Toronto's top university is jumping aboard the timber train with plans for a 14-storey tower made almost entirely of wood.

The University of Toronto announced this week that it will be constructing a mass timber and concrete hybrid building above the relatively-new Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport, which opened in 2014.

When finished, the academic tower will be the tallest of its kind in North America and house several different university faculties, including the Munk School of Global Affairs and the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education.

A press release issued by the university reveals that the tower was originally meant to be built using steel.

"But after becoming aware of government incentives and of research by members of the Faculty of Forestry," it reads, "the university decided to go with timber."

The tall timber trend has indeed been gaining recognition worldwide for its quick construction time, low carbon footprint and fire safety features.

George Brown College is also in the process of constructing a 12-storey-tall wood tower called The Arbour as part of its environmentally-friendly waterfront campus.

"There are a lot of compelling arguments for the use of wood," said U of T's planning and design chief Gilbert Delgado in this week's release. "The more we looked into it, the more excited we got."

Construction on U of T's wood tower, a joint project between the school, Patkau Architects, MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects and Blackwell Structural Engineers, won't start until at least late 2019.

The university says the building is still in the design phase of development and they are awaiting zoning changes to increase the height allowance for tall wood buildings.

Toronto's tallest timber tower will be financed by provincial and federal government subsidies, as well as through university funds and philanthropy.

The Canadian discount grocery store chain No Frills— they of the free, fruit-stained moving boxes and epic parking lot fights — just dropped a clothing line. Sort of.

Hauler, as it's been branded, is more like a capsule collection at this point than a proper "line", with only five items for sale: Three T-shirts, one long sleeve and a sweatshirt.

Those who were expecting a Joe Fresh-type experience after hearing rumours of the launch will be disappointed, but it's key to remember that No Frills isn't Loblaws.

They're owned by the same company, sure, but the latter store literally says "no" to fancy accoutrements. It's kind of their thing.

The Hauler Shop is now live, but only three t-shirts are available to preorder. They cost $20 a piece. Screenshot of haulershop.com.

Hauler first popped up on Instagram just under two weeks ago, sparking curiosity with its cryptic captions and reluctance to say who (and what) it actually was.

It didn't take long for people to guess that No Frills was involved thanks to the grocery store's nearly identical fonts, and colour schemes.

That, and the fact that Hauler had published an image with the names and locations of 13 No Frills stores in Toronto on Instagram.

All was confirmed for followers on Monday with a short video clip.

Only @nofrills_ca could pull off this much yellow. Merch available now. Link in bio 👆🏻#Hauler #haulhard

A post shared by No Frills (@haulhard) on May 7, 2018 at 1:22pm PDT

Previous to the online announcement, No Frills told The Canadian Press that its forthcoming campaign would be a way of "celebrating savvy discount shoppers."

"The clothing is part of a broader marketing campaign for the discount grocer," wrote CP, "and follows a trend of companies creating limited-edition clothes for die-hard brand fans."

In defining its new brand, No Frills wrote on Instagram that a "Hauler" is: 

• Someone who cares not for frills.
• Someone who is frugal, and proud of it
• Someone who hauls. Hard. (See definition of haul)
• Someone who shops at No Frills. Linda’s such a hauler she needs a stretch minivan.

Hauler /#Hauler /ˈhôlər/ 1. Someone who cares not for frills. 2. Someone who is frugal, and proud of it. 3. Someone who hauls. Hard. (See definition of haul) 4. Someone who shops at No Frills. Linda’s such a hauler she needs a stretch minivan.

A post shared by No Frills (@haulhard) on May 7, 2018 at 5:55am PDT

Hauler clothes are available online only at this point, and in limited quantities, though reusable Hauler grocery bags will be available at roughly 250 No Frills stores across the country.

The brand says that it will add more items into its merch store based on what customers ask for.

"This isn't a corporate initiative where we're pushing clothing out there," said Loblaw's vice-president Mary MacIssac in an interview. "This is honestly, sincerely us responding to hundreds of thousands of asks to make some of this available."

Ontario PC leader Doug Ford says that he had no idea that some of the people cheering for him at last night's election debate were paid to be there.

And yet, roughly 20 of them were. The Toronto Star reports that local casting agency CastmeBG sent out an e-blast on Monday morning looking for "20 people to play real people at a Ford nation rally (Doug Ford)."

