After over three months of dine-in service closure, Toronto restaurants are taking the first steps toward reopening this week. Premier Ford announced on Monday that restaurants can begin serving customers on patios starting today. While many restaurants are taking a few more days or weeks to gear up (and adjust their spaces to comply with … Continued
Mayor John Tory announced on Wednesday that ferry service to the Toronto Islands will begin on Saturday, June 27, signalling the long-awaited reopening of the island for non-residents. The resumption of summer ferry service hours to the Toronto Islands is an important yearly marker that many Torontonians look forward to each summer. But, given the … Continued
From evenings spent on restaurant patios to beloved outdoor festivals, the pandemic has put a damper on many of our summer rituals. Fortunately, there’s hope that one warm-weather tradition will have a chance to restart before the season comes to a close. The City of Toronto has announced that it’s currently working to reopen 22 … Continued
As more businesses across Ontario begin to open their doors for the first time since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, many are having to adjust to a new normal. On Tuesday, Premier Doug Ford released a tool kit for businesses to help ensure their safe reopening in a post-COVID world. Although Toronto has not … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A former chef at Amico’s Pizza in Parkdale is taking legal action against the pizzeria after he says he was let go for speaking up about a racist incident. On June 7, Tyler Daniel says he was working a shift at Amico’s when the owner, Frank Horgan, hosted a friend at the restaurant that day. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
When TRNTO.com broke the news on Tuesday that a petition to rename Toronto’s Dundas Street was gaining momentum, there were just over 100 signatures. Now, it has more than 8,000 and Mayor John Tory is considering the initiative and is setting up a task force to look at streets and other public spaces throughout the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
There are few things that bring more joy to Toronto residents than the beginning of the patio season. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, foodies have been denied their moment in the, ahem, sun, but with a flurry of guidelines and news published over the last few days, it looks like it is finally happening. The latest … Continued
The City of Toronto has announced a program that will make it easier for restaurants and bars to open new outdoor dining spaces, as well as expand their existing ones. Mayor John Tory shared the news of CaféTO‘s launch on Thursday morning. The program will allow businesses to temporarily operate in public spaces that are … Continued
As many of us balance near-constant Zoom meetings, the challenges of homeschooling, and trying to survive through the pandemic, things like making a quality lunch are falling by the wayside. Fortunately, there are a host of excellent options in north Toronto for a midday meal that’ll let you take a break from the daily grind … Continued
The owner of Pam’s Roti Shop is turning to the community for support to avoid eviction. In a Facebook post earlier this week, Pam Singh shared that her landlord is threatening to close her long-running Bloorcourt restaurant. She writes that her landlord has refused to apply for the federal-provincial rent relief program, which would provide … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Tom Brazier, 73, the founder of Tiny Tom Donuts, which would have celebrated its 60th anniversary at the CNE this year, and 27th at Canada’s Wonderland, has died, the company announced via a post on social media today. “It’s with great sadness that we share the passing of a beloved figure in the city of … Continued
Mount Pleasant Road is set to become the latest Toronto street to become more pedestrian friendly as the city adjusts its infrastructure on the fly to accommodate social distancing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Councillor Josh Matlow announced the measure Monday on his social media accounts. “I’m so happy to let you know that we secured … Continued
