Smoke Stings Backyard Peace | Toronto News

Residents in the Upper Beaches are battling thick smoke from a local restaurant that’s turning backyards into no-go zones—78 have signed a petition demanding action. Despite multiple city inspections finding the restaurant compliant, including its ventilation system, the owner insists he’s followed all rules since opening eight years ago. The provincial government has deferred to the city, which stands by its findings, while residents say the smoke is literally getting into their eyes and throats—a frustrating standoff that underscores urban living’s messy reality when commerce and homes collide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ad4bcacd845f9f0