While BikeShare struggles to re-open its popular program, city hall may beat them to the punch. Yesterday, the Star discussed a new bike rental program modeled after those which are ''tried and proven around the world.'' Programs such as Paris's Velib and Barcelona's Bicing have been successful, and many other cities from Denver to D.C. are implementing similar ones. However, Toronto's concerns about its tourism industry may be the driving force behind the move. "There's......

MUSIC: The third annual ALL CAPS! Outdoor Show is finally upon us. The event is presented by Ryan McLaren's ALL CAPS! concert series, in association with Wavelength Music Arts Projects and Dufferin Grove Park. This year's lineup is pretty stacked, and will include performances by The Miles, Huckleberry Friends, Feuermusik, The Youngest, and Hooded Fang. There will also be a barbecue and a mixed CD trade! Dufferin Grove Park (875 Dufferin Street), 2 p.m., FREE.......

BikeShare is no more. After six years of award-winning programming and service, the Community Bicycle Network's BikeShare program announced this morning that they will not be reopening next season. Turns out they were unable to secure the funding they needed. This, despite the fact that the program has been a huge success. "In just five years," explains Margaret Hastings-James, a CBN director, "the program has signed up over 2000 members, put 243 bikes on......

With winter knocking on our doorsteps, it's time that many of us put away our bikes (those who ride through sleet and snow, we salute you). The organizers of Community Bicycle Network's BikeShare program are putting away their bikes for the season too and want you to join them at the Canadian Corps Building at 201 Niagara. We've been to this building and it's one of the coziest places to drink and dance in......