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The 15 most beautiful places in Toronto

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The most beautiful places in Toronto tend to be on the waterfront or part of our stunning ravine system, but despite the ever increasing density of the city, you can also find pockets of beauty in the heart of downtown. If you know where to look, there's beauty all over the place. Get swept away by Toronto in this gallery of the city's most beautiful places.

Stunning colour photos of Toronto in the 1950s

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Toronto was a quieter place in the 1950s. Our skyline was made up of a handful of buildings from the 1930s, our brick buildings were stained with soot from the industry that still dominated our waterfront, and you couldn't get a drink or go shopping on Sundays. Yes, there was a time when this was a downright sleepy town. That said, Toronto was already starting to change in the 50s. It would take a decade or two for these little seeds to blossom into the type of full scale transformation the city experienced in the late 1960s and early 70s, but the signs are there. In these photos you see the birth of the subway and the suburbs, tidy downtown streets that are about to explode with neon signs and taller developments. While Kodak released colour film in the late 1930s, it wasn't until the 1960s that its use became widespread among amateurs. As such, the collection of colour photographs of Toronto from the 1950s is tiny compared to that of the decade that followed. Perhaps because of this, they provide an alluring glimpse of a cheerful if somewhat boring city on the brink of great change. The images below represent a mix of photographs, postcards, and other marketing materials that were deemed important enough at the time to be produced in colour. Behold, the Toronto of the 1950s in vivid colour. The Toronto skyline in 1956. Photo by PJs Deceased. The massive railway lands before the CN Tower and condo developments. Photo via Chuckman's Nostalgia. James and Albert streets. Photo via Chuckman's Nostalgia. Postcard view looking up Bay towards Old City Hall. Old City Hall and Peter Witt streetcar. Photo via Chuckman's Nostalgia. Toronto Telegram Building at Bay and Melinda streets. Postcard view looking up Yonge St. north of Queen St. Postcard view of the pre-sign Royal York. Yonge St. near Summerhill. Photo via John Bromley's Archives. A streetcar passes Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on Yonge St. pre-subway. Photo via Chuckman's Nostalgia. Postcard view looking north to Yonge and Dundas. Redpath Sugar under construction on Queens Quay. Photo via the Wikimedia Commons. 4972 Dundas West. Photo via the Toronto Archives. People getting out from Sunday service. Photo via the Toronto Archives. The quiet Toronto waterfront (likely Ashbridges Bay). Photo via the Wikimedia Commons. Toronto harbour and ferry late 1950s. Photo via the Toronto Archives. Postcard view of a picnic on the Toronto Islands. A Peter Witt streetcar near Yonge and Lawton. Photo via Chuckman's Nostalgia. Davisville Station in 1956. Photo via Transit Toronto. Postcard view of Gloucester train at King Station.  Postcard view of the Scarboro Motel, 1950s. Rexdale in the late 1950s. Photo via Toronto Archives. Old Don Mills Rd. Bridge (now part of the bike trail system). Photo via Chuckman's Nostalgia. The birth of Don Mills. Photo via the Toronto Archives.

