Most people will never know the bittersweet taste of fame, but for Howard the Squirrel, that's his favourite kind of nut. He's the latest in a long line of celebrity animals in Toronto.

Howard made his nest in a glass walled condo last summer and quickly formed a fan base amongst his roommates who created an Instagram account for him.

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Many people (namely me) would argue that squirrels are gross and their quick, jerky movements are unsettling, but Howard is actually kind of cute.

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He occasionally brings his squirrel friends over to hang out and nap, which he does a lot. And, of course, he's also a big fan of Drake.

Being a Torontonian, Howard is a big Drake fan. His favourite song is Back to Back. . . . #squirrel #squirrels #squirrelstagram #squirrelsquad #squirrelsofinstagram #squirrelsofig #blacksquirrel #blacksquirrels #toronto #torontoanimals #torontosquirrel #torontosquirrels #urbanwildlife #cityanimals

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We humans see squirrels everyday, scurrying around, foraging for food and terrifying me people by popping out of garbage cans, but very rarely do we get the chance to see who they really are.

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Howard is just one of many Toronto squirrels that seem to fascinate us. But unlike them, Howard offers an inside glimpse into what it's like to be a 'lil squirrel in the big city. Follow along to see what he'll do next.

Another weekend, another TTC subway closure. This time a portion of Line 2 will be closed on both Saturday and Sunday.

There will be no subway service between Kipling and Islington stations on September 23 and 24 due to track work. As usual, shuttle buses will operate between these stations during the closure.

For customer convenience during this scheduled subway closure, the 192 Airport Rocket will be extended to Islington Station, stopping first at Kipling Station. Additional buses will also be added during the closure.

Subway service will resume on Monday morning. The next scheduled closure will stop service service between St George and Broadview stations on October 7, 8 and 9 due to bridge work on the Prince Edward Viaduct. That means we get a weekend off for Nuit Blanche next week.

You should, however, note that trains on Line 1 will be bypassing Dundas Station both ways starting at 11 p.m. each evening until late October due to fare gate construction. Service will resume at the regularly scheduled time each morning.

Drake's forthcoming downtown restaurant is in its hiring phase, it seems - and thanks to the specificity of a recent call for chefs, we now know a bit more about the mysterious 'Pick 6ix.'

Here's a hint sourced from the rapper's 2012 hit HYFR: If Drizzy takes a woman on a date to his new restaurant and she wants to leave early for the purposes of making love, he'll take this type of food to go, but tell the servers not even to plate it.

Yes, as the title of this post suggests, it's sushi. Drake's new spot at Yonge and Wellington will very likely have sushi on the menu.

Angel Aaron Sevilla, formerly executive chef of The Shore Club, posted a message indicating that this would be the case in a popular Facebook page for restaurant jobs on Monday  

"Hello friends," he wrote. "Looking for experienced sushi chefs to join my opening team at Pick 6ix Toronto."

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The post includes an image of the OVO-branded hoarding that currently surrounds the financial district site, and the email address attached to it is at "pick6ixto.com."

The site itself does not yet appear to be live, but staff email addresses are.

"Unfortunately I'm not at liberty to give out any details of the resto at this point," Sevilla told me by email. "We will be making an official media statement very soon."

The jury (i.e. everyone in Toronto who doesn't know Drake) is still out over whether or not the restaurant will be a sports bar. "Pick Six" is a popular sports and sports betting term, after all.

Do sports bars even serve sushi, though? I guess we'll find out soon, either way.

The best cupcakes in Toronto are moist, decadent, pretty as a picture and just as delicious with a veritable rainbow of flavours to choose from. Mini cakes set the stage for luscious buttercream, sweet sugar frosting or other toppings. Even gluten-free eaters can get in on the fun with all the yummy options in the city.

Here are the best cupcakes in Toronto.