Actors were offered $75 for the 6-hour-long gig, which was scheduled from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. that same day.

"You will be wear T-shirts of the PC candidates," the casting call instructed, mentioning both Ford and Toronto Centre PC candidate Meredith Cartwright. "Please confirm your availability with the header 'FORD NATION'."

ScreThis email was reportedly sent out to local background actors on Monday ahead of the first Ontario leaders' debate near in Yonge-Dundas Square. Screenshot via CityNews. 

As it turns out, Cartwright's campaign hired the actors — or so says the Ford campaign — and the Progressive Conservative leader is none too pleased about it.

"This was done by a local candidate and it won't be continuing," said Ford spokeswoman Melissa Lantsman in an email to The Star on Tuesday.

Ford himself said during a press conference Tuesday morning that he hadn't even heard about the actors until a reporter brought it up.

Roaring crowd greets Doug Ford as he enters the @CityNews Studio for the Debate! #CityVote#FordNation#ForThePeople#Onpoli#PCPO@fordnationpic.twitter.com/QgvZ1HOacT

— Zak Rhemtulla (@ZakyrRhemtulla) May 7, 2018

"You know something, that's the first I've heard of that," Ford told reporters this morning. "We don't need to pay anyone. When we have events, we're packed. We have standing room only."

True say. For all of their detractors, Ford Nation does have a rather large and vocal fan base.

"We don't need that," reiterated the PC candidate. "I can assure you I'll be calling Meredith to ask what's going on."

Over the past few years, you may have noticed TTC advertisements looking a little more bold than the ads of transit past: think buses covered in vinyl from top-to-bottom and ads on streetcar ceilings. 

This go big or go home approach is the work of advertising giant Pattison Outdoor, who took over managing the TTC's vehicle and in-station ads in 2012.

Along with its subsidiary PATTISON Onestop, which handles the video content on all 436 of the TTC's TV screens, the company has made some pretty drastic changes to the transit's advertisement business model, including introducing subway station naming rights. 

Rest assured that both the TTC and Pattison are making quite the pretty penny on transit advertisements and will continue to do so together until the end of 2023, as per their $324 million contract.

If you've ever wondered how much it costs to advertise on the TTC, I highly recommend reaching out to Pattison to inquire about specifics. In the meantime, here are some stats from Pattison's latest rate card. 

A king poster with a vinyl extension on a TTC bus. Photo by Pattison Outdoor. 

King Posters

Placed on both sides of outdoor transit vehicles, these eye-level posters come with the the option of vinyl extensions (as shown above) or with added headliners, which occupy the thin strip right above the windows.

Rates for King Posters in the Toronto core. Image courtesy of Pattison Outdoor. 

King posters come at different rates and can be purchased for four weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, or 52 weeks. Surprisingly it doesn't seem expensive at all: a poster on the side of a streetcar will set you back $1,250 for a month. 

A mural on the side of a TTC streetcar. Photo by Pattison Outdoor. 

Murals and Door Decals

Only available for the side of buses and streetcars, murals are available at three different rates and obviously require much longer commitments than other posters due to the fact they're so much work to apply. 

Rates for subway door decals and vehicles murals in the Toronto core. Photo courtesy of Pattison Outdoor. 

Vinyl decals are applied to subway doors to get the most impact as passengers enter the car. At just one rate, four weeks of ads will set companies back $10,000. 

Standard-sized interior cards in a TTC streetcar. Photo by Pattison Outdoor. 

Interior Cards

Perhaps the smallest but most effective of them all, these "high-frequency" ads come in two sizes, standard and super, the latter which are the same height as the former but 70 inches long instead of 35. 

Rates for interior card posters in vehicles operating in the Toronto core. Photo courtesy of Pattison Outdoor. 

These posters are placed above the windows on buses and streetcars. On subways there's a limit of four. 

An articulated superbus with front to back and interior advertisement coverage. Photo by Pattison Outdoor. 

Superbuses and Supertrains 

These are the cash cows. These ads are the real deal. They cover transit vehicles on each side, in the back and on the roof, plus on all the interior cards of buses. 

Rates for Superbuses, Supertrains, and Seventy Posters. Photo courtesy of Pattison Outdoor. 

