It was with some spontaneity that urban explorer and blogTO contributor Jonathan Castellino took me to this fascinating spot in North York where the demolition of an apartment complex has mixed fragments of its former occupants' lives with mountains of rubble. A entire bathtub here, a ratty old mattress there -- what once existed has now been eviscerated.

The best bubble tea in Toronto is a sweet, satisfying marriage of refreshing drink and light snack, at once quenching thirst and sating the urge to chew something. Most know it as a tea-based beverage mixed with fruit or fruity syrups and sometimes milk, combined with toothsome tapioca pearls. Whether served in a tall glass or a plastic cup, both the liquid and tapioca are enjoyed through an extra-wide plastic straw.

These days, it seems George Smitherman is just itching for direct confrontation. Unsatisfied with previous mayoral candidate shouting matches, he's now requested the chance to lock horns with Rob Ford in a one-on-one debate with no other candidates present. His reasoning is that "most of the polls indicate that [they] are the two leading contenders" anyway, and it would benefit voters to hear from just the front-runners. Ford says he is not intimidated, and the other candidates are certainly not impressed.

After receiving close to 300 G20-related complaints, the Ontario Independent Police Review Director announced yesterday that it will be launching a systemic review of police conduct during the summit. The office will still be investigating each complaint individually, but according to director Gerry McNeilly, his office can lawfully initiate a more thorough review if there's a pattern in the complaints. These guys couldn't have asked for a bigger test of effectiveness -- the office was only established last fall, and this will be its first inquiry.

In Chicago today, Conrad Black will be facing the same judge who put him in prison to acknowledge the terms of his release, which may change at the hearing to allow him to return to Toronto. Even if permission were granted, it's anybody's guess how he'd be able to cross the border, as his only identification, a British passport, expired while he was in jail.

The best summer sports leagues in Toronto include a range of popular athletic activities as well as niche sports. For seasoned athletes or recreational players, participating in a club or league is a great way to enjoy the warmer weather, stay in shape, and meet new people.

As evidenced by some of the smaller leagues on this list, the quality of a Toronto sports league is not necessarily defined by the size of its membership. Being part of a tight, dedicated group of enthusiasts can often provide a more rewarding experience than a larger one. And the more grassroots the community, the more welcoming it usually is to newbies.

Street busker Shibaten makes music with his heart, across the globe, with nearly every instrument imaginable. Perhaps best known for his didgeridoo playing, he has been a regular at Yonge and Dundas for the past three summers, and calls the square the best place in the world to busk.

I met and spoke with him earlier this week, only to learn that it was his last time busking in Toronto, for now. He had plans for yet another spiritual journey that would eventually take him to Singapore and Japan, and he didn't know when he'd be back. A guestbook in front of his tips basket was filled with well-wishes from old and new friends alike, including people who had come out just to catch Shibaten while he was still in the city.

One audience member may have described Shibaten's music best when she came up to him after his performance, saying, "It's something I've never heard before. And yet it's something I've definitely heard before."

From his eagerness to connect with others to the eclectic blend of sounds that define his art, it's obvious that Shibaten does what he does to share with the world a universal beauty.

The more musically-inclined followers of this TTC busker profile series, take note -- as of today, you too can apply to be part of the TTC Subway Musicians' Program. Applications are being accepted starting today until June 25, or until the program reaches its 175-applicant quota (whichever comes first).

As awesome as it is to run into one, or two, or five people I know every time I take the subway, I'm excited to see which new faces are thrown into the mix, and which talented individuals come out to show their stuff at the auditions, which take place at the CNE this August. Who knows? It could be you.

With that said, allow me to introduce this week's busker, seasoned violinist Ruslan Nebesov, whom I met on the northbound Bloor-Yonge platform. Ruslan himself is stoic and calm, but tutelage at a prestigious Ukrainian music school and decades of musical discipline have given his playing an obvious shine.