The Breakfast Hub: say goodbye to Maple Leaf Gardens, the boons of accessible parking, Toronto is a humdrum tourist draw

Maple Leaf Gardens no more. When Ryerson University uses the historic landmark for its hockey team next year, the arena will be named after a sponsor. (Please, don’t call it the Rogers Gardens.)
[Globe and Mail]

Get out of jail free pass? The blue and white accessible parking permit may as well be. Holders of this permit are able to park almost anywhere, anytime, free of charge.
[Toronto Star]

The cup of mediocrity: Condé Nast Traveler has released its Reader’s Choice Awards, and Toronto’s showing is decidedly blasé.
[Toronto Life]

The Toronto Zoo is hoping to become a part of the planned Rouge Urban National Park.
[Toronto Sun]

Halloweek in Church Wellesley Village will be looking a little less colourful this year. A smaller operating budget means visitors to the festival won’t see any light shows or rooftop DJs.
[Toronto Star]

Toronto Councillor John Filion is hoping to keep Rob Ford on a short leash by limiting his lockout powers.
[Toronto Star]

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