Toronto is in love with signs lately. Ever since our eponymous city marker landed at Nathan Phillips Square, we can't seem to get enough. That's why it's not much surprise to see people eating up the new sign installations at the Eaton Centre. 

The signs popped up around the mall recently and then started to appear all over Instagram. People seem really love the motivational mantras and local pride.

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The installations are called "Inspiration Stations" and they've been spotted at Cadillac Fairview malls all across Canada, giving people a nice self-esteem boost and a cute photo op.

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The inspirational messages range from "throw kindness like confetti" to "confidence is in." These aren't exactly deep thoughts, but as vehicles for social media engagement, someone just won the jackpot.

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Even JD Scott, one half of Property Brothers, got in on the action. 

Be yourself. Even if that means being considered strange, nerdy or anything else, own it. No one can rock your awesomeness but you. ❤️ #DifferentIsOK #ConfidenceIsIn

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The third sign is offers a chance to show off some Toronto pride (or to let your friends and family know that you're visiting the city on vacation). It's also been ubiquitous on social media recently.

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What will be the next social media sensation to sweep the city? Let's ask Howard the squirrel— if we can catch him between naps.

The City of New York wants to make a Brooklyn park more accessible by installing a ramp. What better way to illustrate the impact that this could have on residents than with a rendering of Drake, in a wheelchair, rolling up to Akon?

The artists appear in a 59-page-long proposal released this week by the city's Parks Department, which apparently has no fans of Degrassi: The Next Generation on staff. Or perhaps it's the opposite. Maybe this is a hip hop lovers Easter egg waiting to be found.

The NYC Parks Fort Greene 'parks without borders' presentation includes a before and after of an existing set of stairs. Before,  inaccessible. After, accessible to Drake circa 2005.

In the "proposed entrance area" sketch, Akon can be seen laughing in the foreground with another man.

Drake appears in the background as Jimmy Brooks; the wheelchair-bound teen he played on Degrassi before striking it huge in real life as a rapper.

The Parks Department hasn't yet said if this was done on purpose or by accident, but either way, it's attracted lots of attention.

The image of Jimmy (or "Wheelchair Drake," as he's come to be known online) is the same one used in a very popular internet meme dating back to 2010. 

Drake better be ready for another wheelchair cuz @xxxtentacion is out of jail! pic.twitter.com/yXK4bZ7IC9

— A.Torres (@ALEX_TORRES_22_) March 30, 2017

It's almost like somebody's dad in the Parks Department punched "young man in wheelchair" into Google and didn't recognize the photo. Or maybe, as Brokelyn suggests, "an intern at the New York City Parks Department is currently getting fired."

When asked about the rendering, a spokesperson for the Parks Department was coy.

"Started at the bottom of Fort Greene Park's signature hill, now we're here with the final design," he said to the New York Post.  "Which takes care to create a more welcoming park entrance — with improved views."

Looks like that intern is proving useful after all.

Few things make Canadians angrier than the sentence "we're sorry, this item is not available in your country."

A Toronto-based tech startup wants to change that by giving everyone, everywhere the ability to buy anything, regardless of where they live.

Wantboard describes itself as "a disruptive e-commerce market place" that allows people in Toronto to purchase things online that they couldn't previously buy due to geographic restrictions.

Not available in my country ? I live in Canada not North Korea

— Scott MacDonald (@Morgan07Mac) September 18, 2017

"Want a gadget only sold in the U.S.?" reads the company's website. "We'll get it for you!"

Right now, the marketplace seems geared towards electronics, which is good because that's a huge pain point for Canadian shoppers online.

You can currently buy Snapchat Spectacles, Pebble smartwatches Amazon Echo devices and more – all without huge markups and in Canadian dollars, without duties, customs charges or brokerage fees.

Instead of paying four times what they're worth on Ebay, you can now buy Snapchat Spectacles online from Canada through the Toronto-based Wantboard.

The site's FAQ section explains that all applicable U.S. sales taxes and import fees are factored into the cost up front, so there aren't any surprises when your product shows up in the mail.

