The TTC says "hello" to Presto, and "buh-bye" to some human fare collectors. Parking rates in Toronto are going up next week, and there may be one less parking lot in the city if rezoning plans are approved for a massive new Ryerson development. Shoppers Drug Mart is in on the weed game, but can only sell medicinal marijuana online in Ontario (for now). Plus, Union Station’s huge, new beer hall has finally arrived.

GO Transit delays this morning due to a smoking train caused major commuter headaches. Maybe a old-timey horsecar would have been faster? Here’s a big shocker, rent prices in Toronto are expected in increase this year by 11%, but the city says they have a plan. Plus, a new Toronto bar that is a bit of a hidden gem.

Despite some legal troubles back in September, sex doll brothel, Aura Dolls, quietly opened somewhere in Toronto afterall. Anti-fur activists targeted Winners near Yonge-Dundas Square today, and goodbye Uniun, hello Toybox! Plus, the new spot for Indian fine dining on the Danforth.

Secure your load! A car was hit by a giant piece of plywood on Highway 410 on Wednesday afternoon, and the two people inside the vehicle only suffered minor injuries, which is incredible. Toronto is gaining two new bubble tea chains, but losing another J. Crew. Plus, Richmond Hill’s new spot for Japanese barbecue.

Environmentalists and animal activists staged events around the world, including here in Toronto, to encourage people to go vegan for the month of January, and protest of the privatization of the Amazon rainforests in Brazil. La Palette is the latest target of a local animal activist group, but the restaurant is on the defensive. On the final day of 2018, a guy got a transfer at all 75 TTC stops, and it only took him nine and a half hours. Plus, where to go for customizable Caribbean eats.

The Economist keeps trying to make “Maple Valley” happen. Health Canada has released some details about edibles and other cannabis-infused products, and starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to read and comment on the online draft proposal. Come April 1st, your local Coffee Time could turn into a pot shop, and Toronto’s newest izakaya restaurant.

There's been a confirmed case of measles in the GTA. Autonomous vehicles are hitting the streets of Toronto, free Wi-Fi will turn Queen Street West into an even hotter spot, and Uniun Nightclub is closing after six years of pumping that bass. Plus, get a taste of Toronto’s new smokehouse.

Shoppers Drug Mart wants to start offering cosmetic injections, peels and fillers. There’s a new Wine Rack in sheep’s clothing in Kensington Market, the CN Tower still draws a crowd, and a local pig wins animal influencer of the year. Plus, Canada’s largest obstacle course has reopened in Etobicoke and it’s a blast.

Tickets for Shawn Mendes’ show at the Rogers Centre sold out in minutes. Canada Post is back on track, Amazon’s new downtown office means more tech jobs, and Toronto’s new zoo brew is here. Plus, would you try pizza topped with lard?

You could be better compensated for airline delays and lost baggage with the new air passenger bill of rights, and starting tomorrow, there will be harsher punishments if you’re caught driving under the influence. There's something strange going on with Miniso Canada, Torontonians love Michelle Obama, and Fring’s fancy replacement.