Black Friday deals in Toronto for 2017 are everywhere. You know there's stuff you've been putting off buying, so now's the time to get some Lurvig at IKEA or that new popcorn maker you've had your eye on.

Here's a round-up of the top Black Friday deals in Toronto for 2017.

Fashion

18 Waits

The menswear store is marking down most of its brands with steep discounts until Monday.

Aritzia

Women rejoice as all Toronto stores will be offering up to 50% off on select fall and winter items in store and online.

Bather

This Toronto-based men's swimwear brand is offering 25% off on merch via their website with the promo code 'BLACKFRIDAY' from Friday until Monday.

Clementine's

Save big on luxury designer resale items like clothing, jewelry, leather goods, accessories, home products for up to 20-70% off this Friday in store at this Rosedale boutique.

Coal Miner's Daughter

Take 20% off clothes, jewelry, shoes, bags, and flair this Friday until midnight in store and online with the code 'FRIYAY20'.

Forever 21

Forever 21 is already in Black Friday mode, offering discounts on virtually everything including 50% off winter styles in store and online.

Frank & Oak

Canadian-designed men's and women's contemporary fashions like jackets, hats, sweaters, and more will be on sale and online for 30% off online for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Gerhard Supply

Stock up on pants, shirts, vests, socks and others accessories for 20% off on select items now until Sunday, in-store and online.

Gotstyle

Now's the time to stock up on men's and women's winter items like sweaters, outerwear, dresses, and streetwear with savings of up to 30%, including all men's Canada Goose jackets at the Distillery location.

Holt Renfrew

The high-end fashion department store will be offering 50% discounts on select fall fashion and accessories at all of its retail stores.

Hudson's Bay

Save on a huge variety of designer men's and women's stuff for up to 60% off (including Topman and Topshop). Toronto stores open at 8 a.m.

Kit and Ace

Save big on fashion for men and women as Kit and Ace has already begun marking down their merch online and in-store at all of their Toronto locations.

Lost & Found

This Ossington menswear store will be offering 20% off on select labels on Friday.

North Standard Trading Post

Take 30% off everything in store this Black Friday and during Cyber Monday with the code 'CYBER2017'.

Oak + Fort

Chic outerwear for him and her is on sale during this store's Grey Friday sale; save 10%, 20%, and 30% on your order with the code 'GREYSALE'.

Park & Province

Save 20%-50% on brands like Levi's, Anonymous Ism, La Paz, and Portuguese Flannel this Friday. You can also order online and pick up in store.

Peace Collective

Home of the 'Toronto vs Everybody' merch, this Ossington shop is offering up to 70% off select items. 

Rerun Toronto

This Chinatown shop that stocks premium streetwear brands is having a huge sale with up to 60% off brands like Supreme, Bape, and Guess. Plus, an in-store a giveaway happening Friday and Saturday could see you win a Brooklyn Box logo tee.

Style Garage

This Friday, save 15% on all Gus Modern furniture and 20% on custom furniture until Sunday.

Sydney's

Save up to 50% on formal, business, and casual menswear at this West Queen West favourite.

Tiger of Sweden

This Ossington shop selling men's and women's suits, outerwear, blazers, dresses, and shoes is having an in-store sale on Friday starting 11 a.m.

Tryst Lingerie

Shop local at Tryst and buy one fashion/seasonal bra or panty and get the 2nd for 50% off from now until Sunday.

Vitaly

Get 25% off during their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales from November 24 to 27.

Furniture, design and decor

Canadian Tire

Canadian Tire's flyer boasts a ton of offers available from November 23 to 26 with some items up to 80% off.

Drake General Store

During this local chain's Black Five-Day Sale on now until Sunday, receive a $25 or $50 promo card when you spend $100 or $150, respectively. Cyber Monday will see 30% off all regular priced items followed by a ton of flash sales happening from November 26 to 28.

Elte MKT

Save 30% to 70% on sofas, rugs, lighting and more at this Castlefield Design District shop. Nearly everything is on sale throughout the store and online for one day only this Friday.

Elte Outlet

Look no further for tables this season as Elte will be offering up to 60% off stylish, designer tables of all kinds from Friday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their outlet store just a few blocks away from Elte MKT.

IKEA

IKEA Canada has some amazing deals going on and coupons available for offers in-store and online. 

Kitchen Stuff Plus

Stock up on kitchen basics and appliances with up to 70% off on select items from Friday to Sunday in-store only and special deals for Cyber Monday. Stores will also be open from 7 a.m. until midnight.

