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These adorable lambs are Toronto's newest internet sensation

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Mary might have had a little lamb, but Toronto has three. These new additions at Riverdale Farm are causing quite a stir online and it's easy to see why.

Earlier today, the city's Parks, Forestry & Recreation Department tweeted out a photo to announce the arrival of three newborn lambs at Riverdale Farm.

Riverdale Farm also posted a video of the three lambs on Facebook, and it's been viewed nearly 5,000 times.

Meanwhile, across town, the High Park Zoo is asking for the public's help to name its three new capy-babies (or pups). You can submit your suggestions until May 8. 


Even house boats cost over $1 million in Toronto right now

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Imagine living right on the water, literally. Now you can thanks to a float home that just hit the market for over $1 million.

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Bluffer's Park Marina is one of the most beautiful places to live in Toronto. When you visit, it feels like you've left the city. But the houses (well, they're more cottages) in this neighbourhood aren't on land; instead, they float on Lake Ontario - hence the name float homes.

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Of course, there are also bona fide house boats in the marina, and living in one of those is quiet the adventure.

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This float home, however, looks more like a contemporary condo. It comes with an open-concept kitchen and a gas range, three decks, including one that's 500 square feet.

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Despite how beautiful this house is - and not to mention its idyllic setting - is it really worth $1,050,000? We'll just have to wait and see how much it sells for.

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6 things to do in Toronto today

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Today in Toronto, hundreds will gather to celebrate 420 in a haze of smoke at Yonge-Dundas Square. It's also the beginning of the Images Festival and more than 20 bars across the city will stay open until 4 a.m. for Canadian Music Week.

Events you might want to check out:

420 Toronto 2017 (April 20 @ Yonge Dundas Square)
The Toronto 420 Comedy Festival is a free annual event with a dynamic lineup of speakers, bands, and performers showing support for Toronto cannabis culture.
Female Film Festival (April 20 @ Carlton Cinemas)
This one-night free festival features the best short films by female directors from around the world.
Images Festival 2017 (April 20-27 @ Venues across Toronto)
This is one of Canada’s largest on and off screen showcases of innovative contemporary art, featuring eight days of screenings, performances and exhibitions.
The Bunz Mini-Flea (April 20 @ The Garrison)
Bunz takes over the Garrison during CMW with seven events, including this flea market in the front room. Vendors will accept both cash and trades for goods. There'll also be DJs and tarot card readings.
Black & Boujee - Afterwork (April 20 @ Harlem Underground)
Celebrate the diversity of Caribbean cultures at this dance party with gourmet appetizers, cocktails and tunes from DJ DK DaDon.
Isn't Anything (April 20 @ Unlovable)
DJs Pammm and special guest Pieter spin indie rock, distorted pop, college rock, shoegaze and other associated sounds with free snacks and no cover.

Contest: Win a Red Giselle ballet prize pack

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As part of their 40th anniversary North American tour, Russia’s Eifman Ballet is coming to thrill Toronto audiences with four performances of Red Giselle at the Sony Centre this May.

Want to go? You're in luck! In honour of Red Giselle coming to town we will be giving one lucky reader the ultimate prize pack.

Toronto Restaurant Openings: Rosie's Eatery, The Alternative Cafe, Mos Mos

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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.

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  • Navayo Greek Bistro opens today at 2258 Kingston Rd. (at Cliffside).
  • Gluten-free and vegan-friendly Rosie's Eatery at 1726 Avenue Rd. in North York has soft opened and will have its official opening this Monday.
  • The Alternative Cafe is now open at 439 Richmond St. W. just west of Spadina Ave.
  • Popular PATH coffee outlet Mos Mos has opened a second location, this time under the Exchange Tower at 130 King St. W. in the Financial District.
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  • The Carbon Bar is launching brunch service this weekend with an enticing menu that includes a smoked brisket Benny, mezcal and lime cured salmon and chicken'n'waffles.

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

Ontario introducing 15% tax to cool down housing market

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Toronto's real estate market just keeps on soaring. Housing prices in Toronto, and across the GTA, seem to be at record highs, but it looks like the province will try to reign them in.

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne introduced the Fair Housing Plan today, which includes a new 15 percent tax on foreign speculators, or those who aren't citizens or permanent residents of Canada. These buyers make up 5 percent of the current market.

