Monday's clear and crisp—get sorted before the week hits.

Morning. It's Monday, 9°C, and clear across the city—that UV is sitting at 4, so if you're outside at lunch you'll want to think about sun protection even though it doesn't feel hot. You've got just under 11 hours of daylight, so plan accordingly; sunset's at 6:28 PM.

Heads up on the commute: Dixon Rd at Islington Ave has work going on today, so if that's your route, budget some extra time or find another way through.

Worth knowing this morning—there's been some serious accessibility issues at Queen's Park Station tied to TTC construction work, so keep that in mind if you're heading that way. On the mayoral side, Brad Bradford just pledged 15,000 jobs for people under 30 if he wins the race in nine days. And if you've got kids or are thinking about your own health, flu and COVID vaccines roll out to everyone six months and older on October 26, no cost.

If you're hungry, there's decent eating to scoop today. Bodega TinTin just opened on St. Clair West with Venezuelan-Spanish cocktails and tapas if you want something different. If pastry's your ting, a bunch of local bakers have weighed in on the best baked goods worth the wait around the 6ix—worth tracking down. And if you're a tiramisu person, there's solid intel on where to find the best in T.O. right now.

Tonight's got real energy if you're looking to get out. AFI's at the Danforth Music Hall at 7, Big D And The Kids Table are doing it at Sneaky Dee's at the same time if punk's calling, and if you want something weirder, Friko's at the Great Hall or Casa Loma's running a Legends of Horror show at 7—spooky theatre if the mood hits. The Leafs have a Fan Access Plus night at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 if that's your scene.

Monday's solid. Get your week started right, dress for the cool, and enjoy the clear sky while it lasts.

Talk soon.