In case you forgot that Drake is building a spectacularly opulent mansion in Toronto, he offered a not so subtle reminder on the weekend with a bird's eye photo of how his new estate is coming together on Instagram. 

Posted with the caption "manifested this one from time" and a shout out to architect Ferris Rafauli, the photo hints at the scale of what's soon to be Drizzy Manor. 

We're looking mostly at the top floor here, with Drake's future master bedroom on the right side of the frame. It leads to an en suite complex that includes a spa bathroom with a steam shower the size of a room, two dressing areas, and a private terrace.

On the left side are the bedrooms where the entourage will sleep. More interesting, perhaps, is what you can see in the background, which is actually the front of the house. 

Located on Park Lane Circle, quite close to Conrad Black's estate, Drake's mansion features a driveway that seems like it was designed to be featured in a music video stacked with luxury cars.

It arrives at an enormous garage (left side of the photo) where the fleet will spend the night. On the other side, you can see where the full size basketball court will go. 

Harder to spot based on the angle is the jersey museum, the pool, the bar area, the lower level spa, the security suite, the awards room, the snack lounge, and the piano room — but they're all going to be a part of the palace when it's done.

I don't know about you, but suddenly my apartment seems crappier than it did before I envisioned Drizzy's fantasy land abode. 

You'd be forgiven for thinking that spring had arrived in Toronto these last few days. The 12 C high on Saturday smashed a temperature record, while yesterday's peak of 11 C was just shy of doing the same. And there's more on the way. 

Despite a bit of a dip today — the high is only 4 C but it's gloriously sunny — the rest of the week is set to be positively spring-like. Wednesday and Thursday will be particularly balmy, with highs of 13 and 14 C forecast by the Weather Network. 

Yes, we are still in the midst of February. The average high around this time of year is -1 C. So it's really quite a treat to get such an extended period of warm weather. By the time Sunday rolls around, temperatures are supposed to be back in the normal range. 

We better collectively enjoy it while we can, as historically Toronto receives a significant portion of snowfall after mid February. For now, soak up the sun and enjoy this sneak peek at spring.

Toronto isn't really known for outlandish mid-century architecture, but if you know where to look, there's a small collection of structures that represent our modest contribution to the Space Age.

But even as our most important building, Viljo Revell's City Hall, is heavily influenced by this style, other such examples are every bit an endangered species in this city.

Space Age architecture is a sub-category of what is more broadly referred to as Googie design. Its hallmark attributes are upward sloping roofs, curved arches, the boomerang shape, and other features that suggest a type of movement that defies gravity. 

Clarkson-area Canadian Tire gas station. Photo by Francisco Diez.

Very little remains of Toronto's Googie drive-ins and gas bars (though you'll still find an excellent example of the latter on Southdown Dr. in Mississauga). That's partially because the city's main contribution to this quirky style was buildings that seemed rather literally inspired by space craft.

Sadly, our most outlandish contribution to Space Age architecture was demolished long ago. Designed by architect Douglas M. Hall, the Don Mills Curling Rink opened in 1960 as part of the master-planned community. The remarkable structure looked every bit like a massive flying saucer had landed in suburban Toronto. 

Don Mills Curling Rink. 

It only made it until 1986 before it was demolished, a victim of declining interest in curling and the lack of status that comes with use as a bingo hall. Like many modernist buildings, it just wasn't old enough to warrant a major push for preservation.

There are, however, some Space Age buildings that remain in Toronto, many of which are stunning examples of the style even as a number of them face an uncertain future.

Parkway Plaza in late 1960s. Photo via the Toronto Archives.

Of these, the gorgeous hangar-meets-cathedral supermarket at Parkway Plaza is one of the city's earliest examples of this type of design. Constructed in 1958, it's survived a number of changes to the mall that reduced its Space Age vibe. It received heritage designation in 2009 and won't be going anywhere.

Davisville Public School. Photo by Robert Moffatt.

