Vidafine Guide Toronto. not a ton of listing but pointed out some cool looking stores in toronto that i have not heard of.

Real estate fees could be slashed – Yourhome.ca. the Competition Bureau might be making the CREA has to list homes on MLS without a listing agent.

toronto.ca | Open. access point for city data. address validator, xml feed for ttc schedule and event listings. too bad dinesafe reviews aren’t there.

Accused in 200 km/h crash seeks translator – thestar.com. this story is just horrible. the guy hit (and demolished) a van killing a mother, daughter, and friend while severely injuring the husband and another friend.

Google Street View goes live in Toronto – thestar.com. cool.

Axe comes down on Ricciardi – The Globe and Mail. every year is a rebuilding year for the blue jays.

mens tretorn boots

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Apparel isn’t a regular topic of interest here on awardtour but I thought I should point out these Tretorn boots that I bought yesterday. They’re basically the rubber equivalent of Chuck Taylor’s and they’re awesome. It is cold and rainy today in Toronto and they are warm, waterproof, and comfortable. They would have come in handy in Seattle. If you’re in the US you can find them at Zappos and in Canada Little Burgundy has them (and free shipping).

Zipcar : iPhone app. it’s here. unlock your car from your iphone. the car search map overlay is well done too.

TheStar.com | GTA | I won’t run again, Miller says. toronto’s mayor won’t seek re-election. let the free-for-all begin!

TheStar.com | GTA | Bay Street icon getting a facelift. First Canadian Place is going to have all the dirty stained marble on its facade replaced with white glass. $100M project.

TheStar.com | Coronation grapes rule. i discovered coronation grapes last week. they are certified amazing.

Blue Jays GM Confirms There Never Really Was A ‘Roy Halladay’ | The Onion. again, genius.

Toronto vs. Texas – August 31, 2009 | MLB.com: Gameday. the jays almost blew an 11 run lead but came back to win 18-10. ridiculous.

One Bloor condo project sold to mystery buyer – The Globe and Mail. i can’t wait for someone to write a comprehensive article covering the insanity of this project.

As Studios Cut Budgets, Indie Filmmakers Go Do-It-Yourself – NYTimes.com. mentions the documentary Anvil and dealing at TIFF.

toronto confusion

From The Star today: “Toronto jobless rate hits 10%”. From The Star yesterday: GTA housing market hot. The latter points out a a semi-detach home in the Danforth that “sold in May for $715,000 after being listed for $549,000″.

Clearly, the recession is effecting Toronto. Is it just not effecting people who are approved for half million dollar mortgages?

TheStar.com | $4.4 M lotto winner jailed. he was arrested on outstanding charges immediately after picking up his cheque.

Goodwill earns $160,000 for donated art – The Globe and Mail “Two oil paintings left last year in an Etobicoke Goodwill bin sold at auction Tuesday in Toronto for close to $160,000″

TheStar.com | living | Charlie’s offers good deal on great food. a mystery location, invite only, special occasion “anti-restaurant” here in toronto.

The Cascade House in Forest Hill, Toronto. that’s some modern stuff.