Toronto Star Work at Ontario Place is stopped pending a court hearing https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/work-at-ontario-place-is-stopped-pending-a-court-hearing/article_07734d32-3fc6-11ef-8f0d-a7bbb30718f9.html?utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_source=Twitter

Now up for sale. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontos-world-famous-leslieville-doll-house-is-being-put-up-for-sale-heres-the-story/article_2c8897e4-3f85-11ef-915e-336ea74181e8.html

The station exteriors are still fairly muted, but they're an improvement over the cold and institutional look of the Crosstown stations.

After a year in office, Mayor Chow appears to be popular, with a 59% approval rating. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/after-one-year-in-power-mayor-olivia-chow-rides-high-in-latest-opinion-poll-except/article_c0b07bc4-3ece-11ef-aee4-9bd35fb1ce80.html

The render scares me.

While security operations around the Olympics are mostly geared around terrorism and crowd control, an additional concern with the World Cup is preventing fan fights and hooliganism. There have been a number of incidents at this summer's European Championship...

It's weird and I like it.

Neverending leadership drama with the Green Party. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/deputy-leader-stepping-down-from-bid-to-co-lead-federal-green-party-after-internal-debate/article_3b2d099c-3d5a-11ef-8ae1-9be3efbafb4f.html

Great job, @Towered!

Yesterday.

I think it's disappointing they couldn't at least preserve the smaller of the two buildings and have incorporated it into a community hub or cafe space.

Coincidentally, just around the corner from Toronto's first baseball stadium. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunlight_Park

Tzatziki, a Greek joint at Pape and Danforth, has opened a second location in Davisville Village. https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/tzatziki-mount-pleasant-toronto/

Upper Upper Beaches

Holy density.

I think the height is fine, especially given that it's adjacent to the King William restaurant strip.

Also, there's the benefit of local economic development. LCBO showcases Ontario products, particularly wine, over other products, including giving Ontario wines prime shelf space. Unfortunately, product consultants are becoming fewer and fewer. You've also seen an overall decrease in store...

Today.

Great photos @Bibi L I salute our intrepid window washers!

Impressed by the list of vendors. I find the Edison-lightbulb-and-metal-bar-stools vibe played out, but I will still check it out.