Davisville Public School is the most sprawling example of the doomed Space Age in Toronto. The Toronto Board of Education had its own architectural division when it was built in 1962, and chief architect Frederick Etherington along with primary design architect Peter Pennington were heavily influenced by Googie principles.

Davisville, which is slated for demolition in 2020 when a new school and community centre is built on the current site, is a bit more boxy than the ur-examples of Space Age design, but one look at the sloped roof and the towering chimney immediately places the building as a product of this style.

Lord Lansdowne Junior and Senior Public School. Photo by Robert Moffatt.

Even more obvious (and outlandish) in its Space Age features is Lord Lansdowne School just off of Spadina Crescent. This, too, is a building that looks like an alien spacecraft plopped down in Toronto. It was built in 1961, just a year before Davisville. Fortunately, there are no plans to kill it right now.

McLaughlin Planetarium when it was shiny and new. 

The McLaughlin Planetarium, on the other hand, is currently slated for destruction in favour of a new Centre for Civilizations and Cultures at U of T. This remarkable domed structure opened in 1968 and delighted thousands with its recreation of the heavens above.

Designed by  architects Allward and Gouinlock (who also built the glorious but lost Riverdale Hospital), the building is simple and symmetrical, but also reminiscent of a docked space pod. A campaign to preserve the building is currently underway, though the university still plans to level once a design for the new building is settled upon.

South Humber Park Oculus. Photo via the Canadian Architectural Archives.

South Humber Park's Oculus also faces a troubling future. Built in 1959 to plans by architect Alan Crossley, it's long been a hidden if deteriorating gem of Space Age design in Toronto. Recent plans to revamp the structure would destroy its unique design and render it virtually unrecognizable. 

A campaign to halt these particular refurbishment plans is ongoing, and has had some success in delaying the project. Design specs that called for the cladding of the steel poles in brick have also been nixed. This one might still have a chance of turning out well.

20 Prince Arthur Ave. Photo by Jonathan Castellino.

If you want to soak up the influence of Space Age design on the scale of a neighbourhood in Toronto, head to portion of the Annex between Bedford and Walmer roads north of Bloor St. There you'll find numerous examples of architect Uno Prii's modernist apartment buildings.

20 Prince Arthur Ave. is probably is most famous Annex-area building, but 44 Walmer Rd. is probably the most obvious in its Space Age sentiments. Prii took what might have been Brutalist apartment buildings and turned them into sculptures that harkened to space travel and life among the stars. 

It's easy to overlook Toronto's quirkiest modernist architecture, scattered as it is across the city. But if you stop to considered it for a moment, there's something unmistakably beautiful to be found here. This is more than just a set of design attributes, but the sense of ambition that these buildings communicate. 

They are remainders of our grandest mid-century dreams.

The best samosas in Toronto make for great snacks that go easy on the wallet. These traditionally triangular, crispy packets of savoury stuffed pastry usually have vegetarian or meat fillings and are accompanied by tasty chutneys for dipping. 

Here are the best samosas in Toronto.

Things to do this week in Toronto will let you get back on track after the Family Day long weekend. There are lots of parties, including the huge Honest Ed's farewell bash and the Canadian Apparel pop-up clothing event. 

While some home buyers may dream of owning a glorious old building that's full of character, there's an undeniable appeal to new and recently built houses, particularly for those who love contemporary design. 

The rooms are bigger, required maintenance is lower, and you generally get modern bonuses such as built-in speakers. This house at 98 Home Park Ave., is a good example of the alluring package such properties offer.

Located on a relatively quiet street that has its fair share of smaller mid-century homes, its design definitely sticks out, but in a good way. It's a decent size, particularly with the highly usable basement. Its multiple levels create a space that's livable but also pretty.

Neighbourhood-wise, there's lots to like here as well. The house is about a 10 minute walk to North York Centre subway station, but you also get four parking spots and an ample backyard, amenities that are rare at downtown properties.

