The top places for bingsu in Toronto – also called patbingsu or bingsoo – serve up tasty bowls of this popular Korean dessert. What used to be a simple dish of shaved ice and red beans has evolved into epic bowls of condensed milk, fun fruits, and other sweet toppings. 

Here are my picks for the top places for bingsu in Toronto. 

Dear Fro

This Scarborough dessert spot uses milk to make their ice instead of water, and their authentic matcha is straight from Uji, a city outside of Kyoto. Their flavoured shaved ice is dispensed through machines, and bingsu is topped with red bean and ice cream. 

Snow Time

Korean desserts at this Scarborough restaurant include fresh fruit bingsus topped with strawberries or mangos. These bowls come piled with sweets like matcha, red beans, ice cream scoops and whole pieces of cake.

The Cups

With locations in North York, Thornhill, and inside First Markham Place, Cups serves bingsu, massive brick toasts and coffee to pair them with like Brazilian Roast drips. Pour a shot of espresso on top of your tiramisu bingsu to add a caffeinated kick to your sugar high.

Go Topoki

Located in North York, this two-floored restaurant specializes in Korean street food. After dining on topoki rice cakes in a variety of flavours, grab some bingsu that comes with toppings like cocoa powder, ice cream and almond flakes. 

Soul Cafe

You can grab bingsu at any of this restaurant's three locations, with two in North York and another in Pacific Mall. Fluffy toasts and bingsus with chewy mochi and coffee ice cream are just some of the desserts available here. 

A giant gallery space on the CNE grounds is celebrating its grand opening tonight by hosting an art exhibit that examines Canada's relationship with its Indigenous community.

Withrow Common's inaugural show, Looking Forward, Looking Back, marks the first event to ever be held at this newly renovated 6,082 square-foot venue on Princes' Blvd. 

Tomorrow is the big day! The Canadian National Exhibition Association is honoured to present “Looking Forward, Looking Back" as the inaugural exhibit at Withrow Common. Check out https://t.co/Y9i6FRMZ7F for more information! #toronto#art#ArtistOnTwitter

— CNE (@LetsGoToTheEX) February 9, 2018

The gallery takes over a former office space located on the West side of the Queen Elizabeth Building complex, which also houses the 1,300-seat Queen Elizabeth Theatre. It'll also serve as a multimedia event space for future community projects.

Looking Forward, Looking Back is free to the public and open on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m until April 7. 

Toronto dim sum restaurants that still do cart service are a dying breed. While other spots have converted their order-taking system to checklists only, these restaurants keep the tradition of Hong Kong-style push carts alive.

Here's a roundup of dim sum restaurants that still do cart service in and around Toronto.

Sky Dragon

A Chinatown favourite, this fourth floor restaurant gives a rare view of the city and an even rarer experience of still offering food on push carts every afternoon of the week. 

Century Palace

Try your hardest to flag a waitress down at this old Markham dim sum spot in Metro Square Mall. They might weave past you with their push carts on weekends; every other day of the week is order-by-checklist. 

Dim Sum King

Right across from the AGO, this restaurant serves its tasty steamed pork buns and other dishes on carts until the end of dim sum hours – around 3 p.m., depending on the day.

Jam House

Tucked in a boring plaza at Dixie and Dundas, this place gets crowded. It’s probably why they bring out their carts later in the afternoon: it helps to circulate dishes.

New Treasure

This spot by Yonge and Dundas has pretty good quality dim sum, carted around between 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Head to the basement space for an extensive menu and good prices.

Perfect Chinese Restaurant

Hosting dim sum by day and big dinners at night, Perfect is an incredibly popular 24-hour business at Brimley and Sheppard. They wheel their carts around every day during afternoon peak hours.

Pearl Harbourfront

A good option for those who want the dim sum experience without lagging service, Pearl is a good option (plus it has a nice view of the lake). Expect carts on weekends during peak hours – around 12 p.m.

What was once Toronto's most notorious Coffee Time location has reopened its doors at the corner of Dupont and Lansdowne after shutting down last Thursday, but now under a different name. 

A piece of paper taped to the door early this week informed patrons that the property would soon be reopening as Coffee Place.

While the name doesn't quite have the same ring to it, the coffee shop did indeed reopen Tuesday morning as a cash-only spot selling donuts and muffins in a bag for $3. As of right now, its operating hours are 6 a.m. to around 11 p.m. daily.