"The amount shown on the checkout screen will be the total amount of your purchase," reads the website.

They also ship within Canada for free. 

Stephen King's It has definitely made an impact on the city, and it's not just from the emotional scars left by little Georgie. The old mansion at 450 Pape Avenue where some of the movie was filmed has begun to attract tourists of its own.

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Cranfield House, noted for its classical Edwardian architecture, has a long history in the city. It was built in 1902 by William Harris, a food magnate, and later transferred to The Salvation Army in 1930 when it become a social aid centre.

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The heritage site stood abandoned for many years, but is now finding life as a film set and a destination for movie fans. There are no official tours of the mansion, which is probably a disappointment for fans, as this location was used only for interior shots in the new It.

The super creepy exterior shots were filmed on a set in Oshawa, but that hasn't stopped fans from checking the Cranfield property out anyway.

Not everyone is happy about the house's newfound fame, however, as some local residents were vocal opposed to the production, filing numerous noise complaints and even a protest.

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Now that filming has wrapped up and people are making a pilgrimage to the site, it's difficult to know how residents will handle it.

Anyone looking to see the house in its current glory may want to do so sooner rather than later. It will be undergoing a slight transformation that will include "modest additions to the non-designated wing" for — you guessed it — condos.

The 2017 Invictus Games take over Toronto from September 23 to 30 and will see 550 competitors from 17 nations compete in 12 sports such as swimming, track and field and wheelchair basketball.

The event has become synonymous with Prince Harry. The Toronto games will be the third one in its history (previous games were held in London and Orlando) and will take place at sports facilities all over the city.

Here's what you need to know about the Invictus Games in Toronto.

How to get tickets

Getting into the major Invictus events will require tickets, but the good news is they're all found in one place. Just head to the official site and select whatever sport or big concert you'd like to go to (sports typically start at $25 and the major shows at $80) and purchase there. 

The Opening Ceremonies

The ACC opens the Games with a ceremony honouring the athletes and their families, hundreds of members of Canada's Armed Forces and, oh yeah, a massive concert starring Alessia Cara and Sarah McLachlan.

Free events

During the entire games, there's a chance to see some of the games for free. Sports like archery, wheelchair tennis, cycling and golf will happen at popular spots like Fort York, Nathan Phillips Square, High Park, and St. George's Golf Club, respectively.

Hot tickets

All of the sports would be cool to catch, but some of them are big ticket shows, which will sell out, so make sure to grab them in advance. Games like the athletics competitions, sitting volleyball, wheelchair rugby and swimming are not to be missed. 

Tribute concert

Catch a free show from the COC (it's first come, first seated) on the stunning steps inside the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. The show starts at Noon and is in tribute to the athletes. 

Closing Ceremonies

The games are passed on to representatives from Sydney, Australia for next year's event by way of a concert on September 30 with an impressive lineup featuring Bryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson, Bruce Springsteen, Bachman & Turner, and Coeur de Pirate.

Competition venues

Sporting and cultural events are happening all over Toronto during the games including major venues like the ACC, the Pan Am stadium, Ryerson and Nathan Phillips Square.

Drains aren't normally considered a contentious issue, but in the case of the pipe below the North St. Lawrence Market site, suddenly everyone has an opinion.

An improbable battle is brewing in Toronto over none other than a old sewage drain. That's right, a 186 year old pipe is the subject of controversy while the city tries to move forward with the long overdue redevelopment of the North Market.

The issue began a few years ago when an old drainage system was discovered here, a site that's been up for development since 2010.

The main site of the St. Lawrence Market has been around since 1803, and an archeological assessment of its northerly portion found remains of market buildings dating all the way back to the early days in 1820.

The excavation uncovered the central drainage system, storage cellars, and artifacts such as pottery, tools, and a glass bottle from J.J McLaughlin, the inventor of Canada Dry ginger ale.