This 15 percent Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) would apply to  single family residences, such as detached and semi-detached houses, townhouses and condos in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area. That includes the GTA, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Niagara and Barrie.

Vancouver got a foreign buyers tax last year and it reportedly helped cool down the market there.

Condo of the week: 19 Brant Street

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Thanks in part to the incredible building boom of condos in Toronto, there are thousands of units spread across the city that look more or less the same. 

You know the drill, stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island, concrete ceilings, and small living area that leads to an even smaller balcony. There's nothing wrong with these spaces, but it's intriguing to note how even slight updates to the formula result in drastic improvements. 

18 Brant Street TorontoWhen you're shelling out a million or more on a condo, you expect that it'll come with some luxury features that set it apart from all the cookie cutter one bedroom units out there. That and an extra bedroom are what you're buying when you get above the $800K mark.

18 Brant Street TorontoTake this unit at 19 Brant St., for instance. It's still designed as a soft loft, but floor-to-ceiling windows, a dressed up kitchen, higher quality counters and floors, plus an enlarged balcony are the perks that you expect when entering this price bracket.

18 Brant Street TorontoSpecs
  • Address: #805 19 Brant St.
  • Price: $1,098,000
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Parking: 2
  • Walk Score: 99
  • Transit Score: 100
  • Maintenance Fees: $748.34
  • Listing agent: Doug Vukasovic / Zoocasa Realty
  • Listing ID: C3765133
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This one has a young professional couple written all over it. King West isn't for everybody, but those who like being near to Toronto's most dense concentration of nightclubs will love the idea of being in what seems like the centre of it all.

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Slick looking like condos like this one might be alluring, but there are plenty of buyers still pining for a traditional home with a backyard. $1.1 million might not get you the nicest detached property, but it still buys a decent semi in plenty of neighbourhoods.

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

Earth Day events in Toronto for 2017

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Earth Day 2017 is this Saturday April 22. As usual, there are plenty of events and activities in Toronto that let the city come together to celebrate the green spaces that surround us.

Roll up your sleeves and get busy at a neighbourhood clean-up or learn something new at a film screenings.

Events you might want to check out:

Gladstone Grow Op 2017 (April 19-23 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Grow Op is an exhibition of art and design featuring lots and lots of plants. It also falls on Earth Day.
Let It Grow TO (April 22 @ The Academy of Lions)
Head to Ossington's Academy of Lions at 8 a.m. for a mega outdoor workout and then grab some snacks from Grow Op to raise money for the World Wildlife Fund.
Celebrate Earth Day at Todmorden Mills (April 22 @ Todmorden Mills Heritage Site)
Create environmentally-friendly artwork and tour the Wildflower Preserve to explore the natural habitats of the Don Valley - all for free.
ParkPlay for Earth Day (April 22 @ Trinity Bellwoods Park )
Earth Day Canada hosts a “Wild About Canada” pop-up Adventure Playground. Bring the kids or just the young at heart to the north end of Bellwoods for the day.
Earth Day / Record Store Day Extravaganza (April 22 @ Henderson Brewing Co)
This brewery is partnering with the Drake Commissary, House of Anansi Press, Playa Cabana Cantina, Dead Dog Records and more to throw a big party and clean up.
CityPlace Earth Day Neighbourhood Cleanup (April 22 @ Canoe Landing Park)
The CityPlace Residents Association Clean Toronto Together Community Clean-Up Day runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Earth Day Celebration (April 22 @ Christie Pits Park)
Bring a blanket, a chair or just get out to dance with performances from Christian Bridges, Jessica Speziale, Xes, Jungle Man Sam and many, many more.
Earth Day Clothing Swap (April 22 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Swap your gently used clothing and accessories for some sweet new finds. Any clothes left will be donated to Sistering: A Woman's Place.
After The Last River (April 22 @ The Revue Cinema )
Head to this Roncesvalles theatre for a fascinating afternoon of film, conversations, and indigenous music, while exploring the Attawapiskat First Nations community of Northern Ontario.
Parkdale Park Clean-Up & Walk in celebration of Earth Day (April 22 @ Masaryk Park)
Help clean up Masaryk Park and some other neighbourhood spots around 11 a.m. with the bonus of free coffee and pizza.   
Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine - Earth Day Clean Up (April 22 @ Glen Stewart Ravine)
The event is open to everyone and it's a great way to see this beautiful part of the city. Bring your own gloves and garbage bags; some light snacks will be provided.
Drop, Swap & Shop (April 23 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Drop off your electronics, pass on things you don't use and pick up one-of-a-kind items. It's like a friendly neighbourhood realtime Bunz Trading Zone.
Screen Queens Goes Green (April 23 @ The Royal Cinema - Toronto)
A drag queen and her guests will have many, many drinks while commenting on what's going on on screen. This month they're playing two episodes of Planet Earth.
Downsview Park Earth Day 2017 (April 23 @ Downsview Park)
This event includes tree planting, outdoor activities, a birds of prey demo, a campfire and a fun park tour.