Now rented by the same couple who ran the previous Coffee Time franchise, this shop has no signs and no menus, further solidifying the fact that this is just a temporary holdover until the property owner's development proposals go through. 

Yes land owner is interested in developing the site but they have temporarily rented the space to an independent coffee operator. https://t.co/npfTRxp2K8

— Ana Bailao (@anabailaoTO) February 9, 2018

According to a statement from ward councillor Ana Bailao, the development will likely be a condo with street-front units and a doctor's office, though no plans have officially been submitted to the city yet.

Coffee Time's closure last week followed a 10-plus year run in the Wallace Emerson Area and prompted a mixed bag of emotions from the city's netizens. 

I am so shaken that the Coffee Time at Dupont and Lansdowne is closed. This is historic Toronto news.

— felicity justrabo (@felicityjust) February 1, 2018

This reopening will come as unwelcome news for people who celebrated the end of a shop frequently associated with illicit activities, but good news – albeit, temporary – for those mourning the loss of a makeshift community hub serving people who often had nowhere else to go.

If you're a seafood fan, you're probably going to want to check out k.dinners, a pop up dining experience that serves up incredibly refined – and tiny – bites of seafood-centric dishes in Toronto.

The event is held weekly by Chef Ken Yau, formerly of Nota Bene, Scaramouche, and most notably the three-Michelin starred UK restaurant Fat Duck, which has been praised worldwide for its multi-sensory cuisine.

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It started off as a small project in September – something to keep Ken busy during his transition back to Toronto after helping to launch Fat Duck.

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But his incredibly photogenic creations have helped his project quickly gain traction – especially on Instagram, where most of his reservations are made. Dishes like perilla leaves with with chilli, pear and shiso greens are itty bitty but pack a huge punch and look oh-so cute

Renting out the Danforth brunch spot Fiorentina every Monday, Ken hosts up to 14 guests for a unique meal of 11 to 14 courses. While he provides suggested wine pairings, the dinner is BYOB, and costs $100 per person.

Dishes here start off light and progressively become richer. Ken's menu isn't so much fusion cuisine as it is a palette that draws from a spectrum of Asian and European flavours.

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Scallops, one of his favourite ingredients to work with, are served seared in a cauliflower foam with coconut, tarragon, and finger limes.

We've always been taught not to play with our food, but k.dinners encourages it. One of the meals requires two diners to break apart a wish bone in order to decide who gets the bigger serving. It's an interactive experience, with diners all seated around a communal table.

In the past, a part of the event's proceeds were donated to CAMH. According to Ken, mental illness and addiction are a real issue in the hospitality industry and something he'd like to shine a light on.

Since the centre's recent anonymous gift of $100 million, Ken has been searching for a new charity to assist.

Falafel spots can be found all over Toronto serving up one of the ultimate meals to-go. Conveniently wrapped in pitas or sometimes loose on a plate if you have the time to sit, these balls of crushed chickpeas or fava beans are one of the healthiest deep-fried meals you can get.

Here are my picks for the top falafel in Toronto by neighbourhood. 

Annex

Located between Spadina and Bathurst stations, Sarah’s offers a tasty falafel option that includes fried veggies like eggplant and cauliflower in the wrap. If you like it spicy, their hot sauce packs a punch.

Beaches

Freshly made, Delina's falafel are some of the best. The restaurant's interior is a little sparse, but its crispy and fluffy wraps make up for it.

Bloorcourt

With amazingly cheap two-for-one deals on Mondays and Fridays, Empire serves up big falafel wraps that are cooked fresh to order.

Bloor West Village

Specializing in Lebanese food, Falafel World is a small restaurant that's been around for years. Their wraps are packed with toppings plus house-made tahini and hot sauce.

Canary District

Simultaneously a market and a restaurant, Souk Tabule is definitely not your run-of-the-mill Middle Eastern joint. This airy space serves up incredible falafel baked or fried, depending on your choice. Get them individually or in a salad.

The falafel at College Falafel are more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Castlefield Design District

They may not be as good as their shawarma, but Taste of Shawarma on Dufferin makes falafel too, with big portions that are ideal for takeout.

Church Wellesley Village

There aren't many options for Middle Eastern food in this area, so the Ghazale on Wellesley will suffice. This chain offers servings of quick favourites and their falafel are reliably filling. 

Danforth East

Sultan Shawarma & Falafel delivers fresh eats, with their falafel made to order. Incredibly affordable, they’re nicely wrapped and come with good pickled turnips.

