The Toronto Harbourfront skyline is set to be transformed by renown light artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. Planned as part of the Luminato festival (June 1-10), Hemmer's work will "entirely transform the skyline over Harbourfront".

While smaller works of Hemmer's can be seen at the Artcore Gallery, The Power Plant and the AGO, this is the Montreal native's first large-scale installation in Canada. His most recent work includes the UK installation Under Scan, which required the use of Europe's most powerful light generator.

An official announcement is expected at a press conference Tuesday at The Power Plant.

You've seen them everywhere: the ugly yellow-hooded hot dog vendors. Saviour of the inebriated and hungry. While the the stuff in them might be appealing, the aesthetic they project is anything but.

A few people want to do something about that.

First it was the Federal Budget, which did little to include the biggest city in Canada.

Then it was the Provincial Budget, which made no mention of Toronto at all.

Now its the city's turn to unveil what it plans to do with its estimated $7.6 Billion-plus operating budget. The obvious question, at this point, is "will this budget do anything for us?"

Let's find out what's on deck, shall we?

Transit Toronto has posted an article that details some of the older and decommissioned entrances and spaces that dot today's subway routes. In particular, the Bloor-Danforth subway terminal.

The piece accompanies a larger look at the history of the Bloor and University subway lines. Tracing the history back to 1942, when plans were first submitted to the city to build the lines.

Hot on the heels of the Federal Budget Announcement, Finance Minister Greg Sorbara will be laying out the Liberals provincial budget plans today at 4PM.

Look for a similar tone to the provincial budget as the federal one: trying to include a little something for everyone, as the election is coming in October.

Rumours on the budget include a hike in the minimum wage to $10.25 by 2010, investments in social programs for children and youth, and up to a $500M investment in post secondary education.

Unless you actively shy away from the news, you've seen a lot about yesterday's Federal Budget announcement. A little something for everyone in there, as part of the Conservatives long-term economic plan dubbed Advantage Canada.

Jim Flaherty announced over 14 billion in new spending, and 22 Billion going towards paying off the national debt in an overall attempt to restore fiscal balance to the country.

But what does it mean to the people in this city? Spending is nice, if it has a beneficial effect to you and me. Breakin' it down after the jump.