Brace yourself, Toronto. Even though it's still technically fall, a nasty winter storm is bearing down on the GTA, one that could have a significant impact on commute times and our general disposition. 

A light snowfall was already expected later this week, but with temperatures set to plummet on Thursday night, it's starting to look like we'll face the full brunt of winter more than a month before the official start of the season. 

While Toronto proper is only expected to receive 2 centimetres of snow, the Weather Network predicts that  parts of the GTA could "see 15-30 cm of snow."  These areas include "Newmarket, Aurora, Markham and Ajax."

Environment Canada's forecast is an ominous one for Toronto.

More problematic than the accumulation, however, is the possibility of snow squalls as lake effect snow blasts areas to the north of the city. Both the Thursday afternoon and Friday morning commutes could be affected by the system.

Even if Toronto escapes the worst of the snow, the city is still expected to be hit with a mass of Arctic air that well send temperatures way down on Thursday night. A swing of 17C is expected in a 24 period, with the low predicted to be -8C. 

It will remain cold on Friday with a high expected of -3C and an overnight low of -10C. Yes, that's right double digit negative temperatures in early November.

Read it and weep. And don't forget to bundle up! As they say, winter is coming. 

The Centre of Gravity circus academy in Little India is about to close, but the historic building that housed it will live on in the form of a new community arts hub.

Located at 1300 Gerrard St. E, the original vaudeville theatre has been the source of much speculation in recent months after rumours started swirling that it was sold to condo developers or leased out to a corporate chain.

Area residents Robert Indrigo and partner Maria Karam confirmed late last week that they were assuming sole ownership of the property. 

They plan to "start afresh" with the space, according to Inside Toronto, but with the goal of creating an arts hub for the community.

"What we’re coming out with next is going to be incredible," said Karam. "Our goal is to foster a community of physical arts and we're trying to do it without a corporate tenant."

The historic building, built in 1914 as a vaudeville theatre, had been occupied by Circus of Gravity since 1998. Circus of Gravity will close at the end of 2017.

Last week, a series of black and white posters started popping up on university campuses across the U.S. and Canada, including U of T.

Reading "It's Okay To Be White," the signs were almost immediately linked to a 4Chan thread in which people had been encouraged to print out and distribute the message near local schools.

As it turns out, this was all part of larger stunt meant to make "the media & leftists" go "completely berserk" over what they would perceive to be the start of a race war or something.

This sign was spotted last Wednesday near the University of Toronto. It has since been removed.

Media outlets were aware of the group's intention to make us "froth at the mouth" since day one, and it's now also widely known among the public that these posters aren't the result of a larger cultural movement – they're the result of a small but vocal minority of 4Chan types.

And yet, the signs continue to appear at some college and university campuses, prompting eye rolls among students who've read about the prank, and annoyed sighs from those tasked with ripping the posters down (or at least that's how it is in Toronto).

Of course, there are very valid reasons for concern about this type of behaviour, even if the initial poster campaign was only an act of trolling. 

A Facebook group called "Against Your Ward News - Against Neo-Fascism" is spreading video footage right now of several men putting up "It's Okay To Be White" posters around U of T last night in an attempt to identify them. 

"Do you know these fascists?" reads the video's description. "Two groups were spotted putting up 4chan’s 'It’s OK to be white' posters on U of T campus at about 11:45pm on Tuesday November 7th."

The anonymous Facebook account wrote that there were eight men in total carrying either step ladders and chairs to get the posters up high.

This image of two people holding signs and spray paint was sent to us along with a link to a video showing some men postering polls near U of T. 

"The first group was told their photos would be posted online, to which one member replied 'It’s already there.'" The Facebook post continued. "The second group was more aggressive and began screaming 'faggot' and 'communists' when they noticed they were being photographed."

According to the person who posted the video, both groups were seen moving from Bloor Street along St George to Harbord, and then to Queen’s Park Avenue.

Remembrance Day events in Toronto involve a host large ceremonies that pay tribute to fallen soldiers and veterans as well as other commemorative events. Wherever you live in the city, you're likely to find a ceremony near you.

Most people hate the idea of spending over $2,500 on rent — the reasoning being that it just draws money away from future home/condo ownership — but in the absence of a down payment and growing square footage needs, townhouses like this one in Leslieville become quite attractive.