Eglinton West

Grab some kosher falafel from Aish Tanoor, a unique Israeli-Middle Eastern restaurant with amazing hummus and house-made laffa bread.

Entertainment District

A popular lunch spot on King West, Shawarma’s King has specials that include falafel, a drink, and a side. They're not the best in the city, but it's a decent option, located conveniently right across from Roy Thomson Hall.

Etobicoke

Hidden in a plaza just across from Douglas Ford Park, 2 Bros Cuisine has falafel plus shawarma and samosas served up with a rich garlic sauce.

Forest Hill Village

Mashu Mashu is a modern Mediterranean restaurant that serves their falafel as an appetizer. Eat it with tahini alone or in an app mix that includes four pieces of falafel, kefta, hummus, and shawarma.

Keelesdale

Everything at this Keele location of Euro Shawarma is halal. Falafel wraps here are served with veggies like cucumbers and red pepper; you can also order them on a bed of rice with a side salad.

Me Va Me on Queen serves their falafel on in-house made laffa bread. Photo by Jesse Milns.

Little Italy

Open until late, College Falafel specializes in falafel balls that are more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. Ingredients are a little different than your usual falafel, resulting in unique tasting plates and wraps.

Little India

Maha’s is an exceptional family-run Egyptian spot on Greenwood that serves brunch. Their falafel come wrapped with soft boiled eggs, home fries, and traditional salata balady.

North York

You can get falafel sandwiches with regular pita at Dr. Laffa, but obviously the best option is get it with their delicious house-baked laffa. This restaurant also has six-piece falafel dinners and an eight-piece appetizer plate.

Oakwood Village

Chamsine is a family-run Syrian restaurant on Eglinton West open until 2 a.m. daily. Surrounded by Greek restaurants, they’re one of the few Middle Eastern spots in the area providing authentic falafel.

Pape Village

Shawarma Frenzy is another lighthouse for Middle Eastern cuisine in a sea of Greek restaurants. A shawarma platter is the go-to option here, but falafel balls are also served at this family run restaurant.

Parkdale

It may be tiny, but Alexandria Falafel serves halal dishes that suffice in an area lacking in Middle Eastern food. The falafel are decent, though the most alluring aspect of their wraps is probably the price.

Queen West

Me Va Me gets incredibly busy at lunch, and inundated with takeout orders around dinner time. Try their fresh falafel balls wrapped in laffa bread baked in taboons, or try them in a box with sides.

Roncesvalles

The go-to spot on Roncy for Middle Eastern, Lebanon Express has wraps packed with toppings, if you like tons of extra ingredients on your falafel. If not, tell them to go light on the fillings.

Everything is kosher at Aish Tanoor, including their Israeli-Middle Eastern falafel. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Scarborough

Shawarma Empire is a strip mall gem that’s bustling all day long. This narrow spot uses 40 year-old recipes to create their falafel mixes in a process that includes soaking the chickpeas the day before.

Thornhill

As an authentic Israeli and Middle Eastern restaurant, Tov-Li delivers huge falafel filled with herbs. Crispy on the outside and delicious and moist on the inside, this place serves some of my favourite falafel in town.

Yonge & Bloor

Veggie platters are the move at Salad House. This tiny spot is just steps away from Bloor subway station and offers big melanges of falafel, mushrooms and grape leaves.

Yonge & Eglinton

Grab some groceries at Hasty Mart then head to the back of the building for some food at the Flaming Stove. Their falafel come with roasted vegetables like eggplant and zucchini.

The top brunch restaurants for students in Toronto preferably aren’t frequented by patrons who’ll watch you judgmentally as you tear into your eggs benny with a hangover. They should also be cheap, because student loans don’t play.

Here are my picks for the top brunch spots for students in Toronto.

Gayley’s Cafe

This all-day breakfast spot on Dundas West has long been the morning-after destination for people trying to grab a cheap meal. A large portion of their menu is $10 under, with eggs galore to satisfy any hunger pangs.

Kos

Head to Kensington to enjoy a laid-back brunch in an area that always makes you feel like it’s the weekend. Lounge on their patio in the summer or stay inside to have their all-day eggs Florentine and Veggie Eggspress for under $10.