The 10 most famous people from Toronto

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Toronto has birthed hundreds of notable artists, authors, athletes, musicians, intellectuals and bonadife comedic superstars. After some internal debate - would they be just as likely to know this person in Paris? - we rounded up the biggest, 6ix-born household names. Here's a short list of  some of the most famous people from Toronto. Drake Before he was winning Grammys and ruling the world of pop culture, Aubrey Graham lived on Weston Road and in Forest Hill. He also played a wheelchair-bound teen on Degrassi. Our beloved 6ix God is still very much connected to – and proud of – his hometown.   Jim Carrey The A-list comedian grew up inside and around the GTA, with stints in Scarborough and North York, and came up in the Toronto comedy scene in the late '70s. Carrey moved to LA by the time he was 21, but apparently, he still loves the Leafs. Margaret Atwood Atwood, arguably Toronto's greatest contribution to the field of literature (and now television, with the success of Handmaid's Tale) grew up between the city, Ottawa and Quebec before settling in Toronto during high school. She's lived in the Annex since the mid-'80s. Mike Myers Between Wayne's World, Saturday Night Live, Austin Powers and everything else he's done, Myers is known worldwide for his comedy chops. The Scarborough-born Second City alumn was named an Officer of the Order of Canada for his extensive body of work. Samantha Bee She may be famous for her clever take on American politics, but the former Daily Show correspondent was born and raised right here in Toronto. Bee, who was named one of Time Magazine's most influential 100 people, is also the first woman ever to host a late-night show. Kiefer Sutherland The veteran actor, best known for his starring turn in 24, moved to Toronto at age nine from California and attended a whopping nine elementary and high schools over the course of his youth. Bonus Canadian fact: He's the grandson of Tommy Douglas. Frank Gehry Considered one of the world's greatest architects, Gehry was born in Toronto in 1929. His grandfather's Queen West hardware store was reportedly a launching pad for his earliest interests in construction and architecture. He lives in California now, but is undoubtedly a local hero. Keanu Reeves Before he was Neo or Ted "Theodore" Logan, Keanu Reeves lived in Toronto. He attended four local high schools in five years, including De La Salle College and Etobicoke School for the Arts (who, at one point, expelled him.) Deadmau5 When he's not touring the world, the mouse-eared DJ (aka Joel Zimmerman) lives downtown, and his fleet of luxury cars occasionally make appearances around the city (including a McLaren and the Nyan Cat-themed, dearly-departed Purrari). Rob Ford Fame lasts 15 minutes, to borrow a phrase, but infamy lasts far longer. Thanks to an infinitely-publicized crack-cocaine scandal, the late former mayor appeared on Kimmel, was parodied on Saturday Night Live, and made daily headlines in papers around the world for years - how many people from Toronto can say that?

8 haunted places you can visit near Toronto

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Haunted places near Toronto are a whole new level of scary. Why do you think so many horror movies are set in the middle of nowhere? In Toronto, you know there's always a busy street or neighbourhood nearby. At these locations, not so much.  Here's a round-up of haunted places you can visit near Toronto. Salem Cemetery This Ajax-Pickering cemetery is open for anyone to visit and, as its name might suggest, it's a pretty spooky place. Rumour has it that laughing and screaming, as well as the growls of phantom dogs, can sometimes be heard coming from the cemetery and the woods nearby. Dundurn Castle One of Hamilton's top historical sites, this castle is said to be haunted by men who were hung across the street for treason, and by cholera patients who were once kept in sheds nearby. Merritton Tunnel This tunnel in Thorold, Ont. was built in 1876, with many tragic accidents happening in the process. A child was reportedly crushed under a rock and two trains once collided at its entrance. The tunnel is reportedly now haunted by 107 people who died during its construction. The Jester's Court  This is still a functioning bar and restaurant in Port Perry. It just happens to be haunted, according to staff. Among the spirits believed to live here are an old woman who throws salt and pepper shakers and a dress-wearing ghost who gives bear hugs from behind. Heintzman House In Markham, you can find one of the oldest homes in the GTA. It's got some ghosts, but apparently they're pretty chill. The spirit of Colonel Cruikshank, the place's first owner, has been spotted looking out over the foyer with an annoyed expression on his face. So too has a coachman. Ringwood Manor This stately manor in Whitby can be seen while cruising the 401 east of Toronto. It cropped up during the railway rush in the late 1800's, but has since been foreclosed, abandoned, burnt and restored. Apparently a maid who was beaten to death in a small room on the second floor haunts the place. Cherry Hill House Legend has it that a young George Silverthorn got married in this Mississauga house after striking it rich in California. They say, on his wedding day, he went to answer a knock on the door and never returned. Now the door is said to open and shut on its own when he's mentioned. Screaming Tunnel  This is an abandoned, unfinished, early 20th-century rail tunnel off Warner Road in Niagara Falls. The space is thought to be haunted by a young girl whose father burned her to death in the tunnel, over a hundred years ago.