The stacked design ensures that the apartment has a small footprint but lots of livable space — 1,610 square feet to be exact. Anyone who lives here is sure to be climbing the stairs regularly, but the pay off is slick pad that can accommodate a growing family or multiple roommates.

You wouldn't call this unit wildly luxurious, but your $4,000 goes to more than just practical living space. Case in point: the ample terrace that's adorned with a gas hookup for a barbecue. It's good for entertaining to be sure, but also for relaxing with a single companion. 

I suspect the rent's a bit high for a couple who work away from the home, but an interesting scenario is hinted at in the listing photos, which sees one of the bedrooms used as a well equipped office space. The rent is easier to stomach when a portion of it is a business expense.

This townhouse won't suit everybody, but for someone who needs lots of space and who has money to spare on somewhere that's above average in the aesthetics department, it could be a solid option indeed. 

Specs

• Address: Townhouse #3 - 16 Filmic Lane
• Apartment type: Townhouse
• Rent: $4,000
• Listing agent: Sherif Nathoo
• Furnished? No
• Air conditioning? Yes
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 3
• Parking: 1
• Laundry? In suite
• Outdoor space? Terrace
• Pet friendly? Unspecified

Good For

A couple who plans to work from home. With three bedrooms, two could be converted to offices. This place would also accommodate a young family well. 

Move On If

You'd rather live in a bare bones apartment and save every penny to be able to afford a condo in this progressively expensive city.

The line between hustle and play continues to blur in Toronto this month with the launch of yet another co-working space that doubles as somewhere you actually want to party.

Located at King and Bathurst in what used to be The Hoxton (RIP), Love Child Social House bills itself as "a collaborative work & social space for entrepreneurs, events, workshops and nightlife."

It kind of sounds like a hip, millennial version of Soho House – but with less polished wood, and no restrictions on what you can wear or do with your phone.

By day, Love Child Social House is designed to serve as an inclusive community hub catering to creatives, business owners and people who work remotely. 

Members will have access to free Wi-Fi, meeting areas, co-working spaces, kombucha on tap, a sandwich and pastry bar, a coffee lab by Barocco, a juice lab by  ELXR, a fully licensed bar, and various wellness activities, all day long.

The brainchild of Calii Love founders Dan Gunam and Sacha ElWakeel, it also promises to be stacked with stylish decor and cool art.

By night, LCS is a lounge & event space helmed by nightlife industry king Ken Bryan (the man behind the wild success of Toronto's former Roosevelt Room).

Bryan says the spot will feature everything from live bands and public speakers to happy hour specials and boozy bingo. The space will also be available for private events and brand activations.

While it opened a few weeks ago "in the midst of transformation," Love Child Social House is hosting its official grand opening celebration this week.

Membership will be available monthly ($75.00), 10 days a month ($35.00) or hourly ($3.00 per hour) for those interested in making LCS their home away from home.

When everything is up and running at full speed, "Torontonians will have access to a stunning, welcoming, new co-working space, complete with a highly curated event programming calendar at an accessible price point," according to a press release.

Another cool tidbit from that release: 45% of Canadians are expected to be self-employed by 2020. It's good to know we'll all have places to go.

Toronto is home to a few Art Deco towers, including Commerce Court North and the Tower Automotive Building on Sterling Road. One of the city's most beautiful examples of this architectural style, however, is one of the least appreciated.

Completed in 1932, The Whitney Block Tower tends to lack due attention likely because it's been abandoned since the 1960s.

Queen's Park and the Whitney Block when it was brand new. Photo via the Toronto Archives.

This remarkable bit of Gothic Art Deco architecture was designed by Francis Heakes and is 16 storeys. Despite its stature, it's completely empty.

For years, a select few were treated to tours of the now spooky looking interior, but it's become increasingly difficult to access the structure. It's also become increasing unlikely that the building will be re-occupied.

The Whitney Block as it looked in the 1950s. Photo via the Ontario Archives.

Various revitalization efforts of the Ontario government buildings around Queens Park have never included the Whitney Block Tower for the same reason that it was abandoned in the first place: the building just doesn't meet fire code regulations.

With only one stairway, the building would be an absolute nightmare to navigate in the event of an evacuation.

This space would ultimately become the cafeteria. Photo via the Toronto Archives, ca. 1927.

