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Rental of the week: 18 Beverley Street

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It can be hard to give a typical condo character, but this place has managed to accomplish just that. The decor sets the place apart from the thousands of other apartments on the market. I particularly like the antique furniture piece peppered throughout the suite.

18 beverley street torontoThis impeccably renovated post-modern home is steps from the heart of Queen Street West and is full of light, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. The living, dining and kitchen areas are open plan and flow seamlessly out onto the private balcony. 

18 beverley street torontoThe kitchen is complete with an induction stove, granite counters and a wine fridge. (You know you’re truly grown up when your pad has a wine fridge.)

18 beverley street torontoThe master is complete with an expansive en suite, which includes a bath and separate shower.

18 beverley street torontoThe den/ second bedroom also includes an en suite.

18 beverley street torontoThis place listed at just over $5,000 a month also comes with a laundry list of building amenities, including a private courtyard, 24-hour concierge, a gym and guest suites. 18 beverley street toronto

Specs
  • Address: 18 Beverley Street
  • Type: Apartment
  • Rent: $5,200 / month
  • Listing agent: Toronto Luxury Rentals
  • Furnished? Yes
  • Utilities: Not included
  • Air conditioning? Yes
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Parking: $150 / month
  • Laundry? In suite
  • Outdoor space? Balcony
  • Pet friendly? No
18 beverley street toronto Good For

A visiting professor and their significant other. The place comes furnished, so it’s move-in ready and so close to the University of Toronto and Ryerson University. This apartment is the perfect retreat from the hallowed halls of academia.  

18 beverley street torontoMove On If

You LOVE nesting. The apartment has been renovated and decorated, so there’s really nothing left to do but put your stuff in closets and cupboards. If you like making a home your own, then this place is going to rob you of that pleasure.18 beverley street toronto


The Best Fried Chicken in Toronto

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The best fried chicken in Toronto beats the big chains, every time. We may not be located in the South, but the Great Fried North knows how to cook up a mean bird. These places make it crispy, juicy, sometimes very spicy and, dare I say, finger-lickin’ good.

Here’s the best fried chicken in Toronto.

3 - PG Cluck's

The most amazing fried chicken comes out of the most humble confines at this counter squeezed in next to the Royal Cinema in Little Italy. Deboned leg meat is brined for thirty hours and dredged in ten spices, used to make epic Big-Mac-style and classic fried chicken sammies.
4 - Bar Fancy

Steaming hot, juicy, bone-in pieces of fried chicken may be served on paper plates with pickles and Wonderbread at this West Queen West bar, but you can accompany it with a stellar selection of wines if you choose.
8 - Chica's Nashville Hot Chicken

Hot chicken has found its Toronto headquarters at this Junction corner spot. In gigantic portions with increasing spice levels all the way up to “Hot AF,” enjoy with house buttermilk ranch and waffle fries.
9 - Union Chicken

Locations at Sherway Gardens and in Union Station serve “Uncle Ray’s Fried Chicken” made using boneless thigh meat, “O.G. Style” with maple-honey syrup, “Lightning” with habanero hot sauce, or Korean-style.
11 - Patois

This Dundas West hotspot applies their fusion magic to poultry with the O.G. fried chicken, a classic combo of bone-in breast and leg pieces served with watermelon, daikon, jalapeno, and sweet sriracha dipping sauce that pays homage to traditions far and wide.
5 - Stockyards Smokehouse and Larder

Lineups persist for the piled-high chicken and waffles at this St. Clair West haunt, served for brunch until 3 p.m. with a chili maple molasses citrus glaze.
10 - The Dirty Bird

Spots throughout Toronto, including ones in the Annex and Kensington, prove the popularity of the chicken here, which you can get in creative waffle combos with one-of-a-kind sauces like maple aioli, scotch bonnet ranch and buttered maple.
6 - Cluck Clucks

The chicken at this super casual joint near the Esplanade is juicy, thanks to an overnight brine, and crispy on the outside due to a light dredge and you can get it sandwiched between jalapeño and cheddar waffles.
7 - White Brick Kitchen

Giant pieces of crunchy fried chicken at this Koreatown restaurant are served with waffles, in sandwiches, or for purists, in massive 12-piece meals.

TTC is once again closing subways on the weekend

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After weeks of cancelled TTC subway closures, this weekend will finally see the return. 

There will be no subway service on Line 1 between Sheppard West and Lawrence West stations beginning at 11 p.m. on June 9, with service resuming at 11 a.m. on June 10 due to signal upgrades.

Shuttle buses will operate between these stations for the duration of the closure.

The next scheduled closure will halt weekend service on Line 1 between Lawrence and St Clair stations on June 16 and 17 due to Metrolinx's Eglinton Crosstown LRT work at Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue.

Vote for your favourites in 10 new best of categories

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It's that time of year again. We're opening the poll to 10 new best of categories including tattoo parlours, veal sandwiches, ice cream sandwiches, sangria, juice bars and more. Voting ends on Friday June 8 at 11:45 p.m..