For either 12, 24, or 52 weeks, you can cover either an entire bus, streetcar or train, plus interior posters within the vehicle purchased. There are also 8 week programs, but anything less than that will require an added 25 percent premium.

Seventy Posters

Let's not forget one of the most oldschool ways of TTC advertising there is: seventy posters. Referring to the size of the poster rather than the quantity, these posters grace the backs of buses and are usually prime for local businesses like real estate agents and franchises. 

According to the pricing above, a Seventy Poster on a bus in the Toronto core will cost $3,315 for a whole year. There are a few real estate agents whose names and faces are still engrained in my memory after years of driving behind buses, so the cost for these just might be worth it. 

One of Toronto's biggest night markets is back after last year's Hearn fiasco that left vendors waiting for refunds promised by organizers after the event failed to materialize as planned.

The Waterfront Night Market returns from August 10 to 12 and is landing at Ontario Place. 

For many years, the festival was held in the parking lot of the T&T Supermarket near Cherry and Commissioners streets. 

But last year, after seeing the space transformed for Luminato, organizers opted to scatter the market both in and outside of the abandoned Hearn Generating Station in the Port Lands.

The indoor portion of the plan did not go over well with the Toronto Fire Department, who deemed the musty old Hearn not up to code and unfit to host the festivities.

The event was moved exclusively outdoors where huge crowds struggled to manoeuvre within a tightly confined space.

Perhaps organizers have learned a thing or two and will come back bigger and better for 2018. The weekend long festival is one of a number of events scheduled to take place at Ontario Place this summer.

Mayor John Tory is going all in on plans for the long-awaited Eglinton East Light Rail Transit line, promising residents of Scarborough on Monday that the project will move ahead — and sooner rather than later.

The Eglinton LRT envisioned by Tory would effectively connect Malvern residents to a form of rapid public transit for the first time ever. Currently, they're served only by buses.

The report indicates that we should move ahead with planning the entire Eglinton East LRT line now including a 6-stop extension from Kennedy Station to Malvern Town Centre as opposed to breaking it up into two separate projects.

— John Tory (@TorontosMayor) May 7, 2018

It would run just east of the already-under-construction Eglinton Crosstown LRT, from Kennedy Station along Eglinton Ave. all the way up past Sheppard Ave. to Malvern Town Centre.

The emerging preferred alignment of the Eglinton East LRT as shown in a city staff report on next steps for the project. Image via City of Toronto.

A report set to go before the City of Toronto's executive committee next week recommends the re-designed extension as part of an "emerging preferred alignment" for the Eglinton East LRT.

It was prepared by the Interim Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the TTC and Metrolinx.

This map shows the Eglinton East LRT along with the proposed Scarborough subway expansion, two new SmartTrack stations and ,pre rapid transit routes to come. Image via City of Toronto.

Previous to this iteration of the LRT, staff had proposed a 17-stop line running from Kennedy station to U of T's Scarborough campus, just south of the 401.

City staff said in 2016 that this plan would cost around $1.67 billion.

Financial details for the new plan with Malvern included are murky, as The Star reports, with no clear funding plan in place.

Yes, Toronto did just secure $9 billion from the federal and provincial governments to build priority transit projects (one of which is the Eglinton East LRT), but it's not nearly enough to build everything the city has planned.

I’m at Kennedy Station. When Mayor Tory didn’t support adding an LRT here, the TTC wrote a briefing note arguing why it couldn’t work here. Now that Mayor Tory supports a different LRT line, the TTC says an LRT could be easily designed to work here. Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/r1PnsrBVPJ

— Josh Matlow (@JoshMatlow) May 8, 2018

The five priority projects on deck are estimated to cost at least $17.4 billion alone, and that's an early, conservative estimate.

Unbelievable? Sadly no.
This is the worst kind of transit planning. #TOpolihttps://t.co/eOXoEkuBTZ

— Kristyn Wong-Tam (@kristynwongtam) May 8, 2018

"We're going to have to advocate for more money, there's no secret about that," said Tory during yesterday's press release.

Having lots of conversations, and holding impromptu town halls, with Scarborough residents on the SRT who will lose 4 stations, without replacements, if the $multi billion 1 stop subway is approved. They’re telling me to move forward with an honest plan for 24 LRT stations. pic.twitter.com/QneQ1AKLD9

— Josh Matlow (@JoshMatlow) May 8, 2018

Whether or not his efforts in doing so will pay off remains to be seen.

