Stay in-the-know on all things Toronto with these highlights from the TorontoToday reporting team this week.
Why are Toronto’s street hot dogs so pricey?
The city’s hot dog economy has shifted in the last several years, with some vendors now charging $6 or more for street meat. Mehran Bermah, owner of the food cart behind Old City Hall, tells reporter Alex Flood that he has raised prices in response to rising supply costs — and he is just is one of many hot dog sellers feeling the pinch.
City, feds partner to save former Artscape rental housing for artists
Some artists in downtown Toronto are breathing a sigh of relief knowing they’ll still be able to live and work in their affordable apartments in a former Artscape building, due to new funding that was announced. But City Hall reporter Aidan Chamandy found that the future remains uncertain for homeowners in the same building who had mortgages backed by Artscape.
Meal under $10: Udon soup and 2 onigiri at Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery
In the latest in our new "Meal Under $10” series, TorontoToday reporter Kathryn Mannie visited a restaurant some may consider an institution in Toronto’s cheap eats scene: Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery. The kake udon with a side of house-made onigiri made a filling meal under $10, and Mannie spoke to chef and owner Sakiko Ichihara about why, since opening 17 years ago, Manpuku has committed to keeping its prices low.
MAP: Toronto car thefts fell sharply in 2024
New data shows that vehicle thefts from Toronto homes last year were down by almost a third compared to the previous year. Data journalist Patrick Cain created an interactive map using police data to show the worst car theft hotspots in the city.
How VC-backed Candlelight Concerts disrupted the classical music scene
Last year, more than 50,000 people in the Toronto attended a Candlelight Concert — performances featuring classical renditions of songs from popular artists such as Adele and Coldplay, in intimate venues like the Metropolitan Community Church. Reporter Gabe Oatley finds out how the Spanish company behind these concerts, Fever, has attracted millions of customers worldwide to its immersive events – and how the sudden spike in interest in classical music has impacted local musicians.