Pavilion Modern

Get big savings on ultra-modern home furniture at this West Queen West boutique with up to 60% off store-wide from November 23 to 26.

Small Space Plus

Furniture specially designed for condos, apartments, and small homes is on sale for up 75% off in store and online from now until November 26.

Tech

Best Buy

The sale runs from November 24 to 30, online and in stores. Quantities are limited so if you've had your eye on something  something specific, it's best to check the flyer ahead of time.

The Source

The consumer electronics store is offering of up to 40% off during their Black Friday event from November 23 to 26. 

Other

Indigo

Indigo's Black Friday sale is on now with discounts on e-readers, home accessories, and books online only, while its Black Friday sale extends to a huge selection of in-store products at all Indigo, Chapters and Coles stores.

Michaels

Stock up on arts and craft supplies, home items, and gifts of all kinds for up to 60% off on new deals each day until Saturday.

The Body Shop

Save 40% off site-wide including gift sets for that special someone (or yourself, of course) and on a ton of other beauty products.

People are looking for the woman who famously blocked a TTC bus in protest earlier this month, but it's not why you might think.

Transit advocacy group TTCriders issued a statement today inviting the Lansdowne bus protester to their planned protest of the TTC budget on November 28 and they're hoping the unnamed woman will join them.

We’re inviting the Lansdowne bus protester who stopped an overcrowded TTC bus to join our protest at City Hall on Nov. 28 call for more funding for the TTC. We'll be flyering Lansdowne station today to invite her to our rally: https://t.co/3QAojGVHZF#TTCwoespic.twitter.com/HQSbxDvAid

— TTCriders (@ttcriders) November 23, 2017

This afternoon they'll begin distributing flyers in the hope of finding the woman who was filmed walking in front of an overcrowded bus in the cold after she was denied entry.

The video has since gone viral and many commended the woman for taking a stand against overcrowding on Toronto's public transit.

"The 2018 TTC budget does nothing to tackle overcrowding, unreliable service, and long wait times," the statement reads.

Many people might not know that at one point the TTC had double decker buses. They were first introduced back in 1922 and were a regular sight in the city through the 1940s. 

But don't expect to see them on Toronto streets anytime soon.

It's long been a favourite pastime among TTC aficionados to dream up ways to bring back some of the nostalgia of years gone by and double decker buses check all the right boxes.

As Eddie Ho pointed out back in 2012, double decker buses could make sense for busy routes. They have more space, great views and could likely come at only an incremental cost.

Last year, local artist Adrian Badaraco took the dream a step further when he came up with a full realization of the double decker bus. It looked so realistic that some actually thought they were in the works.

My parents (ttc drivers) just got emailed pictures of double decker ttc busses that'll be on the road soon! I'm amped lmao pic.twitter.com/zQFjhcnQbU

— SDS🕊 (@SHAYBUTTER__) September 8, 2017

Alas, they're not to be. TTC Executive Director of Corporate Communications Brad Ross confirms it's just a pipe dream and that the TTC currently has no plans to reintroduce the vehicles.

A TTC double decker bus as it looked back in 1930. Photo via Toronto Archives.

The TTC used to have a host of vehicles of varying functions, like the city's first horse drawn streetcar, carriage sleigh, and an electric streetcar, all of which are currently housed in storage and sadly not available for public viewing.

If you thought the installation of glass moats around Union Station was exciting, wait until you see what's below them.

Oakville's popular Danish Pastry House is opening its first downtown Toronto location next month inside the newly renovated Union Station. It's joining a number of other new food offerings from familiar names like Union Chicken and Loaded Pierogi.

Known especially for their cinnamon loaves, the Danish Pastry House offers a huge variety of baked goods like cremeboller (cream buns), smør firkanter (butter squares) and wienerstang (pastry sticks) to name a few.

They also have freshly baked bread and a big selection of kage (cake) that will no doubt send a heavenly scent wafting through the station.

A tentative opening date is set for December 5. In the meantime, you can get your hands on some høj snegl med crème (high snail with custard) now until November 30 at the pop up in Scotia Plaza or at their location inside Sherway Gardens.

The famed Park Hyatt Roof Lounge is closing next month.

The bar has sat atop the hotel at Avenue and Bloor for the last 82 years where patrons became accustomed to its unreal view, elegant interior and legendary former bartender Joe Gomes who retired last year.

The hotel is about to undergo substantial renovations, a process that's expected to take at least two years. The lounge is expected to re-open once the renovations are complete.

Nearby Annex resident Margaret Atwood, the late Leonard Cohen and Jennifer Aniston are all among the well known faces who have reportedly had a drink or two here over the years.