The top 55 summer festivals in Toronto for 2018

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The top summer festivals in Toronto for 2018 are set to breathe life into the city with celebrations of culture, music and food through performances, showcases, storytelling and workshops. Plan your summer accordingly, it's gonna be a hot one.

Events you might want to check out:

Open Roof Festival (June 20 - August 22 @ Sterling Road)
Movies, music and beer are all going down at Open Roof's new location on Sterling Road, along with outdoor movie screenings and live music every Wednesday.
Wine and Spirit Festival (June 22-23 @ Sugar Beach)
Wine samples, craft beer and pairing seminars are all included in this festival, and a portion of ticket sales are donated to the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.
Craft Beer Festival (June 22-24 @ Ontario Place)
The river of independently-brewed craft beer and ciders keeps flowing for an extra day this year, alongside tons of food and activities.
Redpath Waterfront Festival (June 22-24 @ HTO Park)
While the giant rubber duck may be gone, this year's beach ball installation looks to fill the void during this festival of art, music, food and shopping.
Pride Weekend (June 22-24 @ Church-Wellesley Village)
The last weekend of Pride Month marks this huge street festival with music, entertainment, food — all within the newly expanded festival footprint.
Taste of Asia (June 22-24 @ Kennedy Road)
This celebration of modern and traditional Asian food and culture takes over Kennedy Road with tons of vendors, performances and activities.
TD Jazz Festival (June 22 - July 1 @ Multiple Venues)
A sure sign of summer is this internationally-recognized jazz festival that sees musicians and artists flocking to Toronto from all over to play.
Junction Summer Solstice Festival (June 23 @ The Junction)
The longest day of the year gets a full day of celebrations with family-friendly activities, music, art, performances, food and drinks.
Bud Light Dreams (June 23-24 @ RBC Echo Beach)
Electro, EDM and trance artists arrive for this huge, two-day music festival featuring Armin Van Buuren, Kaskade and Galantis.
Pedestrian Sundays (June 24 @ Kensington Market)
Kensington goes carless for one day each month during the summer to make space for dancing, music, makers and meditation in the street.
Toronto Rib Fest (June 29 - July 2 @ Centennial Park)
Arguably one of the largest rib fest celebrations of the year, some of the biggest names in the rib game serve up some of the best ribs in the country.
Electric Island (July 1 @ Hanlan's Point)
Round two of this electro concert series on the Island kicks off with a special Canada Day celebration featuring Anna, Jackmaster Jade and more.
Toronto Fringe Festival (July 4-15 @ Multiple Venues)
Theatres across the city play host to a variety of plays by upcoming and established playwrites on the fringe of the performing arts scene.
Taste of Lawrence (July 6-8 @ Wexford Heights)
The Wexford Heights portion of Lawrence Avenue shows off its community colours during this three-day festival of food, activities, music and more.
Beaches Jazz Festival (July 6-29 @ Multiple Venues)
A celebration of all things jazz music by artists, local and international, is set to turn the Beaches in to a paradise for music lovers everywhere.
Salsa On St. Clair (July 7-8 @ St. Clair Ave West (Winona Dr. to Christie St.))
Salsa takes to the streets during this three-week outdoor party alongside St. Clair with events, food, music and, of course, dancing.
Maker Extravaganza (July 7-8 @ Toronto Reference Library)
Makers from all over come to Toronto to show off the creative goods, products, gadgets and everything else they've been working hard on.
Afrofest (July 7-8 @ Woodbine Park)
This free festival is dedicated to showcasing African music from Toronto and around the world with storytelling, music, dance and special programming.
Vector Festival (July 12-16 @ Multiple Venues)
This festival looks to showcase digital games and creative media practices with exhibitions, screenings and performances for the curious and creative.
Summer Music Festival (July 12 - August 4 @ Multiple Venues)
Spots all over the city bring the classical music experience to the masses with programming that includes concerts, classes, lectures and workshops.
Night It Up! (July 13-15 @ Markham Civic Centre)
Markham's annual outdoor festival is back, showcasing Asian street foods and nightly performances.
BurgerFest (July 13-15 @ Campbell House)
Located in the heart of downtown, this festival brings together the best burgers the city has to offer for a weekend of food, drinks, music and fun.
Festival of India (July 14-15 @ Multiple Venues)
Now in its 46th year, this annual festival shuts down the downtown core in celebration of Indian heritage and culture, and ends with a huge parade.
Vans Warped Tour (July 17 @ Budweiser Stage)
Vans Warped Tour comes to an end after 24 glorious years of raucous partying and music with performances by Sum 41, Bowling for Soup, and The Used.
Big on Bloor (July 21 @ Bloor Street West)
Bloor Street explodes with music and life during this huge street festival with events, activities, displays and exhibitions peppered along the strip.
Toronto Burlesque Festival (July 26-29 @ Multiple Venues)
All things burlesque takes over Toronto with performances and parties featuring innovative artists skilled in the art of burlesque.
Fusion of Taste Festival (July 29 @ Albion Islington Square)
A spread of goodies from the diverse Albion Islington community is up for the tasting during this outdoor celebration of different cultural offerings.
