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The hotel at the Rogers Centre just got a new name

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A decade after the SkyDome famously (or infamously, depending on your opinion) was rebranded as the Rogers Centre, its resident hotel is now changing names as well.

The Renaissance Hotel Toronto has announced it will be changing its name to the Toronto Marriott City Centre.

The announcement was made on Twitter earlier this week. The hotel also confirmed that some other changes might be coming, including to the restaurant, but did not offer specifics.

The newly re-branded Toronto Marriott City Centre was one of the most desirable places to stay in the city when the Dome first opened. The novelty has worn off a bit since then, but it's never ceased to be a great place to watch a Jays game. 


There are major subway closures in Toronto this weekend

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This weekend is a doozy for subway closures in Toronto. Not only will a huge chunk of Line 1 will be closed Saturday and Sunday due to signal upgrades, but one of the busiest stations in the system will be closed all weekend due to fare gate construction.

There will be no subway service between Sheppard West and St. George stations on September 16 and 17 for the installation and testing of Automatic Train Control. All trains on Line 1 will turn back southbound at St. George Station.

Subway Closure Toronto

Due to traffic impacts from numerous on-street construction activities, shuttle buses will only operate between Sheppard West and Lawrence West during this closure.

Customers are encouraged to use existing east-west bus/streetcar routes to the Yonge portion of Line 1 or north-south bus routes to Line 2. Additional service is being added to these routes during the subway closure.

Customers travelling on Line 2 who wish to travel northbound should transfer at Yonge-Bloor Station. There is no shuttle bus service from St. George.

Also worth noting is that trains on Line 1 will bypass Dundas Station both ways starting at 11 p.m. on Friday until 6 a.m. on Monday due to fare gate construction at the station.

The closure will continue during the week with trains bypassing the station both ways starting at 11 p.m. each night from Monday, September 18 until late October. Service will resume at the regularly scheduled time each morning.

Toronto tech sector booming but spelling is a problem

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Toronto's ambitious new diversity-focused tech festival kicked off on Tuesday with a series of rousing, TED talk-style speeches at the Sony Centre.

About 3,000 people attended the all-day event, but everyone else could get the play-by-play via Twitter. 

Toronto Mayor John Tory's Tuesday afternoon speech was one of the most-anticipated and celebrated events of the day. 

Unfortunately for the person who prepared his slides, it was also one of the most-photographed.

Is it petty to point out the glaring, boldly underlined spelling mistake behind our mayor's head?

Most definitely – especially in light of how impressive that statistic is. But hey, this is what I do. And I'm not alone.

The Elevate Toronto Festival, which runs until Sept. 14th, continues today with panels and sessions on artificial intelligence, biometrics, genomics, VR, AR, FinTech, Blockchain, and a whole bunch of other smart things that are thrusting our city forward.

Our spelling industry may not be thriving, but our tech industry certainly is – and that's a good thing, economically speaking.

Spelling skills don't pay the bills like innovation does.

Someone just built a giant sculpture on Toronto's waterfront

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The artists behind the crazy popular driftwood Toronto sign have given people even more reason to head over to Humber Bay. They've just completed another giant sculpture on the waterfront, and this one is even more intricate than their last effort.

This time, the driftwood art piece is a reclining figure, gazing over the water. The piece sits in a relaxed pose on a rocky outcropping near to where the Toronto letters stand.

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The sculpture is made entirely of driftwood and held together by screws. It took the artists, Julie Ryan and Thelia Sanders-Shelton, around two weeks to complete. 

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It's a bit difficult to get a sense for the scale of the piece from a distance (or in photos), but when you see people standing beside it, it's easier to tell that the sculpture is actually huge. 

While the artists thought their Toronto sign would last only one week, it remains standing and the subject of hundreds of Instagram selfies and skyline shots. Hopefully the new sculpture will also withstand the elements (and all that selfie action) as we head into fall.

Toronto can expect fantastic weather for much of fall

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Get ready for a longer-than-normal stretch of sunny skies, boots with skirts, and crisp air that isn't humid but doesn't yet make your face hurt. 