Toronto getting expanded rent control

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Earlier this year, two condo dwellers in Toronto were shocked when their rent increased 100 percent, from $1,660 to $3,320. Those types of rent hikes, however, might soon be a thing of the past.

That's because today, the provincial government introduced a Fair Housing Plan, which includes 16 measures to help cool the real estate market.

Along with the new 15 percent Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST), this proposal brings rent control to all units in Toronto (and across Ontario), and not just those built or occupied prior to November 1991.

Rent increases will be capped at 2.5 percent, however, in certain cases landlords will still be able to apply for exemptions to this. The province also plans to update the Residential Tenancies Act, by bringing in standardized lease agreements, for instance.

If passed as expected, those living in shiny new condos won't have as much to fear when approaching the one year mark on their lease. 

Weekend events in Toronto April 21-23 2017

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Weekend events in Toronto fill pretty much every club, bar, park and movie theatre in the city. It's Canadian Music Week, Fashion Art TorontoEarth Day and Record Store Day, so get out there and enjoy the spring!

Events you might want to check out:

Backyard Living Expo (April 21-23 @ The International Centre)
The Backyard Living Expo features a backyard oasis, the world’s first Smart Trampoline and a backyard sips area for special summer cocktails.
Art and Nationhood (April 21 @ Massey Hall)
Sir David Adjaye, Christi Belcourt, Junot Daz and Paul Gross lead a discussion as part of the AGO's Creative Minds series. CBC's Matt Galloway will moderate and Tanya Tagaq will perform.
Hockey Warehouse Clearance Sale (April 21-23 @ Hockey Warehouse)
Over 8,200 brand name hockey products (including sticks, helmets, pads, tape, bags) are on sale at this massive warehouse event.
Jane Jacobs - Battle for the City Opening Night (April 21 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Experience a Jane’s Walk led by former Toronto Mayor Barbara Hall and Ken Greenberg before a screening of the film Citizen Jane.
Grand Opening! (April 22 @ Rorschach Brewing Co.)
The Rorschach Brewing Co., grand opening will feature live music, food and beer. And there's a rooftop patio.
T.O. Chechnya with Love (April 22 @ Barbara Hall Park)
Head to this protest at 2 p.m. to show support for what is happening to gay men in Russia right now. Following a few short speeches, there will be a march to the Russian Embassy.
Earth Day / Record Store Day Extravaganza (April 22 @ Henderson Brewing Co)
Celebrate Earth Day and Record Store Day with this brewery as well as the Drake Commissary, Playa Cabana Cantina and Dead Dog Records. It's a party for music and the earth.
Earth Day Celebration (April 22 @ Christie Pits Park)
From noon to 5 p.m., show you love for our planet with a day of music courtesy of Christian Bridges, Jessica Speziale, Xes, Jungle Man Sam, Angela Saini, Bluebelle and many more.
Toronto March for Science (April 22 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
The March for Science is a call to support and safeguard the scientific community in Toronto. Gather at Nathan Phillips Square at 11 a.m. for some speeches and then march to Queen's Park.
Georgia O'Keeffe (April 22 - July 30 @ Art Gallery of Ontario)
Featuring over 80 works, the exhibition charts six decades in the career of one of America’s most celebrated painters.
Aleyards Spring BBQ (April 22 @ Rainhard Brewing parking lot)
The first annual Aleyards Spring BBQ starts at noon. Shacklands, Junction Craft and Draught Dodger will have booths to make sure nobody goes thirsty.
The Trinity Bellwoods Flea (April 23 @ The Great Hall - Lower Hall)
Head to the Great Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to shop for locally made goods. Admission is free and dogs are welcome.
Baby Blue (April 21 @ The Beaver)
It's the end of an era. This will be the last Baby Blue party at the Beaver. DJs Prince Josh and Young Teesh welcome special guest Kristie Muller to close down this night of global club sounds.
Saddle Up! (April 21 @ Owl's Club)
Hear honky tonk hits from your faves Dolly, Willie, Loretta and more. No bro country allowed.
Laidback Luke (April 21 @ UNIUN Nightclub)
EDM legend Laidback Luke will be taking over the decks. This will be a night of high-quality dance music for the soul.
Purple Rain Drinking Game & Dance Party (April 21 @ The Steady)
Celebrate the life and legacy of Prince with Drunken Cinema.
Dudebox - RecMob (April 22 @ Warehouse)
The lastest Dudebox party is free and helps to launch a new Toronto app called RecMob. It all goes down in a warehouse space with DJs Nino Brown, Nora Tones and PussyRiot's Nadya Tolokonnikova.
Beam Me Up's Edition Speciale! (April 22 @ The Piston)
Take a trip with the Beam Me Up residents for Édition Spéciale, a spin around the world of disco.
Solid Garage 19 Year Anniversary (April 22 @ Bunda Lounge)
Special guest Manoo from France helps celebrate almost two decades of house at this Solid Garage party!
Toronto International Porn Festival (April 21 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
This diverse collection of porn breaks stereotypes and expands the diversity of representation on film.
Screen Queens Goes Green (April 23 @ The Royal Cinema - Toronto)
This monthly drag queen movie screening with lots of drinks celebrates Earth day with two episodes of Planet Earth.

