Luggage stores in Toronto will have you ready for your next trip, whether it's a quick weekend getaway or a month-long voyage. From stylish designs to practical pieces, you'll find everything you need at these places. 

Here are my picks for the top luggage shops in Toronto.

Tumi

The New Jersey-based brand, known for its nigh-on-indestructible luggage has location in Yorkdale, the Eaton Centre, and on Bay Street. Its Tegra-Lite collection is made of an ultra-lightweight polymer used in racecars and in protective NFL gear.

Te Koop

This Queen Street staple is low on heavy-duty luggage, but high on the trend factor. If you're in the market for the latest Herschel backpacks, duffels and wallets for weekend escapes, check it out. 

Bentley

This big name boutique is set up in malls (at the Dufferin Mall, the Eaton Centre and the Yonge-Eglinton Centre, for instance) and sells matching luggage sets, carry-ons, backpacks and travel accessories. 

The Bay

The self-proclaimed number one vendor of luggage in the country has locations across the city, including at the Eaton Centre, and carries a huge selection of both affordable and high-end bags. 

Betty Hemmings Leathergoods

This Yorkville travel goods destination carries a selection of briefcases, bags and suitcases as well as some great pieces for vintage lovers with modern needs. Basically, the luggage here looks good, is made well, but doesn't weigh as much as it appears it should. 

K Jamson Luggage

There are a handful of these small, but mighty stores scattered around the GTA, but the College Park location is my favourite. It offers one of the widest brand selections and also does price matching.

Sporting Life

This sports and activewear retailer carries sports bags for all sorts of activities as well as for the active traveller who needs their luggage to be flexible and go everywhere with them. Expect all the big outdoor sporting brands here. 

Rimowa

This German company sticks to hard-shell suitcases, engineered with its trademark grooves and painted in irresistible candy hues and metallics. The Bloor West location is for the traveller with a big budget. 

Samsonite

This luggage and bag brand has stores in North York, Mississauga and even inside Pearson. From briefcases and clutches, to duffels and massive, Canadian-made trunks on wheels, Samsonite carries a range of suitcases and bags at all price levels. 

MEC

This co-op has locations along King West and in North York. It's expanded its baggage line from packs to super functional backpacks, computer bags and durable suitcases in all shapes and sizes. Its selection is impressive and designed with the smart-packing, versatile traveller in mind. 

Free events in Toronto this week include outdoor movie screenings, concerts and a butter tart battle. It's the end of the month, so enjoy a Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market for all your car-free strolling and street dancing needs. 

Ask those who grew up during the period, and they'll tell you that the 1980s were the glory days of fun for kids in Toronto. Video games weren't quite compelling enough to tether us to screens, helicopter parenting was rare, and opportunities to get into harmless trouble were virtually boundless. What a time to be alive.

Here are 10 fun things Toronto kids did in the 1980s.

1. You had birthday parties at the Mad Hatter, complete with cream pie fights, grocery cart bumper cars, and a host of other incredibly dangerous things that nobody seemed particularly concerned about at the time.

2. Your parents took you to Tour of the Universe at the CN Tower, which was just about the coolest ride in the world as you shuttled to Jupiter and back to Earth.

3. You made repeated trips to the Funland Arcade at Yonge and Dundas, even if some of the "downtown kids" scared you.

Gateway of summer dreams. Canada's Wonderland was a must-visit for kids in the 1980s. Photo via the Toronto Archives.

4. Despite it being in the middle of nowhere, you went at least once a summer to Canada's Wonderland, where you almost died of heat stroke while waiting to go on rides like the Ghoster Coaster. It was still worth it.

5. You derived endless pleasure from making fun of kids who you thought wore clothing from Bi-Way or Bargain Harolds, but then despaired when your parents took you there to buy orange tab Levis jeans.

6. You luxuriated in the waterpark at Ontario Place's Children's Village on a hot summer day with absolutely zero care whatsoever for the dubious cleanliness of what you were swimming in.

The McLaughlin Planetarium in its heyday. Photo via Robert Moffat.