White Brick Kitchen

Hang with the bros at this brother-run spot in Koreatown. They offer brunch on Sundays and breakfasts until 4 p.m. almost every other day of the week. A popular dish is their classic breakfast plate for $11.25, which comes with four picks of all your fave morning munchies.

Future Bistro

A lively, sunny spot in the Annex, there’s tons of seating here but it fills up quickly on weekends. Not too far from U of T, cheap brunches include an eggs benny doused in Hollandaise for $9.99 that you can get with ham, spinach or smoked salmon.

George Street Diner

Get the true diner experience at this classic spot near George Brown's King East campus. The retro red booth seats are comfy for sprawling. You can get an Irish breakfast for just $9.95, with greasy sausages and beans to settle your bubble guts.

Aunties and Uncles

Regardless of which school-affiliation, this spot has long been the hangover haunt of students fiending for some sustenance in the Little Italy area. Lineups here feel like eternity, but they’re well worth the wait if you’re getting the huge Breakfast Pockets that only cost $8.75.

Starving Artist

This spacious spot on St. Clair West is a brunch staple, especially for all the students renting in the area. Anything with bread here is subbed with house waffles instead, making brunch here (and at its two other locations) a filling and slightly unconventional experience.

Luna Cafe

A solid brunch menu makes Luna the perfect weekend spot on Dovercourt just north of West Queen West to grab a bite. Though their selection is definitely on the pricier side – with dishes just under $15 – they use hormone and antibiotic-free meat. Treat yourself.

Disgraceland

The offerings at this all-vegan Bloorcourt spot are lean and fairly affordable, with an average brunch price of $10. It's perfect if you're looking to sop up a hangover but don't do meat.

Sneaky Dee’s

Rage upstairs all night and call it quits before coming back to this Little Italy spot for their weekend Mexican-style brunches. The only expensive thing on their menu is the monstrous Queen of Heart Attacks meal for $24.95, which is realistically just dinner disguised as brunch.

All you can eat mussels in Toronto let you go to town on these savoury mollusks. For a fixed price, you can chow down on as many mussels as your body can handle. Your stomach might hurt afterwards, but at least your wallet will feel good. 

Here are my picks for the top AYCE mussels in Toronto.

Smith Brothers

This Scarborough steakhouse has a deal for endless mussels and fries for lunch and dinner every day of the week. Their PEI mussels are doused in their special Smith Bros. premium lager with shallots and parsley. Eat until you're full for $25. 

Pure Spirits Oyster House

Every Monday night, this oyster restaurant in the Distillery District serves unlimited mussels for $20.95. They've got two types to choose from, soaked in either a traditional tomato sauce or a Thai yellow curry. 

Ilhas De Bruma

For $39 per person, you can get AYCE dinner from this Portuguese restaurant in Brockton Village. Every Friday and Saturday, they serve up a variety of seafood including mussels with salad, soups, and pasta.  

Ricarda’s

Head to this upscale Mediterranean restaurant in the Entertainment Distrct for their Jazz Brunch on Sundays between 11 a.m. to 3 pm. Their all you can eat feasts include live music and a seafood bar with mussels and oysters, plus desserts afterwards, all for $55. 

Dragon Pearl Buffet

For unlimited Asian-style mussels, this North York buffet offers black bean mussels along with their huge selection of Asian fare. Available every day of the week during lunch or dinner, adults pay $35.99 for dinner on Saturdays and Sundays. Every other evening of the week it's $23.49. 

Koreatown North is a stretch of Yonge St. between Sheppard and Steeles that’s flush with places to eat and drink. You’ll find just as many fun things to do in this two-block neighbourhood as its downtown counterpart. From karaoke to AYCE barbecue, this little stretch is bursting at the seams.

Here are my picks for the top spots to eat and drink in Koreatown North.

Kookminhakgyo

Located in a small plaza at the northern end of this stretch, the name of this BBQ spot means National School in Korean. Its old school marker is just one of the retro things about it. This restaurant’s walls are decked out in vintage Korean vinyl and and a chalkboard menu, too.  

Daldongnae

Just a bit further north than Kookminhakgyo, this BBQ joint is named after a slum in South Korea that still exists today. This restaurant’s decor replicates the small stalls that filled Daldongnae during the 1950s. Step back in time while you cook their delicious short ribs.

MeNami

This udon house doesn’t serve Korean fare, but it’s located in the heart of Koreatown, with a corner spot just south of Finch. Resident chef Kevin Shin is a Kagawa-trained, udon making expert, which is why his bowls of wheat noodles are so incredible.