Another condo could be coming to Toronto. While this definitely isn't groundbreaking, where the condo wants to go kind of is. The proposal is to build it on top of a heritage building at the corner of Queen and University. 

A rendering of the proposed condo. Courtesy 250 University Ave. development application. 

250 University Avenue, formerly a Bank of Canada Building, was built in 1958. It's now an eight storey office space with a Rexall attached. 

Alone, the proposed tower is a 44-storey residential building with 495 condo units. The structure as a whole would reach 54 storeys. At the end of April a request was sent for a Zoning By-law Amendment to make this build possible. 

Perhaps one of the oddest proposals I've ever seen.... 54-stories & 176-meters at 250 University Ave erected above 8-storey 1958 former Bank of Canada building.

Proposed by Northam Realty Advisors - check out details via @Urban_Toronto#TOpolihttps://t.co/lTnrfeKFiApic.twitter.com/jhGiSFPw12

— Mike CollinsWilliams (@mikejcw) May 7, 2018

The two-floor basement of the building is reported as needing to be redone for this proposal, to accommodate 562 expected bicycle parking spaces. The basement currently houses a vault that has been re-purposed into a common area.

Some are skeptical of the proposed development for the way it looks in renderings. 

We can only pray it’ll look better in real life.

— John Howe (@johnhowe123) May 8, 2018

Heritage specialists GBCA Architechts are slated to lead the design relating to the heritage building and and IBI group is designing the tower above. 

Toronto Police have confirmed that Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna was arrested and charged with assault on Tuesday morning — just two days before his team was scheduled to hand out thousands of T-shirts with his name on them.

Talk about bad timing.

Tuesday: Roberto Osuna is arrested on assault charges.
Thursday: #BlueJays have an Osuna T-shirt giveaway scheduled. pic.twitter.com/gjHSrmQDla

— Jeff Patterson (@jeffpattOKC) May 8, 2018

Osuna, 23, was signed by Toronto out of Mexico when he was just 16 years old. He has since become a star reliever and earlier this year set a major league record for the youngest to save 100 career games.

After being charged with one count of assault against a woman, the closer was placed on administrative leave this afternoon by Major League Baseball.

"MLB takes all allegations of this nature very seriously," wrote the league in a statement. "We are investigating the circumstances and have placed Roberto Osuna on Administrative Leave in accordance with the Joint MLB-MLBPA Domestic Violence Policy."

RHP Roberto Osuna has been placed on administrative leave.

RHP Jake Petricka has been recalled from the @BuffaloBisons. pic.twitter.com/ZtExYhH8aM

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) May 8, 2018

The Jays had been planning to give away 15,000 Osuna T-shirts to the first 15,000 fans attending a game against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, though they've since announced that this will no longer happen.

The team says it fully supports the league's decision to suspend their closer, and that they are "taking the matter extremely seriously."

Still, nothing was officially announced regarding the T-shirt giveaway in the hours after news of Osuna's arrest and some fans were getting pretty riled up about it.

The Blue Jays need to do the right thing and cancel the Roberto Osuna T-Shirt giveaway scheduled for Thursday Night in light of his arrest for Domestic Violence today.

— Andrew Sheehy (@andrewsheehy228) May 8, 2018

"Dear @BlueJays, I have tickets to the May 10th game and was looking forward to getting my Osuna t-shirt. Not any more," wrote one fan on Twitter. "Given we're in the #MeToo era this promotion needs to be cancelled irrespective of his guilt or innocence."

"Well @BlueJays, we're waiting," wrote another. "Immediate suspension of Osuna, cancellation of Thursday's Osuna T-shirt night and a significant donation to support victims of domestic violence seems like a good start."

Others understood that the Toronto Blue Jays were likely very busy dealing with the parts of the scandal that fall beyond the T-shirt giveaway.

Well this just got awkward.#Bluejays now have 15,000 Osuna shirts they can’t really give away. https://t.co/u7bSVOMDKC

— Kevin Thang (@Skip2MyJays) May 8, 2018

Some people are still makingjokes about the T-shirt situation, but most are just saddened by the news of Osuna's arrest.

"If the allegations are true, then f--k Osuna man, I don't care how good you are at baseball, you never touch a woman," wrote one fan. "He was on path to have such a dynasty in Toronto, too."

