificial outdoor ice rink, ball hockey pad and a pool. If you're you'd rather save working out for the gym, it's got an awesome view of the Toronto skyline that you can scope out from almost any spot on the hill.

EAST DANFORTH
Monarch Park flaunts an off-leash area for canine companions, an outdoor pool, a wading pool and a playground, making it one of the better options in the East Danforth area. In the winter, there's the added draw of an artificial ice rink.

EAST YORK
If you're looking to play ball in the east, Stan Wadlow Park is where to go. The park boasts six baseball diamonds, one of which has lights for those who prefer to play at night. If you're not training to be the next Bautista, it's also got an outdoor pool, sports field, playground, off-leash dog park and a handful of other amenities.

ETOBICOKE
Centennial Park is one of the busiest parks in Toronto, and for good reason. Its perks include the Etobicoke Olympium, a ski hill and chalet, the Centennial Park Conservatory, and a BMX bike park (plus countless other amenities).

HARBOURFRONT
If you're all about the views, heading to the Harbourfront is kind of a no-brainer. Sherbourne Common offers the trifecta of Toronto sights: city buildings, plenty of lush greenery and Lake Ontario. Post up on the grass east of the Corus Quay building and brace yourself for pure bliss.

THE JUNCTION
Baird Park, located just south of the Junction, boasts bowling greens, a playground, a wading pool and an off-leash dog area. It may not be the biggest park in the city, but there's still enough grassy space to enjoy a picnic or summer study sesh.

JUNCTION TRIANGLE
Campbell Park is a 1.3 hectare park close to Lansdowne Avenue and Dupont Street. It offers three sports fields, a basketball court, a wading pool, a playground and an ice rink that pops up in the winter. The park regularly plays host to the Really Really Free Market, so keep your eye out.

KING EAST
Despite a slightly sketchy rat infestation issue in 2015, St. James Park is still a pretty sweet space to kick back downtown. While it doesn't offer sprawling grounds like High Park, it's got the picturesque St. James Cathedral on its side, making it scenic and very 'grammable.

KING WEST
Not only does Stanley Park have a stellar off-leash dog area, it's also one of the top parks to meet people in the city. But hey, if you're feeling anti-social, you can always attempt to make use of the basketball court, shuffleboard court or table tennis set up on your own.

KOREATOWN
No surprises here. Christie Pits Park takes the cake for best park in Koreatown thanks to its three baseball diamonds, sports field, basketball and volleyball courts, ice rink, playground, wading pool and community garden. It also regularly plays host to community events like outdoor movie screenings.

LESLIEVILLE
After hitting one of the neighbourhood's coveted brunch destinations, take a trip northeast to Greenwood Park for some R&R away from the crowds. There's two baseball diamonds, a sports field, a dog off-leash park, a community garden, a playground and one of the city's best outdoor pools.

LITTLE INDIA
Head a few paces east of Little India and you'll find Fairmount Park. It's got two ball diamonds, a multipurpose sports field, five outdoor tennis courts and a wading pool, giving park-goers plenty of options. I suggest steering clear close to the 4 p.m. mark as the kids from Bowmore tend to takeover the space.

LITTLE ITALY
Bickford Park is located near Grace Avenue just south of Bloor Street, smack dab in the middle of Little Italy. It boasts two ball diamonds, two bocce courts and a dog off-leash area.

MOUNT PLEASANT
Sherwood Park boasts two wading pools, running trails, picnic tables and a sizeable playground, making it well worth a visit. It's also got a pretty impressive dog park, if you like to bring your pooch along on outings.

NORTH YORK
Downsview Park is well-loved not just for its amenities, but for the multitude of events that are held on its grounds. The former Canadian Forces Base has hosted Slide the City, VELD and Riot Fest - just to name a few.

PORT LANDS
Tommy Thompson Park offers a real retreat from city life. Its grounds are filled with wildflower meadows, cottonwood forests, coastal marshes and plenty of critters - so if you're into nature walks, this is the one. It's also got one of the best views of the 6ix you could ask for.