The Best Schnitzel in Toronto

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The best schnitzel in Toronto is a celebration of our strong European culture. All things meaty, breaded, oily, fatty and oversized are celebrated in this dish of thinly pounded fried meat served with various accompaniments from simple lemon to anchovies and capers along with all sorts of equally heavy side dishes. Here’s the best schnitzel in Toronto. 8 - Schnitzel Hub

The hand-pounded schnitzel at this Yonge St. spot comes in a variety of styles, including Holstein (with a sunny egg and smoked sprat), Canadian (wild mushrooms, bacon, and cheese) and Veal Cordon Bleu stuffed with Emmental and ham.
4 - Otto's Bierhalle

This Queen and Dovercourt pub has been winning over food and beer fans with their rare taps and metal platters of German food. Their schnitzel is just $7, and in addition to pork and chicken options there’s also halloumi and portobello.
5 - Tennessee Tavern

This kitschy Parkdale bar is a must for European food fans. They do schnitzel served with lemon, anchovies and capers or the classic Jagerschnitzel with a mushroom gravy.
9 - Budapest Restaurant

Schnitzel sandwiches go for under ten bucks and schnitzel entrees in several styles come with your choice of hearty side including dumplings at this Upper Beaches place.
3 - Country Style Hungarian Restaurant

All manner of belly-busting, but light and crunchy chicken schnitzel can be obtained at this old school Annex joint. Taste the difference between Parisian schnitzel and Weiner schnitzel (it’s breadcrumbs!) or go for a super natur schnitzel sauteed with mushrooms.
11 - Europe Bar and Restaurant

Humongous schnitzels in a good number of styles and schnitzel sandwiches on kaiser buns reign at this classic schnitzel house near Bathurst and Lawrence.
6 - Cafe Polonez

This is one of the last bastions of European cooking on Roncesvalles, serving lightly breaded pork loin or chicken breast schnitzel. Get it in a sandwich, or topped with fried egg or fried mushrooms and cheese.
7 - Schnitzel Queen

This Queen East spot is famous for their schnitzel sandwiches including ones topped with bacon, onions, sauerkraut and cheese or sauerkraut, potato salad and onions.
10 - Gourmet Schnitzel House

Saucy plates loaded with meat and sides are the go-to at this Scarborough joint where they serve schnitzel in all the classic styles: cordon bleu, onion, mushroom, or their hunter sauce of bell pepper, onion and tomato.

10 things to do in Toronto this week

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This week in Toronto you can fill your stomach with poutine as you watch others perform ridiculous feats of competitive eating, you can also fill your ears with experimental music, and even have your senses dazzled in general thanks to free movies.  Events you might want to check out:

The Walrus Talks Disruption Toronto (October 10 @ Isabel Bader Theatre)
The world is in a tumultuous time; eight speakers get seven minutes each to try and wrap their heads around what's happening and what's to come.
Cigarettes After Sex (October 11 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Chill pop for chilly days.
X Avant New Music Festival XII: Resistance (October 11-15 @ 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education)
The Music Gallery's yearly festival opens tonight, presenting the most artistic, mind-bending music in Toronto. This year artists tackle music as protest.
Hot Docs Podcast Festival (October 12-15 @ Hot Docs Cinema)
For a second year, this is your chance to see in-the-flesh performances of podcasts like The Memory Palace, Another Round, Canadaland, and more.
Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets In Concert (October 12-14 @ Sony Centre)
The second Harry Potter movie soundtrack gets the full orchestra treatment. Unlike the film, you don't need to experience the first one.
Future Proof (October 13-15 @ Multiple Venues)
There will be 10 international speakers over two days to lift the curtain on public space and civic innovation. This symposium ends with a massive all-night party in the old Toronto Star factory with art installations, food, DJs, a bar, and arcade games.
Toronto Art Crawl Night Market & Live Auction (October 13 @ The Great Hall)
Check out the work of more than 60 talented Toronto artists and designers while enjoying some food, DJs, and a live auction.
Vegan Oktoberfest (October 13 @ pin Lithuanian House )
Break out your favourite lederhosen and get ready to polka while digging in on vegetarian treats like soft gluten-free pretzels.
Cineplex Free Movie Day (October 14 @ Cineplex)
Cineplex partners with WE Day to present a day of free movies.
World Poutine Eating Championship (October 14 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
What could be more fun than watching people stuff their faces with poutine while listening to a KISS cover band? (Psst... You don't have to enter to snag some free poutine.)