Toronto Food Truck Festival (August 3-6 @ Woodbine Park)
Scattered around the city no more, food trucks from all over will fill Woodbine Park with all kinds of tastes, smells, brews and activities.
Caribana (August 4 @ Multiple Venues)
A month of Caribana celebrations capps off with the Grand Parade; a spectacle of stunning colours, extravagant costumes, music and dance.
Taste of the Middle East Food Festival (August 4 @ Dundas Square)
This Middle Eastern food fest kicks off with favourites like Turkish coffee, Arak and grilled halloumi, plus art, music and dancing.
Veld (August 4-5 @ Downsview Park)
The hip-hop and electro gods are set to bless Toronto with a stacked lineup of performances by DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, Migos and a lot more.
JerkFest (August 9-12 @ Centennial Park)
JerkFest is back and grilling up mountains of grilled chicken and other Caribbean favourites alongside games, music and dancing.
Summerworks Festival (August 9-19 @ Multiple Venues)
New and experimental works take the spotlight with performers trying out different material, pushing boundaries and creating new audience experiences.
Manifesto (August 9-19 @ Multiple Venues)
Ten days of arts, culture and community takes over the city with performances, workshops and competitions — all ending with a big party in City Hall.
Waterfront Night Market (August 10-12 @ Ontario Place)
Back after last year's venue debacle, this night market is known for a huge selection of Pan-Asian food, as well as art and lifestyle goods.
Taste of the Danforth (August 10-12 @ Greektown)
All things Greek take over the Danforth with patios, street food, music and activities in celebration of Toronto's Hellenic community.
Sweetery (August 11-12 @ David Pecaut Square)
For all the sweet tooths out there, this festival of desserts features local chef, student and artisan creations of the sugary persuasion.
Vegandale Food Drink Festival (August 11-12 @ Fort York National Historic Site)
Plant-based foodies take over Fort York for two days of vendors serving up food and drinks, and goods and products from non-animal sources.
CNE (August 17 - September 3 @ Exhibition Place)
The Toronto tradition of ending the summer at the CNE continues this year with two weeks of food, rides, games, shows, activities and more.
Toronto Chinatown Festival (August 18-19 @ Chinatown)
Toronto's vibrant Chinatown community looks to celebrate its rich culture with vendors, performances and activities throughout the neighbourhood.
Taste of Manila (August 18-19 @ Bathurst Street)
Toronto's Little Manila community shows off its cultural offerings with two days of traditional Filipino music, food, entertainment and a parade.
Camp Wavelength (August 18-19 @ Fort York National Historic Site)
Two days of dreamy synths, electro grooves and chill vibes is going down alongside art installations, dance, games and activities.
Toronto Cider Festival (August 24-25 @ Sherbourne Common)
Ciders from Canada and all over the world are paired alongside a curated selection of food vendors during this annual two-day festival.
TAIWANfest (August 24-26 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Mandarin culture, food, music and shopping takes over the Waterfront with a rotating focus on a specific Asian culture each year.
Bloorcourt Festival (August 25 @ Bloor Street West)
Local Bloorcourt vendors along Bloor Street West come together for a festival of artists, musicians and crafters alongside goods, music and entertainment.
Tamil Fest (August 25-26 @ Markham Road)
Now in it's third year, Tamil Fest looks to celebrate Tamil culture with exhibitions, traditional food, entertainment and performances.
Fan Expo (August 30 - September 2 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
Start planning your weekend now because Fan Expo is ripe with everything comic books, gaming, film and television, panels, programming and more.
BuskerFest (August 31 - September 3 @ Woodbine Park)
Woodbine Park gets taken over by spontaneous, outrageous and artsy performances from comedians, fire jugglers, acrobats, aerial artists and more.
Toronto International Film Festival (September 6-16 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Toronto gets the star treatment as TIFF showcases the best in local and international filmmaking with screenings, panels, special events and more.
Veg Food Fest (September 7-9 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Over 140 vendors take over Harbourfront with a variety of vegetarian vendors selling goodies, both sweet and savoury.
Taste of the Kingsway (September 7-9 @ The Kingsway)
The Kingsway transforms in to a international food experience for three days during this street festival with vendors, live entertainment and activities.
Spark Arts Festival (September 8 @ Ontario Place)
New this year is this full day of family fun with music, live art, crafting, and programming for kids and adults to enjoy.
Toronto Ukrainian Festival (September 14-16 @ Bloor St. West)
Ukrainian culture takes over Bloor Street with traditional dancing, food, music and activities. If you haven't tried real borscht or paska yet, this is the time.
Roncesvalles Polish Festival (September 15-16 @ Roncesvalles Village)
This yearly staple is set to overtake Roncy with Polish cultural offers of food, music, dance, entertainment and a polka party.
Toronto Garlic Festival (September 16 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
Garlic—the most glorious of plants—gets a festival to itself with garlic-y food and desserts, products, music, talks, workshops and more.