Specs

• Address: 98 Home Park Ave.
• Price: $2,899,000
• Lot Size: 40 x 135 feet
• Bedrooms: 4 + 1
• Bathrooms: 7
• Parking: 4
• Listing agent: Hootan Gol, Royal LePage
• Listing ID: C3710075

Good For

Someone who really likes fireplaces and bathrooms. There are lots and lots of both here. More seriously, anyone who is partial to contemporary design and uptown living will find this one quite desirable.

Move On If

If proximity to cultural institutions and downtown nightlife are major priorities, this location might not be appealing. Still, it's close to the bustling Yonge and Sheppard area as well as the subway, so even that might not be a deal breaker.

Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage for sponsoring out house of the week. All editorial written and selected by blogTO. 

If you're still glowing from the glorious Family Day long weekend, there's no reason to be sad now that you're back to reality. That's because it's going to feel like spring all week long.

According to Environment Canada, temperatures are slated to soar this week, especially on Wednesday when it could hit 17 C. Yes, 17 C on February 22.

Environment Canada meteorologist Rob Kuhn told AM640 that if it gets that warm, it'd break an all-time record high for the month of February in Toronto, which is 14.4 C set in 1976.

It's supposed to get chilly again by the weekend, but you might as well enjoy this unseasonably warm, albeit a little bit unsettling, weather while you can.

Public art has once again taken over the Toronto waterfront, bringing a whimsical flare to the otherwise barren stretch of the Eastern Beaches during the winter. This is the third edition of Winter Stations, and the designs are as wacky and cool as ever. From a towering wooden beacon to a Japanese hot spring, our beaches have come alive. 

Check out all the stunning designs in this photo gallery.

Torontonians will no longer have to race to the nearest McDonald's to snag an Egg McMuffin before the lunch menu kicks in.

That's because McDonald's is now serving all-day breakfast in the city, more than a year after it was successfully rolled out in the U.S.

There's just something about having the option of eating breakfast at any point during the day that seems reassuring, right?

Happy "you can now start having breakfast all day at McDonalds" day.

— Keri (@heymatheson) February 21, 2017

In Canada, 1,100 (out of 1,450) McDonald's locations will serve all-day breakfast. And in a similar turn of events, A&W will be rolling out its all-day breakfast menu staring February 27. 

McDonald's is currently testing home delivery in the U.S., so say your prayers that this trend will also trickle up to Canada.

Toronto's home to plenty of headline-grabbing individuals, such as Drake, Fashion Santa, the Real Housewives and now Noah Maloney, a Torontonian who's vowed to eat a photo of Jason Segel's face every day until Segel eats a picture of his face in turn. 

Yes, you read that correctly.

@jasonsegel I am going to eat a picture of your face everyday until you eat a picture of my face. #eatmyfacesegelhttps://t.co/huQqDlXVhxpic.twitter.com/QviHdyfjVW

— Noah Maloney (@zestynoah) February 16, 2017

Maloney's only six days into his man-eating YouTube-based mission. His #eatmyfacesegel initiative gained traction after it was posted to Reddit and it has since garnered international media attention. His first video has received nearly 550,000 views.

So far, Segel himself hasn't responded. But Maloney told 102.1 The Edge that Segel's sister tweeted about him and he's fairly sure Jason's seen one of the YouTube videos.

Maloney mainly eats his Jason Segel photos at home, but he's also shown some hometown pride by munching on one while walking through Kensington Market. 

Thus far, Maloney's eaten five photos of Segel (soon to be six) and it also looks like he got a Jason Segel tattoo because do or do not, there is no try. 

The problems with PRESTO on the TTC have been well-documented. From faulty reload machines to out-of-service fare readers, the PRESTO roll out has not been going too smoothly.

And while Metrolinx vows to get things right, the TTC might look into recouping lost revenue from these mishaps, reports CBC News today.

Councillor Joe Mihevc wants the TTC to develop some sort of mathematical formula to figure out how much money it lost from PRESTO-related complications.

Last month, the Toronto Star reported that at any given time, 12 per cent of PRESTO fare readers are down across the TTC system.