Toronto neighbourhood might not get Christmas this year

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It's not yet Halloween, but already one neighbourhood in Toronto is feeling the presence of the Grinch.  The trees that line the Beaches boardwalk, set ablaze with Christmas lights each year, may darken this holiday season as the clasp of the city tightens on the much loved tradition.   The seasonal spectacle known as Light Up the Beach has been the effort of local realtor Rick DeClute for the last few years.  A post shared by Rochelle DeClute (@rochelledeclute) on Nov 25, 2015 at 10:48am PST But now, according to The Toronto Star, the annual tradition may end as the city has increased the cost so much that DeClute says he likely won't be able to afford it. The city claims that since DeClute owns a business, the practise constitutes "commercial sponsorship" and increased the yearly fee to put up the lights from $3,500 to $4,200 plus tax, including a $10,000 deposit, and a $100 a day penalty each day the lights remain after March 1. Officials say that the display creates "pressures on the park," but many residents were quick to point out on social media that this rings of a bureaucratic crackdown on anything that threatens to bring joy to the city.  There's still some time for DeClute and the city to come to terms on a deal, but given how long it takes to install the lights, it'd have to happen soon to preserve the tradition. 

St. Lawrence Market being transformed into a night market next month

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You'll soon have the chance to try everything from crepes to caviar and a whole lot of wine and cheese at a special night inside Toronto's main food hub. The St. Lawrence Market's annual Evening at the Market is one of the most exciting food events of the year, and it's coming up soon. For one delicious evening the South Market will transform into a full blown night market that offers the opportunity to try out a dizzy array of items from 64 different merchants all under one roof. A post shared by Marco Bianchi (@themarcoist) on Nov 11, 2016 at 7:17am PST It's a great chance to taste test a ton of amazing food from all over the world for a good cause since proceeds go to Second Harvest Food Rescue. You can bounce from stall to stall in the warmly lit market getting to know the vendors and sharing your love of food. The feast takes place on November 9th with tickets available for $75 while they last. 

Toronto concert breaks out into huge chicken nugget party

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Rick and Morty fans want that Mulan McNugget sauce, and – bless their deep fried hearts – McDonald's tried to give it to them. McDonald's failed. Fortunately for Toronto, deadmau5 did not. When @deadmau5 shares his 15k worth of @mcdonalds Szechuan sauce with all of @rebeltoronto Thanks Joel! It only took 3 seasons and we completed the arc! 😂 @rickandmorty @getschwift #szechuansauce #thanksgiving A post shared by Cole Davis (@kohldayvhis) on Oct 9, 2017 at 12:24am PDT The sauce, originally created as a promotion for the 1998 Disney film Mulan, was supposed to be available at McDonald's on Saturday after months of pressure from fans of the record-breaking Adult Swim comedy series – but only for one day, and in very limited quantities. A post shared by REBEL (@rebeltoronto) on Oct 8, 2017 at 10:28pm PDT An estimated gazillions of people were disappointed this weekend to find that, after driving for hours in some cases, the recently-resurrected Sczechaun-flavoured chicken nugget sauce they'd been promised was sold out everywhere. After a failed attempt of getting Szechuan Sauce at McDonalds on Saturday @deadmau5 came in clutch. Honestly the sauce tastes like ass but nothing better than eating nugs and jammin to some techno Mau5 #testpilot A post shared by Toasta (@joetremblett) on Oct 9, 2017 at 9:33am PDT So rare was the elusive Szechuan sauce (which, obviously, played a pivotal role in this season of Rick and Morty), that 64 oz bottles of it were selling for up to $15,000 on eBay ahead of October's promotion. One of the buyers just happened to be Toronto's own Deadmau5 (a.k.a. Joel Zimmerman.) A post shared by deadmau5 (@deadmau5) on Aug 15, 2017 at 12:52pm PDT As it turns out, the world-famous DJ and producer had more than an incredible set lined up for his hometown show at Rebel Nightclub on Sunday evening. Deadmau5, playing that night as his alter-ego testpilot, brought his massive bottle of sauce to the club for what he called a "nugget party" mid-show. The king of after parties @deadmau5 gives all his Schezwan sauce to everyone at @rebel_toronto. Joel really loves his fans. pic.twitter.com/qVHhrwoeSq — David Pham (@Phamd89) October 9, 2017 He had also purchased thousands of chicken nuggets to share with fans – enough of them "to feed the whole f*cking club," he told audience members. Thanks again to the man himself, @deadmau5 for hooking up @rebel_toronto with @RickandMorty Mulan Szechuan Sauce! This was my series arc! pic.twitter.com/J4UXDXf75j — Dan Levy (@TheDanLevy) October 9, 2017 Wubba Lubba Dub Dub, Deadmau5. You are the hero Toronto needs.

