Tag: Toronto

15 Stunning Toronto Street Murals that you can now find with MapinHood

The next time the mood strikes to discover and appreciate some new art, you don’t have to go to a gallery or a museum because you can just go outside! If you’re an art lover and live in the city of Toronto then we have some good news for you: a new free pedestrian navigation app called&n...

Boston’s High-Powered Offense On Full Display in Win Over Toronto

Despite heading into the game on the second night of a back-to-back, the Celtics showed no signs of fatigue en route to a 117–94 win against the Toronto Raptors. Boston carved up the Toronto defense in several ways, as the Celtics had three scorers with 20+ points. The C’s dominated i...

Torontonians Finding They Lack the Necessary Engagement To Engage With 2023 Vital Signs Report On Toronto Engagement

Citing waning interest in civic engagement, most Torontonians acknowledge that they are having difficulty civically engaging with this year’s Vital Signs Report on civic engagement. “I would love to learn more about the subject and how to foster greater connection and engagement withi...

Reflecting on the Stellar Success of the 2023 NASA Space Apps Challenge in Toronto

The NASA Space Apps Challenge is more than a hackathon; it’s a celebration of creativity that invites everyone — coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, artists, and technologists — to tackle some of the most pressing challenges on Earth and in...

Toronto Christmas Celebrations 2023: A Guide To Magical Holidays!

Step into a winter wonderland as Toronto transforms into a festive paradise for the most enchanting time of the year! In this lively guide to the Toronto Christmas Celebrations 2023, we unwrap the magic of the holiday season, revealing the city’s glittering lights, joyful festivities...

Toronto Bo Sode o (Toronto, Come Outside)

Several years ago, I embarked on a journey from Toronto, Canada, to Nigeria, where I planned to spend a few days with my close friend, SA, in Lagos. At the time, SA was residing in a modest apartment in a three-story building perched on a slope. The section of the building he occupied had a shared e...

The 16 Best lunch restaurants in Toronto

Jacques Bistro is a casual and cozy spot that mainly serves traditional French dishes along with delicious wines and beers; it is also a very good place to spend your lunchtime there and have a high- quality lunch. If you want to be seated there as fast as possible you better make a reservation befo...

THE REALITIES OF BEING A MALE SUGAR BABY IN TORONTO

It’s important to acknowledge the gender imbalance in the sugar dating world. Female sugar babies are highly sought after, with a plethora of options when it comes to choosing their sugar partner. On the other hand, the number of sugar mommies seeking male companionship is limited. This means ...

The New Toronto Police Union President: Jon Reid’s History of Corruption

Jonathan Reid was recently elected as the new Toronto Police Association (TPA) president, replacing Mike McCormack who left amid a storm of controversies. Given the other candidates running, he was a middle-of-the-line candidate, mostly promoting a status-quo policing agenda and fighting t...

What’s It Like to Live In Toronto?

Thousands of highly skilled people fly to Toronto every year for the prospect of a better life, a better career and a fresh beginning. I am one of them. I first arrived in Toronto in April 2016 when I received Permanent Residency (PR). It was a short 10-day trip. On the first day itself, I ended ...

Life as an Expat in Toronto

Why Toronto Appeals to Expats Expats are drawn to Toronto for various reasons. Its multicultural landscape offers a home-away-from-home experience, with neighborhoods that cater to diverse ethnicities and cultures. The city’s economy is robust, presenting numerous job opportunities, especiall...

The Toronto Man

If someone says New Yorker, an image of a fast-talking, smartly dressed, New Yawker comes to mind. If someone says LA socialite then a vain, modernly styled, wannabe actor is recalled. A Seattleite conjures the portrait of a crunchy, athleisure sporting, tech worker. Denizens of smaller places get l...