The Weather Network just released its long range fall 2017 forecast, and things are looking pretty good (unless you like being uncomfortably cold or something).

"Fantastic fall weather is expected to dominate mid and late September and continue well into October," say meteorologists of our region. 

They go on to note that there will be "more than the typical number of warm sunny days and great opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoying the fall foliage."


Don't start planning your coat-free Halloween costume just yet, though. 

While the forecast states that "extended periods of warm and dry weather are likely" in Toronto over the next couple of months, the total amount of rainfall for fall is expected to be near normal "due to an increase in active weather later in the season."

This means that we could see the sky open up in November, releasing all of the wet weather we didn't get for September and October in a few dreary weeks.

"The Great Lakes region to southern Quebec will see a break from the active pattern that dominated the spring and summer season," explain meteorologists Doug Gillham and Michael Carter.

"Of course, shots of cooler air are still inevitable, and as we head towards November we expect a return to a typical late fall pattern with classic fall storms and a few reminders that winter is just around the corner."

Toronto university students could get a deal on transit

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Toronto university students who commute by public transit may have reason to celebrate if an attempt to secure unlimited discount transit passes is successful.

Student unions at Ryerson, UofT, OCAD, and George Brown have partnered together to gauge interest in an affordable transit pass, titled "U-Commute." The initiative would allow for the U-Pass, an affordable and unlimited pass for the TTC, to be included in tuition fees. 

Toronto universities have explored the idea before, though it's never panned out. In 2007, several schools were in conversation with the TTC to introduce a U-Pass, but, various issues conspired to thwart the deal. 

Some students felt the $60 per month (at the time) was too high a cost. Others felt the mandatory fee was unfair to those who drive, walk, or bike to school. Part of the problem may have been that all the student unions were not equally on board. 

This time around, more schools are involved in the initiative, though York University is a noteworthy absence. 

Transit passes included in tuition fees are not a new idea. Schools like the University of Guelph, McMaster, Carleton, University of Ottawa, and many others already include a local transit pass in tuition costs. 

The Varsity reportsthat introducing a U-Pass in other Ontario cities helped boost transit ridership by nearly 20 percent. 

Currently, the only student transit options available in Toronto are the slight discounts on post-secondary Metropasses and through Presto on GO Transit. 

The Best Poke Bowl in Toronto

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The best poke bowl in Toronto has mastered the Hawaiian raw fish dish that’s become a craze almost as popular as sushi itself. Rice or other bases like zucchini noodles or salad provide the foundation for a medley of fun ingredients not limited to marinated tuna, salmon, or other seafood, but also tofu, veggies, and much more, often up to you.

Here is where to find the best poke bowl in Toronto.

3 - Poke Guys

This poke spot on Elizabeth does the simple dish justice. Signature salmon poke bowls include spicy, honey ginger and shoyu options, as well as signature kimchi shrimp, wasabi octopus, and veggie with clementines, avocado, and edamame, or you can dream up your own bowl.
11 - Lawai'a Poke

This King and Bathurst spot lets you assemble your own poke bowls starting with bases of white or brown rice or zucchini noodles, adding salmon, tuna or tofu, and topping them off with hot jalapenos or sliced radish, sesame seeds, or crab salad.
7 - Pokito

You'll really fill up at this poke destination near Queen and Spadina. Massive poke bowls come in pre-concocted combinations but it’s also easy to top them any way you want assembly line style. I especially recommend the sweet and slightly spicy pineapple chow.
6 - Rolltation

With locations in Little Tokyo and Yonge and Eglinton, this popular mini-chain makes one of the best poke burritos in the city. That doesn’t mean fish fans don’t also go wild for their poke bowls, which come in not only marine varieties but also include cheddar chicken, kimchi beef, and fruity tofu.
9 - Poke Box

Steps from the Financial District on Toronto St, this poke spot lets you choose between a grain blend, sushi rice, spring mix or zucchini as a base for signature tuna and salmon, crab salad, and spicy salmon poke boxes with unique topping options like arare, furikake and coconut.
10 - Square Fish

