Why critics are calling the Sidewalk Labs cancellation a win for Toronto

How the Toronto Zoo is protecting its animals from COVID-19: There seems to be some confusion about how many people should be in an elevator at one time amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some good news, Toronto's air quality has dramatically improved in the past few weeks, and Raptor Serge Ibaka got a former teammate... by blogTO

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Honest Ed's movie makes its world premiere at Hot Docs online film festival: Even though no date has been set in Ontario, gyms like GoodLife Fitness have released details on how they will reopen when it's time. Social distancing circles have been painted in Trinity Bellwoods Park, and the province is finally back on track when... by blogTO

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Motorists form massive lines at Krispy Kreme in Mississauga: People will line up for just about anything, and in Mississauga, motorists have been waiting for over an hour for a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Small businesses in Toronto have been putting up signs to raise awareness about the shortfalls of the... by blogTO

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Sidewalk Labs pulls out of ambitious waterfront project in Toronto: Sidewalk Labs announced today that they are abandoning their ambitious, and controversial smart city project on the waterfront. Doug Ford wants people to hold off going to the cottage for the Victoria Day long weekend. The man who climbed a cherry... by blogTO

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The CNE in Toronto is officially cancelled for 2020: It's been one year since that iconic Kawhi Leonard buzzer-beater that sent the Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals, and how things have changed. The CNE is officially cancelled in 2020, Crocodile Rock is closing after nearly three decades in... by blogTO

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Ontario has updated its guidelines on who should be tested for COVID-19: Drake is taking on the All In Challenge for coronavirus relief efforts, and has offered up a chance to fly on his private plane, and party with the OVO crew in LA. New data shows that rent prices in Toronto have dropped amid the pandemic, and the... by blogTO

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Toronto bakery drops Uber Eats after losing thousands of dollars in one day: Restaurant delivery app Foodora announced that they will be ceasing all operations in Canada within the next couple of weeks. After UberEats outages this weekend, a popular bakery says they lost at least $6,000 in one day, and will be moving forward... by blogTO

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Toronto streetwear brand is scaling up their production of sustainable face masks: Premier Doug Ford announced that the Easter Bunny is, in fact, an essential worker. He also pleaded with big chain grocery stores to reconsider closing this Friday and Sunday, to prevent a huge rush of customers in the next few days. The city just... by blogTO

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Small businesses in Ontario can finally get rent relief from their landlords: This morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled the new Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program, providing some relief to small businesses. On the heels of the announcement, Ontario indicated that they would be providing millions to... by blogTO

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What the closure of Prohibition Gastrohouse tells us about the future of the restaurant industry in Toronto: It was a fairly nice weekend, which meant lots of people went outside to get some fresh air, causing some crowding in certain areas of the city. Doug Ford unveiled his phased plan to begin reopening Ontario's economy, and outlined what's needed to get... by blogTO

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What it's like being an emergency room nurse in Toronto right now: Thousands of people peacefully protested in Toronto this weekend, demanding justice for Regis Korchinski-Paquet. Doug Ford plans to extend Ontario's state of emergency until the end of June. Dental offices have been given the green light to open, but... by blogTO

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This grassroots organization is getting critical PPE to places in rural Ontario: As expected, the pandemic has cooled the Toronto real estate market, with some areas seeing home sales decline by more than 50 per cent, since last spring. According to the Ontario NDP, those iPads the province said they were distributing to students... by blogTO

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Toronto bar writes heartbreaking letter saying they're almost broken and can't survive: Rent and condo prices are falling in Toronto, and sales across the GTA saw a big drop in the month of April. Some local restaurants are planning a boycott of Uber Eats. A downtown hospital reported a COVID-19 outbreak among patients and staff. Plus,... by blogTO

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Toronto couple gets married on their porch after cancelling their wedding due to COVID-19: Drake's palatial Bridle Path mansion got a spread in the May 2020 edition of Architectural Digest. The Ontario government gave essential construction projects the green light to continue, and are now allowed to operate 24 hours a day. In his daily... by blogTO

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COVID-19 outbreak appears to have finally peaked in Ontario: New modelling data suggests that Ontario may have reached the peak of the outbreak, despite the fact that confirmed cases set a new one-day record in the province. Plus, a local company is now manufacturing face shields for thousands of frontline... by blogTO