Drake Has A Complicated Relationship With Hometown Toronto

This past weekend, Drake released a mixtape with little warning beforehand, using Beyonce’s marketing methodology of last year to take the Internet by storm. The mixtape is not the album fans have been anticipating (Views From the Six), but it provides satisfaction with 17 tracks on growing up...

Toronto the Good

I really enjoyed curating this piece for our Lagom Collections show at The Lobby by Heaps Estrin which will be featured in this weekend’s Queen West Art Crawl. I am a proud Torontonian, yet not well-versed in our history. Reading and curating for my piece “Toronto the Good” h...

I just moved to Toronto

As the clock strikes 10:01 on September 19, the night blankets Toronto with a chill, and I find myself reflecting on my journey. It’s been nine days since I arrived here from Iran as an international student. Do I regret my decision to move to Toronto? Absolutely not. However, I must acknowled...

How Much Does It Cost to Install Hardwood Floors in Toronto?

When it comes to hardwood flooring, the average cost per square foot can vary widely based on several factors, including the type of wood, finish, and labor costs. In Toronto, you can expect to pay anywhere from $6 to $12 per square foot just for the hardwood material. To get a more accura...

14 Toronto Spots That Give You Free Sh*t On Your Birthday

There are plenty of write ups out there along the lines of “the ultimate guide to birthday freebies.” Yet, none of them are about being completely free, I’m talking no purchase necessary free … Until now. I’m not about to highlight those buy one, get one free&n...

The Myth of Toronto (is it really similar to London?)

I’ve been living in Toronto for 8 weeks now (TIME FLIES!) and I am constantly getting asked about what it is like, whether it’s similar to back home (London specifically, because of course London is the only city in England that anyone knows) and what are the main differences t...

Toronto Renters, This May Be Your Lucky Day

Rent prices and the cost of living are skyrocketing in Toronto, Canada’s most expensive city. Yet, apartment lotteries give renters the chance to change their luck and win the opportunity to rent newly built residential units below market value. Unaffordable housing on the rise In t...

BY FAR THE BEST CATERING IN TORONTO!

As a food enthusiast, I have always been on the lookout for authentic Greek cuisine. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend an in-home catering event that featured the best Greek food I have ever tasted by GREEK & CO. The experience was truly unforgettable, and I want to share my thoughts and...

Ms. Sarah Climenhaga, presents a plan to address flooding and protect public health in Toronto

Toronto, 3/08/2023 — Flooding poses a significant threat to public safety and health, and the need for comprehensive strategies to address this issue has never been more pressing. Ms. Sarah Climenhaga, a candidate for mayor of Toronto in 2023, is leading the charge to tackle the root causes of...

Garrett Temple signs a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors

Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors seemed to have wrapped up most of their offseason moves, with the Pascal Siakam rumors subsiding and the two-way slots filled. However, an unexpected addition arrived when Garrett Temple joined Darko Rajakovic’s squad. A seasoned veteran in the league sin...

5 Reasons Why You Will Love Toronto

As the largest city in Canada, and probably one of the most multicultural cities in the world, Toronto is a special place. But as a good Canadian, I have to start with a note about the weather: we have long winters here and only few months of good weather, so we try to make the most of it. If ...

Example: The City of Toronto 2023 budget using the ‘cash allocation basis’ of budget accounting

This is a demonstration of what the application of the ‘cash allocation basis’ would look like when applied to a real Toronto budget. I took the Operating Budget Program Summary by Expenditure Category spreadsheet for 2023 from Toronto’s open data portal (about 20,000 lin...

Sensational New Years Eve 2024 in Toronto — Prepare to be Amazed!

Spectacular activities to make your New Years Eve 2024 in Toronto truly extraordinary. Skip-the-line options for seamless access to the hottest NYE events and attractions in Toronto. Must-see attractions, exhilarating events, and more for a magical NYE adventure. The best vantage points to ...

