March 31st, 2011
Toronto certainly is a desirable city in which to live and work. The recently published third annual Scorecard On Prosperity reflects this. According to the Toronto Board of Trade‘s evaluation of 24 cities around the world, our city is the eighth most attractive in terms of work.
(Toronto – Attractive for Labor continued...)March 30th, 2011
My fellow Torontians, here are a few events taking place in our city that you can look forward to during the first week of April!
(Have Fun in Toronto continued...)March 30th, 2011
- Zero Hour
- Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company
- Al Green Theatre (750 Spadina Avenue)
- Now through April 16
Last night I had the distinct pleasure of watching Jim Brochu bring his brilliant, powerhouse performance as Zero Mostel in ZERO HOUR to the Al Green Theatre. Most of us remember Zero Mostel as Tevye in the stage production of Fiddler on the Roof, or in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, or even in Mel Brook`s The Producers.
(Zero Hour continued...)March 29th, 2011
Many people dream about working from home. Not having to wake up early and get ready in the morning is certainly appealing, isn’t it? Those who actually work from home, however, usually prefer getting out of their pyjamas and spending time in the company of people. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of a home office? Read on to find out.
(Home Office: Pros and Cons continued...)March 28th, 2011
Elementary schools in our province are getting better and better, the Fraser Institute‘s Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools 2011 shows. The report compares the academic level of schools across Ontario as well as any changes in their performance over the last five years. Parents are definitely going to appreciate this!
(Ontario Schools Improving continued...)March 28th, 2011
Elli Davis has launched a new golf guide for all Torontonians wanting to play on the countless golf courses in Greater Toronto Area. Starting with a breakdown of some remarkable golf courses in the area…
(Launching Guide to Golf Courses in Toronto continued...)March 27th, 2011
I think many people will agree with me when I say that Federico Fellini was one of the most famous and talented Italian film directors. Many people admire his work — myself included. That‘s why I am pleased to say that, thanks to the Toronto International Film Festival, the Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions exhibition is coming to our city!
(Federico Fellini Exhibition continued...)March 26th, 2011
Environmental issues are among the hottest topics these days! Just a few days ago, I posted an article about Toronto being the second greenest city in Canada. Now I have great news that the province of Ontario also wants to contribute to improving the environment.
(Earth Hour in Ontario continued...)March 25th, 2011
The GTA’s top market mavens and mavericks congregated, electronically this time, to duke it out over their expert predictions for the next great rise (or fall!) in residential real estate. Let’s get ready to rumble!
(Post City Magazine Fall Real Estate Round Table 2011 continued...)March 25th, 2011
A record high number of new condos was sold in the Greater Toronto Area last month! For the first time ever, more than 2,000 new condo sales — 2,202, to be precise — were recorded in February in the GTA, according to the Building Industry and Land Development Association.
(Rising Popularity of Condos continued...)March 24th, 2011
Here’s some pleasant news for this nice spring afternoon: our city is the second greenest city in Canada! The Earth Hour List, compiled by the World Wildlife Fund together with Corporate Knights magazine, shows this very clearly.
(Toronto: A Green City continued...)March 23rd, 2011
Here is some very positive economy news from Statistics Canada: inflation data from February is better than expected! The core inflation rate, excluding eight of the most volatile items, went down to the lowest level since 1984, the year when Statistics Canada began tracking the index.
(Record Low Core Inflation continued...)March 22nd, 2011
This week I want to give you some for events you can enjoy in Toronto from March 21st to 27th.
(What’s Happening in Toronto? continued...)March 21st, 2011
Charlie Sheen. As unbelievable as it might seem, he’s one of the most talked-about actors these days. Unfortunately, it‘s not really acting skills that people discuss, is it? Nonetheless, I wanted to inform you, whether you are a fan or just want to see what all the fuss is about, that he is coming to Toronto next month!
(Charlie Sheen Show in Toronto continued...)March 20th, 2011
Greater Toronto Area housing statistics from the first two weeks of this month have been published! It isn‘t really surprising — with 4,138 sales reported, there was a 5 per cent decline from the first two weeks of March 2010, when 4,353 homes were sold.
(Mid-March GTA Sales continued...)March 19th, 2011
After success in cities like Washington and Montreal, the long-expected bike sharing program is coming to Toronto, too! It is going to be launched in less than two months, on May 3rd. Be ready to see hundreds more bikes in the streets of our city!
(Greener Transport in Toronto continued...)March 17th, 2011
What do you notice when you first walk into someone‘s home? Often times you notice its scent before you see the decor. The scent of a house is actually much more important than it may seem. Make sure your home smells nice — it will help make a good first impression.
(Have a Nicely Scented Home continued...)March 16th, 2011
One of my favourite things about Toronto is its many great restaurants. Currently a huge star in the culinary scene of New York, chef David Chang plans to broaden the variety of eateries in Toronto even further, as he will be opening two restaurants and a bar here in 2012.