RONCESVALLES VILLAGE
Sorauren Park is a favourite of Roncy residents. It is equipped with a baseball diamond, two tennis courts and an off-leash area for canine companions. It also hosts a kick-ass farmer's market where you can pick up locally sourced good and your weekly stock of fruits and veggies.

ROSEDALE
Near Castle Frank Road and Bloor Street East you'll find Craigleigh Gardens - a gem that's often overlooked because it's located a mere kilometre away from the Brick Works. This park doesn't tend to get very crowded, so if you're looking for a little privacy, this may be your spot.

SCARBOROUGH
Hail from the east end? Guild Park and Gardens is where to go to get your greenery fix. It's got plenty of flora and fauna, the Guild Inn, a collection of remnants from the city's lost architectural monuments of the 20th century and was even the backdrop of a Drake vid.

ST. CLAIR WEST
Sir Winston Churchill Park is equipped with 10 outdoor tennis courts, a massive dog park and a playground for the kiddies. It also has a gigantic and visually impressive reservoir hidden under its lawn, built during the 33-year term of R. C. Harris.

WEST QUEEN WEST
Trinity Bellwoods is the favourite park of pretty much every twenty something that lives in Toronto. It's also home to three baseball diamonds, eight tennis courts, two volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a dog off-leash area, a picnic area, a wading pool and a children's playground.

What did I miss? Add your favourite Toronto park to the comments.

Photos (in order by) Hector Vasquez, George Socka, Benson Kua, Subjective Art, Tony Wei-Han Chen, dtstuff9, Pam Lau, mooncall2012, bwilliamp

Today in Toronto Luminato and NXNE keep on truckin' with concerts in the club and that giant power station. But besides these two major cultural power houses, there's an art book fair, an after work street party in Liberty village and a hefty lesbian party at the Gladstone. The city is alive, people! Make sure to get out there and feel it.

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

• Luminato: The James Plays (Hearn Generating Station)
• NXNE presents: King Khan & The Shrines (Horseshoe Tavern)
• Toronto Art Book Fair (Artscape Youngplace)
• Can I Kick It? Sneaker art exhibition (Blank Canvas Gallery)
• Wine & Spirit Festival (Sugar Beach)
• Design Forward (Artscape Sandbox)
• Dyke March and Manifesto present: Libido (The Gladstone)
• Give me Liberty street party (Fraser Avenue, Liberty Village)
• Unison Jam 2 (The Phoenix)
• Party Room III (Milk Glass Co.)
• Human Right Panel: Cairo Bathhouse Raids (The 519)
• Hollywood: The art of the movie poster (Northern Contemporary)
• Bach & Beer with cellist Steuart Pincombe (Rainhard Brewing)

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

Photo of the Hearn by Andrew Williamson.

The top music festivals in Toronto this summer offer those of us without a driver's license - we have a separate list for out of town festivals - to get in on festival season. Sadly, some tried and true faves - RIP Riot Fest Toronto - will not be returning to our fair city, but there are still plenty of events worth snagging tickets for.

Here are my picks for the top music festivals in Toronto this summer.

Toronto Jazz Festival
Dates: June 24-July 3
Cost: Cost per show varies, free series at Nathan Phillips Square
Venue: Various
Type of music: Mostly Jazz
Kicking off summer festival season is the annual Toronto Jazz Festival, which takes over a number of live music venues across the city as well as Nathan Phillips Square. Performers this year include KC and the Sunshine Band, Sarah McLachlan, Grace Potter and many, many more.

Digital Dreams
Dates: June 25-26
Cost: $110-$260
Venue: The Flats at Ontario Place
Type of music: Electronic
The largest electronic music fest in Canada will bring faves like Armin Van Buuren, Bassnectar, Above & Beyond, Knife Party to The Flats at Ontario place for two days filled with EDM, dancing and probably a few contraband substances.