Toronto Startup Raises $2.5 Million to Change the Canadian Payments Landscape

Using Mosea, users can effortlessly send money to friends and family, split bills, and divide costs with ease. Mosea offers distinguishing features, such as the ability to create groups with up to 20 friends. Group members can submit a cost, which can be divided amongst the rest of the members an...

What are the top 10 colleges in Toronto?

Toronto is a great city for international students who want to pursue higher education in Canada. It is the largest and most diverse city in the country, with a vibrant culture, a thriving economy, and a high quality of life. Toronto also has some of the best colleges and universities in the world, ...

What’s New and Noteworthy at the Toronto CNE 2023?

Also known as the CNE or the Ex, the Canadian National Exhibition is an end-of-summer fair held annually from mid-August to early September at the Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario. Every year, new attractions are introduced at the Ex, giving past CNE-goers a reason to come back wh...

Favorite Tour Spots in Toronto — P.01

Here are my favorite touristic spots in Toronto  Below is my suggested 3-day itinerary to visit these attractions:  Day 01: CN Tower + Ripley’s Aquarium. First of all, these two attractions are side by side! Easy peasy! I could easily spend 2–4 hours at the CN Tower (...

Social Media Marketing in Toronto, Ontario

Social Media platforms are rapidly taking over the digital world. These platforms have proven to be more effective mediums for advertisements. With its help, you can make a better choice when purchasing a simple product like flip-flops. As we know, in today’s times, everybody has limited time....

Nets 98-94 Raptors: Toronto loses in overtime

The Raptors didn’t do bad in their penultimate Summer League fixture, but still lost. The Raptors were without Gradey Dick and Markquis Nowell, but showed some guts as they fought back from a 48–34 deficit at half time to have a shot in overtime. As has been the norm for the summer...

Indy car race Toronto

The Honda Indy Car Race Toronto is an annual IndyCar race held on the streets of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The race is one of the most popular events on the IndyCar calendar, and it attracts a large crowd of spectators each year. The race was first held in 1986, and it has been held eve...

Top Class Luxury Airport Limo in Toronto

Are you tired of the hassle and stress associated with airport transportation? Look no further! Experience the luxury of an Airport limo and convenience with top-class luxury airport limo services in Toronto. Whether you are a frequent traveler or a first-time visitor, these services offer...

Interactive Dashboard Service in Toronto

For a company owner, there are a huge number of things that could upset your efficiency. As a company owner in 2023, don’t allow straightforward things like information assortment and examination to take such a great deal of your time, as they can be handily robotized. Indeed, they can be robo...

PRESTIGE LAW: Your Personal Injury Lawyer in Toronto To GTA

Prestige Law: Your Dedicated Legal Representatives for Personal Injury Cases. At Prestige Law, we go beyond being a personal injury law firm in Toronto. We are your steadfast supporters in the quest for fairness and financial reparation. Our devoted group of lawyers specializing in injuries is de...

Toronto Limousine Services

Toronto Limousine Services are professional transportation services in the city of Toronto, Canada. These services offer luxurious and stylish limousines for various occasions, such as weddings, proms, corporate events, airport transfers, and more. Toronto Limousine Services aim to prov...

Ron Harper Jr. signs a two-way deal with the Toronto Raptors

Following the 2023 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors wasted no time in securing Ron Harper Jr, the former Rutgers star. Right after the draft festivities concluded, Harper Jr signed a two-way contract with the team, marking his entry into the NBA. This move came after he spent four seasons showcasing h...

List of Toronto Based Slack Communities

This list consists of active public slack communities based out of Toronto. Although not all these groups cater to Toronto specifically, these are the groups that have a large following of Toronto based members. Are there any other Slack groups I didn’t find? This list is constantly evolvin...

How To Live For Free In Toronto

Nothing I am about to describe in this article is completely new. It may simply be something you did not realize was so viable, realistic and within reach in a market like Toronto. Disclaimer: Consult with the city, planners, lawyers and contractors prior to jumping into this. Tying it together: ...