It was occupied by government staff and MPPs until 1968 when it was finally deemed a fire hazard. In the almost 35 years it was open, the tower was noteworthy for the presence of a basement bowling alley, hand-cranked elevator, and animal pens on the 6th floor, where provincial veterinary services were located.

For all the intrigue and amenities, it was also notorious for being unbearably hot in the summer. Rumour has it that huge quantities of ice were brought to the top of the building in an effort to cool it down on the hottest of days, but the only way to achieve air flow was to open office windows.

While buildings around the Whitney Tower have been revitalized, the tower remains empty. Photo by Peter Crock.

It's a minor architectural tragedy that the building has been shelled out, but unlike Tower Automotive, which is being retrofitted for a new life as the home of MOCA, the work required to make the Whitney Block Tower a hospitable modern building is just too extensive to justify for the Ontario government.

That said, the government has invested in keeping the exterior of the building in good shape. In recent years, investments have been made to replace windows and repair the facade.

So it continues to hover over Queen's Park with a distant beauty. Perhaps one day, an ingenious architect will hatch a plan to bring it back to life. Until then, make sure to stop and take a look as you drive past.

Today in Toronto the wildest auction of the year goes down, one of the biggest free film festivals in the country  gets underway, and an Icelandic feast awaits. It might snow later, so get out and enjoy an early dose of winter.

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

Open now

• Sweet Jesus has just opened its Annex outpost at 416 Bloor St. W., one of many planned new locations.
• Mary Be Kitchen has soft opened at 21 St. Clair Ave. W., with its grand opening next week.
• Dutch snack bar and restaurant Borrel is now open at 1333 Danforth Ave., just east of Greenwood.
• Original Gyro Grill has opened another location, this time at 547 Danforth Ave. in, appropriately, Greektown.
• Aanch, cooking up "modernistic Indian cuisine," replaces 259 Host at 259 Wellington St. W. (at Windsor St.).
• Serving up gourmet grilled cheese and tater tots, Stuff'd made its debut at Market 707 (707 Dundas St. W.) last weekend.
• Archtop Music Bistro, a brand that began in Caledon and Port Credit in Peel Region, officially launches its Bloor West Village location at 2312 Bloor St. W. today, replacing what was previously Java Joe's.
• Pizzeria Lambretta now has a second location, this time on the east side at 1192 Queen St. E. in Leslieville.
• Village Juicery opened a new outpost at Yorkdale Shopping Centre yesterday, introducing a new line of hot soups in addition to its cold-pressed juices, breakfast jars, salads and other snacks.
• Yorkdale's 70,000 sq. ft., four-level Restoration Hardware features an opulent-looking RH Courtyard Cafe and Barista Bar. 
• Le Dolci now has a second bake shop, which can be found inside Scarborough Town Centre.

Recently reviewed

• Mad Crush Wine Bar
• Omai
• Barrel House
• Futura Granita + Gelato
• Seafood City
• Earlscourt BBQ
• Bayleys Brew Bar

Opening soon

• Yeah Yeahs Pizza, which originated in Dartmouth, N.S., replaces Clocktower Bar in Summerhill. It officially opens tomorrow.
• The third Financial District location of coffee spot Mos Mos, at Waterpark Place, now has an opening date: December 1.

Closed

• Buster's Sea Cove's Yonge & Scollard outpost has shuttered and looks like it will be replaced with a roti shop.
• As has Lo Zingaro, at Queen & Portland.
• Beryl's Pepper Pot is no more in Leslieville.

Other news

• Chef Adisa Glasgow of catering/pop-up project Young Animal has partnered with Laylow and is now cooking up his Trinidadian dishes using classic French and Italian techniques in its kitchen.

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

Airbnb-lords could be in for some serious headaches next year in Toronto if city council decides to go forward with a new set of proposed rules for short-term rentals.

A report published this week by the city's Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that a "registration and licensing program" be mandated for all short-term rental activity Toronto.

The rules, if approved, would require anyone renting out short-term space within a home to register with the City for annual fee of $50.

new short-term vacation rental rules proposed for Toronto. Read them and weep, or read and rejoice. Dependent on what side of the debate you are on;) #airbnb#torontohttps://t.co/9wueKkzmGV

— DianEmery (@DianEmery1) November 9, 2017

Companies that facilitate such short-term rental activity (namely the popular U.S. lodging broker Airbnb) must also pay a one-time licence application fee of $5,000, plus a licensing fee of $1 for each night booked through the company.