A Toronto bar has just turned itself into a haunted house

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Nothing says Halloween like drinking in a haunted bar. And no, not the kind where everyone is dressed up as Dracula and drinking red wine — I mean an eerie place where the damned go to drink their sorrows away. As of a few days ago The Fountain turned itself into just such a place, because there's nothing like enjoying a drink while being judged watched by a zombie nun. A post shared by The Fountain (@fountaingallery) on Oct 6, 2017 at 6:12pm PDT The bar doubles as a gallery space and has recruited local artists to transform it into a creepy environment not unlike something out of The Shining. No word yet if they've managed to find bartenders quite as disturbing as the one featured in the Kubrick movie.  A post shared by The Fountain (@fountaingallery) on Oct 5, 2017 at 1:20pm PDT Toronto has been going all out for Halloween this year with ghost walks, haunted boat rides, and spooky mansions, but few things are as unsettling as drinking beside an entire wall made of masks. A post shared by The Fountain (@fountaingallery) on Oct 5, 2017 at 1:16pm PDT Your new drinking buddies are waiting for you, Toronto.

Toronto couldn't get enough of the surreal sky this weekend

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Mother Nature just keeps on topping herself with spectacular sunsets this autumn in Toronto, and Thanksgiving weekend was no exception. If you weren't able to get outside and enjoy it for yourself, fret not – a lot of other people in the city did. You can see their photos all over your various timelines.  You can also treat your eyes to the pink, orange and red glowing skies of the long weekend in this city right here, right now. [View the story "Toronto couldn't get enough of the surreal sky this weekend" on Storify]

This Week on DineSafe: Aroma, Lone Star, Spring Rolls, Old School, Owl of Minerva

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This week on DineSafe not one but two locations of Aroma got busted by city health inspectors. Both locations landed conditional passes and  one even managed to rack up a whopping 11 infractions. Yikes! Continue reading to find out which other Toronto restaurants got in trouble with the food police last week. ASAP City (2075 Danforth Ave.) Inspected on: October 2, 2017 Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional) Number of infractions: 3 (Minor: 1, Significant: 2) Crucial infractions include: N/A Lone Star (212 King St. West) Inspected on: October 2, 2017 Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional) Number of infractions: 3 (Minor: 2, Significant: 1) Crucial infractions include: N/A Old School (800 Dundas St. West) Inspected on: October 2, 2017 Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional) Number of infractions: 6 (Minor: 2, Significant: 2, Crucial: 2) Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated and operator failed to maintain hazardous foods at 4C (40F) or colder. Spring Rolls (40 Dundas St. West) Inspected on: October 3, 2017 Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional) Number of infractions: 7 (Minor: 4, Significant: 2, Crucial: 1) Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to maintain hazardous foods at 4C (40F) or colder. Taro's Fish (800 Sheppard Ave. East) Inspected on: October 3, 2017 Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional) Number of infractions: 8 (Minor: 2, Significant: 5, Crucial: 1) Crucial infractions include: Employee failed to wash hands when required. Aroma Espresso Bar (1800 Sheppard Ave. East) Inspected on: October 4, 2017 Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional) Number of infractions: 11 (Minor: 3, Significant: 7, Crucial: 1) Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated. Owl of Minerva (280 Spadina Ave.) Inspected on: October 4, 2017 Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional) Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 1, Significant: 2, Crucial: 1) Crucial infractions include: Employee failed to wash hands when required. The Roy (894 Queen St. East) Inspected on: October 4, 2017 Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional) Number of infractions: 2 (Significant: 1, Crucial: 1) Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated. Aroma Espresso Bar (600 University Ave.) Inspected on: October 5, 2017 Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional) Number of infractions: 5 (Minor: 1, Significant: 3, Crucial: 1) Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated. 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.

The Weeknd will soon be a comic book superhero

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The Weeknd is about to be immortalized in the form of a comic book with the unveiling of his superhero alter ego, Starboy. The singer has teamed up with Marvel Comics for the release of Starboy, a series that chronicles the adventures of the Toronto native's "braggadocious character." The Weeknd and Marvel presents : STARBOY... comic book coming soon. I’ll be signing autographs in the Marvel Booth @ 2:30 #NYCC pic.twitter.com/gzblm3COOL — The Weeknd (@theweeknd) October 7, 2017 He revealed plans for the comic over the weekend at New York's Comic Con and was on hand to sign autographs and pose for pictures. He's been having a great year overall since the release of his critically acclaimed hit album and song of the same name. The comic's official release has not been announced, but it's expected hit the shelves sometime next year.