Electric Island
Dates: July 1, Aug 1, September 4-5
Cost: $56-$79
Venue: Hanlan's Point
Type of music: Electronic
The first Electric Island concert of 2016 has already come and gone, but you've got three more chances to get in on the action before summer ends. Each lineup is announced when the last one has passed, so for now all we know is that Tale of Us, Ben Klock vs. Marcel Dettmann, Apollonia, Honey Dijon and a few others will hit Hanlan's on July 1.

OVO
Dates: July 29, 31, Aug 1
Cost: Sold Out
Venue: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, ACC
Type of music: Hip-hop
Drake's annual fest returns to Toronto at the end of July, and lucky for us it's overlapping with his Summer Sixteen tour. Already announced headliners include Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg and Future. As per usual, the tickets for this star-studded fest sold out in a flash, but you can always try sending out an ISO on Bunz.

VELD
Dates: July 30-31
Cost: $160-$230
Venue: Downsview Park
Type of music: Electronic
VELD returns to Downsview for another round of EDM shenanigans this July. Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Travis Scott, Flume, DVBBS and our very own hometown hero, Deadmau5, are headlining the two-day affair. Expect to party long after the sun goes down.

TIME Festival
Dates: August 6
Cost: $30-$50
Venue: Fort York, Garrison Common
Type of music: Various
Embrace is bringing a roster of electronic, hip-hop and R&B acts to Fort York for this year's TIME Fesstival. Headliners include Broods, Kehlani, Joey Bada$$ and TOKiMONSTA making for a kind of all-over-the-place but impressive line up.

Mad Decent Block Party
Dates: August 19
Cost: $47-$72
Venue: Fort York, Garrison Common
Type of music: Various
Mad Decent has yet to release the festival's full line up, but the announced headliners will probably inspire you to hit Ticketweb sooner rather than later. Bishu, Diplo, Grandtheft, Louis the Child, Marshmello, NGHTMRE x Slander and Sleepy Tom are all on board for the August 19 show.

Camp Wavelength
Dates: August 19-21
Cost: $55-$250
Venue: Artscape Gibraltar Point
Type of music: Various
Want to hit up camping festival but don't have a ride to Oro Medonte? Camp Wavelength is once again taking over Artscape Gibraltar Point for a fest filled with music, art, performances and, of course, overnight shenanigans under the stars. This year's lineup boasts acts like Odonis Odonis, Cloud Nothings, Young Galaxy and Wolf Saga - just to name a few.

in/FUTURE
Dates: September 15-21
Cost: $80
Venue: Ontario Place
Type of music: Various
in/FUTURE is the new kid on the block this year and is taking over an unexpected venue to make itself known: Ontario Place. The fest - which is the brainchild of Art Spin and Small World Music Festival - promises an array of contemporary art pieces on display, films, theatrical performances and music. Acts include DOOMSQUAD, Mariachi Flor and Wally Badarou, among others.

TURF Festival
Dates: September 16-18
Cost: $75-$400
Venue: Fort York, Garrison Common
Type of music: Various
Good 'ol trusty TURF is closing out the summer season with what promises to be quite the fest. The indie-heavy line up includes performers like James Bay, Explosions in the Sky and Jake Bugg. Hopefully the inclusion of Death Cab for Cutie will have you not missing Riot Fest too badly.

What did I miss? Add more summer music festivals to the comments.

Photo of Electric Island by Hector Vasquez.

The TTC is in the midst of a massive roll out of PRESTO across its system, a move which will finally bring Toronto's transit provider into the modern era of fare payment. During the the implementation of the card-based system, however, there's bound to be some hiccups and confusion as the old school fare system and PRESTO temporarily co-exist.

By the end of 2016, the TTC plans to have PRESTO deployed across the system. It will take until at least mid 2017 to complete the installation of the new walk-through fare gates at all subway stations. In the meantime, there are few useful things to bear in mind as you make your commute.

SUBWAY

PRESTO is already available in some capacity at over 30 subway stations, but the roll out of the new fare gates has only just begun in spring. At stations like Main, Wellesley, Bay and Sherbourne, riders will find that fares paid by cash, tickets, and tokens have been reduced solely to line staffed by the station collector.