7. You went to the McLaughlin Planetarium and learned about the night sky in the most fascinating way. You returned years later to get high and check out the Pink Floyd laser light show.

8. The best "park" in the city was Adventure Playground near the foot of Bathurst St., where you'd be given a hammer and nails and left mostly unattended in what was essentially a construction site.

9. You spent hours in your room poring over the Consumer's Distributing catalogue and dreaming of all the incredible toys that you might one day receive as gifts (obviously you had no money to buy them).

10. You watched the Jays play at Exhibition Stadium in the bleachers for under five bucks (and prayed that it didn't rain).

Hamilton's restaurant scene is thriving. The city southwest of Toronto boasts epic burger joints, unforgettable pizza, and even soup spots that'll leave you in awe. So next time you're looking for a tasty adventure, The Hammer may just be your best bet.

Here are my picks for Hamilton restaurants that are worth the drive.salt

The Burnt Tongue

Primarily a soup shop, the menu at this casual spot has evolved to also include Belgian style fries, craft burgers and specialty sodas. The compact shop is known to offer a daily roster of hearty, house-made soups with crunchy or fresh garnishes.

Mezcal Tacos & Tequila Bar

If you're on the hunt for tacos in Hamilton this James Street South restaurant is your go-to spot. The menu boasts over 13 different tacos including baja fish, wild boar, pork jowl, and even squash and kale. Wash them all down with one of their epic cocktails. 

The Mule

Here's another Mexican joint worth the trek. Here you'll find baja style chicken wings, salmon and chile ceviche along with a variety of tasty tacos to indulge in. If you're gluten intolerant, you'll be happy to learn all of their menu items are 100% gluten-free. 

Saltlick Smokehouse

Found on James Street North, this BBQ restaurant specializes in cured, smoked meats. On the menu you'll find predictable offerings like pork back ribs and beef brisket along with some unique menu items like Korean beef ribs and crispy pork belly nuggets.

NaRoma Pizza Bar

This bustling pizzeria specializes in Roman style pies. Here, the crust is special, the product of handmade dough left to rise for 72 hours before being baked in heavy cast iron pans. The menu showcases traditional varieties like a solid margherita, along with inventive combinations.

Culantro

This Hamilton spot offers a fresh take on traditional Peruvian foods. The menu features composed plates of chicken empanadas, quinoa croquettes, and pork belly chicharron.

The Ship

Fried appetizers, gourmet burgers and fish filled sandwiches are what you'll find at this pub on Augusta Street. They are even serving up grub late night if you find yourself there in the wee hours of the night.

Gorilla Cheese

If you're tired of waiting for the Gorilla Cheese food truck to make its way to Toronto, just hop in the car and drive to Hamilton. The popular mobile vendor boasts a bricks and mortar location on Ottawa Street North.

Fsh & Chp

Feeling fishy? Discover the seafood centric menu at this Hamilton restaurant featuring mussels, chowders, tacos, macaroni and its namesake fish and chips. 

Earth to Table Bread Bar

Soups, salads, sandwiches, and stone baked pizza all grace the menu at this Locke Street South destination. They also do seasonal spins on the classic burger every Wednesday.

Buildings lost to demolition in Toronto form a far too long list. Some dismantling of the old is required to pave way for the new, of course, but throughout the 1960s and 70s, this city unceremoniously destroyed some of its finest architecture, in some cases merely to building parking lots.

Here are my picks for the buildings most tragically lost to demolition in Toronto.

Trinity College (original)

Built: 1852
Demolished: 1950
What exists there now: Trinity Bellwoods Park, though the original gate and women's residence still stand, the latter as a retirement home.
Why it's missed: Designed by Kivas Tully, the building was an excellent example of Gothic-Revival architecture.

Old Union Station

Built: 1873
Demolished: 1931
What exists there now: Citigroup Place
Why it's missed: As wonderful as the current Union Station is, think of what it'd be like to have the previous iteration of the station preserved and used for another purpose.

