Hurtling towards the weekend, we pause to consider Thursday. And the news: mayor's transit plan is overruled, he's pretty sure it doesn't count thought; how about those local sports teams; sprawling suburbs have a transit problem of their own; and another book store bites the dust.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanFeb. 9th, 8:00 am

It's the kind of Tuesday when you miss Electric Circus and nothing really makes sense to you anymore, isn't it? Well, hang in there, we've got some news for you: Metrolinx releases a report suggesting the mayor's transit plan isn't so bad, council moves to cut out the OMB, timing of cost-of-living debate to be debated, Buddy and Pedro may be parents soon, Facebook gets weird about boobs, and charges dropped against a deaf man arrested at the G20.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanFeb. 7th, 8:00 am

It should be another "absolutely fantastic day" in Toronto, because it's Monday and we've got the news! Specifically: Things may get a little less than fantastic for Ford today as the transit feud heats up; a by-election has been called for the Toronto-Danforth riding; how the Toronto Police might be "whitewashing criminal justice" (spoiler alert: it involves stats!); there's a new (angry!) detective in town; and a quick commuter alert for eastbound Gardiner Expressway users.

By Jess Davidson • Illustration by Brian McLachlanFeb. 6th, 7:57 am

Oh the Saturday news, what a bear of a different colour. Happening today: what you need to know in the event of a labour disruption, Toronto Zoo staff make fun of abandoned baby bear, police shoot and kill a man in the east end, and an Occupy protester with money.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanFeb. 4th, 10:02 am

Congratulations, it's Friday! And it's all thanks to you. In the news: the mayor's Sheppard subway adviser advises road tolls and then takes it back, a report on the city's cycling data, Proud FM forced to leave the Village, and the pandas are coming.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanFeb. 3rd, 8:05 am

Yes, it's Thursday, but more importantly, it's Groundhog Day, the day to reevaluate your life and fix all the things you're doing wrong, lest ye be doomed to repeat them. On that note, some news: Doug Ford wants more business-minded folk on the TTC board, special transit adviser says the private sector will fund most of the Sheppard subway after saying before that it wouldn't, RoFo and DoFo called out by the integrity commissioner, someone finally asks Scarborough for its opinion, and students did what students do.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanFeb. 2nd, 8:16 am

We've happened upon the week's messed-up middle child—it's Wednesday! In today's news: the cost-cutting at city council seemingly doesn't apply to city-council salaries; some movement at the City/union bargaining table; visitor numbers continue to decline at the zoo; and Toronto's most opulent tower is now open.

By Jess Davidson • Illustration by Brian McLachlanFeb. 1st, 8:23 am

It's the last day of January and the last Tuesday until the next one, so cherish what time you have left. In the news: Mayor says he wasn't wrong about cancelling Transit City and pursuing subways, so there; Budget Chief tables a fake motion just to annoy council's left, but it will cost real money; Mayor's new press secretary is Sun and Toronto Police alum; and SIU says enough already with the Adam Nobody investigation.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanJan. 31st, 8:00 am

Even though it might be the warmest winter ever, today's (traditionally) the coldest day of the year, AND it's Monday, so what does that mean? It means you might consider crawling back into bed and hiding under the covers today. But not before a little news: transit updates for LRT trackers and GTA riders alike; the Real Jerk is fighting back; and coyotes, so many coyotes.

By Jess Davidson • Illustration by Brian McLachlanJan. 30th, 8:00 am

This is not a newsocracy—I am the newstator! I will make the newscisions around here, and I will deal with the news-onsequences! Now, if there are no more newsruptions, we can newstinue. Today: LRT squabbling, woman found dead behind the Duff, raccoons are nasty, and booze-trailer heist.

By Saira Peesker • Illustration by Brian McLachlanJan. 28th, 10:01 am

Oh, so no one told you it was gonna be this way? That must be tough. At least it's Friday, right? In the news: City looks for public's input on new Sherbourne bike lane proposal, Mayor Rob Ford tours TCHC high rise, York transit gets back on track, Toronto's labour disruption still brewing, and magically delicious Pan Am Games update.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanJan. 27th, 8:00 am

It's a Thursday fit for Ellen DeGeneres' birthday. So good thing it is. For her birthday, some Toronto-related news: Dalton McGuinty hesitates on new transit plan just as Mayor Ford crushes any renewed transit hope, a new report about the G20 planning suggests social media could have helped in the planning, and U of T's anti-racism office does a thing.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanJan. 26th, 8:10 am

Before heading out to fill up on haggis and Scottish brew, it's best you find out what's going on in our neck o' the woods. Wednesday's news: a new transit plan gains street-level traction; backyard chickens may be here to stay (or not); paramedics rally at City Hall; Viva buses may be back on the roads soon; and some friendly competition from our friends on the west coast.

By Jess Davidson • Illustration by Brian McLachlanJan. 25th, 8:00 am

It's a Tuesday and so it's okay if you want to make a milkshake today. In the news: Ford delays selling off TCHC housing units; TTC Chair puts extra money towards Wheel-Trans for dialysis patients, still gets chastised; Occupy is leaving City Hall, planning to show up everywhere; thoughts about the City selling Metro Hall; and lifting the Facebook ban at City Hall.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanJan. 24th, 8:10 am

Here we are again. The start of another week. Or the second day of the week, if you choose to believe your calendar. Today: TTC head honcho Karen Stintz has some thoughts about the Eglinton LRT, transforming Union Station, zip-lining in Toronto, and union talks continue.

By Jess Davidson • Illustration by Brian McLachlanJan. 23rd, 8:00 am

WAKE UP! Just kidding, it's Saturday, you don't have to. Just kidding, you do, because otherwise how will you be a productive member of society? To help you get started, the news: the OPP gets involved in the infamous Ford vs. 911 debacle, the G20 saga continues, a Toronto building for sale with a hefty price tag, funding the war on bedbugs, and planes packed with pukers land in Pearson.

By Jess Davidson • Illustration by Brian McLachlanJan. 21st, 10:00 am

Welcome to Friday: the one day of the week we like to get down like the Greek god Dionysus. But before all that, the news: Occupiers evicted from City Hall, CUPE's gooey TV spots, Giorgio Mammoliti's got the possible labour shortage covered, mayor's lawyers fight audit request, and we're still number one.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanJan. 20th, 8:00 am

It's a real Thursday's Thursday. None of that fancy stuff. In the news: Occupy tents crop up at City Hall, morning radio show chastised for making fun of women, Giorgio Mammoliti wants to cut council in half but thinks 11 per cent is a majority, budget chief is growing weary, and SIU clears officers in Charlie McGillivary's death.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanJan. 19th, 8:00 am

Oh, Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday. Here you are again. Luring us in with your mid-week charms. There's only one way to combat your siren call, and that's a good hard look at the news. Today: a little something called the 2012 Budget, arrests outside City Hall, elementary schools go boutique, and the cards are stacked against the possibility of a Toronto casino.

By Jess Davidson • Illustration by Brian McLachlanJan. 18th, 8:00 am