Prior to the full rollout of PRESTO, however, some of the fare gates at each of these stations and those to be equipped with new fare gates in the future will accept the swipe of a Metropass. This is also the case for secondary entrances that aren't staffed by a collector. If you use a Metropass, all entrances to subway stations should work for you through this process.

For a schedule of PRESTO fare gate installation through the summer, check out the TTC's info page.

STREETCARS

PRESTO is now available on all streetcars. There shouldn't be much confusion here. If boarding a legacy (old) streetcar, you merely need to tap as you get on at the front doors and take a transfer from the operator in the event that the next leg of your journey involves a bus (as not all of these are PRESTO-equipped as yet).

It's pretty much the same deal on new streetcars, but there are card readers at all doors, and transfers are dispensed by a machine near the middle doors.

BUSES

The TTC is aggressively rolling out PRESTO on its buses. There are 178 buses currently outfitted with PRESTO readers, all of which operate on routes located on the west side of Toronto. They are being installed based on maintenance garage rather than priority, so you can expect other areas of the city to be added when new garages are delivered readers.

THE BIG PROVISO

Because we're in the midst of the roll out, the TTC advises that riders be prepared to pay with tokens, tickets or cash in the event that a station or vehicle isn't equipped with PRESTO technology.

Photo by Raysonho.

There's no shortage of upscale townhouses along Richmond West. This three bedroom unit at 850 Richmond Street is new to market, and priced at $1,399,000. The Edition-Richmond complex, conveniently located near Queen West and Trinity-Bellwoods Park, was completed last year, and previously won a 2013 BILD design award.

A collaboration by Audax Architecture and interior designer Cecconi Simone, the minimalist space is draped in white. A two storey condo, the main level features 20 foot ceilings and panoramic windows. The master bedroom has unique interior windows and includes a massive marble ensuite with soaker tub.

SPECS

• Address: #3 - 850 Richmond Street West
• Price: $1,399,000
• Approx. 2,000 square feet
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2
• Parking: 1
• Taxes: $5,607
• Maintenance fee: $544.68/monthly
• Walk Score: 88
• Listing agent: Shanu Jandoo
• Listing ID: C3518715

NOTABLE FEATURES

• Two levels
• 20 ft ceilings
• Large windows
• Marble bathrooms
• Hardwood flooring
• Storage locker

GOOD FOR

Affordable monthly fees. The maintenance fee is lower than other similar townhomes at $544/month which makes living downtown affordable -- well, make that somewhat affordable.

MOVE ON IF

The multi-level floor plan is a bit confusing. The three bedroom was converted into two larger rooms, and there are stairs inside the bathroom that could make for a slippery shower.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
Like this modern abode? Have your say in the comments.

Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage for sponsoring our House of the Week. All content and editorial selected and written by blogTO.

A great burger is a must on the menu at any pub in Toronto. The perfect side to a pint, a pick-me-up with a round of darts after a long day, or the means to refuel as you're watching the Jays go into extra innings, these burgers are anything but basic.

Here are my picks for the top pub burgers in Toronto.

The Grover
The Upper Beaches publican prides itself on doing a really good burger and The Southwood is just that. The beef burger on a brioche bun is stacked high with bacon, cheese, sauteed onions, mushrooms, lettuce and chipotle mayo, and is topped with a pickle spear.

Queen & Beaver
The English pub on Elm Street is home to a hand chopped burger that can be served with a deep pink centre on request. The patty itself is special, more akin to a steak than your average burger patty, and it needs little adornment, some melted cheese, a strip of bacon, house-made ketchup on the side will do.

Whelan's Gate
The High Park area pub builds its behemoth burger with a house-ground chuck patty, slapped with American cheese, grilled onions, iceberg, pickles and horseradish mayo. Regulars report that this is the stuff dreams are made of (literally) or that they've yet to try anything else on the menu because they keep coming back for the same thing.

