Community researchers and advocates with the umbrella group AccessArtareranking publicinstallations in each city across the country. After three years of work, they hope the progress they've made so far helps people with disabilities to not only navigate Toronto but also guide artists to create more inclusive installations.

Don't Mess with the Don, a charity, has launched a new campaign, Tim Let's Talk, that focuses on garbage from Tim Hortons because the charity would like the restaurant chain to take responsibility for its litter. The trash pollutes green spaces, which means wildlifehave to "live amidst our garbage," one member says.

Underscoring locals' ability to enjoy their summer is their ability totipamid rising inflation. Industry stakeholders say to alleviate the problem, government intervention is needed in one form or another, but one expert says the market may be forced to adapt sooner.