Almost immediately after Toronto opted in to allow cannabis retail stores to open in the city in April, the Ontario government announced that only 25 brick and mortar shops will be allowed to open in the province, and where they will go will be decided lottery-style. Rent prices in the city are rising, so is the debt-to-income ratio, but GO Transit will soon do daily weekday train trips from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Also, where to get cheap Vietnamese eats in Scarborough.

The Presto app has finally arrived (in beta mode) to all Apple and Android devices, City Council voted in favour of extending the King Street Pilot Project till July 2019, and Steam Whistle is classing up their beer with foil tops. Plus, there’s a new bar in the Junction that serves Balkan-inspired dishes and lovely, floral libations.

There’s never a dull moment on the TTC, an axe-wielding man was arrested at Spadina station during this morning's commute. Mississauga voted to ban pot shops within city limits, Bathurst Bowlerama officially closes this weekend, and new Toronto Raptor Danny Green is mystified by bagged milk. Plus, there’s a new Korean takeout place that puts their own spin on the bento box.

Yorkdale Mall introduces a new gender inclusive washroom, IKEA is offering their festive all-you-can-eat holiday dinner, and at least one Toronto radio station has added Baby, It's Cold Outside back into its rotation. The country is in some hot water with China over the arrest of a powerful Huawei executive, which is affecting Canada Goose. Plus, if you want to go back to simpler times, and enjoy a big greasy breakfast, there's a new diner in Leslieville with cheap eats and a retro vibe.

BiWay is making a comeback, with five new stores expected to open in the GTA by 2020. Jack Astors missed the mark with their new burger billboard, more Presto woes, and a cookie dough cafe is coming to Toronto. Plus, there's a cozy new bar on Dundas West serving up creative cocktails and charcoal chicken.

A woman was sent to hospital over traces of milk in her meatless burrito at a Vegandale restaurant. Not everybody thinks that the TTC is ready to move forward with an all Presto system in 2019, and that includes quite a few TTC employees. Dufferin Mall could see some big changes, and Drake could be snatching quite a few trophies at the Grammys in February. Plus, an East African take-out spot that serves up superb samosas.

The Golden Globe nominations are out and two Toronto-area actors were nominated. Maybe you've heard of them? MUJI wants to expand their empire here in Canada, with hotels, restaurants and grocery stores. Guillermo Del Toro proves his love to Toronto with a new TIFF film series. Plus, there’s now a store in the city where you can get Canadian-made custom smart glasses.

Toronto restaurant Sugo went to battle again on instagram with a guy who gave a bad review. Pride Toronto seems to be collapsing under the pressure from members and activists over the decision to include police officers in the parade next year. Plus, if you enjoy dunking food into hot cheese, there’s a new Korean fried chicken joint in the city, and it’s the first of its kind in North America.

The TTC is removing options to pay your fare with debit or credit on those new streetcars because they mess with the system, but the TTC also announced that there will be no more Line 1 closures for the rest of 2018. The CNE is offering major deals on their 2019 passes already, Sweet Jesus has a new family, and Crabtree & Evelyn are filing for bankruptcy. Plus, where to go for vegan Middle Eastern eats.

Animal rights activists were at the Eaton Centre this weekend, but they weren’t doing any shopping. LCBO and Beer Stores across the province have officially extended their hours, Doug Ford’s face is now on toilet paper, and one of the several Harry Potter themed parties happening this month in the city, has been cancelled over legal issues. Plus, where to get Vietnamese coffee in Toronto.