The whole area was heaving with humanity in that dense area of CaféTO curbside patios. It was like being in another city, far away from uptight, overly officious Toronto. And though we each have our own levels of comfort or anxiety with the easing of restrictions — another lyric from the song registers: “Come, Armageddon, come” — seeing fellow city dwellers, mostly strangers, is a balm for the spirit. Coupled with allowing establishments to sell takeaway alcohol, the changes in this usually slow-moving city have been remarkable. That, and Toronto is a mercantile city and CaféTO is about making money and ActiveTO isn’t.

Source: thestar March 26, 2022 23:03 UTC