Noodles from Cho Sun Ok are made fresh and mixed with ice to keep it extra cold. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Twister Karaoke

Sing your heart out in nine languages at this karaoke spot. Twister has been a favourite in the area for years, despite the fact their giant song books might not actually include the one you’re trying to belt out.

Go Topoki

With a modern interior and rice cakes with a kick, Go Topoki is located closer to North York Centre on Yonge. Their street food-inspired topoki dishes come in a variety of sauces, plus they have deep-fried snacks like seaweed spring rolls and veggie fries.

Lim Ga Ne

This 24-hour spot has long been a go-to in Koreatown North, especially because of its authentic and laid-back environment. Soon Dae Gook – traditional blood sausage – is a signature dish here, as is their internal organs soup, which is hard to find elsewhere.

Mega Street Food Complex

This collection of stalls looks like a single restaurant from the outside, but head inside and you’ll find five restaurants here to satisfy a handful of different cravings. Head here for Taiwanese fried chicken, sushi burritos, wonton noodle soup, bubble tea or Japanese crepes.

Sake and noodles hit the spot at MeNami. Photo by Jesse Milns.

Yonge Karaoke

If you’re a real K-pop fan, head to this karaoke spot just south of Finch. There are definitely more Korean songs than English ones, and the spot looks pretty dingy from the outside, but their machinery is updated and the vibe is pure fun.

Huh Ga Ne

Locals have long adored this 24-hour barbecue spot serving up traditional slices of sirloin beef and pork belly on the grill. The quality is consistent here and they have a seating area where you can really make yourself feel at home by losing the shoes and eating cross legged.

Cho Sun Ok

Known for their for naengmyeon – or traditional cold noodles – this well-lit restaurant remains an incredibly popular spot despite having been around for ages. Their noodles are made from arrowroot and are perfectly chewy. Seating is spacious.

Free events in Toronto this week are the prefect reason to explore the city, particularly the waterfront, where there's multiple things going on. WinterStations gets underway, it's the last DJ Skate Night, and TIFF launches its youth focused film fest. Better get planning.

The top fast food restaurants in Toronto show just how little city folk are willing to compromise on good food obtained quickly. Though prepared in minutes and eaten out of boxes and wrappers, quality ingredients, traditional flavours and plenty of options are what make our best fast food awesome.

Here are my picks for the top fast food restaurants in Toronto.

Smoke's Poutinerie

Recognizable from the plaid and bespectacled smiling mascot decking out the exterior of every one of the multiple locations of this poutine chain, dozens of choices inside include poutine topped with pierogies, jerk chicken, butter chicken, or three kinds of pork.

Burger's Priest

Multiple locations of this cheeseburger joint whip up wildly imaginative creations like grilled cheese ice cream sandwiches and stacked chili cheeseburgers. All locals know about their "Worst Kept Secret" menu.

Burrito Boyz

A popular go-to with spots all over the city, there are a ton of options for nominal burritos here including ground soy, calamari, sweet potato, steak, haddock, halibut and chicken. You can also get your burrito gluten-free or "naked" (no tortilla).

Freshii

Take everything you thought about fast food and run in the opposite direction with it at this super-convenient healthy restaurant that makes it easy to eat well with their salads, bowls and wraps.

Ma Ve Ma Kitchen Express

Locations across town play host to this fast food restaurant serving Mediterranean laffa wraps, salads and yummy dips.

Basil Box

Build your own healthful and flavourful bowl with ingredients like cold noodles, tofu, five spice steak, pumpkin seeds and Thai chilies at this restaurant with spots on Queen West, near Ryerson and York University.

Paramount

Though Ali Baba's is everywhere odds are there's a Paramount somewhere near you too, and they give quick Middle Eastern a serious upgrade. Saj wraps and shawarma are reliable staples.

Naan & Kabob

Delicious Afghan cuisine can be obtained in a flash at one of multiple locations of this mini-chain, though most are in the suburbs. Kabobs are somewhat obviously the thing to get, with options like paneer, chicken breast and tandoori chicken.

Flock

Nutritious, balanced meals of rotisserie chicken and colourful salads are quick grabs for intelligent eaters on the go from these counters throughout the city.

California Sandwiches

When Torontonians just have to have a messy Italian sandwich with tomato sauce dripping down the sides, stretchy cheese and burning hot peppers, we head to locations of this old school Italian sandwich shop.

