Bright, bold, and lively –three words that can describe today’s celebration of Holi. A Hindu festival that has been around for generations, it is a holiday that commences with stories and legends by the…
Continue ReadingThe countdown to the Pan Am games is on! With only 18 weeks left until the July 10 start date, some may have been wondering what the winners will be awarded. The question…
Continue ReadingEvery year, Toronto plays host to the largest auto show in Canada. The 41st Canadian International AutoShow will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from February 13th to the 22nd….
Continue ReadingEvery year Toronto hosts a winter culinary celebration entitled, Winterlicious. This year, Winterlicious is offered for two weeks, between January 30th and February 12th. Winterlicious gives Torontonians and tourists the opportunity to…
Continue ReadingAn interesting global liveability index was recently published by global consulting firm ECA International, ranking 4 Canadian cities as among the best cities to live in for North Americans. Factors taken into…
Continue ReadingO, HAPPY 147TH BIRTHDAY CANADA!
While we get dressed up in our red and white tomorrow, to show homage to our country we need to also have somewhere to go and celebrate. For those who won’t be in the nation’s Capital celebrating on Parliament Hill; don’t worry the GTA still has lots to offer.
Continue ReadingWith the second long weekend of 2014 approaching us, there comes a question of, what can I do to make the most out of this weekend? Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection of a prophet for Christians, and a time to celebrate freedom for Jews.
Continue ReadingApril 8 is International Roma Day. This day was designated by the International Romania Union in 1990 to celebrate Romanian culture, and issues they face on a day to day basis. This…
Continue ReadingMarch notes the beginning of spring, and the month when students in Canada have their Spring Break! Students have either one or two weeks of holidays from school to enjoy the beginning of a new season. Although March break dates vary between continents and school districts, it is widely known that March Break is one of the most popular travel times of the year. As March Break is not a national holiday, not everyone has the luxury of this mini vacation. However, fret not as there are still many March Break themed events you can check out during the week! Here are just a few events taking place in Toronto:
Continue ReadingFebruary is Black History Month, a time to celebrate Black Canadians and their many accomplishments. Black History Month was designated by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926. He chose the month of…
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