That may not sound like a lot of money for a company valued at $31 billion, but data obtained by city staff shows that there were a total of 988,378 nights rented short-term through Airbnb in Toronto last year alone.

Those dollars can add up fast.

As for the people who are comfortable renting out their homes to strangers (homes they must own, under the new rules), they will only be allowed to rent an entire home while they are away "for a maximum of 180 nights per year."

Why is @airbnb lobbying so hard? Toronto’s proposed regs would only cut away commercial operators #canpoli#vanpoli#topoli#airbnb#HotAirbnb#fairbnb#affordablehousing#torontopic.twitter.com/2zxWx4ZybF

— Fairbnb.ca Coalition (@Fairbnbcanada) November 9, 2017

This rule is presumably meant to crack down on Toronto's many unregulated "ghost hotels" – or, as the city report puts it, to "minimize the negative impacts on housing affordability and availability."

The proposed regulations will go before the City Council for final approval next month.

By 2019, you could be riding an electric bus to work every day. How very green of you, *clap clap clap*.

A report set to go before the TTC board on Nov. 13th details a set of proposed transit measures that will contribute towards the city's "TransformTO" action plan, which seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% (against 1990 levels) before 2050.

To start, the transit agency wants to buy 30 "long range battery electric buses" by 2019 at a cost not exceeding $50M.

"Electric buses are the only truly green technology with the potential for zero emissions from generation through to bus operations," reads the report. 

The TTC does caution that, because the electric bus industry is so new, it's hard to know exactly much the vehicles will cost to maintain and operate.

That's why the agency wants to start with just 30 of the battery electric buses.

"It would be premature to purchase electric buses in large numbers," reads the report, but "the experience of other transit authorities over the past few years with battery electric buses [in London, Paris and Los Angeles] has been very positive."

The new battery electric buses, as well as 230 requested "new generation hybrid electric buses," would have an expected delivery date of no later than March 31, 2019.

For all these provisos, the TTC is, however, targeting an ambitious date to get emissions free. By 2040, the Commission would like to have phased out all of its older buses and run electric technology exclusively. 

There's still a long way to go to get there, but it's nice to know that the TTC has marked this as a priority. 

The popular Queen and John lunch spot HoSu Bistro has officially closed down after at least a decade of serving top notch bibimbap to hungry Torontonians.

Known for its speedy service, generous portions and excellent sushi prices, the Japanese / Korean restaurant was issued a "sub-landlord's distress warrant" last month for owing about $25,000 in back rent payments.

The restaurant and its storefront are now completely vacant, save for the red HoSu sign above the door at 245 Queen Street West.

HoSu's second location still exists at 2352 Yonge St., but under separate ownership. According to staff at the Yonge and Eglinton restaurant, HoSu Queen Street will not be reopening.

After almost a decade in storage, the Sam the Record Man sign has finally resurfaced in Toronto. The first piece of the iconic marker was installed early this morning above Yonge and Dundas Square at 277 Victoria St.

It's only a small part of the sign that's returned so far, but it promises that the most dazzling pieces will follow soon. Ryerson had pegged this fall as the reinstallation window, so this significant bit of progress demonstrates that the project is at least on schedule. 

Behind the scenes, the folks at Sunset Neon have been hard at work restoring and (mostly) rebuilding the sign for its big debut. As much of the original neon and sheet metal have been maintained, but the vast majority of the parts have been upgraded.

It would have been nice to see the sign go up in one shot, as the first segment is underwhelming on its own. Given the space in which it's situated, it kind of gets lost right now. I would assume this won't be the case when the entire sign is up, but it's worth noting just how high up it is. 

Let's bracket any worries about the sign's impact until the whole thing is up. It's worth remembering that the it'll be fully functional when it's reinstalled, so the shining lights will certainly make it more impactful than any rendering could convey. 

Bring on the neon.

There will be numerous road closures in Toronto this weekend as Remembrance Day ceremonies take place across the city. In addition to paying tribute to our fallen soldiers and veterans, King Street will be under construction for the transit priority pilot set to go into effect on November 12. 

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

Remembrance Day ceremony at Old City Hall

From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on November 11 Bay Street from Dundas St. West to Richmond St. West. and Queen Street West from Yonge St. to York St. will be closed for the ceremony.