But the recent controversy arose after the city proposed a $1.64 million dollar project to cover the drain with a glass floor for preservation and display purposes.

The proposal outlines "construction services to accommodate the inclusion of a section of the 1831 central drain archaeological resource found on the site for public viewing and interpretation."

North St. Lawrence Market project needs another $1.64M to construct glass floor viewing of an 1831 drain https://t.co/Fh5mhf3INj

— Jennifer Pagliaro (@jpags) September 18, 2017

Mayor John Tory said in a press release issued earlier today that he "cannot justify" the additional expenditures, and encouraged City staff to "find a better way" to feature the storied poop chute.

The glass feature has resulted in a battle between conservationists who believe the drain has historical value and archeological significance...

Here’s an aerial of the drain. It’s a substantial structure that’s older than the City of Toronto. It must be kept. https://t.co/n6rgGwSZn4pic.twitter.com/byWPnO6FeY

— Chris Bateman (@chrisbateman) September 20, 2017

... And ardent critics of what they perceive as another example of frivolous government spending.

Who cares? Feed the poor. House the poor. Don't spend $1M to look at an old drain. That's just stupid. #TOpolihttps://t.co/t2PTBndXe3

— Andrew Bardyn (@abardyn71) September 18, 2017

The city has said that it's still wrapping up the last stretch of the archeological salvage operation and is looking for ways to incorporate the site into the new buildings.

Regardless of the outcome of this particular debate, the city hopes to have the project completed by summer 2020, which is way later than initially projected.

Dear iPhone owners: The "Emergency SOS" feature on your new operating system works just fine. You don't need to test it out.

Love, the cops. 

It's been one day since Apple released iOS 11, and Toronto Police are already annoyed with a clumsy new feature that makes calling 911 way too easy for smartphone users.

New iOS Operating System 911 feature
Please DO NOT try it out~Toronto Police receiving many test calls that tie up our 911 lines #iOS11 ^sk pic.twitter.com/hlFUCwGi8e

— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) September 20, 2017

The police department posted a message on Twitter this afternoon to that effect, asking citizens not to try the "new iOS Operating System 911 feature."

"Toronto Police receiving many test calls that tie up our 911 lines," reads the tweet, which includes a poster that says "Please DO NOT try it out!"

The problem appears to stem from the iPhone's newly-designed lock screen, which is said to enhance user safety.

Essentially, users are now able to use an "auto call" feature that will dial 911 immediately if the sleep/wake button is pressed five times in a row.

If you've ever put your phone in a pocket or purse, you know how easy it can be to accidentally push a buttons. Five times seems like nothing when you regularly pocket-dial India.

"911 what's your emergency"
"sorry i was testing out the emergency sos feature on ios 11"

— brandon (@brndnngo) September 20, 2017

The feature is problematic for 911 responders, who are being inundated with errant calls, but in this case, it's not Apple's fault.

Smartphone owners have to actually enable the auto-call feature in their settings before their phones will respond to 5 presses – which is why the police are asking users, not the California-based tech company, to help them fix the problem.

The Emergency SOS system will also disable touch ID with the same action, should you need this feature. Image via MacRumors.

Some people have been praising the feature for its ability to help panicked people in an emergency.

Indeed, the design is wonderful if you need to call the police when it isn't safe to talk.

But please don't test it out until you do need to use it. As the Toronto Police say, "It works well!"

There are luxury apartments, and then there's this unit at 36 Hazelton Avenue. Located in the heart of Yorkville, it's a 2,700 square foot show stopper of a rental space. It comes furnished (as most units in this wild price range do), so you just have to plop down the cash and take the keys.

Seriously, what do you get for $12K a month? Over and above the square footage and location, there's granite counters, a gas fireplace, a private patio, and a ping pong table because that's become a prerequisite at these types of places.

Obviously a place like this is never worth it for regular folks, but you can imagine playboy hip hop artists and other celebrities considering such a space while they wait for their mansions to be built. Alas, there's no view of the CN Tower here. 

