1 week ago Major Toronto intersection to be shut down for over a month of construction

It can be tough to keep track of all of the construction projects and ensuing road closures in and around Toronto — especially in the midst of this year's capital work boom — and the upcoming shutdown of one major corner may be another that takes drivers, cyclists, and especially transitgoers by surprise.While the King-Church juncture only just reopened this long weekend after being blocked off for three months for streetcar track and water main replacements, further along the east-west artery, another similar closure is on the way.Later this month, the TTC will kick off more track work at the corner of King and Dufferin streets, necessitating a complete blockade of all through traffic, including streetcars.According to the commission, the following transit routes will be diverted as stated for the duration of the project:503 Kingston Rd – 503 Kingston Rd. bus replacement will operate between King Street West at...

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3 w. ago Ontario small town ‘concerned’ as string of Beer Store closures raise questions

Little Current, Ont., is one of several towns whose Beer Store is set to close as the alcohol giant adapts to a new market where convenience and grocery stores can sell booze.

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3 w. ago Why are Ontario beer stores closing, and where will all the empties go?

The latest round of closures includes three in the Toronto area and several towns with only one Beer Store. There have been 77 closures announced this year

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3 w. ago The Beer Store is closing these Ontario locations. Here’s what we know

The latest round of closures includes three in Toronto and several towns with only one Beer Store. There have been 77 closures announced this year

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3 w. ago Legendary Toronto bistro and brunch spot is shutting down after 40 years in business

Another day, another beloved business closing in Toronto.This time, the wave of closures has hit a long-standing Annex institution, By The Way (BTW), a colourful restaurant that has been serving up Mediterranean plates, breakfast and more near Bloor and Bathurst for decades.BTW's team took to their social media pages to share the news over the weekend, much to the sorrow of faithful customers.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by By The Way T.O. (@bythewayto)"After over 40 years in business, and serving and meeting so many wonderful people, we and our family felt that it was time to start a new chapter," explains the post.Written by owners Amir and Ruth Benedikt, the post goes on to thank the Annex community, staff members, and the many loyal customers for supporting the business throughout the years and making it a community stalwart."It's the people...

Economics

4 w. ago Grocery giant reveals it's opening a new store in Toronto amid closure of two others

Whole Foods, the health-focused supermarket chain with somewhat of a cult following, has just confirmed the closure of two of its Toronto stores — but, alongside the less-positive news, the company has shared that it will be opening a new outpost in the city to make up for it.Staff at the Leaside and Yonge-Sheppard locations of the American purveyor of organic, good-for-you groceries and pre-made meals found out early on Friday morning that their workplaces were set to close later this month; on August 22, to be exact, a Whole Foods spokesperson confirmed to blogTO after our initial reporting on what were, earlier this morning, just rumours."Like any retail business, we regularly evaluate each of our stores and make decisions to position the company for long-term success," a company representative told us over email around 11 a.m."We are committed to supporting all impacted team members and making any transition as seamless as possible, and l...

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4 w. ago Whole Foods reveals it's opening a new store in Toronto amid closure of two others

Whole Foods, the health-focused supermarket chain with somewhat of a cult following, has just confirmed the closure of two of its Toronto stores — but, alongside the less-positive news, the company has shared that it will be opening a new outpost in the city to make up for it.Staff at the Leaside and Yonge-Sheppard locations of the American purveyor of organic, good-for-you groceries and pre-made meals found out early on Friday morning that their workplaces were set to close later this month; on August 22, to be exact, a Whole Foods spokesperson confirmed to blogTO after our initial reporting on what were, earlier this morning, just rumours."Like any retail business, we regularly evaluate each of our stores and make decisions to position the company for long-term success," a company representative told us over email around 11 a.m."We are committed to supporting all impacted team members and making any transition as seamless as possible, and l...

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