Mystery pooper terrorizes Toronto neighbourhood

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Residents of a downtown Toronto community are on the lookout for a man they believe has been defecating on their lawns, sidewalks, and in the playground of a local elementary school.

No less than 15 flyers have been posted around Soho Square (the townhouses just north of Queen West and Peter streets) to warn locals about the alleged serial pooper and his method of attack.

"Please be aware that this man is defecating publicly in the neighbourhood early in the morning," it reads. "There are local facilities for him to do his business in, and for the health and safety of everyone he must be stopped!"

mystery pooper torontoToronto Police are currently investigating reports of the man's behaviour, which is said to include pooping in peoples' gardens.

The posters include two photos of the man in question. He is carrying a Tim Horton's coffee cup in both and appears relatively clean cut, with closely cropped hair, black slacks and eyeglasses.

One resident of the neighbourhood told the Toronto Sun this week that the man had been spotted publicly defecating at least six times, and that security camera footage suggests he is behind all of the poopings.

The suspect is known to use toilet paper after going to the bathroom, which means he likely carries toilet paper with him and, as such, these are premeditated acts.

mystery pooper toronto

The person in question is believed to have defecated in the bushes outside Ogden Public School on Phoebe Street at least once.

Initially, residents thought the person publicly defecating might be homeless, but people who've seen the posters have come forward to say he's not— and that he's been pooping around Queen West for years.

Whatever the case, his alleged behaviour has been deemed serious enough that Toronto Police are involved.

"The police have an active investigation to help identify him," reads the poster. "Should you see this man please notify the police at Division 52."

soho square pooper

The lush Soho Square area of Queen West is currently covered in posters seeking the identify of a man believed to be serial pooping nearby.

This is far from the first case of its kind to make news in recent years.

Just last month, a New Jersey high school superintendent was busted for pooping on his own school's football field every day.

Police in Colorado were also famously searching for a woman known as "the mad pooper" in 2017. That woman was known to defecate every morning on a specific family's lawn while out for a jog.

She was never caught.

Toronto festival attendees furious over lack of food at event

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A wine, beer and spirits festival in Toronto is in hot water after attendees are calling them out for a lack of food to pair with the beverages. 

SwirlTO, held at the Brick Works last Friday, was marketed as a "night of wine, spirits and beer tasting, together with distinctive food pairings." According to ticket holders, the bites that were there were few and far between.  

In previous years, food had been available

The festival had two tiers of tickets: general and VIP. The general admission tickets price was $70 and the VIP ticket was $95. 

Some attendees even going as far to call the lack of food "dangerous." 

The festival looks to have sent out an apology to attendees, tweeted out by an account called "Swirl TO Survivors" tagged with #SwirlTOsurvivors. 

"We'd like to apologize for the limited availability and flow of food at the event. We have heard your concern and we understand your frustration," reads what appears to be an email sent from SwirlTO to attendees.

"A surge in on-site ticket sales and resulting logistical challenges were difficult to overcome. Again, we would like to sincerely apologize if this meant that you did not get to enjoy your SwirlTO experience to the fullest." 

SwirlTO has not responded for comment. 

For sale sign appears in front of Rob Ford's old house

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The Etobicoke home that belonged to late former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford appears to be have gone up for sale this week amidst some very public financial feuding between his widow, Renata, and brother, Doug.

Both City News and the National Post reported last night that a handmade "for sale" sign had appeared outside Ford's former residence at 223 Edenbridge Drive.

"Rob Ford's house for sale," reads the black and white sign, which does not appear to be associated with any realtor or real estate brokerage.

The phone number listed on the sign went to voicemail when called around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. A recorded message stated that the mail box was currently full, and that it belonged to Renata Ford.

Neighbours who spoke with the Post say that the sign went up a few days ago, but that Renata and her two children moved out sometime last week.

Being that the home doesn't have an official real estate listing, it's hard to say how much the 1950's-style bungalow is being sold for. As of 2014, it had last been assessed at $888,000.

Land registry records examined by the Toronto Star show that two mortgages were taken out against the property in 2017 — one for $208,000 and one for $420,000. Those mortgages were paid off by February of 2018, when yet another $780,000 mortgage was taken out on the house.

Meanwhile, Renata just filed a $16.5 million lawsuit against Rob's brothers and their family business, Deco Labels.

The suit alleges that Ontario PC Party leader Doug Ford, who will be facing off against Kathleen Wynne, Andrea Horwath and Mike Schreiner for the title of premier tomorrow, withheld millions of dollars fom Rob's widow and children following Rob's death from cancer in 2016.

Renata claims that Doug and his brother Randy have "so negligently and improperly mismanaged" Deco Labels as to destroy its value, and that Doug "knowingly and deliberately" put her in an unfair financial position after Rob's death.

Doug Ford defended the allegations in a statement on Monday, writing that the claims were "completely false."

"Renata's lawyers have been clear to us throughout this campaign, that either we hand over money, or they would go public with these false claims," he said at the time, "and that is exactly what they have done, with three days to go until the election."

Make that one day, as of press time.


UNIQLO opening more stores in Toronto

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New locations of the popular and affordable retailer UNIQLO are coming to the city later this year, to the delight of avid shoppers. 

UNIQLO just announced that they'll be opening not just one, but three new locations in the Toronto area this fall. 

Shoppers near Vaughan Mills, CF Markville and Square One Shopping Centre will soon see the staple red and white signage that beckons them to the land of minimal-design blouses, T-shirts and trousers. 