My Top 5 Coffee-Meeting Spots in Downtown Toronto

One of the best things about the startup/tech industry in Toronto is how collaborative it is. I get to go for coffee meetings with new people from the industry once or twice a week, if not more! The frustrating thing is that most major coffee places (especially downtown) are overcrowded, noisy, and ...

Why Toronto Croissants Will Never Be As Good As Parisian Ones

Over the summer, I toured around France and on my last day I took a four-hour croissant-making class at Pâtisserie à la Carte in Paris, in a true pastry-making laboratory. The goal was to create a light, crispy outside, with a melt-in-your-mouth inside, and that I did. However...

Toronto Waterfront Revitalization: A Case Study

This essay presents the case of Toronto’s waterfront revitalization project. The long-term project was undertaken to invigorate Toronto’s long-abandoned industrial waterfront promenade zones. The focus of the essay predominantly rests on the tri-government approach of urban ascendance in...

Toronto Unveiled: Exploring the Grandeur of the Big City

As a passionate traveler and photographer, Toronto is a city that I now proudly call home. It has been approximately 7 years since I embarked on my journey to Canada, flying across borders to pursue my Bachelor’s of Computer Science at the esteemed University of Waterloo. “Toronto...

Top 10 Parks of Toronto (if you need a break from city bustle)

If you are in Toronto then don’t keep running for Niagara Falls. Toronto is not the capital of Toronto, but the city gives full capital vibes, from tall skyscrapers, beautiful streets, a multi-cultural environment, and skylines the city has a full metropolitan vibe. The city has several iconic...

Where to go for networking? A guide for job in Urban Planning and Public Sector -Toronto

The good thing about networking for planners and public servants in a major city like Toronto is that there are plenty of organizations that have structured networking events that you can just go to and meet like-minded people. Some of those organizations are: 1. Ontario Professional Planner...

From the 6ix to the Bay — Top 3 Differences Between Toronto and SF

For all my Toronto, Markham, and other GTA mans looking to make the move to SF, whether it’s because of a new big tech job, to fundraise for the next Airbnb, or just trying to get in on the hype, this is the article for you. My name is HaoHao, and prior to moving to SF, I lived the last yea...

Sidewalk Toronto and Digital Governance Innovation

The project, a public-private partnership between Waterfront Toronto, a consortium of municipal, provincial, and federal governments and Sidewalk Labs, a sister company of Google, looks to further accelerate Toronto’s growth into a global innovation hub. Sidewalk Toronto will soon release its ...

Toronto TTC Subway Commuters: Win a Knife Fight, Ride for Free

In a move that has shocked commuters and delighted cutlery enthusiasts, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has announced a new promotion: win a knife fight, and your commute is free. The promotion, which was announced via a cryptic tweet from the TTC’s official account, has been met with ...

Good-Bye, Toronto — my first love

I was 14 when I first realized Toronto was the only place I wanted to live. My sister was a student at Ryerson, and my parents let me ride the train with a family friend who ensured my safe arrival at my sister’s dorm. I spent the weekend exploring the city with her and her friends, rejuven...

Top Software Development Companies In Toronto, Ontario

As the widespread use of web and mobile applications continues to rise, straightening the digital presence of your business has become more crucial than ever. And the best way to do this is to continuously develop and advance technology-rich software and applications. However, building cutting-edge ...

Why I Love k-os, the Toronto Rapper

When I was in the womb, according to my madre, I responded well to classical music while in the car. It could be any classical music. Bach, Mozart, “The Short Tempered Clavier”. But when it came to rock, roll, or electronic music, her stomach turned. Almost like my music taste was pre...

Now in Canada!

I have no idea how close your best friend lives. Mine lives very far from me, his name is Boris, and he and his family are in Canada. Boris has lived there for twenty-five years. He sees Toronto as his only home. Despite the many miles that separate us, our relationship is very close. Thanks to t...