New streetcars coming to St. Clair and King St. next

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The first batch of new TTC streetcars started running up and down Spadina in 2014. They've slowly been rolled out along other lines, including on the 509 Harbourfront and 514 Cherry, but they'll be heading to midtown next.

In September the 512 St. Clair route will see new streetcars as part of the TTC's revised deployment schedule. 

As the Toronto Star reports, St. Clair's getting new streetcars next because the line's already crowded at peak times and it's hard to supplement the route with buses, considering the street has dedicated streetcar lanes.

New streetcars already run along King Street (504) on weekends, but in November, this route will see them on weekdays too.

Of course this all depends on Bombardier delivering the rest of the streetcars on time. By this point, we were supposed to have 100 of the new vehicles; Toronto has 33 right now.

The top 5 deep dish pizza in Toronto

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Deep dish pizza in Toronto may not all be true to the pies you'll find in Chicago but are delicious in their own right. This is pizza cooked in deep pans and layered to the nines with toppings. From Detroit-style to the completely outrageous, this deep dish will leave you stuffed.

Here are my picks for the top restaurants for deep dish pizza in Toronto.

Double D's

Chicago style deep dish finally has some representation in Toronto courtesy of this pizza parlour with locations in Leslieville and Dundas West. The pizza is gut-busting, cheesy, saucy, and dripping with butter and in true Chi-town fashion the pies take approximately 40 minutes to cook. They do a gluten-free version too.

Descendant Pizza

Detroit-style deep dish pizza is the forte at this Leslieville pizza joint near Queen and Jones. These pies take pizza to a whole new level with caramelized crusts, crushed tomato sauce and delicious meat toppings like soppressata.

Junked Food Co.

A perfect late night indulgence, the mini deep dish pizzas at this Queen West joint are topped with items like creamy cheddar mac and cheese, Dr. Pepper pulled pork, spicy chicken and blue cheese slaw.

Pizza Thick

The pizzeria found inside Death In Venice is slinging Regina-style deep dish. Think of it as a pizza with a biscuit like crust pressed into a special round pan. Once pressed the pies are loaded with an obscene amount of toppings.

Pizzaiolo

Deep dish from this local chain comes in the form of The Godfather pizza which is filled to the brim with bacon, parmigiano cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella and tomato sauce. If this doesn't strike your fancy you can always customize your own.

The 12 most fun ways to watch a movie in Toronto right now

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You can go to a movie theatre any day of the week in Toronto to catch the latest indie film or blockbuster but when you want to take your movie-going up a notch make sure seek out one of these ongoing film series that  take over independent cinemas across the city.