Last night at a sort of farewell party, Mayor Tory, the Duchess of York and other guests mingled and reminisced about the place. 

Last night, we were part of a very special sendoff for the Park Hyatt's legendary Roof Lounge with @oxford_development before it closes for renovations and reopens in 2019. It was truly "A Night to Remember" with our host @shinangovani and notable guests, including the Duchess of York @sarahferguson, Mayor of Toronto @johntory, editorial cartoonist Andy Donato and much more. Swipe left to see more from last night's event.

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Renovations are slated to begin December 1.

This weekend in Toronto markets and pop-ups reign supreme, making it the perfect time to cross things off the holiday shopping list. There's also a brand new fashion exhibit at the ROM, a handful of huge parties, a returning film festival, and Nathan Phillips Square's Cavalcade of Lights. 

What exactly constitutes a mansion can spur debate, but no one's going to argue that this palatial estate just off the Bridle Path isn't deserving of the designation. In addition to its sprawling square footage, it has sweeping grounds outfitted in the finest luxury amenities.

There's even a grotto. How many houses boast such a thing in Toronto?

Recently sold for $11.25 million, 95 Bayview Ridge had been on the market for over a year. Initially listed at just shy of $13 million in September 2016, after a few adjustments, it eventually settled at $12.2 million before it was snapped up around million bucks under listing.

Given that stature of the house, that's actually pretty good return. Many super high end houses like this one sit on the market for years and sell at considerably lower than their original list price. 

So what did the buyer get? A lot. This one has all the big-time features you'd expect at this price point. Over and above the pool and grotto, there's a five-car garage, a movie theatre, sauna, wine cellar, games room, elevator, tennis court, and full-scale gym.

While it's designed in a chateau-style, this house is actually less than a decade old. It's also considerably more spacious that the types of homes you'll find closer to downtown in this price range. You could practically get lost exploring the grounds.

The Essentials

• Address: 95 Bayview Ridge
• Type: Detached house
• Bedrooms: 6 +1
• Bathrooms: 11
• Lot size: 75 x 364.25 feet
• Realtor: Corbin Seligman and Meni Moskowski
• Hit the market at: $12.99 million (September 2016)
• Sold for: $11.25 million

Why it sold for what it did

Bayview Ridge is just off the Bridle Path, so that accounts for a bit of a discount against the eponymous street and others like Park Lane and High Point. Still, when you've got a property this size and a house this luxurious, anything less than $10 million is out of the question.

Was it worth it?

I bet everyone walked away from this deal fairly happy. While the price is under asking, dream homes like this one tend to sit on the market for ages before being closed. Listed for just over a year, this house avoids that fate and welcomes new owners to its salt water grotto. 

The best French restaurants in Toronto cover a wide swath of variety, from classic steak frites in casual bistro settings to très chic dining rooms worthy of Champagne toasts. All manage to prove that this iconic cuisine will always have that certain je ne sais quoi.

Here are the best French restaurants in Toronto.

You can find some pretty nice places to live for $1,750 a month in downtown Toronto – you just have to be cool with combining your living room, dining room, bedroom and office into a space that’s roughly the size of a bathroom on the Bridle Path (or walk-in closet, if you’re lucky.)

Here's what a $1,750 apartment looks like in Toronto right now.

$1,750 for proximity to The Drake Hotel 

Location is what you'll be paying for in the new(ish) Edge condo development near Dovercourt and Queen. This 460-square-foot unit itself is tiny, but you'll literally be living in the heart of one of the coolest neighbourhoods on Earth.

$1750 for uniquely laid out loft in Corktown

This industrial-chic loft is cool on so many levels, from its exposed concrete columns to its trendy, up-and-coming location in River City. Floor-to-ceiling windows and 9-foot ceilings make this relatively small condo feel airy and spacious.

$1775 above a Subway in Harbord Village 

Eat Fresh™ all the time, or at least smell like you do! You won't find stainless steel appliances in this 1 bedroom on Harbord Street, but its super bright, close to U of T, has ensuite laundry, a working brick fireplace and it's way bigger than the average condo at this price point. 

$1,750 for a tiny slice of luxury in the Entertainment District 

At just 390 square feet, this condo in the fancy new Bisha Residences will be hard, if not impossible to entertain in. I mean, it's got half-size appliances, no bedroom and no balcony – but who cares when you have access to a celebrity-endorsed, 44th floor rooftop lounge and pool?

$1,750 for a relative palace at Bloor and Islington

This recently renovated 2-bedroom apartment is in an older building, but it's surrounded by new retail developments. It's also huge for how much it costs. Just steps from Islington station, it's a good option for those who work downtown but want less bustle in their home lives.

