NOW Magazine Year in Review: The biggest Toronto stories of 2020 A look back at the city's most important stories, plus a few inspiring cultural figures who kept our spirits up By NOW Staff Cyclists took over Lake Shore West as part of the city’s ActiveTO program. Toronto is nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the story that clearly defined 2020 and changed all our lives. The year is ending on an optimistic note, with vaccines beginning to roll out across Canada. But by most accounts the city has another nine months before most people will be immunized, meaning physical distancing, face masks and vigorous handwashing will continue to be a part of our every day routines.