"Innocent until proven guilty," wrote another. "But if this is true. I've lost respect for you Osuna! So disappointed."

Roberto Osuna I was a huge fan.I know it’s innocent until proven guilty but the Toronto Police don’t charge someone without evidence #metoo#dissapointed https://t.co/3pfZyzNbZg

— Lisa (@McLisa) May 8, 2018

Osuna is scheduled to appear in court on June 18.

Right-handed pitcher Jake Petricka has been recalled from the Buffalo Bisons to play in his absence.

The Jays announced at 4 p.m. on Tuesday that they would be giving out Yangervis Solarte shirts instead of the Osunas.

This week’s Thursday Night in the 6ix t-shirt giveaway pres. by @TD_Canada will now feature @Solarte26.

Be sure to arrive early, and get yours at the gates. #BlueJayspic.twitter.com/n3OPwaTtBj

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) May 8, 2018

Today I learned that you can ride your tractor to the Tim Horton's drive-thru at Steeles Avenue and McLaughlin Road in Brampton and grab a coffee like it's no big deal.

It might not be, given everything else that's gone downin that that parking lot (remember the stick brawl of December 2017?).

For people who aren't used to seeing farm equipment driven around in the city, however, it's something — something weird and / or humorous enough to get tens of thousands of views on the internet, at least.

Brampton-based Twitter user Jaskaran Sandhu shared video footage of a gentleman riding a red tractor through the drive-thru at a Tim Hortons near Sheridan College on Monday afternoon.

Someone in #Brampton just rode through a Tim Hortons drive-thru window on a tractor https://t.co/eP6kuTLlpOpic.twitter.com/PTqr0G14dH

— blogTO (@blogTO) May 8, 2018

"Brampton is the greatest place on earth," he wrote in the caption, along with a tractor emoji.

The tweet was quickly picked up and posted to Reddit, where viewers in both the r/Brampton and r/Toronto subreddits explained what was going on.

"This Timmys is on the border of Caledon, so I'd assume that dude actually uses his tractor," wrote one commenter. Another wrote similarly that "someone on a tractor is a very normal sight" in the nearby rural town.

Whatever the case, the driver's cool attitude, shiny tractor and matching red pants make this video hard to watch without smiling.

As someone replied to Sandhu on Twitter, "coolest person in Canada award goes to... that guy!"

Events in Toronto today include a free/pwyc ice cream giveaway, a huge art party and a showcasing of new work from the Canadian National Ballet. 

I love it when a place manages to combine the charm and quirk of an old Victorian house with modern design. This house has managed to do it perfectly.The newly renovated unit has a zebra-wood kitchen with sleek stainless steel appliances.

The main floor is open-concept, has gorgeous hardwood floors and a really cute stained glass window. I also love the wood burning stove in the corner of the living room. It just adds even more character to the place.  

Because it is an old house, the bedrooms and bathrooms are on the small side but storage space is definitely creative.

The best part about this house is the rooftop patio with built-in speakers. It gives you the luxury of not needing to fight for a spot at the patio bars on Ossington during the summer. You can enjoy that beer in peace.

Specs

• Address: #A - 276 Ossington Ave.
• Type: House
• Rent: $4,199 / month
• Listing agent: Michael Joseph Silverberg
• Furnished? Yes *for additional fee
• Utilities: No
• Air conditioning? Yes
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2
• Parking: 3
• Laundry? In suite
• Outdoor space? Rooftop patio
• Pet friendly? No

Good For

A professional couple or a young family who loves the Trinity-Bellwoods vibe.

Move On If

You don’t want to live on a main road. Living right on Ossington means it will likely be quite loud with all the bars, clubs, restaurants and cars.

Summer festivals at Ontario Place for 2018 are stacked with newcomers like Pizza Fest, BurgerMania,  A Tavola and the Spark Arts Festival, plus perennial favourites like Bud Light Dreams. Also, the Waterfront Night Market has found a new home here.

The annual Sporting Life 10K is taking place on May 13. As usual, there will be several road closures that you'll want to take note of.

The massive running event heads right down Yonge Street before veering along Richmond St. through the Entertainment District and concluding near Fort York.

Whether you're looking to cheer on the runners or to avoid traffic jams, here's everything you need to know about this year's event.