A riot broke out yesterday but not the kind you're thinking.  A video of an attempted car heist posted on Twitter by the The Toronto Police gave everyone on the force a good chuckle.

Perhaps, breaking into cars isn’t a good career choice for this guy. pic.twitter.com/MllsvuuU8D

— Marc Hayford (@TPSHayford) November 23, 2017

The video shows a young man hurling a rock at a car window in an attempt to either vandalize the car or steal it, or both, only to have it ricochet back and hit him in the chest.

His amateurish attempt to steal the car was unsuccessful and he quickly retreated to pursue some other endeavour.

I guess (?) this is funny to tweet but if it is someone in the area, better choice is to look for and arrest, non?

— Meredith Karcher (@ettuandyou) November 24, 2017

Toronto Police took the time to point out that not everyone is cut out to be a car vandal.

Today is a special day for drivers in Toronto as the first smart signal traffic lights programmed to respond to real-time traffic trends and patterns were installed this morning.

The new lights are designed to access traffic data and make real-time adjustments based on patterns, as opposed to to the city's current 2,339 lights that are pre-programmed and don't adjust to changing conditions.

#CityofTO is piloting new smart traffic signal technology to monitor traffic flow in real time. News release: https://t.co/ksJLVZokuw#TOnewspic.twitter.com/9XxPGF9gZb

— City of Toronto (@TorontoComms) November 24, 2017

Mayor John Tory helped unveil ten new lights on Yonge St. in North Toronto this morning. The very first one went up at the corner of Yonge St. and Yonge Boulevard.

The new signals are part of a one year pilot project that will test two different technologies, InSync and SCATS. The former makes changes based on video-analysis while the latter uses radar detection.

A Toronto street has just been ranked the sixth most expensive in North America, the most expensive street in Canada, and the 25th most expensive in the world.

Real estate giant Cushman & Wakefield recently released its annual review of Main Streets Across the World for 2017 that compared Bloor Street to other major thoroughfares based on rent per square foot.

Rankings show Bloor St. as the 6th most expensive in North America. Source: Cushman & Wakefield.

New York's Upper 5th Avenue tops the list as the world's most expensive retail stretch, spanning 11 blocks across the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

Bloor Street between Yonge and University, known locally as The Mink Mile because of its high concentration of luxury stores, easily outstrips Robson Street in Vancouver and rue Sainte-Catherine O in Montreal for Canadian bragging rights.

Looking to live on Canada's most expensive street? It's worth noting that it's also home to two of the most expensive condo locations in the city too.

Upcoming food events in Toronto include all-you-can-eat pierogi nights, a street eats festival, and a huge whisky bash at Ripley's Aquarium.

Someone is clearly buying all those condos because condo sales in Toronto hit a 15-year record high last month.

The Building Industry and Land Development Association reported that condos sales were the highest they've been in the 15 years since it began tracking data for the GTA.

Of the incredible 5,377 new homes sold in October, the vast majority, about 91 per cent, were a mix of condo apartments in low and mid-rise buildings, multi-family homes, and stacked town homes.

This is partly due to both the scarcity and appreciation of low-rise, single family homes, which comprised the remaining 9 per cent of sales last month.

So far this year, 39,476 new homes have been sold in the GTA, 82 per cent of them condos in high and low-rise buildings and stacked town houses, averaging about $677,456 a pop.

By comparison, single-family homes averaged about $1.22 million, up a smidgen (0.9 per cent) from September. 

The One of a Kind Show has returned to the Enercare Centre for Christmas! With over 800 vendors and over a hundred new ones, whether you're hunting for gifts that are edible, visual, wearable, or just plain awesome, the show is sure to help you knock out some of the items on your list.

Check out our photo gallery for holiday gift ideas from the One of a Kind Show.

As the TTC continues to search for ways to entice people to use it, a staff report recommends implementing time-based transfers possibly as early as next August.

The report released today outlines a plan that would apply exclusively to Presto card users, letting them get on and off public transit as many times as they want within a two hour window. 

Our CEO Phil Verster has told @JohnTory that he's thrilled with his plan to implement time-based transfers for TTC customers using @PRESTOcard. He's personally committed to the mayor that we will work hard to make it happen 1/2

— Anne Marie Aikins (@femwriter) November 24, 2017

This recommendation comes as TTC ridership numbers have flatlined for the first time in more than a decade and is supported by many local business owners who say the plan will help boost revenue along the city's busiest transit routes.