Sears Canada closing all stores and going out of business

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After more than 65 years in business, one of Canada's most iconic department stores is shutting its doors for good. Sears Canada announced today that it's applying for court approval to liquidate all of its remaining assets and stores by mid October. This comes just a week after Sears announced they were closing more of their Toronto stores. The beleaguered retailer had been seeking a buyer since June, when it filed for creditor protection, but according to the release "no viable transaction for the company to continue as a going concern was received." A court hearing is scheduled for Friday. If the liquidation is approved, Sears will start a "wind-down" of all business on Oct. 19.

Toronto movie theatres already selling out for new Star Wars film

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Holiday season will come early in Toronto this year with the premiere of the newest Star Wars film, The Last Jedi. The film has advance screenings at select Toronto theatres in mid December, but tickets are almost entirely sold out.  The film is the latest instalment of the Star Wars saga and picks up where Rey, Finn, and Poe left off as they team up with Luke Skywalker to battle Kylo Ren and the First Order. Tickets for the early Toronto screenings at various Cineplex locations on December 14 are selling out at rapid speed across the city. As I'm writing this, more and more showtimes are being listed as sold out. For anyone who was quick enough to get a ticket, consider yourself lucky. Just got my Last Jedi tickets for the earliest showing time in Toronto... EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT NOW :D YAAAAAY! — Tristan Howard (@S2Impact) October 10, 2017 The Canada-wide premiere is set for the next day, December 15th, so thankfully the rest of us will get to see it, too. Eventually.

Riverdale's Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe opening in Toronto

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Attention young lovers, hungry father-son duos, and emo teens who need a place to write about murder investigations: Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe will be open for business in Toronto this week. Netflix just announced a series of pop-up restaurants across the country in celebration of Riverdale's Season 2 premiere, which takes place this Thursday, Oct. 12th. Based on Archie and the gang's favourite spot to hang, the restaurants will be "decked out with all the Pop’s essentials," according to a release. "Fans will be presented with Archie’s classic dilemma," writes Netflix. "Betty (Old Fashioned Vanilla) or Veronica (Double Chocolate)." If they're among the first 200 people to arrive, guests can grab milkshakes for free in an official "Pop's cup." They'll also get the chance to try on Riverdale costumes. Fran's on College will host Toronto's version of the hit show's hangout this Thursday and Friday from 7-11 p.m. The Lakeview on Dundas West will also turn into Pop's, but only on Friday, Oct. 13th. See you there.

You can soon fly from Toronto to Barrie and Waterloo

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Why take the GO Train or spend half the day sitting in traffic when you can take your daily commute to another level? Now you can ditch the monthly pass and hit the skies. Starting November 6, FlyGTA will offer a twice-daily service, direct route between Toronto and Barrie, from Monday to Friday, for only $129 on one of their eight-person passenger planes. #flygta announces twice daily service from @FlyYKF to @BBishopAirport @RegionWaterloo @SOAirports pic.twitter.com/flEJ8hs0LJ — Waterloo Airport (@FlyYKF) October 10, 2017 The company's move to increase service comes when several new, low-cost airlines like Jetlines, Flair Air and most recently, Swoop, are set to begin operation next year, signifying a in revolution air travel around the GTA. The 19 minute flight is just the beginning of a new way of getting around the city--just as other transit giants like Metrolinx are seeking to make driving in the GTA a thing of the past. You might as well sell your car right now because it will also be offering flights from Toronto to Kitchener-Waterloo starting in November.