Remembrance Day ceremony at Queen's Park

From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 11 a number of streets surrounding Queen's Park will be closed for the ceremony: 

• Queen's Park Cres. East from College St. to Wellesley St. West
• Queen's Park Cres. West from Hoskin Ave. to College St.
• Grosvenor St. from Queen's Park Cres. East to Surrey Place
• Wellesley St. West from Queen's Park Cres. West to East 

Remembrance Day ceremony at Moss Park Armoury

The north and south curb lane will be closed on Queen St. East from Jarvis Str. to Sherbourne Street on November 11 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the ceremony.

Remembrance Day ceremony and parade 

Bloor St. East from Church St. to Ted Rogers Way will be closed on November 11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada ceremony and parade.

King Street Transit Pilot Project

On November 9 will have a King Street Transit Pilot Project launch event. As a result, Charlotte St. southbound from King St. West to Adelaide St. West will be closed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On November 10 there will be road work on the eastbound curb lane and King St. between Bathurst St. and Jarvis St. will be closed from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. There will also be work on the westbound curb lane and King St. between Bathurst St. and Jarvis St.will be closed from 6 p.m. until 2 a.m.

On November 11 there will be traffic signal work and road users should expect delays due to traffic control signal activation on King Street between Bathurst St. and Jarvis St. from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m.

During the King Street Transit Pilot project, there will be no parking on King St. between Bathurst St. and Jarvis St., effective November 10 at 5 a.m.

TTC Subway Closures

Aside from road closures, this weekend will have a number of TTC subway closures. There will be no subway service between St. Clair and Lawrence stations on November 11 and 12 due to track work. Shuttle buses will operate between these stations.

In addition to the service disruption, St. Andrew station will be closed this weekend. Fare gate construction begins November 8 and will continue into February. The station will be closed from 10 p.m. on November 10 until 6 a.m. on November 13.

It's also important to note that trains on Line 1 will be bypassing Queen Station both ways starting at 11 p.m. each evening until late November due to fare gate construction. Service will resume at the regularly scheduled time each morning.

America's premier indoor go karting company is expanding into Canada next month, starting with a brand new racing centre near Downsview Park in Toronto.

K1 Speed, founded in 2003, currently has 39 different locations across the U.S. The company bills itself as "the #1 indoor kart racing center in the world," and promises "thrills that will satisfy even the most ardent of racing enthusiasts."

Unlike the four-storey go kart complex coming to Niagara Falls,  K1 looks less like a real-life Mario Kart courses than a miniature version of Formula 1 racing.

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The facilities and features include pit crews, authentic racing memorabilia, various racing challenges and even podiums to celebrate big wins. 

The chain also prides itself on its "highly-advanced and environmentally-friendly electric go karts" that reach up to 45 miles per hour (junior karts only reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour).

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Despite having the fastest carts in the industry, no racing experience is required. The company's website notes that "each driver will be briefed on track safety, track rules, flag and sign meanings and kart operation."

We don't yet have an exact opening date, but it'll be sometime in December according to K1's website. How's that for an early holiday gift?

Toronto's not the type of city to let cold weather get in its way when it comes to eating food – thanks in large part to our city's robust roster of food trucks.

Come rain, come shine, come six months of wind that makes your bones shiver, Toronto's food trucks always seem to find a way to get us what we need, even in the heart of a blizzard. Canadian chefs are hardcore like that.

On Dec. 2nd, The Winter Village at Evergreen Brick Works will open its seasonal cold-weather Street Food Market to coincide with its other holiday programming, which includes a skating rink, camp fire, Christmas tree sales, and street curling.

Running every weekend in December (and weekdays December 26 - 29) this year, the market will run alongside the regular Evergreen Farmer's Market and dial up the food selection at this cold weather hub.

There will be a rotating offering of about four to six food trucks each day, according to organizers, including (but not limited to) Arepa Republic, Fully Loaded T.O., La Novela, Gorilla Cheese, Steambox Dumplings and Born2Eat.

Can a food truck get snow tires? Here's hoping, just in case.

Well, that escalated quickly.

Just over one month after issuing a series of extreme heat alerts, Toronto Public Health has issued an extreme cold weather alert for the city based on information from Environment Canada.

The alert, which activates local community services aimed at keeping vulnerable residents safe, will remain in effect "until further notice."