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UV light machine designed in Toronto is disinfecting groceries: One of the baby foxes living under the boardwalk at Woodbine Beach was found dead, and it may have been killed by a dog. Today, Ontario reported its highest number of new COVID-19 cases in two weeks, and testing is still down. Plus, a supermarket in... by blogTO

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One of Toronto’s first pizza joints is closing after 63 years: Doug Ford officially extended the state of emergency in Ontario for another four weeks, at least. The province saw the number of deaths caused by COVID-19 surpass 300 people, with an increase of 14.8 per cent in just 24 hours. A family-run pizzeria... by blogTO

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Toronto siblings create tie-dye loungewear in support of local hospitals: A motorist did doughnuts in the middle of what would normally be one of Toronto's busiest intersections last night, and the whole thing was caught on camera. A downtown BBQ joint has closed after their lease was terminated by their landlord, and Doug... by blogTO

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How Ontario could prevent a second wave of coronavirus: Residents of a Toronto neighbourhood are upset after nearly 300 trees were cut down to make way for a retaining wall. The city announced today that High Park will close to prevent cherry blossom crowds. Yesterday, new modelling data was released that... by blogTO

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Vesuvio Pizzeria in Toronto overwhelmed by orders after announcing they're closing: The lineups outside of Costco locations across the whole country are pretty ridiculous right now, but if you're a healthcare worker or first responder, you’re allowed to bypass the line. Ontario is giving away free iPads to students who need them,... by blogTO

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Drive-in movie theatres near Toronto are still waiting for approval to open: Two men were arrested for shooting laser pointers at a York Regional Police helicopter, and it was . Ontario extended emergency orders yet again. The province confirmed less than 300 new COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row, and testing numbers... by blogTO

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Ontario reports steep one-day decrease in new COVID-19 cases: The province reported less than 350 new covid cases, which is a steep one-day decrease, compared to yesterday's numbers. People are getting creative when it comes to reaching out, and raising the spirits of those stuck in long term care and retirement... by blogTO

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Open source map shows average wait times at dozens of Toronto grocery stores: Intense video footage captured a dramatic takedown of a knife-wielding man near King and Bathurst Sunday evening. A web developer created an open source map showing the average wait times for grocery stores in Toronto, and nearly 45% of all COVID-19... by blogTO

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Why critics are calling the Sidewalk Labs cancellation a win for Toronto: The squirrel trapped inside of a Bloor West shoe store, which had been closed since March, was set free yesterday. The owners of a popular Parkdale bar were locked out by their landlord for unpaid rent. Ontario just reported the highest increase of... by blogTO

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High Park is now officially closed to prevent cherry blossom crowds: Doug Ford wants the rest of Canada to stay away from Ontario to avoid further spread of the virus. Today, the Premier called out insurance companies, and told businesses to start getting ready to reopen. A popular bar and restaurant on King West was... by blogTO

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Ontario still waiting on eviction moratorium for small businesses: Peaceful protests took place in the downtown core today, and with more expected this weekend, some storefronts took precautions. Uber Eats announced no delivery fees when ordering from Black-owned restaurants for the rest of the year. Details on Stage... by blogTO

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All retail stores in Ontario will be allowed to reopen for curbside pickup next week: A video surfaced showing three skateboarders cruising down the Gardiner Expressway. Hardware stores and garden centres will be allowed to reopen starting this weekend, with all retail stores following suit on Monday, for curbside pick-up only.... by blogTO

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This Toronto-based app is like Shopify for restaurants: A disturbing video shows a rude TTC passenger pushing a bus driver past her breaking point. A Pizza Hut in Scarborough is taking action after unsanitary food handling was caught on camera. A new BiWay concept store is officially opening this fall near... by blogTO

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How one Toronto salon is preparing to reopen when the time is right: Toronto police found nearly 200 vehicles gathered in a parking lot over the weekend, and cops said it looked like a scene out of one of the Fast & Furious movies. A 19-year-old was pulled over on the QEW after getting up to speeds of 308 km/h in... by blogTO

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IKEA stores in Toronto and Ontario are now open: IKEA locations are now open across the province, and stores like Winners and HomeSense will reopen on Wednesday, with safety measures in place. Ontario announced the lowest COVID-19 case increase since March, though testing is still low, and the... by blogTO

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