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Torontoist is one of fourteen cities in the worldwide Gothamist network. Each Sunday, the editors of every site—from LAist to Londonist—choose their most interesting article, a list which is compiled into the network-wide feature Elsewhere In The Ist-A-Verse.

Between fake terrorist alerts and scandals big and small, this just might be the Best Best of the -ists ever. We're exhausted just thinking about it.

Texas is thawing, the Northeast is freezing, and a sort of natural order seems almost restored to the Ist-A-Verse. Almost.

Somehow, the world of -ists managed to make it through the week despite news that Jen & Vince broke up.

The smoking ban came into effect at midnight. The ban means that all enclosed public spaces are now smoke-free. Bars and restaurants without outdoor patios are angry at the by-law.

Everyone is talking about how TTC Operators will now turn a blind eye on those who are evading fares. The union is complaining about the rising number of assaults and "passenger rage." TTC Chair Howard Moscoe says that people still have to pay their fares. The Sun's story is here and has some wacky numbers like the fact that assaults have gone up over 30% in a decade. The Star's piece has more of the back and forth between TTC Chair Howard Moscoe, TTC Manager Rick Ducharme and Bob Kinnear president of the union representing TTC operators.

The Cloak and Dagger Pub, sometimes referred to as a "nice little pub," other times called the only legitimate pub on the College Street strip, is going under heavy renovations in the next few weeks. Under new leadership, the Smoke and Swagger will take on a brand new look for the winter, which includes a modified bar and a backyard patio. Although a backyard patio is four months and a smoking ban too late for some, it's better late than never. It's also better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. (Just something to keep in mind). This comes after months of speculation that the pub would expand its patio or at least buy a new door stop.

As part of his current "image building" tour of the East, gonzo Alberta Premier Ralph Klein stated he would not propose a smoking ban in Alberta. When further questioned about his views on cigarettes, Ralph "the Dean" Klein said that people who smoke are "stupid."

Dude, it used to be that you could rely on the legion for communal smoking, and a good roast beef raffle every now and then. But Health Minister George Smitherman says that may soon be no more - the smoking that is, not the beef. Despite the GTA-wide smoking ban, an exemption had been in place for private clubs. But Smithy says the new legislation will outlaw smoking in any building that's not a private resident. Guess that's more money for the members to wager on the next 'meat draw.' Torontoist expects we can look forward to some commentary in the pages of the Legion's own creatively named magazine, Legion Magazine. And then again maybe not.