Near Queen and Spadina, this little shop serves poke bowls popping with fresh ingredients like shrimp, salmon, edamame, tobiko and avocado.
4 - Calii Love

This burgeoning chain with locations on King West and Yorkville names their poke bowls after how you want to feel (like "Hopeful") rather than ingredients like black rice, sweet potato noodles and shaved cabbage topped with salmon, tuna and/or tofu.
8 - Hoki Poke

With two locations in Toronto including the original in Rosedale, this small poke hut serves spicy salmon, kimchi salmon, chicken mayo and veggie lover bowls on bases of black rice or chopped romaine lettuce.
5 - North Poke

This poke shack in Kensington Market butchers, mixes and marinates all their own fish in house. The Big Wave (tuna, jalapeno citrus marinade, and black garlic mayo) and Waimea (salmon and togarashi mayo) are especially popular, and well-portioned, too.

Average cost of a one bedroom rental in Toronto hits $2,000

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Two plus two equals four, the sky is blue, and rent is getting more expensive in Toronto.

The average rental price for a one bedroom apartment in the city finally cracked the $2,000 mark this month, according to data from Padmapper.

Last month, the apartment hunting website listed the median cost of a one bedroom unit in Toronto at $1,850.

That's an increase of just over 5 per cent, according to site's real time rent trends table. More unsettling still is that we saw the median price of a one bedroom hit $1,500 only nine months ago.

It's important to note, however, that Padmapper also factors longer-term Airbnb rentals (those that can be rented by the month) into its calculations.

This could skew the price upwards a bit, as renting a full apartment in Toronto through Airbnb can run upwards of $4,000 per month.

Toronto is quickly closing in on Vancouver as the most expensive city for rent in Canada, though the latter city remained even less affordable as of last month.


Toronto ranked one of the top financial centres in the world

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Toronto has been ranked one of the top financial centres in the world, shuttling up the Global Financial Centres Index this year.

In this edition of the index, which is updated twice annually, Toronto surpassed cities like Zurich, Boston, and Washington D.C. to land in the number seven spot.

Toronto placed at number 10 back March, but was actually ranked in 13th the year before, which represents a six place ascent in 2017.

The study looks at job availability, competition between businesses, infrastructure, human capital, reputation, and other factors in determining where a city ranks.

Toronto is the second-highest ranked city in North America, the other being New York. Many U.S. cities fell significantly since the March report. 

Toronto's attractiveness as a global financial capital may help bolster attempts to win Amazon's bid for a new city to call home. 

Other Canadian cities on the Index include Montreal (#12), Vancouver (#17), and Calgary (#71).

Here's the full top 10:

  • London, U.K.
  • New York, NY
  • Hong Kong
  • Singapore
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Shanghai, China,
  • Toronto, ON
  • Sydney, Australia,
  • Zurich, Switzerland
  • Beijing, China

Toronto is going to be awash in yellow this fall

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Have you noticed how yellow parts of Toronto look in the fall? While idealized images of fall foliage often comprise a variety of colours including oranges and reds, the city's tree canopy is slowly but surely losing some of this variety.

While fall is looking like it'll  be beautiful in the Toronto area this year, our ravines are steadily being defined by the invasive Norway Maple, which tends to show only yellow when its leaves turn. 

The most spectacular fall displays come from Sugar Maples, which are native to Toronto, but this tree is slowly being pushed out over time. The culprit is the Norway Maple, which was widely planted in Toronto in the early 20th century, but now poses a threat not just to fall colours but also biodiversity.

The tree is notorious for its shady canopy-covering tendencies, reducing sunlight for other species beneath it. Its shallow roots also worsen erosion in our ravines and prevent grass and other small plants from growing around it.

The City of Toronto recommends against planting the Norway Maple, as it is now considered an invasive species, but much of the damage is already done when it comes to the breadth of our fall foliage. While Norway Maples change colour later, they're just not as saturated.