Specs 

• Address: 36 Hazelton Ave.
• Apartment type: Condo
• Rent: $12,000
• Furnished? Yes
• Utilities: Yes
• Air conditioning? Yes
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 3
• Parking: 2
• Laundry? In suite
• Outdoor space? Patio
• Pet friendly? Not specified

Good For

Uber rich travellers staying in the city for an extended period or someone who's been given a Brewster's Millions type of challenge and needs to burn money in any way possible.

Move On If

If you've ever ordered spaghetti with marinara sauce and received egg noodles with ketchup, this place is out of your league. 

I'd wager there's one very sorry, if not newly unemployed, bouncer in Toronto right now thanks to Marcus Stroman.

The Blue Jays star pitcher, who notched his career-high 12th win of the season last night, was reportedly denied entry to The Cactus Club Cafe on Adelaide Street post-game.

Big mistake, Cactus Club. Huge.

Shout to the security guards at @cactusclubcafe for denying me entry for a post-game meal. Off to @SohoHouse with the family! https://t.co/NIMpJws64e

— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) September 20, 2017

A witness who spoke to CityNews says that Stroman, 26, had entered the restaurant with three other people last night when he was "abruptly confronted by a security guard."

The guard asked if he had a reservation, and, not that someone who makes $3.4 million a year really needs one, Stroman replied that he did.

The witness says that the baseball player and his friends were told they weren't welcome at Cactus Club either way, and that the guard was "acting in an intimidating fashion."

All of this, just hours after Stroman set the city on fire by leading the Jays to victory against the Kansas City Royals. 

Please know we are deeply sorry for last night and fixing the issue right now. You're always welcome at Cactus.

— Cactus Club Cafe (@cactusclubcafe) September 20, 2017

"Please know we are deeply sorry for last night and fixing the issue right now," wrote the restaurant on Twitter this morning in response to Stroman's original message. " You're always welcome at Cactus."

Unfortunately for Cactus, the damage had already been done. Fans are raging out over the incident as news of it spreads, going so far as to comment on completely unrelated Cactus Club Facebook posts asking for the guard to be fired.

Cactus Club when they realize they goofed pic.twitter.com/U4boYGJKYi

— tia (@teeyuhkorea) September 20, 2017

The people are angry, shocked and spiteful. Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman-level spiteful.

"Oh well their loss," wrote one of the many of people who replied to Stroman's tweet. "They will lose more customers than just you because of this."

"LOL, Cactus Club slipping big time," wrote another. "How dare they."

If Cactus Club did that to Stroman.... then I certainly don't have a hope of getting in.... not that I ever wanted to.

— 🦋Remy🦋 (@Kmirage123Remy) September 20, 2017

Moral of the story? Don't mess with a professional athlete in the city he plays for – especially when his name is literally still trending on Twitter after winning a major game.

In a move that will surely excite fans of the legendary Pizza Pizza fight video, Pizza Pizza has applied for a liquor license in at least one of its Toronto locations.

We know this because the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario maintains a list of all liquor licence applications filed in the city.

Pizza Pizza's shop at 536 St Clair Avenue West was recently listed as one of the businesses applying for both indoor and outdoor alcohol-serving privileges. 

Could this be related to the location's recent renovations? This location underwent a makeover during the summer that makes it a cut above your standard get-a-slice-and-leave decor. 

Fast food restaurants getting into beer and wine is a trend that's been bubbling up for a few years now. Taco Bell sells booze south of the border and is expected to offer beer and wine at its upcoming location on Queen West.

Starbucks began offering booze at select Toronto cafes back in 2016 and KFC started testing beer sales back in 2014.

Unfortunately, neither Pizza Pizza's corporate office, marketing team or anyone at the St. Clair West location could be reached by phone, email or internal Pizza Pizza switchboard for comment.