The Derby
The sports pub on Dundas West is the place to catch the game (any game) with a burger and beer in hand. The kitchen sources its meat and bread from businesses nearby to build the signature Derby Banquet Burger featuring a hand-formed patty on a Portuguese bun with smoked bacon, jack cheese and all the fixings: lettuce, pickles, roasted tomato, and chipotle mayo.

Abbot Pub & Fare
The public house at Yonge and Lawrence offers a mighty tasty burger on a sesame seed bun. The thick beef patty is served au naturel with toppings like sharp cheddar, caramelized onions and grilled mushrooms available as upgrades.

Thanks to Budweiser for sponsoring this post.

Photos by Hector Vasquez and Jesse Milns.

Toronto Restaurant Openings highlights the latest restaurant openings and closings in Toronto and also gives a preview of what's coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning.

OPEN NOW

• Big Tuna Poke Bar at 599 Bloor St. W. is serving up poke bowls for dine-in and take out.
• Dirty Bird Chicken & Waffles opens this Saturday, June 18 in the Annex at 527 Bloor St. W.
• New Mexican restaurant Los Guacamoles is now open at 690 Euclid Ave., in the former Tesla Cafe space.
• Bliss Lebanese Cuisine is now serving up shawarma and manakeesh along with brunch at 925 Warden Ave.
• Vancouver coffee house Bean Around The World is now open at 5762 Highway 7 in Markham.
• Waynak, a new halal eatery offering pizza, burgers, rotisserie chicken and a hot table full of home-style entrées, is now open at 64 Edward St.
• Cherry Street Restaurant at 275 Cherry Street is now Cherry Street Bar-B-Que and is serving up pit smoked specialties.

RECENTLY REVIEWED

• Belfast Love
• Kekou Gelato
• Big Crow but Little
• Arctic Bites

OPENING SOON

• Hollywood Cone is coming West Queen West. Look forward to the epic ice cream parlour opening at 1167 Queen St. W., across from The Drake Hotel in September.
• The folks behind Lamesa are taking over the 634 St Clair Ave. W.
• Amma Roti House is opening in the Beach(es) at 2014 Queen St. E. where Z-Teca used to be.
• Anestis Mediterranean Grill is coming soon to 528 Danforth Ave.

Have you seen restaurants opening or closing in your neighbourhood? Email tips to liora@blogto.com

Photo of The Dirty Bird by Jesse Milns.

Toronto's still reeling from the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. And to pay tribute to the victims, the Beaver on West Queen West mounted the Pulse logo in its street-facing window, reports the Canadian Press.

Local designer Rob Shostak approached the Beaver about about putting up the logo. "In the end, every queer space is a Pulse. Someone feels like that is their safe space, and that was taken away from us with the attack. Or, more specifically, we became more aware of our spaces as a result of the attack," he said to the Canadian Press.

On Sunday evening, hundreds gathered for a vigil at the Barbara Hall Park beside The 519, an LGBTQ community centre. And the steps of the 519 are still covered with candles, signs, rainbow flags and flowers dedicated to the 49 individuals who were murdered at Pulse.

Photo by Phil Villeneuve.

Outdoor dance parties and events in Toronto this summer offer a mix of culturally rich showcases and full-out parties under the sun. Most events include both performances and lessons, so get ready to sit back and enjoy, and then let loose and dance like no one is watching!

Here are my picks for the top outdoor dance parties and events in Toronto this summer.

The Blue Party (June 18, Sunnyside Pavilion)
This ticketed event right on lake Ontario and next to the pool features Sydney Blu and 11 other techno, house, tech-house and deep house DJs. The fun starts at 4 p.m and ends at 11 p.m., so you'll be dancing under the sun and the moon inside two outdoor courtyards.

Porch View Dances (July 13 - 17, Seaton Village)
Kaeja d'Dance is a contemporary dance company here in the city and they've created this innovative dance fest putting the spotlight on local non-dancer residents in the front yards, porches and courtyards of their own homes. It's like watching the story of the neighbourhood unfold through guided tours and commissioned dance routines. Pretty cool stuff.

