News releases

Don’t let Canada Post end door-to-door delivery

Susan Dixon — I wonder, has anyone at Canada Post ever tried to push a stroller or a wheelchair or a walker through the snow? I don’t think they realize the impact of ending door-to-door mail delivery when it comes to ...

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Cabbagetown Family Day Festival – Monday Feb. 16, 2015

The inaugural free admission Cabbagetown Family Day Festival produced by The Cabbagetown BIA will be bringing families together in celebration of the long holiday weekend.  The festival takes place Monday, February 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Parliament ...

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Ivan Ho beats the odds to make his workout plans work out

Kimberly Spice — To work, live, breath your passion is what 26-year-old entrepreneur Ivan Ho does on a daily basis. Ho discovered he was meant to follow his dream of fitness while in university. After graduating in kinesiology from The University ...

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Dinner party tips for the wine connoisseur

Hosting a great dinner party is an art in itself that requires careful planning and skill. Dinner parties can be held for a variety of reasons. However, most people host a dinner party purely for the social aspect of dining ...

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Last-minute Christmas gift ideas for the gadget-minded

James Careless — Time is running out before Christmas, and you’re running out of ideas? No problem: Here are some last minute life-savers from the Gadget Zone. Know a selfie-shooting fanatic? Then help them improve their photos – especially how ...

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City of Toronto historic sites events Dec. 4 to 31

Ilena Aldini-Messina — The City of Toronto Historic Sites present several events in December that provide enriching entertainment for all ages while connecting visitors to Toronto’s rich history. Visit www.toronto.ca/museum-events for more information. COLBORNE LODGE    South end of High Park ...

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The mystery of 4K Ultra HD TV? No programs are ready yet

James Careless — Welcome back to the Gadget Zone, in the mad runup to Christmas! Consumer Corner: We’ve been hearing a lot about 4K/’Ultra HD’ TVs these days, with little clear explanation of what this term means and what value ...

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Renowned musicians to play in Metropolitan United Church

Patricia Wright — On November 29, 2014, Music at Metropolitan will begin its winter concert series with ‘An Evening of Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Canteloube and Others’. This Saturday evening performance will be held in the historic Metropolitan United Church in downtown ...

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Toronto Christmas Market at the Distillery

Selected as one of the World’s 10 Best Holiday Markets by Fodor’s Travel and Jetlegs, the Toronto Christmas Market is the perfect place to rediscover the magic of Christmas. Entering its fifth year, the Toronto Christmas Market promises to add ...

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Hand-crank multi-tool for paranoid automobile travellers

James Careless — Christmas is approaching, which means present-buying is about to begin in earnest. Thankfully, the Gadget Zone has been doing some pre-shopping on your behalf! Here are some cool tech gifts that have crossed our desk recently. The ...

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