Here are my picks for the most fun ongoing film series in Toronto right now.

Bechdel Tested 

Based on the Bechdel test, this bi-monthly film series at the Revue shines a light on women who take a leading role in their respective industries. They screen a women-centric film then host a panel discussion with experts in whatever field they've featured.

Black Gold

This is a bi-monthly film series at the Royal dedicated to showing the best and most vibrant of Black cinema. They often have giveaways from local businesses and sponsors. 

Cool Kids at the Carlton

If you love kids' movies, check out this series at the Carlton that features movies like The Goonies and The Karate Kid. They also usually have super fun prize giveaways at the screenings. 

Designing the Movies 

With expert introductions and special guest Q&As, this long-running series provides a fascinating look at production design, art direction, costumes and set decoration.

Feminist Live Reads

This series created by Chandler Levack presents a group of usually very cool Toronto celebrities reading a screenplay live. The series at the Revue focuses on women in film.

Food in Film

Examine the role food plays in cinema with local chefs and restaurants who provide a complimentary snack during each screening. It's curated by pastry chef Cora James at the Revue.

Ladies of Burlesque 

Showgirls take over The Royal's stage and screen with this series that pairs classic films with live shows from burlesque performers. It's a dance party and screening in one.

Muff Society 

This feminist film series celebrates women in film and television. Expect to talk about the film you're seeing and come early for the pre-show pop-up.

Neon Dreams Cinema Club

Think synthpop and bright neon lights at this monthly film series held at the Royal. Here you'll see the best in surreal neo-noir cinema from the 1970s, 80s and beyond. 

Robots Vs Unicorns

This monthly sci-fi and fantasy series has a cult following, just like the films it shows. Screening happen at the Royal and they'll often have pre-movie entertainment and after parties.

Screen Queens

Hosted by drag queen Allysin Chaynes and her chosen guests, this is a hilarious and x-rated monthly film screening. It's all kinds of drunken fun with giveaways and commentary before, during and after the screening. 

Silent Revue

That's right, this series is all about silent films. All screenings feature live musicians inside the Revue. It's curated by media archivist Alicia Fletcher.

How Toronto's coffee scene has changed over the past decade

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Colour changing unicorn frappuccinos might be all the rage at a certain coffee chain this week, but Toronto's independent cafes are all about keeping it simple.

Although before we got what seems a billion white-walled, cleanly designed espresso bars, a small number of indie shops first introduced Toronto to high-quality coffee.

"In the beginning, we didn’t have anyone in the ballpark with us. We were quite on our own. We were kind of learning as we were going," says Susan Bate, who owns the Coffee Tree Roastery in Bloor West Village. She started her business nearly 30 years ago in 1988.

Since then, however, she's witnessed cafes pop up all over the city and has seen a change in how we consume coffee too.

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The inside of Mercury Espresso Bar. Photo by Jesse Milns.

When she began, it was all about serving big cups of brewed coffee, now, she notes it's all about espresso. "I think the level of consumer education and confidence has really grown," she says.

And it's easy to see why. Almost every neighbourhood has a number of competing coffee shops. In Roncesvalles, it's not a stretch to say there's at least one on every block.

"Just in the last five years it’s gotten insane," says Luisa Duran, who took over the eleven-year-old Mercury Espresso Bar in Leslieville three year ago. Before then, she worked at Jet Fuel. But despite the influx of coffee shops, Duran's keeping the community-focused Mercury the same.

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Crema Coffee in the Junction. Photo by Jesse Milns.

As is Geoff Polci who opened up his first Crema Coffee location in the Junction about 10 years ago. Since then, he's expanded to multiple locations and started Propeller Coffee, a roastery too.

Crema was one of the first cafes in the Junction, now of course, there are plenty - just like there are in most neighbourhoods around the city.

To stay competitive, Polci says cafes have had to step up their food game and also offer excellent customer service.

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A barista pulls an espresso at Propeller Coffee during one of their Barista Jams. Photo by Jesse Milns.

They also have to consistently put out great coffee, which is much easier now considering Toronto's finally home to a slew of well-regarded roasters, including Cut Coffee and Pilot.

And while many of us can tell the difference between a cortado and a flat white these days, Polci - who's currently visiting the west coast, including Seattle (America's coffee capital) - thinks we have still have more to learn about coffee here at home.