I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens.

JFL24 kicks off today among the many events happening in Toronto. There's also a big climate change talk with David Suzuki, the annual Francophone music festival, the always wild Buddies season opener, and a dance party based on music's most famous couple.

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

Open now

• Schmaltz Appetizing has opened its second location, this time at the corner of Ossington & Dundas, in what was formerly a pharmacy.
• Hoja LuWei, a Taiwanese noodle & bubble tea snack bar, has soft opened at 615 Bloor St. W. in Koreatown.
• Onnki Donburi, a Japanese rice bowl spot, has also just soft opened at 40 Hayden St. (by Yonge & Bloor).
• Less Bar, a venue booking events for queer, female identified, trans folk and/or people of colour, officially opens tonight at 834 Bloor St. W. in Bloorcourt. It also plans to focus on non-alcoholic drinks.
• Quick-service restaurant Cali Mexican Grill is now open at 3250 Dufferin St., by Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
• Bayleys is now serving coffee and smoothies in front of Chill Ice House at 82 Bathurst St. just south of King St.
• Pilot Coffee has opened another outlet/coffee counter, this one on the concourse level of First Canadian Place in the Financial District.
• Pilot Coffee is also available at the newly opened Pomarosa Coffee Shop & Kitchen, which specializes in Venezuelan arepas, at 504 Danforth Ave. (near Coxwell).
• Urban House Cafe closed at Yonge & Wellesley last fall, but has now reopened in a new location at 718 Queen St. E. in Riverside.
• The Beach House is now open at 1953 Queen St. E. in – of course – the Beaches.

Recently reviewed

• The Rec Room
• Do Not Disturb
• Ama Always
• Soul Chocolate
• Saulter Street Brewery
• Shanee

Opening soon

• Henrietta Lane, a "cafe & drinkery," will be opening this fall at 394 King St. E. in Corktown.
• Pollyanna, a restaurant from the same team behind Eastside Social and The Thirsty Duck, will soon be opening in what was previously Aprile Bambina Cucina at 1054 Gerrard St. E. (at Jones).
• Bollywood Benny, which appears to be an Indian-style brunch spot, looks to be opening soon at 88 Nassau St. in Kensington Market.
• Sidebar, a resto-bar at Broadview & Danforth affiliated with and directly beside the Danforth Music Hall, should be opening very soon. It will focus on modern North American cuisine, featuring locally sourced ingredients and dishes made from scratch.
• Bad Pizza Co., a wood-fired and rock (music?) inspired pizzeria, should be opening this fall at 1216 St. Clair Ave. W. in Corso Italia.
• FK Wine Bar by the (now closed) Frank's Kitchen will soon open at 770 St. Clair Ave. W. (at Arlington), replacing Prop.

Closed

• It seems the The Rude Boy on Roncey is done; a sign on the window claiming that it's closed “due to a mechanical problem” has been up for months, a reader noticed another sign that was briefly posted on the door saying rent had not been paid and its number is no longer in service.
• Stella, the bar in Bloordale that also served curries, is no more.

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

If you’re a university student, you know how awful it can be to leave the library after a seven-hour late-night homework session and walk straight into a faceful of cigarette smoke.

Luckily, some universities are taking action to save you from this experience.

Following a new rule at McMaster University in Hamilton, the University of Toronto is looking to completely ban smoking on its campuses. Currently, the Province of Ontario does not allow smoking within nine metres of any entrance, but that’s not always well-enforced.

However, some say the ban will also be hard to enforce, due to the nature of a downtown campus. While McMaster is more self-contained, U of T is weaved into the fabric of downtown Toronto, and a short walk can take you on and off campus several times.

Still, plans are underway to move the policy through school governance and into policy. A timeline is currently not known, though the start of the next school year wouldn't be unrealistic.

Other college and university campuses have banned smoking as well, including Dalhousie, the University of Winnipeg, and more.