Dancing on the Pier (June 23 - September 1, Harbourfront Centre)
Every Thursday this summer the Harbourfront hosts social dance events combining live music and dancers with you and your body. From flamenco to swing, celtic to Latin house, learn to dance for free right next to the water. Sounds like a glorious dancefloor to me.

Soul Sunday Street Party (June 26, Kensington Market)
Dance in the street from 2:30 - 7p.m. during Kesington Market's Pedestrian Sunday. Trinity Common (at 303 Augusta) is the place to be with soul, funk, afro, house, disco edits from Gentlemen Soul Brothers. Be free!

Pride (July 1- 3, various locations)
Head to the Green Space Festival in Barbara Hall Park at the 519 and Treehouse Party at the Ryerson Quad for some of the biggest and most uplifting dance events this summer. There's an amazing lineup of local and out-of-town dance music DJs and performers.

Salsa on St. Clair (July 9 - 10, St. Clair Ave. West)
I know this one is officially a street festival, but there is such a high concentration and spotlight on dance during this two-day event that it's impossible not to include it here. Stages, dance floors and tents scatter the street while experts show off their best hip movements and give salsa and bachata lessons.

Dusk Dances (August 1 - 7, Withrow Park)
This is an outdoor dance festival in a lovely east end park jam packed with contemporary and traditional performance and lessons. Live music and dance happens all week long, so bring a chair, blanket and hips.

Did I miss an outdoor dance event this summer that you're excited about? Let our readers know in the comments

Photo of Salsa on St. Clair by Irina No.

The Stop's Night Market has wrapped for another year and once again, it put the fun back into fundraisers. The event brought together almost 100 chefs and drink purveyors to a vacant lot on Sterling Road for two nights of booze-fuelled feasting in support of a good cause.

Check out highlights from the The Stop's Night Market in this photo gallery

This LA-based and Japanese-owned ramen chain has opened its first Toronto location. It addition to its brothy offerings, there's also Japanese street food snacks, and a loud and vibrant atmosphere unrivalled by other Toronto ramen joints.

Read my profile of Jinya Ramen in the restaurants section.

The top parking lot parties in Toronto this summer prove one thing: we love to party outdoors. From night markets to mass barbecues helmed by DJs, the humble parking lot is turned into the ultimate outdoor event venue when the mercury rises in Toronto.

Here are my picks for the top parking lot parties in Toronto this summer.

Field of Dreams Market (June 18)
Taking place behind Honest Ed's in the parking lot, this party is all for a good cause. There'll be food, music, magic shows and raffle draws for WayHome passes. It's all in the name of The Jay's Care Foundation's Rookie League Program.

Argos Tailgate Party (June 23)
Bringing a super-fun American tradition to Toronto, the Argos celebrate their new home at BMO Field with the first-ever tailgate at the Exhibition Grounds and Ontario Place. It all goes down three hours before the game. There will be beer and BBQ aplenty.

Pride Parking Lot Parties (July 1 - 3)
When Pride takes over The Village it invades every parking lot available along Church Street. They are mostly populated with beer and booze tents. I would check out the Alternaqueer stage, Lez Get It On!, Bear Garden , Blockorama, and Dirty Disco.

Bastid's BBQ (July 17)
Skratch Bastid brings his BBQ bash back to the Honest Ed's parking lot, this time with special guest DJ Jazzy Jeff. Home of the Brave, La Carnita and Sweet Jesus will be there to feed you. There will also be beer, booze and hot sauce available.

T&T Night Market (July 22 - 24)
This is hands down the most scenic parking lot party of the year. Over 120 booths of mind blowing food, a massive stage of entertainment, and a sport zone are all placed in the T&T parking lot in the Port Lands. There'll also be cooking demos and some grade-A people watching.

Thanks to the Argos for sponsoring this post.

Photo of the Honest Ed's parking lot by Natta Summerky.