Route

This map indicates the route of the Sporting Life 10K. 

Road Closures
 

Due to the large scale of the event, there will be a ton of road closures. Allow additional travel time if you need to get across Yonge St. between Lawrence Avenue and Richmond. Here's a list of the affected streets:

• Yonge Street from Lawrence to Eglinton avenues (4:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
• Fort York Boulevard from Bathurst Street to Lakeshore Boulevard (4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
• Yonge Street between Eglinton Avenue and Richmond Street (7:15 a.m to 11:30 a.m)
• Richmond Street between Yonge and Peter streets (7:15 a.m to 11:30 a.m)
• Peter Streer/Blue Jays Way between Richmond and Front streets (7:15 a.m to 11:30 a.m)
• Westbound Front Street between Blue Jays Way and Bathurst Street (7:15 a.m to 11:30 a.m)
• Bathurst Street between Front Street and Lakeshore Boulevard (7:15 a.m to 11:30 a.m)
• Fleet Street from Strachan Avenue to Fort York Boulevard (7:15 a.m to 11:30 a.m)

A list has come out ranking the top cities in the world to be a student and only one Canadian city has cracked the top 10, but it's not Toronto. We came in 13th, tied with Boston. 

Montreal was ranked fourth, ouch. The top 15 cities overall were ranked as follows.

• 1. London
• 2. Tokyo
• 3. Melbourne
• 4. Montreal
• 5. Paris
• 6. Munich
• 7. Berlin
• 8. Zurich
• 9. Sydney
• 10. Seoul 
• 11. Vienna
• 12. Hong Kong
• 13. Boston
• 13. Toronto
• 15. Singapore 

The list, produced by the QS higher education data analysts, ranked the cities based on points awarded in terms of affordability, employer activity, desirability, student mix, university rankings and student view.

The list is intended to show the "best urban destinations for international students."

One place we do excel is desirability, where we were number one. QS even notes, "Of the other indicators, Toronto deserves attention for being the most desirable student city, while Budapest is ranked top for affordability." 

If you thought that $749,900 was an exorbitant price to pay for a "fixer-upper" when the murdery-looking house near Bellwoods went viral, you're going to kick out of this abandoned "monster home" in Scarborough.

A two-storey, 5,000-square-foot mansion at the base of Birchmount Road just hit the market for $3.8 million after 10 years of sitting completely vacant, save for raccoons and rats.

The home is huge and it does boast a 180 degree view of Lake Ontario, but it's absolutely disgusting inside.

"I often see animals running through it," said nearby resident Lillian Stermac to Birch Cliff News this week. "It smells bad. You can smell it from the outside... It's in very bad repair and probably very toxic."

The home's interior has deteriorated to the point of toxicity, by some accounts, after 10 years of sitting vacant with holes in the roof and walls. Photo by John Smart via Birch Cliff News

People who attended an open house for the Scarborough Bluffs property on May 5 were reportedly advised to wear face masks to go inside. When they did, they were greeted by everything from raccoon feces and mould to open roof holes and pools of green slime.

Birch Cliff News reports that the house's most-recent owners purchased it in 2006 for $1.5 million.

Those owners started renovations on the potential dream home a few months later but, for whatever reason, after two years of construction, they abandoned it completely.

It was seized in 2009 and eventually fell into the hands of an insolvency and debt solutions company. It was put on the market as part of a court ordered sale at the beginning of May.

The average price of a home in the Birch Cliff neighbourhood is $681,000, according to RE/MAX. Screenshot of remax.ca.

"**** Court Ordered Sale **** " reads the real estate listing. "Magnificent 12,000 + Sq.Ft. Home On Lake Ontario. 3 Car Detached Garage. Almost 2 Acres Overlooking Lake."

"Home Requires Substantial Work To Complete," it continues. "Basically A Shell Of Concrete And Steel Beam."

Whoever buys it, and whatever they do with it, neighbours are hopeful that the house will become less of an eyesore.

"I would say that it does not look like a house," said Stermac of the home's exterior. "Everyone who comes down and looks at it asks if it's a community centre or a Walmart or something ... It looks like a box."

A photo of what appears to be Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna in a police holding cell is making the rounds online right now, as fans continue to reel from the news of his arrest and subsequent assault charge.

