Nice, those look like BLOC sun benches by Vestre. They're very comfy.

Just came across this super 8 footage of the Eaton Centre from 1983. There's footage of the atrium at around 1:35 that really shows how open it was. 🥲

Yet another coffee shop is opening, along with a pet store that will also offer dog walking, boarding, grooming etc., on Mutual just north of Shuter. This is turning into one highly caffeinated neighbourhood. The old-timey street lamps are an interesting touch.

Scheffler's has almost completed their move to the previous Whitehouse Meats stall in the middle of the market. It's definitely more spacious and easier to move through.

Unfortunately I’m hearing it was the actual restored meadow that was mowed, and not by TRCA.

I’m hearing through the grapevine that a significant section of the Meadoway was mowed down this week. Does anyone have any further information? I’m not seeing any news stories, but maybe it’s too soon.

I agree with all of the above, but I also think we should make a point of using the Anishinaabemowin word 'Biidaasige' so as not to contribute to further erasure of Indigenous culture and presence on the land.

Some people have started posting their experiences on r/toronto: Rogers Stadium (Awful Experience) Rogers Stadium is a Nightmare Experience at Roger's Stadium on June 29th Rogers Stadium Information

Taken Monday, June 30th in the morning

Do you know if they've also replaced the really tall, skinny birchs currently touching the ground in the centre section of the parkette?

To Go Cafe has replaced POP Coffee/The Anarchist at 190 Jarvis St. They do Asian-style fruit lattes and weird macarons, and their menu is pretty overwhelming! They seem to have a following in the city and will probably do well with the student crowd. Soft open starts day, buy one get one free...

The Shuter Street No Frills is now open - and they're giving away a gift bag (of mostly junk food!) with a purchase. It's a nice, bright store, currently swarming with staff. Unfortunately there's a big pillar right at the checkout section that makes things awkward. Selection is pretty decent...

Just got back from checking it out, some thoughts: Generally the space feels good: not too loud/echoey, aisles are wider, despite the rainy morning it feels bright and airy. Can't wait to see it in the sun. Too much drywall, and it looks ... not great, especially at the top. Was it left...

Here's the Globe article: Big gift from the Westons. Janet Rosenberg is consulting.