While you can still expect a beautiful fall this year, if you're looking for the most colourful displays of foliage, you'll want to leave the city for areas where the concentration of Sugar Maples is higher. 

Fortunately, we have many, many options.

Rental of the week: 384 Sunnyside Avenue

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Former churches can make for some of the most stunning living spaces around. There's a handful of these adaptive re-use projects around Toronto worthy of gushing over, but it's rare to see units come up in a rental capacity.

384 sunnyside avenue toronto384 sunnyside avenue torontoThat's what makes this listing at 384 Sunnyside Ave. special. With a sun room in one of the church's old towers, it has to be one of the most intriguing conversions of this kind around the city. Anyone who likes exposed wood beams will be taken with this one.

384 sunnyside avenue torontoThere are some practical issues with the space. Being up near the ceiling means that there's lots of funny angles and not much wall space, but these are more quirky features of a unique space than major drawbacks. 

384 sunnyside avenue torontoSpecs
  • Address: 384 Sunnyside (The Abbey Lofts)
  • Apartment type: Condo
  • Rent: $5,000
  • Size: 2,100 sq. ft.
  • Utilities: Unspecified
  • Air conditioning? 
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Parking: Yes (two cars)
  • Laundry? In-suite
  • Outdoor space? Balcony
  • Pet friendly? Unspecified
384 sunnyside avenue torontoGood For

Someone looking for a dream apartment/condo space to occupy before moving up to a full house. The rent is obviously steep, but this would be an amazing place to live for a year before starting a family.

384 sunnyside avenue torontoMove On If

You're spooked out by old churches. In the wrong light, some of the coolest features here could be construed as creepy. 

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Former FedEx lands to become huge condo site in Toronto

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The site of the former FedEx Lands is going to be home to a huge new condo development. 

If the design plans are approved by the city, 215 Lake Shore will be a three-building, 1,148-unit project that will bring even more density to the rapidly growing East Bayfront neighbourhood. 

The three buildings will clock in at 14, 39, and 49 storeys, with the tallest of the three standing at about 515 feet. 

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The concept includes plenty of pedestrian and retail space at the ground level. Rendering via Hariri Pontarini Architects / City of Toronto.

According to BuzzBuzzNews, the lot was one of the most expensive condo development sales in the city's history, purchased for over $166 million by developer Greenland Group.

In addition to the residential component, there will be retail and pedestrian zones at ground level, wrapping around the entirety of the buildings. This could prove rather valuable as the area is about to receive a huge influx of new residents.

Given its proximity to the waterfront, the design from Hariri Pontarini Architects is inspired by the shape of a sail. It's not easy to see that from all angles, but once you know, it's an intriguing feature.

What city planners will think of all this density, however, remains to be seen.

Toronto is loving the big orange box on Bloor

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Toronto's Mink Mile is getting a little bit of work done right now, but you can barely tell thanks to a huge orange box that covers its unsightly construction bandages.

As planned, the French luxury brand Hermes is moving a few address numbers down Bloor Street into its new store, where Williams Sonoma used to be.

We'd tell you what's inside the new, two-floor, 12,000 square foot "maison" but, like a rich lady's Christmas present, it's all wrapped up in one of the brand's signature orange boxes.

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Shoppers familiar with the Hermes aesthetic have been sharing photos of the boxed-up store on Instagram since July.

Some of them are very excited for the store to open, presumably so that they can go in and buy six-figure handbags.

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Others though, seem to prefer the enormous box itself.

"A masterpiece in construction hoarding!" wrote one person in the caption of his post.

"Buys @hermes cologne once, thinks he'll ever be able to buy something else here," joked another.

It makes a nice, vibrant selfie backdrop too.

So, regardless of whether or not you're into six-figure handbags (I know I already mentioned the six-figure handbags, but who pays hundreds of thousands of dollars for a purse?) the big orange box is something we can all thank Hermes for. Temporarily.

