Stay in-the-know on all things Toronto with these highlights from the TorontoToday reporting team this week.
Historical society apologizes for selling AI-generated Christmas cards at holiday market
Would you buy a Christmas card with a design that was generated by artificial intelligence (AI)? TorontoToday reporter Alex Flood spoke to a local who was selling AI-designed holiday cards at the Snowy Paper Fair. After much criticism, the sale prompted an apology from Toronto’s First Post Office and the Town of York Historical Society, with the event organizers claiming the groups “did not fully understand the negative impact that generated art has on the creative community.”
REVIEW: Matty Matheson’s new restaurant Bar Clams is a letdown
TorontoToday reporter Kathryn Mannie dined out at Canadian celebrity chef Matty Matheson's new restaurant, Bar Clams. The Dundas Street West eatery is billed as a Maritimes-style diner, harkening back to the celebrity chef’s childhood growing up in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. However, Mannie's experience was lacklustre and the prices of the unpretentious fare had her raising an eyebrow.
Georgio Mammoliti broke campaign finance law in 2023 mayoral campaign: auditor
A newly released audit of Georgio Mammoliti's 2023 mayoral campaign found the former Toronto councillor committed four potential breaches of Ontario's campaign finance laws during the byelection. TorontoToday reporter Patrick Cain dug into the audit and spoke to Mammoliti who staunchly denied any wrongdoing. The former councillor garnered 1,105 votes, or 0.15 per cent of the popular vote, during the 2023 byelection.
Fare inspectors in plain clothes issuing tickets on transit system: TTC
Teams of fare inspectors in plain clothes began patrolling the transit system and issuing tickets on Wednesday as part of the TTC’s efforts to reduce the estimated $140 million lost to fare evasion each year. The TTC said all plain clothes inspectors are carrying ID and are equipped with body-worn cameras to record customer interactions.
City to finalize rules for restaurants on residential streets
City officials are prepared to finalize rules that could allow new businesses and restaurants to open on residential streets across Toronto. The move is intended to offer residents additional amenities closer to home while supporting local businesses, according to the city. TorontoToday's Alex Flood reported on the city proposal and what the amendments to residential zoning bylaws could mean for the city.