While there are now TTC fare readers at all subway stations and on all buses and streetcars, the CBC writes that the TTC is waiting until Metrolinx irons out these kinks before heavily promoting PRESTO to riders.

Toronto has one of the busiest library systems in the world, with 100 branches located across the city. But for those who can't make it out to one of them, the Toronto Public Library comes to them.

As CBC News reports, the TPL's getting a new Bookmobile, or a mobile library that often serves marginalized people in the Toronto community. 

This $300,000 vehicle will include free Wi-Fi, tablets and computer screens. It'll replace one of the two Bookmobiles that are currently in rotation.

According to CBC, Toronto started its Bookmobile initiative back in 1948. The newest mobile library should be in circulation later this year. 

A Toronto woman recently staged a different kind of protest on a TTC subway car after someone wouldn't take their feet off the adjacent seats. In a video posted to Facebook, we see a woman sitting right atop a fellow passenger's feet, presumably by way of teaching him a lesson.

While he repeatedly asks her to stop sitting on him, she responds by saying "I'm trying to explain to you why your feet shouldn't be on the seats." This initial dialogue is followed by a host of expletives (warning: the language is NSFW).

The heated verbal debate continues until the man gets up and pushes her off the chair, at which point the woman presses the yellow emergency strip for assistance.

The video, which runs just over two minutes, gets disturbingly intense at times, although everyone appears to leave the subway car unharmed.

Oscar parties in Toronto this year will make it very difficult to stay home and eat pizza bagels on the couch. This Sunday's screenings (Feb. 26) are mostly free, include fun prizes, and sometimes feature Joan Rivers-style shade-throwing. So plan ahead to catch the 89th Academy Awards in style. 

Complaining about the TTC is a favourite pastime in Toronto; we do it almost as much as we talk about our ever-fickle weather.

But according to the latest TTC Chief Executive Officer’s Report, which was discussed at a meeting today, overall, riders are satisfied with the transit commission.

After Q4 (October, November and December 2016), customer satisfaction was sitting at 77 per cent. That's up from 70 per cent in Q3. In Q2, this number was at 80 per cent, but it took a dip during the summertime thanks to a lack of air conditioning on some subway cars.

"Despite the decline in scores in Q3 2016, when a less comfortable ride (hot subway cars) had a negative effect on perceptions of trip duration and wait time, which ultimately led to lower overall satisfaction scores (70%)," reads the report. 

"Customer perceptions improved significantly in Q4 2016, with 77% of customers being satisfied with their most recent trip on the TTC. Closing out 2016 with an overall average satisfaction score of 77% is in line with the average satisfaction score in 2015 (77%)," it continued. 

Regardless of this report, some will never be satisfied while riding the TTC, but they would appear to be the minority.

One of the biggest Toronto construction projects in years is about to start next month to rebuild the city's most notorious intersection. With it, Etobicoke is set to get a major jolt of new development that's been dreamed of for decades. 

A product of mid-century car-focused planning, Etobicoke's Six Points is a dizzying array of on and off ramps that link together traffic running along Dundas, Bloor, Kipling and a host of other smaller streets. It looks more like a series of highway cloverleaf interchanges than an urban intersection. 

The desire to redevelop the area around what's often referred to as the "Spaghetti Junction" goes back at least as far the 1980s, when plans were discussed to build an Etobicoke city hall here. A slow bureaucratic process and the eventual amalgamation of Toronto ultimately dashed that idea.

Fast forward to the early 2000s, and the push was on again. The Westwood Theatre had closed (in 1998), and the site was prime for new life. Still, it would take until 2013 before it was demolished.  

Over the years, various proposals for the site included a court house and a YMCA, the roots of which have been at least partially maintained with the current plan to erect a civic and community centre where the theatre once stood.

To make this the marquee space that the city intends it to be, however, the entire surrounding area needs to be completely overhauled. Not only will this showcase the new city development, but it should spark major growth in the area as a whole, one that's also slated for a new transit hub at Kipling Station.