Toronto General Post Office

Built: 1873
Demolished: 1958
What exists there now: Richmond Adelaide-Centre
Why it's missed: This was Toronto's 8th post office and acted as the summit of the gorgeous Toronto St. Designed by Henry Langley, it was one of the city's most ornate Second Empire buildings.

Grand Opera House

Built: 1874
Demolished: 1927
What exists there now: Scotia Plaza
Why it's missed: A fabulous Second Empire-style building with an an intriguing history courtesy of one-time owner Ambrose Small, the millionaire that one day up and vanished, nothing like it remains in Toronto.

Board of Trade Building

Built: 1892
Demolished: 1958
What exists there now:EDS Building
Why it's missed: Designed by New York's James & James firm, the Board of Trade held a prominent place on the northeast corner of Yonge and Front streets. The rounded building was the perfect companion to the Flatiron a couple of streets away.

The Armouries

Built: 1894
Demolished: 1963
What exists there now: Provincial Court House (University Avenue)
Why it's missed: Thomas Fuller's Romanesque masterpiece was not only the largest armoury in Canada, but just look at what replaced it.

The Temple Building

Built: 1896
Demolished: 1970
What exists there now: Queen-Bay Centre
Why it's missed: Aside from being the tallest building in Toronto upon its completion, George W. Gouinlock's Tempe Building was a lovely Romanesque counterpart to nearby Old City Hall. 

Chorley Park

Built: 1915 (started in 1911)
Demolished: 1961
What exists there now: Parkland
Why it's missed: Chorley Park was the fourth and last official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada. Architect F.R. Heakes modelled it after the chateaux of the Loire Valley. The opulent building closed in 1937 due to the high maintenance costs. It served a few other uses before being razed.

The Toronto Star Building (original)

Built: 1929
Demolished: 1972
What exists there now: First Canadian Place
Why it's missed: Designed by Chapman and Oxley, it was one of Toronto's finest examples of Art Deco architecture.

Bata Building

Built: 1965
Demolished: 2007
What exists there now: Aga Kahn Museum grounds
Why it's missed: While it's been replaced by a worthy successor, the Bata Building was one of Toronto's finest examples of modernist architecture. It might also have been John C. Parkin's best architectural work, though that is up for debate.

Bars to read at in Toronto let you escape into a book as you down a boozy drink, or perhaps a coffee, depending on what you're feeling. Some might fear going to the bar alone, but it doesn't have to be scary, especially when you pick a warm, cozy and welcoming spot.

Here are my picks for bars to read at in Toronto

Famous Last Words

This bar in the Junction is literally book-themed, so it's pretty much built for reading. All of its cocktails are named after literary figures and it even does specials if you visit with your book club.

Brewhaha

Head to this Annex spot in the basement of the Duke of York to relax with a beer, pub grub and a good book. Bring a friend, do some reading and then take a break with a board game. 

No One Writes to the Colonel

This bar at Bathurst and College is suitable if you want to have a conversation with friends or settle in with a good book. Even if it gets a bit rowdier later in the evening, there tends to be a literary-friendly crowd.

The Paddock

Bars in the Queen West area might not seem like a good place for reading, but this one's a little bit quieter than most in the area. You can also get a nice stiff drink to go with your Hemingway.

The Walton

If you visit this Little Italy bar (and cafe) in the summer time, a visit to the back garden patio is a must. But even if you sit inside, it's easy to read and get work done in this light-filled space that has lots of food and drink options. 

Glad Day

Not only is Glad Day a bookstore, but it's also a cafe and bar. Peruse the shelves and then pick something up to read as you sip on a cold or hot beverage.

Gladstone Cafe

The Melody bar at this West Queen West institution is far too bustling and loud to encourage leisurely reading, but the cafe next door is just about ideal. It's a low key space with a high ceiling and brick walls. You can really sink into a book here.

Royal York Library Bar

It always feels like you've stepped into the past at this downtown hotel, especially when you head to the quiet bar that opens at 11:30 a.m. on weekdays.

