Remember when Lower Ossington was thought to be having too much fun, and a by-law was forced upon the strip? The bar-ban not only disallowed any new business licenses to the dismay of local business owners, party-goers and diners, but threatened to render the charmingly raucous strip stagnant. In their relentless battle against that...
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Boxing Day. The very mention of this bank holiday usually incites two reactions in people. The first (and more typical) response is to burrow deeper into their warm living rooms, eating leftovers and playing with whatever high-tech gadget they received from Santa. For the adventurous shopper, it is a day to hunt for deals,...
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Many of you are like me and find yourself overwhelmed with work, home and social lives and the thought of entering the malls for Christmas gifts is totally overwhelming. I was thinking about this yesterday as I thought about all the gifts I still have to get this season. Sure shopping online is an...
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One of the things that we love about Toronto is the fabulous array of exclusive food shops and grocers that we have hidden away throughout the city. The well established ones have been fixtures in the city for years, but they do virtually no advertising and so they are not always known to people...
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With additional reporting by Janelle Watkins In a city as big and diverse as Toronto, it can be difficult to explore neighbourhoods on your own. Too many hidden gems, an often quick turnover time, and too much of a selection. How do we know which bar to get the best service and beer selection?...
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If you haven’t been to Roncesvalles yet, shame on you. The construction finally came to an end earlier this summer, so there are no excuses. Time to plan a day trip to this brimming neighbourhood before the hipsters stake the territory as their own. They always get to the good spots first. It’s those...
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With contributions by Janelle Watkins Recently, I was treated to a lovely excursion to check out The Cottages at Honey Harbour which is a new Georgian Bay Four Season cottage resort located on the shores of Macey Bay on the north side of Muskoka. The area is breathtaking encompassing 165 acres with an expansive...
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During city weekends so hot you could fry an egg on asphalt, it’s difficult to keep sentiments of jealousy toward cottage-dwellers and pool-owners at bay. As much as Nestea would have you believe it, and despite anyone’s fiercest wishes to the contrary, it simply isn’t the case that a pool of water will materialize...
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For those of you who suffer from the Sunday blues, a trip to pedestrian-only Kensington Market is a great way to banish the Monday-mares, at least for a few hours. Now celebrating its eighth season, pedestrian-only Sundays take place from May to October on the last Sunday of each month. It has to be...
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Arguably the more interesting part of Queen West, the strip between Bathurst and Gladstone is rapidly developing and is one of the most attractive addresses in the city with a happening arts and culture scene, healthy mix of residents and long list of fantastic restaurants and shopping. Also known as the Art & Design...
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