Extreme cold weather alerts are usually issued in Toronto when temperatures are forecast to reach below -15 degrees Celsius, or when the wind chill is expected to be -20 or colder.

City officials say that today's alert has been issued "in consideration of the sudden temperature change this early in the season," though we are projected to see a frigid wind chill -18 degrees Celsius. 

Members of the public are encouraged to seek shelter, dress in layers, stay dry, drink warm fluids, and call or visit vulnerable loved ones.

This weekend in Toronto there's a ton of film festivals to check out, the Royal Winter Fair comes to a close, and both free ice cream and fried chicken await. Elsewhere, a number of Remembrance Day ceremonies take place across town.

There are plenty of Christmas markets and holiday festivals near Toronto – more and more each year, it seems – which is great news for those of us who love the holidays (and buying gifts that our friends don't know exist.) No wheels? No worries – you have plenty of options in the city as well.

Here's a round-up of solid Christmas markets and holiday festivals near Toronto in 2017.

Holiday Street Market (Milton)

This brand new market will host an estimated 242 artisan vendors along Main St. in Milton this December, making it "the GTA’s biggest holiday market ever." Presented by Toronto Junk Food Festival founder Philip Suos, the free market will feature food trucks, fire pit lounges, marshmallow toasting, Santa, a carousel and more. 

Christkindl Market (Kitchener)

Modelled after a traditional German holiday market, this long-running Christmas festival has been taking place at Kitchener City Hall each year since 1996. This year, it runs from Dec. 7 - 10, and features over 90 vendors – plus tons of live music, dancing, demonstrations and "folkloric characters."

The Winter Festival of Lights (Niagara Falls)

More than a million people from around the world come each year to see more than two million lights displayed throughout Niagara Falls. Canada's largest lights festival is celebrating its 35th anniversary in Niagara Falls this year – and organizers say it'll be their "brightest season yet."

XMUS Festival (Bracebridge)

Spending your holidays in cottage country? Visit this Muskoka festival from Dec. 1-3 for all the singing, shopping, live entertainment and drinks you can handle. If you're down to brave the cold, "get Shinnicked" in the Jack Frost ice lounge or outdoor beer gardens. Bonus: Bracebridge is a  bit north, so you might actually see snow.

Christmas Magic (Coburg)

Cobourg's Christmas Magic will once again light up the shores of Lake Ontario this November, turning the town's waterfront into a fantastic spectacle of holiday cheer with over 100,000 twinkling bulbs. It's about a 90 minute drive from downtown Toronto and runs every evening from 6-10 p.m. between Nov. 24 and Jan. 5.

Transport Canada just announced some new rules pertaining to what passengers can (and can't) carry with them aboard a flight, and at least one of those rules is a real head scratcher.

Metaphorically speaking, of course. Head scratching devices may be interpreted as weapons under airport security checkpoint law, I don't know.

What I can tell you is that Canada's federal government is now totally cool with people bringing small knives on planes.

So you’re telling me, we allowed to bring small knives on planes, but not baby powder?

Thank God I feel so much safer now! https://t.co/DQuLpYaDe3

— Matthew🦉 (@mattquijano29) November 9, 2017

Under the new Transport Canada regulations, which come into effect November 27, "very small knife blades" (6 cm or less) are no longer prohibited on domestic or international flights.

The only exception to this rule is for people travelling to the United States, where knives on planes are not allowed.

Another, perhaps even more puzzling change to the list of prohibited items list includes banning "powders and granular material" in vessels the size of a soda can or larger.

Examples of such substances provided by Transport Canada include bath salts, sea salt, baby powder, foot powder, cooking powder and sand.

No this is stupid. Weapons shouldn’t be allowed, this is common sense. Plus why can’t a woman who has a baby have baby powder on her? she should have the right to bring that aboard. Especially for a long international flight imo. https://t.co/aCjxRF5UsS

— Mel (@MelanieNatascha) November 9, 2017

This means that, by the end of this month, you'll be able to carry a knife in your pocket aboard a plane, but shouldn't try sneaking in with baby powder in your diaper bag.

Just to reiterate: a stabby little shiv = fine. Your expensive dry shampoo =  a threat to the safety and security of Canadians.

Transport Canada noted in its announcement about the new rules that razor blades and box cutters of any size will remain prohibited at all screening checkpoints.

Passengers still also retain the right to carry very tiny bottles of lotion with them at all times.