Done Right Inn

Find some solace (and a drink) after spending the day at Trinity Bellwoods Park. Why not unwind with a book at this West Queen West dive bar?

Grey Tiger

Like most cafe-bar hybrids, the place is filled with light during the day. Since it does both coffee and cocktails, you can pick your poison. If you're reading PDFs on your laptop, be sure to tuck your computer away before 7 p.m. - that's when you'll have to bust out an actual book.

Events in Toronto this week include some highly anticipated festivals. Head out of town for WayHome, or stay home for some can't-miss summer concerts, film screenings and a butter tart festival. 

Toronto's most photogenic sign might be located at Nathan Phillips Square, but thanks to a pair of artists, it now has a rival sitting right by the lake.

As CBC reports, artists Thelia Sanders-Shelton and Julie Ryan used washed up driftwood to create a wooden Toronto sign on the rocks in Humber Bay Park. 

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Their sculpture captured the attention of locals who visited the picturesque waterfront location this weekend and naturally, it was a hit on Instagram.

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Unlike the sign at Nathan Phillips Square, this one has the entire skyline in the background.

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It looked especially magical this weekend thanks to the misty weather and clouds hovering over Lake Ontario. Let's hope it survives the weather and stays up for the long haul.

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The annual Summerlicious prix-fixe extravaganza has now come to an end which means it's now time to find out what we missed by scrolling through all the photos. We've narrowed the entries to a final ten and now ask you to vote for three winners.

Vote for your favourite photo here.

Here are the finalists selected for the Summerlicious 2017 photo challenge.

1. modernpicasso at Canoe

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2. yannielaiphotography at Cluny

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3. photosoritdidnthappen at Ricarda's

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4. foodiefork at Kasa Moto

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5. fudeninja at Lisbon by Night

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6. torontoofoodiee at Nota Bene

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7. rickyrichrich777 at Sassafraz

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8. michimimimi at Aria Ristorante

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9. sugarpuffeats at Lisa Marie

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10. hangryfoodies at Azure

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Vote for your favourite photo here.

Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday July 30, 2017.

Winners will receive the following prizes:

• 1st place: A $200 gift certificate to Bangkok Garden
• 2nd place: A $100 gift certificate to Maple Leaf Tavern
• 3rd place: A $50 gift certificate to Liberty Commons at Big Rock Brewery

Things got heated at the No Frills parking lot at Cedarbrae Mall this weekend when an argument over a parking space escalated into an all out fist fight before bystanders and store employees were able to break it up.

The whole incident recalls a similar altercation that was caught on tape at a Costco parking lot in Mississauga last year, though it's certainly a quicker affair than the notorious Pizza Pizza fight.

The most intense portion of the fight was captured on video and posted to YouTube by Adam LeRoy. In it we see two parties arguing loudly before a flurry of punches is thrown. There appear to be a man and a woman from two separate vehicles involved in the incident.

Other people in the parking lot can be heard honking their horns and yelling at the fighting parties to stop, but it doesn't do much good until after the punches are thrown and a person actually steps in to separate the groups.

Fortunately, it appear no one was seriously injured, and ultimately everyone calmed down enough to get in their cars and drive away.

A little fall of rain couldn't put a damper on the long-standing Junction Night Market that took over Pacific Avenue on Saturday evening. A slew of west side food and beverages purveyors, including lots of local craft breweries, sold dishes and drinks for just $5 each.

Check out this photo gallery for 19 yummy eats and drinks from the annual night market. 

This week on DineSafe, a local business got a red card thanks to a rodent infestation. The Queen Live Fresh Food Market also made headlines when the whole place was shut down after mice were spotted nibbling on pastries at Meli Baklava & Chocolate. 

Here's which other Toronto restaurants got dinged on DineSafe this week.

Pita Way Mediterranean Cuisine (45 Carlton St.)

• Inspected on: July 20, 2017
• Inspection finding: Red (Closed)
• Number of infractions: 5 (Crucial: 2, Significant: 2)
• Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to prevent a rodent infestation.