The top new restaurants in Chinatown continue the evolution of what remains one of Toronto's most exciting dining destinations. The options here are more diverse than they've ever been as turnover keeps the neighbourhood stocked with novel options beside longstanding favourites. 

Here are my picks for the top new restaurants in Chinatown.

James Cheese Back Ribs

If artery-cloggers are your preferred dietary choice, head to this restaurant for Korean pork ribs wrapped in cheese. This spot opened up nearly half a year ago and have been getting people very full – and tired – with their heavy, cheesy meals ever since.

Sichuan Ren

With locations in North York and Richmond Hill, this hot pot place has finally expanded with a new outpost in Chinatown. Serving up soups and noodles with tons of kick, Sichuan's menu is all you can eat.

August 8

This restaurant came out swinging when it took over Lee Garden’s former location early this year. Giving both dim sum and Japanese restaurants a run for their money, this chain from Hamilton offers all you can eat dim sum as well as sushi.

Fudao Noodle House

Taiwanese food is the specialty here, including items like popcorn chicken and curry soup noodles. With good prices and great playlists on the sound system, this restaurant has been drawing crowds since mid last year.

Papa Spicy

Though there’s tons of hot pot restaurants in the area already, this spot decided to roll the dice by joining the scene on Spadina just south of Nassau last year. With a grill element added to the dining experience, this place is for people who like their food sizzling hot and spicy too.

Toronto events seem to go all in on music this week, with returning festivals like Wavelength and Winterfolk, plus concerts from big names like Vince Staples, Tyler, The Creator, and Lido Pimienta. In arts and culture events, the Beaches transform into an outdoor art installation for WinterStations, and a popular venue hosts a three day long closing party. 

The best Sri Lankan restaurants in Toronto are the places to go for biryani, hoppers, Kothu Roti, fish buns and mutton rolls. They're a mixture of old standbys and some that might be your new best friends.

Here are the best Sri Lankan restaurants in Toronto.

The acquittal of a white farmer in the shooting death of a young First Nations man rocked Canada to its core this weekend, inspiring protests and rallies across the county over what's been described as a "moment of national shame."

Gerald Stanley of Battleford, Saskatchewan had been accused of second-degree murder in the death of 22-year-old Colten Boushie, a resident of the Red Pheasant First Nation reserve.

Boushie died after being shot in the head by Stanley, at blank range, on the farmer's rural property in August of 2016.

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Stanley testified that the shooting was accidental during his two-week-long trial, which culminated on Friday evening with an all-white jury handing down a verdict of "not guilty."

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What's followed has been a steady outpouring of anger, grief and disbelief from Boushie's family, community, and fellow Canadian citizens, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

“I believe there should be at least 1.5 million people on the streets of Toronto today.” #JusticeForColtenpic.twitter.com/DbsFFmLU34

— Sonya William (@sondeezy) February 10, 2018

"I am going to say we have come to this point as a country far too many times," said the PM to reporters on Saturday. "Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians alike know that we have to do better."

Ashley Morford at the #JusticeforColten rally in Toronto pic.twitter.com/nwi5JOzXi4

— Hilary Beaumont (@HilaryBeaumont) February 10, 2018

Hundreds of people gathered in Nathan Phillips Square this weekend to demand justice for Boushie, and to protest the continued mistreatment of Canada's Indigenous people.

Angry but united. #JusticeforColten in Toronto. pic.twitter.com/DMRaGmh4GJ

— Blair Elliott (@blairelliott) February 10, 2018

"This is not what reconciliation looks like," read a sign at the rally on Saturday. "End Indigenous genocide now!" read another.

It was great today at the rally to see solidarity from Black Lives Matter Toronto. It gives me hope that Black & Indigenous peoples can come together to fight state violence. Anti-Blackness & Indigenous erasure are simultaneously held up through white supremacy #JusticeForColten

— Diane Hill (@_dianeahill_) February 10, 2018

Speakers voiced the "exhaustion of elders & young Indigenous people in the long struggle against colonial violence," as one attendee so eloquently put it. "Settlers must help shoulder the burden."

The rally continued for hours, despite unfavourable weather conditions. Snow did nothing to quiet to voices rising out of Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday afternoon.

Protestors and high-profile advocates like Canadian Justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and Indigenous services minister Jane Philpott continue to speak out in support of Boushie and his family this week. 