After over a decade of planning, construction to reconfigure the Six Points intersection actually began in 2014 following the Westwood's demolition. This was largely preparatory work, though.

The bulk of the $45 million project will be underway in March and will last for roughly three years.

Here's a list of what's in store from the city:

• A new road network and at-grade intersection at Dundas, Bloor, and Kipling, with Bloor continuing across Kipling
• Improved pedestrian facilities including wide boulevards, trees, and street furniture, and improve access to Kipling Subway Station
• Improved cycling facilities including separated bike lanes installed on all major streets
• New land available for potential uses such as parkettes, public art installations, development, and other amenities

As you can see, this isn't just a traffic flow exercise. In fact, the new routing will likely slow down car travel through the area. But that only makes sense given that rebuilding the Six Points interchange is actually a community building initiative. 

The current ramp-heavy design is a terrible use of space, and with so much development going on in the surrounding area, addressing the legacy of this dated planning has become crucial.

As downtown real estate prices continue to rise at alarming rates, sections of Etobicoke like this one have obvious futures as more dense urban space. That would be a boon to the area around Six Points, but also to the city at large. 

It'll take until at least 2020 for the realignment and reconstruction of the intersection to be completed, but when it's finished, you can expect big things to rise for what was once an interchange wasteland. 

Today in Toronto the Markus King Band graces the Horseshoe Tavern stage for an unforgettable night of soulful rock and blues. Meanwhile, it's the final hump day dance party at the Holy Oak, and there are a couple great film screenings too.

Toronto's going all out to celebrate Canada's sesquicentennial, or its 150th anniversary. Throughout 2017, we'll play host to numerous events and exhibitions, including a brand new festival by the folks at the Design Exchange. 

From September 28 to October 8, the Design Exchange will present EDIT, or the Expo for Design, Innovation and Technology at the old Unilever Detergent Factory.

While the abandoned industrial building isn't quite on the scale of the Hearn (which hosted Luminato last year), it should prove to be a unique place to host a major event.

The overall theme is Prosperity for All, and it'll feature pavilions focusing on the ideas of shelter, nourishment, care and education. 

"These exhibitions will provide an 'edit' of the most inspiring design, innovation and technology solutions to real-world problems: adequate housing, nutrition, healthcare, and education for all," reads the website.

"The festival will also feature playgrounds, forums, interactive installations, cultural programming - and a fully realized digital platform - that will make every visitor an active participant in this pivotal conversation on prosperity for all."

While 2017 is its inaugural year, EDIT's billed as a biennial festival, meaning we can expect to see it return in two years. The location, however, will likely be different in subsequent iterations of the event.

EDIT will be curated by renowned Canadian designer Bruce Mau and will also feature guest curators. More information will be released closer to the festival.

There's a Toronto group taking the idea of "dinner and a movie" to new heights with a travelling supper and cinema club that let's you explore new spaces, food and film. 

Supper Club Cinema happens (almost) every month and brings strangers together for dinner prepared by a Toronto chef, which is then paired with a themed lineup of short films. 

The March 5 event, for example, will feature four courses from Drake Hotel chef Alexandra Feswick inside the Drake Underground and will feature four female-directed shorts. 

These events range in size a bit based on the venue, but the idea is to achieve a balance between an intimate environment and a social setting that encourages boisterous discussion between courses and screenings.

Past events have taken over spaces such as the Black Cat Gallery, Project Gallery and 180 Sudbury. Tickets for the March event are $60. 

Toronto houses usually sell for well over asking these days, including the former Hells Angels clubhouse in Leslieville. However, the old bunker has now being demolished.

In 2016, as the Toronto Star reports, the 2,500 square-foot clubhouse on Eastern Avenue went for $885,000, or $235,000 over asking. It hit the market in November 2015.

The clubhouse, which featured secure steel doors, lots of concrete, a bar and a big meeting space is now no more.

It's unclear what's going to replace it, but it'll likely be a million dollar home, given the nature of this residential neighbourhood.