Super Khorak (6125 Yonge St.)

• Inspected on: July 20, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 1  (Significant: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: N/A

Starbucks Coffee (175 Bloor St. E.)

• Inspected on: July 20, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 2 (Significant: 1, Minor: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: N/A

Marron Bistro (948 Eglinton St. W.)

• Inspected on: July 19, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 5 (Crucial: 1, Significant: 3, Minor: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated.

Da Maria Pizza & Dining Lounge (572 St. Clair W.)

• Inspected on: July 19, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 4 (Significant: 3, Minor: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: N/A

Ginger (212 Queen St. W.)

• Inspected on: July 19, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 7 (Crucial: 1 Significant: 6)
• Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated.

Aroma Espresso Bar (500 Bloor St. W.)

• Inspected on: July 18, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 5 (Significant: 3, Minor: 2)
• Crucial infractions include: N/A

Church's Chicken (1172 St. Clair Ave. W.)

• Inspected on: July 18, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 2 (Crucial: 2)
• Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to ensure premises cleaned to prevent food contamination. Operator fail to maintain hazardous food(s) at 4C or colder.

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

Food events in Toronto this August feature some of the summer's most highly anticipated festivals. From the Big Feastival in Oro-Medonte to the popular vegan love-in at Fort York, you'll have a hard time choosing how to indulge over the next 31 days.

The best boutique hotels in Toronto are popular with locals and visitors alike. These cultural hubs feature busy restaurants and bars and usually host events that attract big crowds and sometimes, even lineups. For folks spending the night, they also provide great service and of course, a unique place to stay. 

Here are the best boutique hotels in Toronto. 

It's a sad day for Justin Bieber fans who were hoping to see the pop star on his Purpose World Tour in Toronto. The Stratford-native announced today on Facebook that the remainder of his tour is canceled.

Bieber was set to bring his massive stadium show to the Rogers Centre on September 5 and 6. The tour already stopped in Toronto last spring with two sold-out shows at the ACC. 

Thanks @justinbieber& the whole crew for this iconic tour. #PurposeTourpic.twitter.com/LJ7oZlhX04

— L (@holybizzlez) July 24, 2017

Bieber's version of "Despacito" was recently banned in Malaysia for its indecent lyrics and he was recently banned from visiting China altogether for his bad behaviour. 

Justin Bieber has been banned from performing in China because of 'bad behavior': https://t.co/ISnXYi6bfL via @Reuters TV pic.twitter.com/8agIQhl1wo

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 21, 2017

The Purpose Tour brought the pop mega-star to six continents with over 150 shows. All tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. 

Justin Bieber has cancelled the remaining shows of his Purpose Tour. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. pic.twitter.com/OwaN2EoqIk

— JustinBieberCrew.com (@JBCGiveaway) July 24, 2017

WayHome 2017 is nearly upon us. The music festival just outside Toronto - at Burl's Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte - turns three this year and it feels like this iteration will decide whether it actually has staying power in the southern Ontario market.

Money

For the second year in a row, WayHome is going cashless thanks to its snazzy RFID bracelets. These make it easier for organizers to track attendees (and their spending habits). As a festival-goer, you don't need to remember to carry a wallet, which you might inevitably lose.

After last year's edition, vendors agreed that the system was pretty simple to use. Since you pay for everything with a tap of your wrist, folks seem to spend more money. But, the payment system takes a cut from all sales and some vendors think they don't receive as many tips.

Regardless of how you feel about it, to enter the festival you have to register your bracelet. You can do so online before you get to Burl's Creek. You can also add money to your account before you arrive.

If you want to turn your brain off, you can set it to top up automatically - just beware of how much your spending, it's super easy to burn through money this way.

Food and Drinks

Once you've topped up your card, you're ready to spend your hard-earned cash on junk food (or healthier dishes, if that's what you're here for) thanks to the many on-site food vendors.

There will also be a farmers' market open daily from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. with produce, baked goods and other prepared food items. Unlike the rest of the fest, this will be cash only.