8 things to do in Toronto today

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Today in Toronto, TIFF keeps chugging away with the premiere of the Sarah Polley-produced Margaret Atwood adaptation of Alias Grace. There are also a handful of concerts and a couple choice dance parties to help usher in your weekend. 

Events you might want to check out:

Total Freedom (September 14 @ Bambi's)
This is a late night of dancing in the grotto with special guest Total Freedom from NYC and local support from Coco Supreme, Tona and Young Teesh. It's a 4 a.m. type deal, so prepare yourself.
Death Valley Girls (September 14 @ The Baby G)
L.A.'s Death Valley Girls, Washington's Naomi Punk and Texas' Al Lover and Annabelle Chairlegs all perform as part of the annual Night Owl Fest.
Toronto Loves Grace Jones (September 14-15 @ The Boat)
Paying tribute to the fashion, film and music icon with live art and live music. This is a Grace Jones experience where dressing up is highly encouraged.
Extend (September 14 @ The Great Hall)
This is a curated exhibition of film, music, art and photography by young women creators in Toronto’s independent film and arts communities.
Nerd Nite Toronto (September 14 @ Tranzac Club)
Spaced and Confused, A Hypnotic Journey is the first night of this festival for geeks. Events include hypnosis shows, and an exploration of the dark cosmos.
Kali Uchis (September 14 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
Phony Ppl opens for the Columbian-American singer makes waves this year. Her Mixtape blew up in 2015 and since she's collaborated with The Gorillaz, Diplo, Tyler the Creator and Kaytranada.
Lewis Black & Kathleen Madigan (September 14 @ Massey Hall)
Informally billed as “Seeking Asylum,” the 49th Parallel Tour will take these two Comedians across the country. Both comedians have an episode of Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee under his and her belt.
Toronto International Film Festival 2017 (September 7-17 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Today is the premiere the Sarah Polley-produced Margaret Atwood adaptation of Alias Grace. They'll be screening the first two episodes.

Toronto Restaurant Openings: Planta Burger, Annabelle, Mahjong Bar

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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.

Open now
  • Planta Burger is now serving up vegan burgers at 4 Temperance St. (by Yonge).
  • Annabelle Pasta Bar, a restaurant from the team behind Lil' Baci and Bob Coffee Bar, officially opened yesterday at 909 Davenport Rd. (at Christie).
  • Northern Maverick Brewing Co. has opened at 115 Bathurst St. (at Adelaide).
  • ND Sushi and Grill has relocated from Baldwin St. to 370 College St.
  • In addition to its location at The Stockyards, Philthy Philly's, which specializes in Philly cheesesteaks and poutine, has also opened a location at 372 Yonge (at Gerrard).
  • 2 Bros Cuisine's second location has replaced Rosie's Kitchen at 1549 Bayview Ave. in Leaside.
  • A few steps up the street, Untold, a soup and salad bar that also serves up Romanian-style ice cream cones, is now open at 1581 Bayview Ave.
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Opening soon
  • Mahjong Bar, the next hidden "it" spot, will serve small plates of Chinese food in collaboration with Soos along with drinks. It should be open in the next week or so at 1276 Dundas St. W. Look for what appears to be a little pink bodega.
  • Casa Mia Delicatessen will be opening soon at 1985 Queen St. E. in the Beaches.
  • The Butcher Chef, a "bistro & butcherie," is set to open at 8 Harbour St.
  • Scarborough Town Centre will soon have two new additions: the third locations in the city of both Cacao 70 and Kwan Dim Sum.
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Other news
  • The Cuisinart Shop officially opens tomorrow on the seventh floor of the Hudson's Bay Queen St. location at 176 Yonge St.

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


Metrolinx wants to make driving in the Toronto area obsolete

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There are only so many ways to get into and out of Toronto without a car, but Metrolinx has a grand plan that hopes to make public transit comprehensive throughout the GTA by 2041. 

Metrolinx recently drafted a plan that proposes a transit network so robust that driving in the GTA could eventually become a last resort. Alas, it's a long way from reality right now.