So rejoice, non-smoking students. Soon, you may be able to leave your dusty cubicle at the library and walk out to some much-needed fresh air.

Toronto Police are on a blitz this week following Mayor John Tory's announcement of a new, six-point plan to ease traffic congestion within the city.

The week-long traffic blitz – or "heightened rush hour route enforcement campaign," as the city put it – kicked off Monday and will continue through to Friday during times of peak traffic in the downtown core.

Good morning #Toronto. Day 3 of #getTOmoving#RushHpurTO blitz. 150$ 📝 and tow, begins at 7am. Do you know where your car is? ^ka pic.twitter.com/jRDNDAJniZ

— TPS Parking (@ParkingTPS) September 21, 2017

Being that pretty much every cop is now also a social media whiz, the initiative has hashtags so that citizens can follow along as naughty drivers get busted for breaking the rules.

#GetTOMoving and #RushHourTO are giving Torontonians some serious schadenfreude, but it seems to be the parking enforcement officers themselves having the most fun with this blitz on Twitter.

Grand total for today's PM #RushHourTO 84 📝 and 15 tows. pic.twitter.com/kEy2EEyucd

— Sabrina Kloetzig (@TPS_pke_rider) September 19, 2017

Toronto's fleet of tweet-happy bike cops have been ticketing and towing anyone they can find illegally blocking traffic downtown, and they want citizens of the internet to know about it.

Waiting for tow for this @canadapostcorp truck, tag on the right is over a month old. Didn't fool me. Here's a new $150 tag #GetTOMovingpic.twitter.com/szAfGwq35O

— PEO Erin Urquhart (@TPS_BikeHart) September 18, 2017

This makes sense. The blitz is as much about awareness as it is enforcement. It also makes sense that these officers are proud of their accomplishments. They do their jobs well, and they're making a difference.

What makes less sense is how openly gleeful, and playful the cops, are being about busting bad parkers.

Today I had a shorter ride but did Bloor-Bay-Wellesley-Sherbourne-Gerrard-#bikelanes& only have this to present to you #bikeTO to be mailed pic.twitter.com/CdsfZF1BBG

— PEO Erin Urquhart (@TPS_BikeHart) September 14, 2017

It can be argued that the people blocking traffic deserve to be put on blast for breaking the law. I wouldn't disagree with that – but it could also be argued that something feels kind of weird about seeing cops take selfies with the cars they're having towed.

.@TimHortons - people before pastries. How many people have you inconvenienced by making your delivery in a rush hour zone. #getTOmovingpic.twitter.com/tnAUfBAyrR

— PEO K. Ashley (@TPS_ParkingPal) September 19, 2017

And tweeting 'Rush Hour' GIFs...

Rush Hour Blitz This Week! Double Check Where You Park! #KeepingItClear#ILike2MoveItMoveItpic.twitter.com/CdQpZK06Wv

— Adam Campbell (@tps_enforcethe6) September 18, 2017

And Photoshopping themselves into memes...

This motorist on Adelaide saw me, drove past to avoid ticket and parked on sidewalk to let spouse out. #YouveGotMail#getTOmoving#TOPolipic.twitter.com/9AX33dizDl

— PEO K. Ashley (@TPS_ParkingPal) September 20, 2017

And using emojis like my mom did when she first discovered emojis...

Clearing the Dundas St W #rushhour#RushHourTO#getTOmovingpic.twitter.com/K7ri5IZy4F

— Cris Bauer (@TPS_Bauer) September 20, 2017

By and large, responses to the police officers have been overwhelmingly positive. Members of the #BikeTO community have even been contributing to the hashtag with emoji-laden snaps of their own.

When #BikeTO gets a power-up, rushour lanes clear, vulnerable road users gain Safety +1, & traffic keeps moving. Thx Super @TPS_ParkingPal🤣pic.twitter.com/5sJlEG8NrJ

— Rob McLarty (@robmclarty) September 20, 2017

But some tweets are just a little bit too accusatory for Twitter's tastes.