(Hot New Restaurants in Toronto continued...)March 15th, 2011
Looking for something fun to do during March Break? Here are a few interesting events taking place in Toronto this coming week (March 14-20)!
(What's Happening in Toronto? continued...)March 14th, 2011
The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts in Canada increased from 170,600 units in January to 181,900 units last month, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reported. Ontario contributed very significantly to this growth, and multiple family starts were the main reason.
(February Housing Starts continued...)March 12th, 2011
The majority of Canadians believe they know what they’re doing when it comes to housing — at least according to the recently released 18th annual Homeownership Study released by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).
(Canadians Confident About Housing continued...)March 11th, 2011
On an upper floor above the Hazelton Lanes shops, this two-storey suite was a popular stop for house hunters, especially after the list price was reduced by $10,000.
(Done Deals: 55A Avenue Road #412 continued...)March 11th, 2011
- Good Mourning Mrs. Brown
- Princess of Wales Theatre
- Now through March 19
Toronto audiences welcomed Mrs. Brown a year ago, but the critics were harsh. This year there is a new show in a new theatre and the results are the same. Although the audience laughed, applauded and gave the cast a standing ovation the critics have been as unkind as before, and I am afraid I am no exception.
(Review: Good Mourning Mrs. Brown continued...)March 11th, 2011
The 2011 TD Canada Trust Home Buyers Report has been released! The online survey upon which this report is based was conducted by Environics Research Group between December 22nd and 29th, 2010. Exactly 1,001 people who had either purchased a home within the last two years or who plan to do so in the next two years participated. Here are its main findings:
(What Do Home Buyers Prefer? continued...)March 9th, 2011
Here is some interesting news about the awareness of the public in Canada. Although the recession in Canada has officially been over for quite some time, many of our fellow citizens do not seem to realize it yet, according to a new Canadian Press Harris-Decima survey.
(Canadians’ Feelings About the End of the Recession continued...)March 8th, 2011
Are we, the residents of Toronto, satisfied with the work of the city‘s Mayor, Rob Ford? In order to answer this question Forum Research Inc. has conducted a poll the results of which are, unsurprisingly, far from unanimous.
(Evaluation of Toronto’s Mayor continued...)March 8th, 2011
- The Lincoln Center Theatre Production of Rogers and Hammerstein’s
- SOUTH PACIFIC
- Toronto Centre for the Arts
- 5000 Yonge Street
- Presented by Dancap Productions
- Now through April 10
The current production of SOUTH PACIFIC makes its return engagement to Toronto! It was originally seen in this city at the Four Seasons Centre for the Arts in August 2010, and currently comes to us from New York’s Lincoln Centre.
(Review: South Pacific continued...)March 7th, 2011
Great news for people who love to travel! As the Toronto Port Authority said in a statement released on Friday, Air Canada will start flying out of Toronto’s island airport (Billy Bishop Airport) starting on May 1st of this year.
(Toronto Island Flights continued...)March 6th, 2011
Film festivals are inseparable from Toronto culture! The Toronto Irish Film Festival is kicking off its first season March 6th. This festival will take place in the new TIFF Bell Lightbox, founded in 2009 and located at 350 King Street West.
(Toronto Irish Film Festival continued...)March 5th, 2011
Greater Toronto Area housing data for February 2011 has been published! As GTA realtors reported, exactly 6,266 homes were sold through the MLS system during the month.
(GTA February Housing Stats continued...)March 4th, 2011
The Bank of Canada did not surprise! Just as expected, its key lending rate remained unchanged at the rate of 1 per cent, where it has been since September.
(Interest Rates Stay the Same continued...)March 4th, 2011
- Book and Lyrics by Marsha Gordon
- Music by Lucy Simon
- Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Royal Alexandra Theatre
- Now until March 19th
Francis Hodgson Burnett’s novel, The Secret Garden, upon which the musical is based starts in India where a cholera epidemic has killed Mary Lennox’s family.
(The Secret Garden continued...)March 4th, 2011
There were up to 80 shoppers during two open houses for this semi-detached, two-storey house, including a handful of tire-kickers who came forward with written offers.
(Done Deals: 198 Hillsdale Avenue East continued...)March 4th, 2011
Are you looking for a property in the United States? I can refer you to a top agent anywhere in the U.S. There are many great buys and our Canadian dollar is strong. The time is right!
(Looking to Keep Warm? Palm Beach to South Beach & Beyond! continued...)March 3rd, 2011
Economic news is quite pleasing once again! Canada’s gross domestic product grew more than expected in the fourth quarter of 2010.
(GDP Growth in the 4th Quarter continued...)March 2nd, 2011
Don’t you love it when you go outside and can feel spring everywhere around you for the first time after a long, cold winter? I know I do.
(Springtime In Your Home continued...)March 1st, 2011
A $50,000 granite and maple kitchen and updated bathrooms are features of this family home on Myers Lane, says listing agent Elli Davis.
(Done Deals: 19 Myers Lane continued...)
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