Osuna, who earlier this year set a major league record for the youngest player ever to save 100 career games, was arrested on Tuesday morning for allegedly assaulting a woman.

Jays fans were shocked and saddened to learn not only of the charge, but that the star player had been placed on administrative leave in accordance with the Joint MLB-MLBPA Domestic Violence Policy.

The #Toronto#BlueJays have cancelled a #RobertoOsuna t-shirt giveaway after arrest https://t.co/HO5vIC6tJypic.twitter.com/SgNUjll8Jb

— blogTO (@blogTO) May 8, 2018

Toronto Police confirmed on Tuesday that Osuna, 23, was arrested and charged with assault in relation to an incident that took place overnight.

Police did not, however, reveal any additional information about the circumstances of his arrest or the nature of the charge against him.

It came as quite a surprise to those following the story, then, when Global News released an image on Wednesday morning of what they say is Osuna in a police holding cell following his arrest.

Exclusive: Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna pictured in holding cell after arrest for assault https://t.co/OvtPXWmJQr

— Paul Sweeney (@PaulSweeneyYYZ) May 9, 2018

The Toronto-based TV broadcaster did not specify where the image came from, only that it had been "obtained" exclusively.

Based on the fact that someone appears to have taken a photo of a holding cell monitor, Torontonians are already speculating that the image was leaked from inside the police station.

Global does quote a "police source" as saying the incident was "domestic related" in the same article — something that police have not officially gone on record as saying as of yet.

This is so tabloid.

I hope Osuna gets the appropriate punishment if he is found guilty, but why the hell is a reputable news outlet publishing a jail cell photo? https://t.co/dVxDoHCKFO

— Cal Maclellan (@califax) May 9, 2018

Interesting as the holding cell picture might be to some, backlash to Global's publication of it has been swift.

"Whoever provided this photo should lose their jobs," commented one person on a Newstalk 1010 Facebook post about the photo. "Since when do we film people incarcerated and then provide it to the press!"

"So wrong to post this!" wrote somebody else. "He has been accused not convicted. This disgusts me."

Not going to retweet it, but @globalnews publishing a picture of Roberto Osuna in a jail cell is completely inappropriate

— James Bell (@makeTObetter) May 9, 2018

When asked about where the photo came from, TPS media relations officer Caroline de Kloet said that the Toronto Police Service Professional Standards is currently investigating.

Osuna is scheduled to appear in court on June 18.

Meanwhile, right-handed pitcher Jake Petricka has been recalled from the Buffalo Bisons to play in his absence.

More parks across Toronto are about to be transformed into giant outdoor movie theatres because the same people behind the Christie Pits Film Festival are launching a new film series just in time for summer.

The new Cinematic Cities is a curated 18-film series presented by the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show, set to take place at parks all over the city. It begins on June 17 at Fort York.

The series seeks to show films that capture the vibrancy of cities all over the world, from Brooklyn to Hong Kong. Each feature screening will be paired with a Toronto-themed item by local filmmakers that reveal different aspects of the city.

The first screening will show Spike Lee's 1989 classic Do the Right Thing combined with A Tribe Called Red’s music video Indian City Ft. Black Bear.

This BYOBlankie and chair affair is totally free to check out. Snacks and beverages of all sorts are available starting at 7 p.m. and screenings begin at sundown. 

Other parks set to host the giant inflatable movie screen include Corktown Common, Christie Pits and Parkway Forest Park.

Expect more details later this month.

Riding a bike is by far one of the fastest, most economical and least frustrating ways to get around the city for adults living downtown.

But remember when it was more than that? Or maybe I should say less than that?

For kids, at least in the 90s, bicycles meant summertime. They meant cruising around the neighbourhood with friends at night, putting Pokémon cards in our spokes and listening to grownups talk about how they used to do that with baseball cards, or whatever.

Now they're utilitarian tools, crucial for the daily commute if you don't want to spend a fortune or lose your mind. Enter bike gangs.

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A group called Toronto Cruisers aims to bring back the fun and freedom associated with riding bikes for pleasure's sake, but on a much larger scale than what we experienced in Grade 6.

These folks ride their bikes around the city every Wednesday evening after work from May until the end of August (weather permitting), and you can join them. Like, tonight.  

