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FunGuyz said it was closing, but it’s got a new magic mushroom shop on Queen West

FunGuyz said it was closing, but it’s got a new magic mushroom shop on Queen West

The new FunGuyz dispensary on Queen Street West has replaced popular coffee shop, Larry’s Folly, which moved on account of a rent increase
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Popular Amadeu's Restaurant closing in Kensington after 36 years

Popular Amadeu's Restaurant closing in Kensington after 36 years

The family behind Amadeu's Restaurant is saying goodbye 'to an era that has been marked not only by exceptional culinary experiences but also by the relationships we have built along the way'
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‘We won!’ Chinatown tenants end rent strike after landlord agrees to demands

‘We won!’ Chinatown tenants end rent strike after landlord agrees to demands

‘[It’s] a big weight off of my shoulders, I can [now] sleep in the night,’ said rooming house tenant Clifford Wade
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Chinatown rings in Lunar New Year with colourful cultural celebration

Chinatown rings in Lunar New Year with colourful cultural celebration

Toronto’s Dragon City Mall was flooded with locals eager to celebrate the Year of the Snake through lion dancing, live music and more festivities
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Meal under $10: Udon soup and 2 onigiri at Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery

Meal under $10: Udon soup and 2 onigiri at Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery

For 17 years, Manpuku has committed to keeping its prices low by making as much food as possible from scratch, says chef and owner Sakiko Ichihara
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Gunshots heard at St. Patrick St. and Dundas St. W., police say

Gunshots heard at St. Patrick St. and Dundas St. W., police say

Toronto police said they found 'evidence of gunfire' at St. Patrick Street and Dundas Street West
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Meal under $10: Three crunchy flautas at Seven Lives in Kensington

Meal under $10: Three crunchy flautas at Seven Lives in Kensington

Welcome to TorontoToday’s new series uncovering the last remaining cheap eats in the city
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Land trust execs want more from city’s 2025 budget for affordable housing acquisition fund

Land trust execs want more from city’s 2025 budget for affordable housing acquisition fund

“The affordability crisis isn’t solved. It’s getting worse,” said Zack Bradley, co-director of the Kensington Market Community Land Trust
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Kensington Market closing in on new heritage protections

Kensington Market closing in on new heritage protections

‘Unique’ and ‘historic’ area to get special protections next year
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Fire-spinners bring the heat to chilly Kensington winter solstice festival

Fire-spinners bring the heat to chilly Kensington winter solstice festival

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