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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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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