It's now a good time to buy a house in Toronto

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The dream of owning a house in Toronto — let alone a detached one — is still far fetched for many, but it's at least come back from the realm of pure fantasy over the last few months.  Toronto's detached housing inventory is currently experiencing a huge surplus, and some analysts think that prices are set to drop significantly in response.  Between the rental units that are few and far between, new condos built for the rich, and overall affordability being at an all time low, this comes as some good news. Put specifically, detached home inventory is up 109 per cent since last year according to the Toronto Real Estate Board. Prices for detached homes have been mostly flat recently, reflecting the cooler housing market of the last few months. Month over month, detached prices in the GTA averaged $930,500, down 0.59 per cent since September. In fact, the number of detached homes sold saw a decline of 40.4 per cent since this time last year, which suggests that Toronto might finally be edging into a buyer's market. Right now prices haven't reduced a ton, but that could be set to change should an over supply persist. The Toronto housing market has witnessed a cooling trend over the past few months since reaching all time highs in spring. Plenty of caution is required when tracking current trends, but there's no question that buyers are in a much better place these days. 

House of the week: 226 Lippincott Street

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It's remarkable what you can do with an old Victorian home in Toronto. Spend enough on a renovation effort, and you can create something that feels entirely new. Such is the case at 226 Lippincott St., where a major update has delivered a contemporary home with old brick bones. You wouldn't know the extent of the renos here from the street, but once you see the house from the backyard, it starts to become obvious how much work has been done, including the addition of a fourth floor and the conversion of the third floor into a master suite.  While the backyard is a bit drab, the "studio" garage does indeed look like it's worthy of more than just vehicle parking, and the balcony off the master bedroom adds some highly desirable outdoor space.  A well finished basement doesn't hurt the usable square footage, either. A couple of years ago, the idea that this house would command a $2.3 million list price would have probably drawn snickers, but it looks the part know that it's got a Wolf range, an exposed staircase, and heated floors.  Specs Address: 226 Lippincott St. Price: $2,295,000  Lot Size: 15.75 x 125 feet Bedrooms: 4 + 1 Bathrooms: 3 Parking: 3 Walk Score: 92 Transit Score: 100 Listing agent: Myles Slocombe Listing ID: C3937364 Good For A family that wants to live in the city but needs the space typically offered by houses further from downtown. The fourth floor and finished basement really help here. Move On If You want more room to entertain. This house doesn't have too many shortcomings, but the dining room isn't really party-quipped.  Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage for sponsoring our house of the week. All editorial written and selected by blogTO.

Globe and Mail employees are loving the views from their new office

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The Globe and Mail Centre on King Street East is up and running, smooth as silk it seems – and we can't help but notice those views from the top. Officially completed in 2016, the 17-storey, 500,000-square-foot First Gulf development has been christened with several parties in recent months as events pop off and tenants move in. A post shared by Lisa Constanzo (@lisconstant) on Sep 14, 2017 at 6:37pm PDT The top-floor terrace is also a hot spot for fair weather wedding receptions and photos. A post shared by Justin Mulligan (@mullz_00) on Oct 5, 2017 at 1:22pm PDT Naturally, many of said tenants and party-goers have been sharing photos of the building (and various skylines you can see from its roof) on Instagram. Also naturally, I have been creeping them. In case you don't remember, the construction of this building led to the discovery of a hidden mansion foundation from the late 1700s. "Berkeley House," originally home to an officer in the British militia, was demolished in 1925 and remained hidden under a parking lot until 2013. Haunted much? Wow wow wow, that's some sunset #nature #thanksgivingweekend #sky #sunset #toronto #skyline #citylife A post shared by Kathryn (@kathryn2945) on Oct 8, 2017 at 4:07pm PDT Today, the site's gleaming tower serves both as a luxe event venue and The Globe and Mail newspaper's headquarters.  We have these awesome work nooks at the office that let you work in a cozy, comfy private space with a view of the lake (though I suspect that lake view will soon be obstructed by those towers under construction out in the distance). #globeandmail A post shared by Alex Posadzki (@alexposadzki) on Aug 15, 2017 at 10:50am PDT Staff members at The Globe are giving Toronto us some great shots of their new views online, many of them taking care to include the word "views" in their captions. Drake! Get it? Overtime views ⛼ A post shared by Sasja Kresno-Kadri (@sjadrik) on Oct 5, 2017 at 4:16pm PDT If you play your cards right while taking a picture on the upper floors, you may just capture what looks like a giant bug on the CN tower. A post shared by Patrick Dell (@pdphoto) on Oct 5, 2017 at 6:58am PDT Congratulations, architects and developers. The views look great, and while I can't definitively say that the inside is lovely too, I'm certain it's an improvement over the newspaper's old building.
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