Here are the food vendors you can expect to see on site:

• Barque
• BeaverTails
• Born2Eat
• Buster’s Sea Cove
• Cara’s Rocket Luncher
• ChachaChurros
• Chevy’s Big Bite
• ChipMonk’s Food Truck
• Eva’s Original Chimneys
• feasTO
• Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream
• Heirloom Toronto
• ICEE
• Jimmy Guaco’s
• Kungfu Dawg
• Mangia Mangia Italian Kitchen
• Mustache Burger
• Not Just Dogs
• Pappas Greek
• Pita Pit
• Pizza Pizza
• Prince Edward’s Fries
• Rancho Relaxo
• Shine Juice Bar & Cafe
• Smoke’s Poutinerie
• Smoothie Solutions
• Station Cold Brew
• Sub and Sandwich Factory
• Summer Time Lemonade
• The Colossal Onion and Chicken Tenders
• The Food Dudes
• The Kind Kitchen
• The Poutine Supreme
• The Ultimate Food Truck
• Tropical Temptations Kona Coffee
• Uncle Betty’s

If you're camping (and are over 19), you're allowed to bring your own alcohol, but the rules are as follows:  "No more than two bulk alcohol items per person in aluminum or plastic containers only. No glass containers of any kind." 

WayHome defines bulk alcohol as:

• One (1) case (24 cans) of beer or malt-based beverage
• One (1) 26 oz. of liquor
• One (1) 4L Box of wine

Camping

Camping is not included for the second year in a row. You can grab a regular campsite, suitable for four to six people, for about $140. Larger sites are available too as are sites with gear included (and assembled!) - these fancy ones will cost you $499 for two people.

Parking

If you're not camping, you can buy a three-day parking pass for $70. Single day passes are available too. You won't be able to park overnight though. The lots empty out at 2 a.m.

Busing

Shuttle buses are running for those that don't drive and don't want to camp out. A one-way ticket will cost you $28.

Attractions

Like most big music festivals, WayHome will be filled with corporate activations, so look out for the Coors Light hot air balloon, fitness classes from Equinox and clothing from Top Shop, among the many brands on site.

Things you'll probably forget to pack, but really should bring

• Hand sanitizer
• Flip flops for the shower
• A rain poncho
• Sunscreen
• Fanny pack
• Water bottle
• Chapstick
• Tarps
• Ear plugs
• Toilet paper
• Portable phone charger
• But set a meeting spot for your friend because good luck getting service.

Music

Unlike the past two years, for 2017 there will be only three stages: WayHome (main stage), WayBright (side stage with a big field) and WayAway. The daily schedule is out, so start planning your weekend so you can see as many artists as you can.

Flume is headlining on Friday and in terms of late night performances, you'll have to choose between Justice and Danny Brown. Andy Shauf and Tanya Tagaq also play on day one.

Jazz Cartier, Death From Above, PUP and Solange will all take to the stage on day two before headliners Imagine Dragons. Russ and Marshmello have late night sets.

Sunday features Banks, Mitski, Porter Robinson and Tegan and Sara before Frank Ocean closes the festival.

Controversies

For a feel-good summer festival, you'd think WayHome would be all unicorns, glitter and flower crowns. Not so. CBC News broke a story about how festival goers would not be allowed to bring naloxone kits into the grounds because WayHome can't test what folks are bringing in. 

Many disagree with WayHome's decision to ban this drug that can reverse the effects of opioid intoxication. WayHome says its first responders will be equipped with Narcan (naloxone in nasal spray form).

Find a free outdoor movie screening (with valet bike parking!) in Trinity Bellwoods Park today in Toronto, as well as a few major concerts, including a show from superstar Kendrick Lamar.

Toronto's real estate market might be cooling, but prices remain high as ever, especially since homes continue to sell well over asking. But how are things looking for condos?

According to a new report from the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), which looked at the GTA condo market during the second financial quarter (April to June) of 2017, the average selling price for condos has increased  a whopping 28 percent since last year.

