The issues affecting tourists are minor. Having a picture of the worst garbage can (Spadina and Nassau shown in the OP looked that way the day before the strike) doesn't give a representative impression. I haven't noticed any other messes like that one. The ferries to Toronto Island have stopped but this affects locals more than tourists.. The Porter Ferry to the TCC airport is operating normally as is all transit and public accommodation. The right-wing members of city council, who never have a constructive idea, are using the opportunity to attack the government. But if workers are on strike, you can either give them everything or wait it out and be positive. The Gay Pride events occurred during the strike and they had their own cleaning crews. I'm sure Caribana will be looked after as well, strike or no strike.