The largest new store to open in Toronto will be the one at Vaughan Mills with an over 20,000-square-foot sales floor, on one floor. That's not to say the stores at CF Markville and Square One will be tiny: both will be about 15,000 square feet on one floor.

These new stores will bring the total in Ontario to five, joining one in the Eaton Centre and another in Yorkdale. 

Win a round-trip flight from Swoop

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Swoop is Canada's new ultra-low fare airline. The brand new carrier flies to five different cities across the country. In celebration of it launching we are giving you a chance to win a round-trip flight for two.

New Toronto condo building won't allow smoking

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A forthcoming residential building along the Humber River is promising that, when complete, it will be the first-ever completely smokeless condo building in the GTA.

Vaping is cool though, for the most part.

Non-profit developer Options for Homes told Metroland Media this week that its new 22-storey residence at Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue (called "The Humber") is being built with a smoke-free policy already in place.

Unlike most condo buildings, where the decision about whether or not to smoke rests with each individual unit owner, smoking both tobacco and cannabis will be strictly prohibited within The Humber.

Those who wish to consume tobacco or cannabis can do so using a vaporizer, but not in any common areas such as lobbies, stairwells, elevators, hallways, parking garages, laundry facilities and outdoor spaces.

Growing cannabis will also be forbidden on balconies and in homes, according to the developer, which is in line with its stated mission of creating a family-friendly building.

A total of 232 suites will be available at The Humber when sales launch, at least two-thirds of which will be two or three bedroom units.

Tons of people in Toronto are getting spammed by Ontario Proud

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Concerns about privacy are still being raised with regards to a number of Ontarians being texted and called by a third-party advertiser that deals in anti-NDP and anti-Liberal memes: Ontario Proud.

Despite attracting some media coverage since this invasion of privacy was first brought to light, the group has yet to answer to how they got the phone numbers.

It appears that Torontonians are still getting calls and texts from this group, despite widespread outcry. 

The text asks the textee to respond with who they're voting for. The call apparently asks the same thing. 

According to the Globe and Mail, Ontario Proud gets contact information by hiring unnamed "vendors" to obtain numbers from an agency that's under the oversight of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, that "assigns phone numbers to carriers."  

The Globe report says that these vendors also send the messages. 

As election day draws near, it looks like Ontarians are waiting on more than just the outcome. The end of election day also (hopefully) means the end of these calls and texts.

Toronto house has the weirdest Ontario election signs

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Never are front lawns more adorned with colourful plastic than in the weeks heading up to an election — save for Halloween and Christmas.

Ontario is now only one day out from its 2018 vote, meaning that our neighbourhoods are once again packed with shades of red, orange, blue, green and Zod.

The signs, found in front of houses; in the windows of businesses and on the sides of buildings, are political, but they also look a bit festive when taken in altogether, don't you think?

ontario election signsAt least one Torontonian has taken this idea to the extreme ahead of the June 7 general election by setting up a detailed, Halloween-like front lawn display that appears — upon first glance — to advocate for no candidate in general.

Taking a closer look, the signs actually advocate against PC Party leader Doug Ford with the help of Sci-Fi fantasy characters, a bunch of dismembered plastic body parts and some gross goblin things.

ontario election signsThe house on Dupont Street near Franklin Avenue was spotted by Shawn Stinson. 

Upon close inspection of the Junction Triangle property, one can find about a dozen characters on display.

Among them are a suit with Darth Vader's head on it...

halloween election TorontoTwo disembowelled skeletons holding bottles of wine...

halloween election TorontoA light-up polar bear in a wig holding what looks like a hospital sharps bucket with the words "Help buy back hydro (and my job!)" on it...Ontario election decorationsA a nod to Middle-earth...

halloween election TorontoAnd two zombie owls and a handful of blue rats that round out the display. In its entirety it's peppered with ironic "Elect Doug" signs, praising villains like Voldemort and Vader.

ontario election signsSorry for the nightmares — not that you could sleep tonight anyway, what with all the excitement of election eve!

Here's some information on how and where to vote in Toronto for whoever it is you think should win Ontario's 2018 general election.

10 things to do in Toronto today

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Events in Toronto today give you the opportunity to exercise your civic duty and vote in the provincial election. Here's how and where to vote if you're not sure. Elsewhere, a nighttime cheese market is on and Lombard Street gets shut down for a block party.