"Mom on way to daycare came running up to her car on back of tow truck in No Stopping #RushHourTO-Release on scene $80.23 & $150 ticket," reads a tweet from the @TorontoPolice account sent Monday.

"Proud of what you do but probably not a good idea to boast about ticketing a mom on way to pick up her kids," replied a citizen. "Life's already hard enough #empathy"

Get ready for another weekend filled with road closures in Toronto. Festivals and events like Pedestrian Sunday and the Invictus Games will be taking over Toronto's streets. There's also TTC subway closure, but fortunately it's only one stop.

Here's what you need to know to navigate the city by car this weekend.

Oasis Zoo Run

A bunch of road closures will take place on September 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. for this event including:

• Plug Hat Rd. will be closed from Beare Rd. to Meadowvale Rd.
• One lane on Meadowvale Rd. will be closed from Plug Hat Rd. to Sheppard Ave. East
• Old Finch Ave. will be closed from Meadowvale Rd. to Reesor Rd. 
• The southbound lanes of Reesor Rd. will be closed from Steeles Ave. East to Old Finch Ave. 

Harvest Festival 

Two eastbound lanes of Dundas St. West from Runnymede Rd. to Fisken Ave. will be closed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on September 24.

Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The eastbound bike lane will be closed on Shuter St. from Victoria St. to St. Enoch's Sq. from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on September 23. 

Pedestrian Sunday

The following streets will be closed for Kensington Market's monthly event on September 24:

• Augusta Ave. from Dundas St. West to College St. However, the intersection at Augusta and Nassau and Augusta and Oxford will be open for traffic.
• Baldwin St. from the west side of Green P garage to Augusta Ave.
• Kensington Ave. from Baldwin St. to Dundas St. West.
• St. Andrew St. from the Green P garage to Kensington Ave.

All of the above street closures will be in effect from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with the exception of Kensington Ave., which will be closed from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Invictus Games

The Invictus Games will take place September 23 to 30. In order to provide a safe and secure environment for those attending the games, as well as those who live and work in the city, various road closures will be in effect in accordance to the Toronto Police Service's security plan.

Overviews of these measures will be issued each morning and will be available on the Toronto Police Service’s website.

WE Day Toronto

Bremner Blvd. between York St. and Lake Shore Blvd. will be closed September 26 from 7 a.m. to September 29 at 3 a.m.

There will also be lane restrictions on Bremner Blvd, Bay St., Blue Jays Way, Grand Trunk Cres., Front St. and The Esplanade September 26 to 28 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

TTC Subway Closure

In addition to these road closures, this weekend will have a TTC subway closure. There will be no subway service between Kipling and Islington stations on September 23 and 24 due to track work.

It's also important to note that trains on Line 1 will be bypassing Dundas Station both ways starting at 11 p.m. each evening until late October due to fare gate construction.

It might be time to update your Toronto sign selfie. The iconic sign at Nathan Phillips Square has a new glo-up. 

The sign has been covered with 150 six-word personal stories from city residents. The new appearance, titled "My City, My Six," is part of the "TO Canada with Love" campaign.

This is entirely different from the crappy graffiti that appeared after Nuit Blanche last year, but the idea of using the sign to send messages and share stories in an official capacity just makes sense given all the eyes on this local landmark.

The featured stories were selected from over 4,200 submissions, according to the City of Toronto website.

Toronto Sign features #MyCityMySix stories, news release: https://t.co/fT91tqOWkR#C150TOpic.twitter.com/4ic74VnaCt

— City of Toronto (@TorontoComms) September 21, 2017

The stories are also being featured on billboards, TTC ads, and other places around the city.

Some of the winning entries include “Toronto welcomes everyone from any place,” “High Rise Livin', High Park Lovin',” and “Toronto raccoons are smarter than you.”

The new decor will be featured until Spring 2018.