The master plan establishes new routes as well as ways to better utilize existing networks, along with guidelines for how transit stations should be incorporated into urban communities. 

Some of Metrolix's projects already underway include the Union Station Revitalization to be completed by 2019, the York Viva Bus route by 2020, and the $8.4 billion dollar Crosstown LRT, which is set to be in operation by 2021.

In addition to these existing projects, the plan calls for way more HOV and HOT lanes (over 1,000 kilometres) and major upgrades to the Toronto area cycling network, particularly as pertains to transit station access. Fare integration across transit providers is also a top priority. 

The plan will go in front of the Metrolinx board for approval today. The big question out of all of this is how to pull it all together. Toronto has been the subject of many grand transit plans over the years, but making things happen seems to be a persistent issue. 

Add to that the fishy business surrounding Metrolinx and the Ontario government recently, and you don't exactly have a situation in which people are overly confident about the ability of the transit agency to make good on best planning practices.  

Fall colours are already starting to show north of Toronto

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Autumn means there are two things to look forward to: overwearing sweats without feeling guilty, and a gorgeous array of fall colours. 

Even though it's still technically summer, colourful foliage has already been spotted north of Toronto. Algonquin Park reports a 30 percent colour change as of yesterday. The area around Highway 60 that cuts through the park is filled with Sugar Maple, which are typically early to change colour.

Arrowhead Park, which is nearby, reports a 20 percent change with "vibrant shades of orange and yellow" showing in the tree canopy. 

It's been predicted that fall foliage is supposed to be like something out of a Group of Seven painting this year, a spectacle of saturated colours that will be more vibrant than normal thanks to near-perfect growing conditions for trees this summer.

Toronto might be dominated with yellow hues thanks to the increasing dominance of the invasive Norway Maple, but natural areas outside of the city promise wonderful displays over the coming weeks.

Areas south of Muskoka are yet to report much by way of colour change, so there's still time to make day trip and getaway plans. But, be warned, fall colours have started to make an appearance to the north, so you have about two weeks to catch them at their peak in these prime areas. 

Get ready for loads of major road closures in Toronto

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Weekend road closures are about to take over Toronto due to a variety of street festivals and events. Streets will be shut down across the city thanks to the Roncesvalles Polish Festival and Open Streets TO, to name only the largest festivals. If that isn't enough, there's also TTC subway closures on Line 1.

Here's what you need to know to get around the city this weekend.

OCAD Onsite Gallery Opening

Two lanes on Richmond St. West between Duncan St. and Twilight Ln. will be closed on September 16 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Roncesvalles Polish Festival 

Roncesvalles Ave. between Grafton Ave. and Dundas St. will be closed from Saturday, September 16 at 5 a.m. to Sunday, September 17 at 11 p.m. for the annual event.

Toronto Ukrainian Festival

Bloor St. West between Jane St.and Runnymede Rd. will be closed from Friday, September 15 at 9:30 a.m. to Sunday, September 17 at midnight to accommodate this event.

RBC Race for the Kids

A series of road closures and lane restrictions will take place on Saturday, September 16 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the area bounded by Sheppard Ave. in the south, Yonge St. in the east, Dufferin St. in the west and Steeles Ave. in the north.

Open Streets TO

Bloor St. between Montrose Ave. and Sherbourne St., and Yonge St. between Bloor St. and Queen St. will be closed on Sunday, September 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Vehicles will be able to cross Bloor St. at Grace St./Christie St., Bathurst St., Spadina Ave., Avenue Rd., Bay St., Church St., Ted Rogers Way and Sherbourne St.

Vehicles will also be able to cross Yonge St. at Wellesley, College, Gerrard, Dundas, Shuter and Queen Streets.

TTC Subway Closure

In addition to these road closures, this weekend will have a TTC subway closure. There will be no subway service between Sheppard West and St. George stations on September 16 and 17 for the installation and testing of Automatic Train Control.

Trains on Line 1 will also be bypassing Dundas Station both ways starting at 11 p.m. on Friday until 6 a.m. on Monday due to fare gate construction at the station.