Events you might want to check out:

Ontario Provincial Election (June 7 @ Multiple Venues)
It's time again to decide who will lead Ontario. Each party promises different things, only time will tell who takes the title of premier.
Creemore Springs Street Pub (June 7 @ Batch)
Creemore Springs is teaming up with Batch for a huge street party along Lombard Street to feature food, beer, live music and games.
Artisan Cheese Night Market (June 7 @ St Lawrence Market, North Hall)
The first of its kind in Canada, this night market promises cheese and charcuterie from artisan cheese makers, plus drinks and live music.
Astral Projections (June 7 @ Handlebar)
This audio/visual dance party looks to create a mind and body expanding experience through an assortment of psychedelic electro sounds.
Hobo Johnson and The Lovemakers (June 7 @ Mod Club)
Frank Lopes' Hobo Johnson, with his spoken word-style raps, comes together nicely with the the soulful sounds of The Lovemakers.
AGO First Thursday (June 7 @ Art Gallery of Ontario)
The Pride edition of First Thursdays carries the theme of Bodies in Revolution and looks to create a space that unites people from all backgrounds.
Black Boys Forever (June 7 @ Margin of Eras Gallery)
Artist James Yeboah presents the second part of his "Black Boys" series that seeks to examine and reimagine the notion of black male solidarity.
PLUS Art Festival (June 7-10 @ Gladstone Hotel)
A new generation of artists from multiple disciplines are showcased with a focus on marginalized and underrepresented artists in Canada.
Toronto Japanese Film Festival (June 7-27 @ Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre)
Films by local and international Japanese filmmakers incorporate multiple genres to highlight different aspects of Japanese culture.
Big Shiny Thursdays (June 7 - October 5 @ Nightowl)
The first instalment of this summer dance party kicks off with live bands covering the best of the 90s, plus DJs playing the hits, and specials on drinks.

Condo of the week: 80 Crescent Road

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It says condo, but it looks nothing like one. Or at least not like your standard Liberty Village condo. This Rosedale place was recently renovated by the designer who owns it and the unit is stunning, to say the least.

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The building was originally designed in 1896 by Eden Smith who also had a hand in some other Toronto landmarks like the arts and crafts-style homes in Wychwood Park, the Carnegie libraries, and Upper Canada College.

80 crescent road torontoThe condo is located on the top floor of the old mansion. It is bright, airy and truly one-of-a-kind.

80 crescent road torontoThe golden wood accents create a sense of continuity throughout the house and the skylight and large windows flood the place with natural light.

80 crescent road torontoThe vaulted ceilings look charming in the living room and they even seem to work in the galley kitchen.

80 crescent road torontoThe kitchen is modern with a marble backsplash and top of the line appliances.

80 crescent road torontoThe master bedroom is delightful with a balcony, a six-piece en suite bathroom with spa-like features and a walk-in closet.

80 crescent road torontoThere are two balconies for outdoor space. One is cozy with wood panelling and a lovely wrap-around sofa, while the other has a great view of the Rosedale treescape.  

80 crescent road toronto The only thing I’m not crazy about in this place is the 360-degree mirrored closet. I feel like no one needs to see that much of themselves when getting dressed.

80 crescent road toronto Specs
  • Address: #300 - 80 Crescent Road
  • Price: $1,700,000
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Parking: 1
  • Walk Score: 80
  • Transit Score: 91
  • Maintenance Fees: $1,079.29 monthly
  • Listing agent: Iwona Paluszkiewicz
  • Listing ID: C4142956
80 crescent road torontoGood For

Someone who can’t stand being packed into a thirty-storey condo tower. This penthouse has the homey feel of, well, a house.

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Toronto Restaurant Openings: Momofuku Kojin, Bar Biltmore, Beer Batter, The Sydney Grind

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  • Street Shak has closed on West Queen West. A notice posted on the door says it will be opening a new catering-only location instead.

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

TTC conversion to Presto delayed yet again

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Presto, Presto, Presto: The Toronto Transit Commission's other, other white whale.

It seems as though TTC officials are having more trouble than initially anticipated in making cards the standard form of payment on subways, streetcars and buses.

The full conversion to a Presto card-based fare system was just pushed back again, according to a Chief Executive Officer's report set to go before the TTC board next week.

Initially, back in 2015, the agency had promised to stop accepting "old" forms of payment — such as Metropasses, tickets and tokens — by mid 2017.

presto reader availability

The TTC has yet to reach its target for the number of working Presto card reader machines available throughout the system, but at 97.2 per cent availability as of April, it's getting closer. Image via Toronto Transit Commission.

That deadline has been pushed back several times since, thanks to many, many problems with the installation and functioning of Presto card reader machines at TTC stations and vehicles.

Now, according to revised timeline from acting CEO Rick Leary, the TTC won't mandate the use of Presto cards until the end of 2019.

This is great news for people with a treasure trove of tokens at home, but it represents a very expensive headache for the City of Toronto.

As the Toronto Star points outthe transit agency must essentially pay for the operation of two different fare collection systems at once until Presto can be implemented in full.

Lots of major roads closed in Toronto this weekend

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As the weekend approaches, it's time to prepare for some major road closures across Toronto. Annual events like the Ride to Conquer Cancer and the Grilled Cheese Challenge will make travelling around the city a bit tricky. 

Here's what you need to know if you plan on driving around the city this weekend.

Ride to Conquer Cancer

A series of lane closures will take place in the area bound by Burnhampthorpe Rd in the north, The West Mall in the west, Kipling Ave. in the east and Lake Shore Blvd. in the south on June 9 from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. to accommodate this annual event.

Shoppers Love You Run for Women

The run will result in Queen's Park Cres. from College St. to Bloor St. West to be closed on June 9 from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A number of smaller roads in the area will also be closed to accommodate the event.