The average selling price in Toronto was $566,513, whereas in the GTA it was $532,032.

The condominium apartment market was quite resilient. Read @TREBhome's full report on Q2 condo stats: https://t.co/Bcejhh8Xlqpic.twitter.com/M3vH6yIQ3x

— Tim Syrianos (@TREBPresident) July 24, 2017

While prices went up, sales were actually down 8 percent since 2016. However, the TREB says in comparison to the overall housing market, the condo market remained "resilient." Condo listings were also up, but just slightly.

"Recent consumer survey results from Ipsos suggest that condominium apartments will continue to gain in popularity with home buyers over the next year," said the TREB's director of market analysis Jason Mercer in a news release. 

"This makes sense given that many households, especially first-time buyers looking to live in the City of Toronto, have turned their attention in increasing numbers to less expensive forms of ownership housing."

Toronto is home to plenty of scenic places to walk, but those looking for summer day trip ideas would do well to have this incredible boardwalk on their list. Here you can get within a stone's throw of some of the most powerful rapids in North America.

Located about an hour away from Toronto along the Niagara River, White Water Walk is one of a handful of attractions in the area that dispenses with kitsch and focuses on the natural wonder that is Niagara's topography. 

Looking towards the Whirlpool Bridge. Photo via Niagara Parks.

Being down river from the Falls and the zoo that is Clifton Hill also helps to separate White Water Walk from many of the worst tourist traps in a city that's full of them. The idea here is simple: to marvel at the grandeur of the waterway up-close.

The rapids travel as fast as 48 km/ph. Photo by Niagara Parks.

As far as the experiences goes, you'll descend down down the gorge in a elevator before walking through a rather cool-looking tunnel that ultimately leads to the riverside walkway. 

The fury of the river is on full display. Photo via Niagara Parks.

The boardwalk itself is about 400 metres long with multiple viewing platforms that jut out towards the fast-moving water. Don't expect an epic hike; rather, dwell a little and take in the spectacular view without rushing. It's all self-guided, so you can take your time.

You can get very close to the river on this self-guided walk. Photo via Niagara Parks.

You'll have to compete with selfie-takers at the viewing platforms, but the view is pretty spectacular, especially when you come near the Niagara Falls Whirlpool Bridge to the US, which provides a sense of scale in the background. 

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Like everything in Niagara, the White Water Walk can get very busy. Given that it's open between 9:00 a.m and 8:30 p.m., my recommendation would be to go near the end of the day when the light is at its best and the crowds have thinned a bit.

Admission to the boardwalk is $12.50 for adults ($8.15 for children 6-12). You'll find White Water Walk at 4330 River Rd. right across from the Buddhist temple. 

The 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival is nearly upon us. The massive event runs from September 7 to 17 and today, TIFF's CEO Piers Handling and artistic director Cameron Bailey announced the first batch of films screening at the festival this year.

Previously, TIFF announced that its 2017 edition would be tightening its programming and would feature 20 percent fewer films. But if this initial roster is any indication, there will be just as much star power this year.

Among the 13 galas and 33 special presentation screenings, there are 25 world premieres. Notable films including the Tragically Hip documentary from Jennifer Baichwal, the animated adaptation of Canadian children's video The Breadwinner, the new Darren Aronofsky movie starring Jennifer Lawrence and of course, the Tonya Harding biopic.

Start making your TIFF wish list STAT.

Galas

• Breathe, dir: Andy Serkis, starring: Andrew Garfield (United Kingdom, World Premiere)
• The Catcher Was A Spy, dir: Ben Lewin, starring: Paul Rudd (USA, World Premiere)
• C'est la vie! dir: Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano, (France, World Premiere, closing night film)
• Darkest Hour, dir: Joe Wright, starring: Ben Mendelsohn, Lily James (United Kingdom, Canadian Premiere)
• Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, dir: Paul McGuigan, starring: Annette Bening (United Kingdom, Canadian Premiere)
• Kings, dir: Deniz Gamze Ergüven, starring: Daniel Craig, Halle Berry (France/Belgium, World Premiere) 