The top 9 Oktoberfest events in Toronto for 2017

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Oktoberfest events in Toronto range from traditional nights of dirndls, lederhosen, bratwurst and beers to massive German-themed dance parties with special edition brews and pretzel tosses. Whether you're celebrating your Bavarian heritage or not, it's a fun time of year for big, boozy parties, games and polka. Prost!

Events you might want to check out:

Canada's Wonderland Oktoberfest (September 16-24 @ Canada's Wonderland)
This Oktoberfiesta takes over the amusement park for two weekends and includes German-themed food and drink specials, traditional festival bands, and games throughout the day from noon to 8 p.m.
Bandit Oktoberfest (September 16 @ Bandit Brewery)
The Dundas West brewery celebrates with German music, a special food menu, and most importantly, beer. They're debuting two new beers and serving currywurst, bratwurst, and pretzels throughout the day.
Scarborough Oktoberfest (September 23-24 @ Toronto Blue Danube)
Oktoberfest beer, traditional German food, best-dressed contests, games and all kinds of prizes make up this celebration that starts at 5 p.m. There will also be live shows and lots of free samples.
Toronto Oktoberfest (September 29-30 @ Ontario Place)
Join 6,000 people at the city's largest Oktoberfest. This massive two-day party celebrates Bavarian heritage with food, beer, music, and a fun fair modelled after the original Munich event.
Gladstone Hotel Oktoberfest (September 29 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Dust off your dirndl or lederhosen as this hotel bar is transformed into an ole fashioned German beer hall featuring two performances by your favourite Bavarian Queens, other live music, and steins of beer.
Mill Street Oktoberfest Party (September 30 @ Mill Street Beer Hall)
There will be 18 beers on tap including their signature Oktoberfest beer at this Mill Street event. Fill up on Bavarian fare with the one-night-only special menu. German-themed entertainment is also promised.
Amsterdam Oktoberfest (September 29 - October 10 @ Amsterdam BrewHouse)
This celebration runs over two weeks and each night will feature an authentic Oktoberfest menu and limited edition beer steins. There will be live music on the weekends.
Vegan Oktoberfest (October 13 @ pin Lithuanian House )
Beer, polka and vegan food enthusiasts unite for this vegetarian Oktoberfest experience. Doug McNish will be slingin’ plates of hot one-night-only Oktoberfest themed foods, and there'll be a Sweets from the Earth sundae-cake bar.
Otto's Oktoberfest (September 25 - October 2 @ Otto's Bierhalle)
Check out a full lineup of Oktoberfest draft options with German and local craft breweries, and stein specials all week. There'll be DJ nights on weekends (more Berlin vibes, than traditional Bavarian).

Toronto's newest skyscraper is 50 years old

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Directly across from Old City Hall, at the corner of Queen and Bay, an increasingly glossy mega-tower has been under construction for months.

When it's finished, the contemporary skyscraper is promised to be unlike anything the city has seen before, thanks to "the bold articulation of its concrete frame and the warmth offered by the bronze tinted glass."

But only on the outside.

401 Bay constructionToronto's new architectural gem has actually been standing at 401 Bay St. for nearly 50 years as The Simpson Tower.

Designed by architect John B. Parkin, the 33-storey building was completed for the Simpsons department store company in 1968. It was purchased by HBC ten years later, and sold to Cadillac Fairview in 2014.

The mid-century skyscraper is too new to be considered a heritage property, but when, as Urban Toronto writes, "the crumbling masonry" of the tower "necessitated an overhaul of its façade," 401 Bay was deemed too significant in terms of scale and location to be torn down.

Simpsons Tower constructionInstead, developers are "recladding" The Simpson Tower. Not everyone is a fan of the project, but it's part of a trend to revamp Toronto's older office towers with shiny new exteriors.

With recladding, the bones of a building remain intact while the "skin" of the structure is changed. 

So, as novel and construction-intense as this project may be, Toronto's newest skyscraper is actually pretty old.

#TheMoreYouKnow.

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