January 12th, 2012
I recently heard a story of a woman who is certain that there are ghosts in her home. I found the story of interest and decided to compare the situation with the so-called haunted homes in Toronto. To my surprise, there are many. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, you might find some of the following places pretty exciting. Those who think ghosts exist may be reassured in their belief, and those who do not believe in their existence could find it entertaining at the least.
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January 4th, 2012
Toronto fans of historic buildings, this article is for you! Have you ever tried to find, and then personally view, some of the oldest buildings in our city? It could be fun. While Toronto sometimes seems like a super-modern city, old buildings are not so hard to find here. Even though their age is nowhere near that of the oldest buildings in the world, they are worth a visit.
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December 5th, 2011
While all the diverse food markets are fascinating, there are hundreds of markets of other kinds that are well worth a visit, too. Which are the best to experience at this time of year? Just think about it: as unbelievable as it sounds, Christmas is here in less than a month. Why not prepare for the happiest and most anticipated time of the year by visiting one of the world’s best Christmas markets?
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November 29th, 2011
Tsukiji Fish Markets by Rory Hyde
The greatest thing about supermarkets is that they are practical: you can get almost anything you need in a space of a few square metres. Furthermore, plenty of them are open 24/7, so if you are craving ice cream in the middle of the night, you can just go and get some. Many of those who appreciate all of this will, however, agree that when it comes to shopping for groceries, there is nothing better than fresh food markets. Where should you go to experience some of the best markets the world has to offer?
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November 23rd, 2011
One of the things Toronto really prides itself on is its diversity and multicultural values. It does so by supporting immigrants and showing others that their work is worthy of appreciation. There is an institution doing this kind of work called the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC). Annually, TRIEC gives out Immigrant Success Awards, recognizing leadership and innovation in recruiting and retaining skilled immigrants in the Toronto region. Matt Galloway, host of Metro Morning at CBLA-FM, commented on these awards very accurately: “I don’t think you can state it clearly enough. This work is about building the city we want and making sure that the city we are in works for everybody who’s in.”
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November 17th, 2011
Once again, Toronto ranked first in a survey regarding Canada’s largest cities by such honourable institutions as the Association of Canadian Studies and the National Capital Commission. Sounds good? Well, maybe there is not so much to celebrate when it comes to this victory. The study found that Toronto is the least liked city in Canada, as about 19 per cent of Canadians marked our hometown in the most hated category.
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October 27th, 2011
The thought of retirement brings out mixed emotions in most of us. Many people are relieved that they will finally have time to themselves, but on the other hand, leaving work and friends is hard. Your retirement, therefore, should be spent in the best place possible. Do we Canadians even leave our homes when we retire? If so, what are the best destinations?
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October 26th, 2011
African Kids by Khym54
This is the last article from Toronto charities series, but it does not make this kind of charity less important than the ones that have already been covered. It is essential for us, citizens of a country that is relatively well off, to offer a helping hand to those who were not born in such an amazing place and who, no matter how they try, cannot much improve their current situation.
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October 21st, 2011
While supporting the environment and culture in Toronto is a great thing to do and much appreciated, one cannot forget about helping fellow citizens in need either. Take a look at some Toronto charities trying to solve the difficult situations of many people living in this city and participate!
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October 19th, 2011
Drawing by Peter Lindberg
In one of my latest articles, I gave you a little insight into Toronto‘s environmental charities. The environment is not the only aspect of life we care about here, however. This city has a wonderful, vibrant cultural life, a large part of which are arts and culture related charities. Take a look at some of them, they might interest those who want to support culture in Toronto.
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October 12th, 2011
Are you thinking about a cool way to spend an autumn afternoon in Toronto but you think you have seen everything? Perhaps you are a visitor who wants to experience something special. Visit some of the unique Toronto museums! We have hundreds of museums here, but I advise you to pay attention to the less typical ones.
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October 8th, 2011
Giving back to the community is one of the nicest things one can do. Networks for helping those in need are fabulously well developed and widespread in Toronto. There are hundreds of charities in our city devoted to various causes. To learn a bit more about them, check out the very useful guide to charities, charity-related events, charity jobs, and volunteering in Toronto on the Toronto Charities website.
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October 6th, 2011
Toronto is a city full of art. We have an amazing number of theatres, galleries, and museums. Sometimes, especially if the weather is nice, one would like to enjoy art without being closed in a dark building, however. This is easy enough; just attend some of the open-air art exhibitions in Toronto!
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October 1st, 2011
Power Station by Foto43
Have you ever heard people complain about how cities are dangerous and will damage your health? During the 2008 Summer Olympics, China had to take drastic measures to purify its urban air. Not only were residents discouraged from driving and factories shut down during this event, there were also air blowers and aircraft working to disperse the smog cover that normally surrounds Beijing. Despite all the efforts, athletes still complained that they had difficulties breathing and could not perform at their best due to the heavily polluted air.
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September 30th, 2011
Distinctive Women Magazine featured Elli in their latest issue of their Profiles of Distinction! This publication spotlights business women from a range of industries with their inspirational stories of success. It was made available in Friday’s edition of the Globe and Mail.
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September 17th, 2011
As great as Toronto is, the fact is that it is the most expensive city in Canada. Earlier this year, a study by the Mercer consulting firm named it the most expensive in the country. While the housing situation in Toronto has been very pleasant this year, housing is not cheap here either. Luckily, though, Toronto City Council has taken some measures to raise the supply of affordable housing.
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September 14th, 2011
Compared to many other North American cities, Toronto can be considered a safe place to live. In 2004, it ranked as the 103rd most dangerous place on the continent. Amazingly, crime in the area has been declining over the years, and in the period between 1998 and 2008, it fell by a fantastic 33 per cent. Of course, crime (in this article, we refer specifically to burglaries) does not avoid our city completely, but it happens to a much lesser extent than in many other Canadian cities.
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September 1st, 2011
Calling Woman by Randy Kashka
Life is full of myths. People love to create and spread them. Unsurprisingly, there are many myths surrounding real estate agents as well. Those who have seen American Beauty or other movies that strongly feature a realtor automatically assume that all the agents are like Carolyn Burnham (played by Annette Bening). This is not true, of course. Some of these myths are pretty nasty, too. Let us take a closer look. Which of the famous real estate myths are not quite true?
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August 23rd, 2011
Royal Conservatory of Music by B Sutherland
A friend of mine recently visited London and came back to Toronto fascinated by the overwhelming royal atmosphere in the city. This makes sense as Queen Elizabeth II is our queen, after all. There are some special royal landmarks in Toronto — hundreds of them, actually. Take a look.
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August 12th, 2011
Do you think you know everything about your city? I thought I knew a lot, too. Once I began researching a little, however, I was surprised by how little I knew about my beloved Toronto. While I do realize that it is an amazing, important and unbelievably diverse place, learning new Toronto trivia is always exciting!
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