Toronto: #JusticeForColtenBoushie Please give generously to: https://t.co/Brm61gHQDB Money raised goes to the Boushie/Baptiste Family - care of Colten's mother, Debbie - to support them in their time of mourning and healing, and on their journey for justice. pic.twitter.com/VUi2qqwekX

— Sook-Yin Lee (@sookyinlee) February 10, 2018

"Canada sometimes you break my heart," wrote Toronto City Councillor Krystyn Wong-Tam on Twitter. "Property is never more important than people, especially Indigenous people."

Tortilla Flats, a longtime Queen West haunt known for its cheap drink specials and rollicking back patio, has shut down – at least for now.

A notice of termination posted on the Texas-style bar & grill's door earlier this month shows that the current tenants of 458 Queen Street West owe more than $31,000 in back rent.

The restaurant itself has yet to announce anything on its website or social media channels, while phone calls are currently sent straight to voice mail.

As it stands now, Tortilla Flats is closed, but it's not the first time this has happened, and it may not be the last.

Bye bye Tortilla Flats -31k in overdue rent @blogTO@queenstreetwest@QueenStWestBIA#queenwestpic.twitter.com/Da6a43ts0B

— Kent Plummer (@KentPlummer) February 3, 2018

The bar shut down similarly in February of 2013 over an even higher amount of back rent – roughly $40,000 – only to reopen a few weeks later.

Former customers are divided on Reddit over whether or not they even want to see the place come back to life.

"Bummer," wrote one person. "They has these boneless wings there that for whatever reason I loved and they were better than any others I've found before."

"About a month ago a friend of mine and I went there. It was awful. It was freezing in there," wrote someone else. "Having worked at a similar restaurant, I emailed them, telling them they deserved to go out of business."

It looks like Ontario's new, anti-ticket bot legislation is doing little to stop marquee events from selling out online within seconds – but only because nothing is actually being enforced.

Sorry, Elton John fans. 

Tickets for Elton John in Toronto went on sale at 10am. Checking both September dates at 10:02 .. all sold out. It's a mystery.

— T. Alex Beamish (@talexb) February 2, 2018

Thousands of people were surprised and disappointed earlier this month to learn that tickets to both Toronto stops of the British superstar's last-ever tour were unavailable through Ticketmaster only moments after they'd gone on sale.

Hey @Ticketmaster why even bother opening @eltonofficial tickets to the public when it's 0:01 after they went on sale and there are ZERO tickets available? #Ticketmaster#eltonjohn#Toronto

— Dayna Gorecki (@daynagorecki) February 2, 2018

Some fans had been hopeful that, in light of the provincial government's December motion to pass a bill banning online ticket scalpers, scoring seats might be a bit easier than it has been in years past.

They were wrong.

@PatForanCTVNews I tried to get Elton John tickets in Toronto from Ticket Master but they were sold out at 10:01.....unbelievable! They are already on other resale website. Are there really no protection on ordinary consumers?

— chloe (@chloe_chan21) February 2, 2018

Attorney General Ministry spokesman Emilie Smith told The Toronto Sun yesterday that, while the ticket-related consumer protection bill has been passed, it has not yet come into effect.

First, she said, the government needs to work with police and other enforcement officials on strategies to counter the illegal bots, as well as lay out administrative penalties for those who violate the law.

looking for two tickets to elton john toronto. willing to give a kidney and part of my lung. thnks.

— MΛGDΛ (@magdafying) February 2, 2018

The province hasn't yet revealed when its Ticket Sales Act will come into force, but its worth noting that it took the U.S. almost two years to turn its anti-bot bill into law after it was introduced in 2015.

When it is enforced, the law is meant to "help prevent ticket fraud and excessive markups in the resale ticket market."

It’s pretty much $300+ to see Elton John sitting in the nosebleeds. How do people afford that????!!!!!?!?!?

— Mikey desev (@babeDeSev41) February 12, 2018

This, according to the government, includes banning ticket bots, capping the resale price of tickets at 50 per cent above face value and "requiring businesses selling or reselling tickets to disclose key information to consumers."

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— Dina Anker (@dinapea) February 2, 2018

At last check, tickets to John's Wednesday evening show in Toronto were going for between $203 and $5,999 on StubHub.

The Toronto Blue Jays will be paying tribute to former pitcher and recently-deceased MLB all-star Roy (Doc) Halladay on opening day this year by retiring his No. 32 jersey.