"Toronto Cruisers is a bike ride that aims to make Toronto a bit more bright, fun & adventurous!" Reads the description of a Facebook event promoting tonight's ride. 

"We highly encourage people to dress up their bikes with lights, music & decoration!" The listing continues. "After all, since Wednesday is just another day in the 9-5 weekly grind, why not make Wednesdays an event to look forward to?"

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Organizers say that there's always at least one set of speakers on the ride that blare everything from dubstep to oldies to country to pop. Sometimes they host parties (or "bike raves") exclusively for the purpose of cycling with music.

No membership is required, no RSVP is required, you can hop on and off the bike route at any time and rides are completely free (although you can make a donation, if you wish.)

You can check it out for yourself at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, when the gang meets up in the Annex, between Spadina & St. George stations.

Conversely, you could form a bicycle gang of your own, or join mine. It currently consists of two girls on Schwinns and we mostly just sit in the park.

Say goodbye to another beloved purveyor of smokey meat in Toronto, friends.

The Riverside barbecue staple, AFT Kitchen and BarA, has closed its doors in favour of transforming the venue into "something new for the neighbourhood."

Owner Paul Campbell announced the news on Instagram early this week, prompting fans to mourn his steak frites and chill patio space.

Five and a half years ago it was time for me to open my first place we all know as AFT. It has been a labour of love for me but after careful consideration over the past few months and with a heavy heart; I have decided to close AFT. We will be undergoing a renovation as we transform the space into something new for the neighbourhood. This new venture will bring Aft’s cocktail guru Charlie Lamont’s vision to life for everyone to experience. It is time for me to pass the torch and now it is Charlie’s About F#%*ing Time. It is my hope that you will support him as you have me over the years. For those who like our BBQ program, fear not, a version of it will pop up, please follow aftbbq on instagram. You will still be able to catch me behind the bar at KT most days. As the reno progresses Charlie and I will let you in on what’s in store. Thanks again for all the support . P.C.

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"Five and a half years ago it was time for me to open my first place we all know as AFT," reads a message written by Campbell on the restaurant's website.

"It has been a labour of love for me but after careful consideration over the past few months and with a heavy heart; I have decided to close AFT."

AFT Kitchen and Bar first opened at 686 Queen St E in 2013. Photo by Morris Lum.

Campbell says that the restaurant will now be renovated and transformed into something more booze-focused, while something to do with BBQ "will pop up" in the future.

"This new venture will bring Aft's cocktail guru Charlie Lamont's vision to life for everyone to experience," Campbell reveals.

"As the reno progresses, Charlie and I will let you in on what's in store. Thanks again for all the support."

Fans of Aft won't have to venture far to say hello to Campbell. He can often be found at his bar KT Bar just next-door.

With its clear, calm and turquoise waters the Bruce Peninsula could be mistaken for the tropics come summer. Because of its outstanding spots for hiking, camping and swimming, Tobermory has become one of the hottest spots in Ontario to visit when the weather gets warm.

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But, beneath these seemingly tranquil waters lies a tremendous graveyard of shipwrecks — each with a fascinating story to tell. These preserved schooners, steamers and barges have been buried beneath the waves of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, some as early as 1852.

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The Fathom Five National Marine Park seeks to protect and display these spectacular shipwrecks, along with a handful of lighthouses and freshwater ecosystems in the area. Less than four hours from Toronto, this place should definitely be on your summer checklist!

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Local companies, like The Diving Den, offer diving, snorkelling and scuba instruction, so you can get up close and personal with these buried vessels.

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Whether you’re a novice or professional, The Diving Den makes it possible for anyone to explore the underwater world of sunken treasures, caves, cliffs and aquatic life.

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Or, you can obtain a diving pass and venture down on your own if you have some experience.

The park is home to all 20 shipwrecks, including the two most notorious to Big Tub Harbour: The Sweepstakes and The City of Grand Rapids. Luckily, if you’re not up for scuba diving, both wrecks can easily be seen from one of the many boat cruises in the area such as The Blue Heron Company.

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The best part about a Blue Heron cruise boat? It has a glass bottom, so you can take that epic ‘gram of The Sweepstakes and The City of Grand Rapids without ever getting wet!

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After you’re done exploring the wrecks, be sure to check out the other hot spots around Tobermory, like the surreal Grotto, Flower Pot Island and the stunning lighthouses.