Grilled Cheese Challenge 

The food festival celebrating all things grilled cheese related will close down Lake Shore Blvd. West from Islington Ave. to Third St. Streets will be closed in both directions on June 9 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. A number of smaller roads in the area will also be closed to accommodate this event.

Fort York Armoury LAV III Monument Unveiling 

Toronto will be unveiling the city’s only monument commemorating the service and sacrifice of the Canadian Armed Forces’ mission in Afghanistan, from 2001 –2014.

As a result, Fleet Street from Fort York Boulevard to Garrison Road will be closed June 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Toronto Challenge Run/Walk

The run/walk will have the following closures in effect on June 10 from 8:30 to 11 a.m.

  • The northbound lanes of University Avenue from Queen Street West to Queen's Park Crescent
  • Queens Park Crescent West and East from College Street to Bloor Street
  • Wellesley Street West from Queen's Park Crescent to Bay Street 

Curb lane closures will also be effect on Bay St. from Wellesley St. West to Adelaide St.West and on Adelaide St. West from Bay St. to University Ave.

Portugal Day 

Celebrations for Portugal Day in Toronto will close Lansdowne Ave. from Bloor St. West to College St. in both directions on June 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dufferin Street is a possible alternative route for motorists.

TTC Subway Closure

In addition to road closures this weekend will see the return of the subway closure. There will be no subway service on Line 1 between Sheppard West and Lawrence West stations beginning at 11 p.m. on June 9, with service resuming at 11 a.m. on June 10 due to signal upgrades.

Toronto to build temporary homeless shelters out of fabric

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The City of Toronto is taking an unconventional, yet innovative approach to dealing with the growing number of refugees and homeless individuals who are in need of temporary shelter.

Paul Raftis of the city's Shelter, Support and Housing Administration division announced during a press conference on Wednesday that Toronto is purchasing four sophisticated, prefabricated structures to be used as 24-hour respite sites this summer and beyond.

The structures, which consist of aluminum frames covered with durable polyurethane fabric, will cost the city $2.5 million each — not including the expenses associated with managing them as shelters.

Sticker shock aside, Raftis says they're actually quite cost-effective in terms of increasing both capacity and service quality. 

Each tented structure will be insulated, accessible year-round, and can house up to 100 people each. They come equipped with washrooms, cots, televisions, laundry and dining facilities.

Those who make use of the Alberta-produced shelters will have access to showers, plumbing, electricity, air conditioning and heating.

Perhaps even more importantly, the structures include spaces for administrative offices to provide those experiencing homelessness with service referrals.

Raftis says the city will start installing the structures in vacant areas that have yet to be identified starting this August. They will replace the emergency centres set up this winter at Toronto's Exhibition Place and Moss Park armoury.

"We’re looking for large vacant areas that would be parking lot type areas where you can put these because you want to have a proper hard foundation for it to sit on top," he said to reporters on Wednesday.

"They are very flexible in terms where you can put them around the city, assuming you had the appropriate sized parking lot or space to put them," he continued. "We're not targeting putting these in parks."

Weekend events in Toronto June 8-10 2018

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Events in Toronto this weekend include three block parties, several great markets, the start of NXNE and tons more music, goodies and treats to be had and lots of art stuff.

Events you might want to check out:

15th Anniversary Block Party (June 8 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
Celebrate 15 years of YDS with free activities including vendors, car painting, VR experiences and a performance from The New Pornographers.
NXNE (June 8-17 @ Multiple Venues)
Taking over venues across the city is this 10-day music festival that includes a club and game portion, plus a free festival during the last three days.
Toronto Flower Market (June 9 @ CAMH)
The sights and smells of spring are nowhere stronger than at the flower market with gorgeous bunches provided by local producers.
Jack White (June 9 @ Budweiser Stage)
White Stripes frontman Jack White, hot off the release of his newest project Boarding House Reach, is stopping by for a night in Toronto.
Wild Things Fest (June 9 @ Propeller Coffee Co.)
New this year is a beer, wine and cider festival dedicated to only the earthliest delights made from indigenous and wild yeasts.
Bike Party (June 9 @ Christie Pits Park)
One bike, one sound. Bring your bike to the party and join in creating one, big speaker box, covered in lights, rolling down the street.
Danforth East Yard Sale (June 9 @ Danforth East)
One of the biggest street sales is on this weekend with over 250 participants spread out across Danforth East looking to sell their wares.
Roncy Rocks (June 9 @ Roncesvalles Ave)
Roncesvalles gets a street party of its own with local artists, musicians and vendors taking part alongside art, activities and lots of patio action.
Scott Rogowsky in Toronto (June 9 @ Comedy Bar)
HQ Trivia's Scott Rogowsky is in town to host a night of stand up at Comedy Bar featuring a group of some of his favourite comedians.
World Naked Bike Ride (June 9 @ Coronation Park)
Liberate yourself from the confinement of clothes and ride free through Toronto adorned with body paint and in the company of new, naked friends.
A Tavola (June 8-10 @ Ontario Place)
All things Italian are on the menu at this giant food celebration featuring drinks, music and authentic Italian flare.
Grilled Cheese Challenge (June 9 @ Lakeshore Village)
A free completion to determine who is the grilled cheese campaign is going down in Lakeshore Village among vendors, exhibitions and a beer garden.
Session Craft Beer Festival (June 9 @ Dundas Square)
Ontario Craft Beer Week kicks off with a celebration in the heart of downtown with Ontario-Made suds, food, workshops and live entertainment.
Shawarma Festival (June 9 @ Canary District)
The Canary District gets overtaken by the smells of chicken, beef, falafel and every other kind of shawarma imaginable this weekend.
Foodalicious (June 9-10 @ Downsview Park)
Two days of food trucks is lined up this weekend, bringing together over 30 vendors from all over for food, live music, drinks and activities.
Taste of Russia Festival (June 10 @ Mel Lastman Square)
Traditional Russian culture gets a celebration with dancing, performances, artisans and merchants with goods from the old country.
Vic Mensa (June 8 @ Opera House)
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa uses his smooth flow to tell stories about his life, experience and the world around him.
Year Ten (June 8 @ Lee's Palace)
Telephone Explosion is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a solid line up of performances by Odonis Odonis, Freak Heat Waves, New Fries and more.
Daft Punk Tribute (June 8 @ Mod Club)
Lose yourself to dance with an 8-piece band performing the music of Daft Punk spanning their long, celebrated career.
Open Tuning (June 9 @ Seaton Village)
Seaton Village is transforming into a giant stage for live music, with musicians performing in pockets throughout the streets.
The Front Bottoms (June 8 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
Indie rockers The Front Bottoms hit the stage with their figure stripped down, slacker tunes with support from rapper Hobo Johnson.
Toronto True Crime Film Festival (June 8-9 @ Royal Cinema)
True crime is a hot topic that's now reached film festival status with shorts, docs and features screening over two days.
Canadian Sport Film Festival (June 8-10 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Film that explore the intersection of sport and social issues are being screening as part of this multi-day film festival.
Anita: Speaking Truth to Power (June 9 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Part of Luminato, this documentary sees legendary U.S. attorney and civil rights activist Anita Hill revisit her heroic stand against systemic sexism.
Mermaid Ball (June 8 @ Revival)
It's not to early to break out the sparkly swimwear, nautical gear and crustacean-themed costumes for this giant off-beach dance party.
Summer Love (June 8 @ Harlem Underground)
Summer kicks off at Harlem Underground with a patio party featuring DJ Blackcat spinning house, soul, ol'skool and hip-hop.
Sangre Caliente (June 8 @ Round Venue)
Hot vibes are on deck with a night of Latin roots, tropical bass, Cumbia, Latin trap and more courtesy of DJ Bembona and DJ Deltoro.
You Better Work (June 8 @ Buddies in Bad Times)
RuPaul's Drag Race gets the dancing and lip synch treatment it deserves with queens playing along to the hits all night long.
Collectif NUDE's Block Party (June 9 @ Drake Commissary)
Back again is this annual block party with a day of live art, food, performances and a skate installation hosted by Canadian skateboarder Tj Rogers.
EBM Party (June 9 @ Nocturne)
What would a weekend be without some electro-industrial, future-pop, spacey goodness sprinkled in somewhere? Nothing. That's what.
Block Party in Support of SickKids (June 10 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
A party for the kids, this day-long event includes food, inflatables, games, music, entrainment and a silent auction — all for a good cause.
VIBE Arts Fest (June 8-10 @ Ontario Place)
This youth-led showcase looks to present new and emerging artists alongside vendors, performances and programming by Toronto artists.
Xpace Cultural Centre Annual Fundraiser (June 8-16 @ XPACE (Lansdowne))
Artists and designers close with Xpace exhibit sell their works and share their skills in support of the gallery's ongoing pogromming efforts.
Liberty Village Art Crawl (June 9 @ Liberty Village Park)
Liberty Village gets overtaken by local artists during this big art party featuring live music, interactive demos, food and family-friendly activities.
Beaches Arts and Crafts Show (June 9-10 @ Kew Gardens)
Expect over 150 artists and designers to take up shop in Kew Gardens over two days to showcase handmade goods, original fashion pieces, fine art and more.
Rosedale Art Fair (June 9-10 @ Yonge Street)
The neighbourhood of Rosedale looks to highlight local and entering artists, plus feature local merchants and restaurants along Yonge Street.
Thrifted This Market (June 8 @ XAM Study Lounge)
Influencers curate a pop-up thrift shop for your shopping pleasure with vintage and sustainable goods, designer brands, plus treats and drinks.
The Citizen's Collective Spring Market (June 9 @ 9 Ossington Avenue)
Brands from as far as Montreal arrive for a market featuring sustainable and ethically sourced goods like jewelry, home decor, plants and more.
Parkdale Flea (June 9-10 @ Northern Contemporary Gallery)
Local shopping is on at the Parkdale Flea with a huge lineup of vendors selling zines, clothing, apothecary, accessories and more.
The Leslieville Flea (June 10 - October 14 @ Ashbridge Estate)
The Leslievile Flea is on with a full day of outdoor activities while makers and artisans present vintage and handcrafted goods.
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