Halladay, who played for the Jays between 1998 and 2009, died in November of 2017 when the plane he was flying crashed into the Gulf of Mexico.

Join us Opening Day, as we pay tribute to the late Roy Halladay and retire his uniform number.

In Doc's honour, we will wear a commemorative No. 32 patch on our jerseys for the 2018 season. #DocForeverpic.twitter.com/yHD3HpY3dB

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) February 12, 2018

Halladay's uniform – the second ever to be retired from The Jays, after Roberto Alomar – will be honoured on March 29 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. 

#BlueJays to retire Roy Halladay’s No. 32 in opening day ceremony. pic.twitter.com/OwAKGGRT7Y

— John Lott (@LottOnBaseball) February 12, 2018

Players for the current team will also wear "No. 32" patches on their uniforms throughout the upcoming season.

This week on DineSafe one of Toronto's favourite pho restaurants racked up a staggering 13 infractions including failure to wash hands before resuming work and failing to maintain hazardous foods. Yikes!

Discover what other Toronto restaurants landed in hot water with Toronto's food police this week.

Makkah Restaurant (1020 Danforth Ave.)

• Inspected on: February 5, 2018
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 5 (Minor: 2, Significant: 2, Crucial: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: Employee failed to wash hands when required.

Petit Potato (10 Ravel Rd.)

• Inspected on: February 6, 2018
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 7 (Minor: 2, Significant: 4, Crucial: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated.

Mamma's Pizza (807 Yonge St.)

• Inspected on: February 7, 2018
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 8 (Minor: 3, Significant: 4, Crucial: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated.

Osmow's (2439 Yonge St.)

• Inspected on: February 7, 2018
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 3 (Minor: 2, Significant: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: N/A

Lac Vien Pho (141 Cartwright Ave.)

• Inspected on: February 8, 2018
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 13 (Minor: 2, Significant: 7, Crucial: 4)
• Crucial infractions include: Employee failed to wash hands before resuming work, operator failed to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated, operator failed to maintain hazardous foods at 4C (40F) or colder and operator failed to maintain hazardous foods at 60C (140F) or hotter.

Lim Ga Ne (686 Bloor St. West)

• Inspected on: February 8, 2018
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 1 (Crucial: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated.

Grasshopper (3080 Dundas St. West)

• Inspected on: February 9, 2018
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 1 (Significant: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: N/A

Green Beanery (565 Bloor St. West)

• Inspected on: February 9, 2018
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 3, Significant: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: N/A

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.

Coming this June to an apartment building near you: Huy Do, hopefully.

The 27-year-old business analyst is currently looking for his own place in the downtown core after growing tired of living with four roomates in a two-bedroom condo at CityPlace.

He's the perfect tenant in nearly ever way, with a steady job, a quiet lifestyle, zero bad habits and a 12-year record of paying his rent on time (if not four months early.)

Unfortunately, his budget is set at $1,300 a month – which makes all of the above pretty much moot in today's cut-throat rental market, where the average price of a one-bedroom rental hit $2,000 a few months ago.

There's something to be said for a renter who's tidy, reliable, respectful and without pets, though.

Heck, some landlords might even drop the price a bit to snag someone hassle-free – which is why Do is marketing himself widely online right now as "the quietest and cleanest tenant in Toronto!"

Do released his own mock movie poster and song last week as part of his quest to secure a new place by June of this year.

The song, a cover of "Closer," by the Chainsmokers, features Do singing about what he's looking for and the many qualities that make him an ideal renter.

"I'm looking for a condo in the centre of Toronto," he sings. "$1,300, can afford, please don't try to up the cost though. Got no pets, don't need it furnished, got a job, I'm working full, in the end it's all I want, so I just really want a condo."

The corresponding film poster is equally funny and creative, with quotes from Do's friends displayed proudly under "awards" for "never parties," "very likeable" and "can pay by any method."

Do released the poster on Thursday via Facebook, Instagram, Reddit and Kijiji, but it has since grown legs of its own, earning the hopeful tenant press coverage and thousands of shares across different social media networks.

While he's had some critics pan the price, like one Reddit user who said they’d rent him their bathroom for $1,300, he’s also seeing some success.

Do told Metro that around 20 landlords had reached out to him as of last Friday, though he has yet to secure a place within his price range.

I, for one, wish him the very best luck in finding that white whale of a $1,300 condo downtown this year. If anyone can do it, Huy Do can.