TTC report recommends introducing two-hour timed transfers, implemented next August. Projected to cost about $21 million a year and add 5 million new customer trips per year. Money well spent. https://t.co/h6KB3O74lS (PDF) pic.twitter.com/IroPzBeoJ3

— Matt Elliott (@GraphicMatt) November 24, 2017

Of course nothing comes for free. The TTC says the move will cost the city $11 million next year and $21 million by 2020.

The country has met the city today as the police are tracking a renegade moose just north of Toronto.

The bull moose was seen running through the residential streets of Markham at Highway 7 and Woodbine Avenue earlier today.

@CP24 MOOSE ON THE LOOSE IN MARKHAM LOL pic.twitter.com/BdWo6uf3xk

— Bonnie (@imjustbonniie) November 24, 2017

According to the CBC, the OPP are urging drivers to practice caution while driving, as an animal of that size could easily pose a serious risk of injury.

Caught on cam: Moose dodges traffic like a pro in Markham, Ont. Extended video (+live stream!) here: https://t.co/RSY5iRE7m0pic.twitter.com/L8lfNWTsc5

— Kendra Mangione (@kendramangione) November 24, 2017

A spokesperson for the OPP's Highway Safety Division said that the moose likely wandered down from the Rouge River where it lives.

In Toronto today the top news story is a 1200 lbs Moose on the loose in the city, creating havoc wherever it goes. Oddly, it resembles the political situation faced by our American neighbours. Only in Canada eh?

— Etienne McD (@smcdonn4499) November 24, 2017

Many have been quick to point out the obvious Canadian-ness of the story.

This is so Canadian it’s nuts. There’s a moose running around Markham and it’s being tracked by news helicopters. No white Ford Bronco involved so far (annnnd, I’ve just dated myself with that joke). pic.twitter.com/vJri8fDHFm

— Mark Robinson (@StormhunterTWN) November 24, 2017

As of yet, the moose has not been captured and is being closely tracked by Ministry of Natural Resources officials. You can watch the progress live. 

The Prime Minister of Canada sure is popular. If you don't believe that just take a look at what happened on Wednesday when he tried to visit Bridlewood Mall in Scarborough.

Prime minister came here for 3 mins then left🤩🤩🤩#justintrudeau#bridlewoodmall#

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Trudeau was scheduled to appear there for a routine meet and greet but was swarmed by a massive crowd of over 500 people before he even had a chance to reach the food court.

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Apparently the massive turnout was unexpected and the PM was escorted out by security personnel within a span of about three minutes.

The stop coincided with Trudeau's visit to Toronto to announce the National Housing Strategy which looks to invest over $30 billion into Canada's housing over the next 11 years.

Black Friday sales got underway in Toronto today as stores and malls across the city swelled with people on the hunt for a good deal. 

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Unlike our neighbours to the south who are known to get pretty rowdy at the sight of a marked down potato peeler, everything was mostly civil with Best Buy employees at Bay and Dundas even greeting customers with a cheerful round of applause as they entered the store.

Black Friday shoppers who lined up early at Dundas and Bay in Toronto flow into the store in typical Canadian style...politely, single file. pic.twitter.com/O4PCuBB1ui

— Kevin Misener (@Misener680NEWS) November 24, 2017

Shoppers seamed eager to empty their pockets at the many stores offering deals with 30% discounts a common sight. 

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It's anticipated that the average Canadian will spend around $1,400 on gifts this holiday season from both in-store and online retailers.

Went to the Eaton Center to grab 1 thing: I think I know where all of Toronto is now. #blackfriday

— Kate L. Grant (@KateLGrant) November 24, 2017

One big plus is that the Canadian dollar is slowly on the rise, so spend away, friends.

Yorkdale Shopping Centre just keeps on rolling. They welcomed a new location for Drake's OVO store, saw epic lineups for The Cheesecake Factory and just launched a pop-up space where you can get cheesecake on a stick.

Now the world's most famous macaron maker will be opening its first Toronto location at the mall. We knew earlier this year that Ladurée was coming but now we know approximately when it's opening.

Hey Daniel! Laduree will actually be opening mid* December & we hope to see you then :) If you have any further questions you may also DM us @DanielFerreira0

— Yorkdale Style (@YorkdaleStyle) November 24, 2017

This will be Ladurée’s third Canadian location, following the two in downtown Vancouver. You'll be able to find it in Yorkdale's luxury wing across from Saint Laurent. 

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According to Retail Insider the new Toronto location will feature a retail area as well as a 26-seat tea salon, with a menu similar to the Robson Street location in Vancouver.