"There’s definitely more awareness now," he says. "But there’s still a long way to go."

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Toronto Raptors fans distraught after massacre in Milwaukee

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Last night was rough for Toronto Raptors fans. In Game 3 of their first round playoff series, the Raps were destroyed 104-77 by the Milwaukee Bucks, giving the latter team a 2-1 leg up in the series.

The Raptors were dominated the entire game with the Bucks entering the fourth quarter carrying a 32 point lead. Fans weren't too happy about the devastating playoff loss and expressed their feelings of quickly fading hope on Twitter.

Here's how Toronto Raptors fans reacted to the massacre in Milwaukee.

Suitcase on tracks causes commuter chaos on the TTC

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Thank goodness it's Friday because after this morning on the TTC, Torontonians who commute will probably need a quick break.

Earlier today, the Yonge line stopped running between Eglinton and Union station and Line 2 shut down between Broadview and St. George Station. Bloor-Yonge Station was also briefly evacuated.

According to CP24, someone stole a suitcase and threw it onto the tracks. Once police determined the suspicious package was benign, subway service resumed. 

Of course, it's reassuring to see the TTC take situations such as these seriously, but some were left in the lurch as they tried to travel to work.

TTC to give public early access to new subway stations

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Toronto will get a sneak peek at its new subway line this spring when the TTC shows off two of its nearly completed stations on the Spadina Extension. The public reveal is shaping up to be an early highlight of Doors Open programming this year. 

While the new section of Line 1 isn't expected to enter service until late 2017, a number of the stations are 99 per cent finished in anticipation of the opening. These include Downsview Park and York University, which will be open for an advance look on May 27. 

The latter of these two stations is an absolute show-stopper when it comes to TTC architecture. Designed by Foster + Partners, this will be the jewel of the new line and help contribute to the university's architectural awakening.

Those visiting the stations for Doors Open will be able to get a look at the new designs and public art. It's worth noting, however, that access to each station will not be provided by subway, but rather via ground-level entrances (because the new line isn't actually open yet).

The event is free, but participants are recommended to arrive early to avoid lineups.

5 places to find cherry blossoms in Toronto beyond High Park

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Cherry blossoms in Toronto aren't confined to High Park. In fact, there are collections of sakura spread all over the city. Those looking to avoid the gong show that is a peak-bloom visit to Grenadier Pond can head to any one of these other destinations for a more peaceful version of this spring ritual.

Here are 5 places to find cherry blossoms in Toronto beyond High Park.

Robarts Library

The sakura stand at Robarts Library is relatively small at 70 or so trees, but it's absolutely gorgeous at peak bloom, as the trees create a canopy over the short path that leads through the green space from Harbord to Huron.

Centennial Park

The gardens at Centennial Park boast the second largest collection of cherry trees in the city behind High Park. There's over 200 trees here in various places from the area to the northeast of the park conservatory to the sections near Rathburn Rd. and Centennial Park Blvd.

Broadacres Park

There are 100 cherry trees planted at Broadacres Park in Etobicoke that date back to 2002. The stand can be found at the southwest corner of the park near Elderfield Crescent and is one of the least trafficked places to view sakura in the city.

Trinity Bellwoods Park

Probably the second busiest place to soak up the beauty of cherry blossoms in Toronto, the path that runs southeast from Trinity Circle has a lovely collection of young sakura. The best time to head here is during the work week, when the park is relatively quiet.

Centre Island Park

There are roughly 30 cherry trees at Centre Island. It's one of the smaller collections worth mentioning, but the surrounding area is beautiful and you can make the trip across the harbour part of the celebration of spring in Toronto.

TTC says subway delays are down 18% so far this year

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It might be hard to believe after today's chaotic morning commute, but according to the TTC, we're spending less time on delayed subway trains.

At the TTC's monthly board meeting yesterday, the transit agency revealed that the number of incidents causing subway delays (on all four lines) was down nearly 18 percent in the first three months of this year compared to the same time period in 2014.

ttc delaysIn the first quarter of 2014, the 5068 incidents led to 12,628 minutes of delays. From January to March of 2017, however, number dropped by 37.7 percent. This year, 4,176 incidents meant 7,863 total minutes of delays.

The length of each delay also dropped about 25 percent since 2014, from an average of 2.49 minutes to 1.88 minute in 2017.

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