Toronto approves return of neighbourhood cafés, and shops in 8 wards

‘I’m skeptical it will work’, Toronto residents have mixed reactions after city council passes bylaw that permits neighbourhood stores - NOW Toronto

Torontonians are reacting to one of the biggest amendments to residential zoning the city has seen in decades, after city council voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing neighbourhood retail stores in eight wards.

Toronto approves return of neighbourhood cafés, and shops in 8 wards

Cafes and corner stores can once again pop up in a handful of Toronto’s neighbourhoods, after council voted overwhelmingly in favour of their operation on Thursday.