• Long Time Running, dir: Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier (Canada World Premiere - this is the Tragically Hip documentary)
• Mary Shelley, dir: Haifaa Al Mansour, starring: Maisie Williams, Elle Fanning (Ireland/United Kingdom/Luxembourg/USA, World Premiere)
• The Mountain Between Us, dir: Hany Abu-Assad, starring: Kate Winslet, Idris Elba (USA, World Premiere)
• Mudbound, dir: Dee Rees (USA, International Premiere) 
• Stronger, dir: David Gordon Green, starring: Jake Gyllenhaal (USA, World Premiere)
• Untitled Bryan Cranston/Kevin Hart Film, dir: Neil Burger, (USA World Premiere)
• The Wife, dir: Björn Runge, starring: Glenn Close (United Kingdom/Sweden, World Premiere)
• Woman Walks Ahead, dir: Susanna White, starring: Jessica Chastain (USA, World Premiere)

Special Presentations

• Battle of the Sexes, dir: Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton, starring: Emma Stone, Steve Carrell (USA, International Premiere)
• BPM (Beats Per Minute), dir: Robin Campillo (France, North American Premiere)
• The Brawler, dir: Anurag Kashyap (India World Premiere)
• The Breadwinner, dir: Nora Twomey (Canada/Ireland/Luxembourg, World Premiere)
• Call Me By Your Name, dir: Luca Guadagnino, starring: Michael Stuhlberg, Armie Hammer (Italy/France, Canadian Premiere)
• Catch the Wind, dir: Gaël Morel (France, International Premiere)
• The Children Act, dir: Richard Eyre, starring: Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci (United Kingdom, World Premiere)
• The Current War, dir: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, starring: Benedict Cumberbatch (USA, World Premiere)
• Disobedience, dir: Sebastián Lelio, starring: Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams (United Kingdom, World Premiere)
• Downsizing, dir: Alexander Payne, starring: Matt Damon, Kristin Wiig et al. (USA, Canadian Premiere)

• A Fantastic Woman, dir: Sebastián Lelio (Chile, Canadian Premiere)
• First They Killed My Father, dir: Angelina Jolie (Cambodia Canadian Premiere)
• The Guardians, dir: Xavier Beauvois (France, World Premiere)
• Hostiles, dir: Scott Cooper, starring: Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike (USA, International Premiere) 
• The Hungry, dir: Bornila Chatterjee (India, World Premiere)
• I, Tonya, dir: Craig Gillespie, starring: Margot Robbie (USA, World Premiere)
• Lady Bird, dir: Greta Gerwig, starring: Saoirse Ronan (USA, International Premiere - opening film)
• mother! dir: Darren Aronofsky, starring: Jennifer Lawrence (USA, North American Premiere)
• Novitiate, dir: Maggie Betts, starring: Diana Agron (USA, International Premiere)
• Omerta, dir: Hansal Mehta (India, World Premiere)
• Plonger, dir: Mélanie Laurent (France, World Premiere)
• The Price of Success, dir: Teddy Lussi-Modeste (France, International Premiere)
• Professor Marston & the Wonder Women, dir: Angela Robinson, starring: Luke Evans (USA, World Premiere)
• The Rider, dir: Chloé Zhao (USA, Canadian Premiere)
• A Season in France, dir: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun (France, World Premiere)

• The Shape of Water, dir: Guillermo del Toro (USA, Canadian Premiere)
• Sheikh Jackson, dir: Amr Salama (Egypt, World Premiere)
• The Square, dir: Ruben Östlund (Sweden, North American Premiere)
• Submergence, dir: Wim Wenders (France/Germany/Spain, World Premiere)
• Suburbicon dir: George Clooney (USA North, American Premiere)
• Thelma, dir: Joachim Trier (Norway/Sweden/France/Denmark, International Premiere)
• Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, dir: Martin McDonagh (USA North American Premiere)
• Victoria and Abdul, dir: Stephen Frears (United Kingdom North American Premiere)