See, all that snow shovelling was just a waste of time. Toronto is expecting record-breaking heat over the next couple of days, with highs expected to hit 13 degrees. The heat wave is expected to give dumbass radio personalities a chance to say things like, "Hey, this global warming thing is OK by me!" Polls indicate that Stephen Harper won't be able to form a majority government unless he can improve his popularity with......

Just what sort of rabbit is John Tory planning to pull out of his hat? If elected this fall, he claims he will help make Toronto’s cash crisis disappear. Torontoist just wishes someone would make this danged heat wave disappear. Illustration by Kevin McBride.......

With Toronto in the midst of a nasty heat wave, this cooler beckoning walkers-by in Yorkville with "Free Water" seemed like a desert mirage. But sure enough, the lid pulled back to reveal perfectly-chilled bottled water care of The Body Clinic, a high-end spa and salon. At first, the cooler seemed a sweet gesture to us sun-beaten, sweat-soaked pedestrians, bringing back memories of the refreshing Freezies given out on hot days in elementary school. But......

Seriously, the heat has been so intense it caused us to forget to post yesterday's entry for the top cool places to stay cool. So today Toronto is lucky; not only do you get a double Ist List entry, but also a little bit of a breeze and cool rain to clear the air. 2. Your Parent's House (Wherever they live) They've been calling you every day since the heat wave started. Thinking, in that......

New contributor Mark helps us look beyond ourselves with this handy dispatch on taking care of kitty: With another heat wave sauna-ing your non air-conditioned apartment, take a moment to check on kitty. Outdoor or house - your cat might appreciate some help in keeping cool. Do you know the signs of your pet over-heating? No? Kinda? Well, here’s a quick rundown courtesy of the city. Some heat-care tips: If your cat is passing out......

Who doesn't love trees? They're shady, clean the air and if we had more of them in the city we'd probably have fewer smog days and heat waves. While Toronto is better than most American cities in terms of tree cover there are patches of the city where trees are pretty neglected. Let's face it, a tiny little box on the concrete sidewalk isn't the best place for a tree's roots. Especially when most Torontonians......

Of the limited ways to battle the type of flesh-eating heat wave we're currently experiencing, an ice cream cone might be the most practical. It's at this point in the summer when ice cream should be prescribed, and possibly even provided free from our government. Not only is an ice cream cone much needed relief from the oppressive heat, but it also doubles as an agreeable dessert. This week, Torontoist looks at all the places......