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Toronto's Medical Officer of Health says that the first weekend of Stage 3 in the city was a success. A server at a North York restaurant was fired for putting a racial slur on a customer's receipt. Neighbours of Dutch Dreams keep calling health inspectors because of overcrowding and littering, but these problems are not COVID-specific. Plus, as fitness centres reopen across the province, two frontline physicians have created simulations of common workout situations to address safety at gyms.

The NBA is back, and the Toronto Raptors are off to a good re-start, even though they're playing in front of virtual fans only. Doug Ford says the pandemic could last until 2021 without a vaccine, and that 10-person bubbles will not be expanding anytime soon. Plus, a popular restaurant known for its Belgian-style fries, and creative poutines, has had to close due to a massive drop in tourism and foot traffic in Kensington Market.

A customer at a downtown Pizza Pizza completely lost it over someone not wearing a face mask. A restaurant in the Financial District has decided to ban tipping, and will raise prices by an average of 18 per cent. Plus, the PC's released their back-to-school plan, and according to Ontario's Liberal Leader, it lacks empathy, and may actually have a negative impact on the province's economic recovery.

The Ontario government announced that kids will go back to school in September, and unveiled a plan that includes face masks and screening measures for staff and students. Cineplex will open 25 movie theatres across the province on Friday. Plus, the newly-opened Paradise on Bloor, which houses restaurant Osteria Rialto and Bar Biltmore, was hugely impacted by the lockdown. What does the future hold for spaces like these as Toronto moves into Stage 3?

Doug Ford announced that Toronto and Peel Region will be permitted to move into Stage 3 starting Friday. This means gathering limits will increase, and more businesses can reopen, however there are some specific rules for the GTA. Ontario reported fewer than 100 new COVID-19 cases for the first time since March. Plus, local artist and designer Nadia Lloyd is the woman behind the city's most popular face masks spotted on Mayor John Tory and Raptors head coach Nick Nurse.

A racist claiming to be a teacher, told a woman who was reading in a Toronto park to, "go back to China," among other things. A popular Queen West restaurant known for its tasting menus announced it would be closing. Fewer than 10 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the GTA today. Plus, BLM's Ravyn Wngz talks about her powerful viral video, ongoing protests to abolish the police and put an end to anti-Black racism, and the first annual march for Regis Korchinski-Paquet.

Premier Doug Ford had lots to say about a 200-person party that Peel Region police broke up in Brampton on Saturday. Hanlan's Point Beach on the Toronto Islands was packed this weekend, and people under 40 make up over half of today's new COVID-19 cases in Ontario. Plus, after Metrolinx went back on their word to build a community hub for the Jane-Finch neighbourhood, resident Tiffany Ford talks about why this type of space would be essential for the community, and what happens next.

A raccoon was caught doing a few laps in a backyard pool. As more regions in Ontario moved into Stage 3 today, people were lining up outside of gyms in Markham and Vaughan. The Blue Jays will officially be playing home games out of Buffalo this year. Plus, as teams start to arrive in Toronto for the restart of the NHL season, what can be expected in regards to safety protocols, amenities and TV broadcasts.

The Weeknd just debuted a new video for his single Snowchild that features some animated scenes of the city. Protesters interrupted Mayor John Tory's press conference to demand a moratorium on evictions after Bill 184 was passed into law. A CityPlace condo installed efficient, new toilets that require a communal, industrial plunger. Plus, if you're comfortable venturing out for a meal, Knockout Chicken in Kensington Market has a patio and daily combo deals.

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 Yorkdale Mall. Plus, Nav Sangha on the development, and future of his Ambassador app, and the resilience of Toronto's restaurant industry.