Archive for January, 2011

  • Photo by Zoriana Zwarycz

    5 Family-friendly Dining Ideas on the Danforth

    Looking for a restaurant that will amuse your family but won't abuse your wallet? Here are some ideas on where to dine on the Danforth with your family.

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  • TTC Cutbacks Ahead

    TTC Cutbacks Ahead

    Danforth resident Michelle Roberts, like many other commuters, relies on public transit to get her to and from her job each day. But that doesn’t mean she has to like it.

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  • 4 Toxic Chemicals To Avoid In Your Toiletries

    4 Toxic Chemicals To Avoid In Your Toiletries

    According to the Suzuki foundation, almost 80 per cent of personal care products contain at least one toxic or harmful substance. Suzuki identifies 12 common, toxic substances found in our cosmetics— called the “dirty dozen"- that you should avoid.

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  • Behind the Scenes of On The Danforth Magazine

    Behind the Scenes of On The Danforth Magazine

    Take a look at some behind the scenes magic from our photoshoot for the upcoming summer issue of On The Danforth.

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  • Thumbs Down for the Green Hornet

    Thumbs Down for the Green Hornet

    Our review of the Green Hornet reveals that Seth Rogen should never try to play a superhero again.

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  • Tempting Displays

    Tempting Displays

    Many shops on the Danforth have welcoming displays of fruits, produce, clothes, books and plants on the street. But just how much of a risk is it for shops to showcase their wares on a daily basis?

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  • Word on the Danforth

    Word on the Danforth

    The Danforth area showcases a unique array of independent bookstores. Despite their struggle to survive in the digital era, we discuss each independent in the area and what makes them-and their books-special.

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  • 6 Tips To Eat Healthier In The New Year

    6 Tips To Eat Healthier In The New Year

    Are you regretting the holiday binge? It’s not too late to start making nutritious eating choices to make 2011 a healthy year.

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  • 4 Low-Calorie Mocktails To Serve As Post Holiday Treats

    4 Low-Calorie Mocktails To Serve As Post Holiday Treats

    Just because you decided to start the year with a healthier lifestyle, doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the fun. At your next party, try these low-calorie alcohol-free drinks without any guilt!

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  • A Taste of Ethiopia

    A Taste of Ethiopia

    Samuel Getachew is campaigning to rename a section of the Danforth Little Ethiopia, hoping it will revamp the strip as well as give Toronto's Ethiopian residents a visible place in the city.

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  • Beat Dry Skin This Winter Using Natural Products

    Beat Dry Skin This Winter Using Natural Products

    Old man winter is back and, man, is he grumpy. As the temperature and levels of humidity drop outside, so does the moisture in our skin, leaving it feeling dry, itchy, and often irritated. It’s time to bring your skin back to life!

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  • Fiction Contest Winner

    Fiction Contest Winner

    On the Danforth is proud to announce the winner of the postcard fiction contest: Andrew Battershill, for his story "East of the Don."

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  • 2 Fun Ways To Get In Shape This Year

    2 Fun Ways To Get In Shape This Year

    Trying to keep your New Year's resolution to lose weight? This season, we suggest stepping off that treadmill and trying something new right here in your neighbourhood.

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  • 5 Canadian Albums of 2010 You Have to Hear.

    5 Canadian Albums of 2010 You Have to Hear.

    Whether your 2010 was simply terrible or simply fantastic, it was an amazing year for Canadian music. Let’s take a look at the 5 best home-grown releases of 2010.

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  • Second To None: Teaching ESL Abroad Or At Home

    Second To None: Teaching ESL Abroad Or At Home

    The next time someone tells you they are considering teaching ESL abroad, let them know that there may be exciting opportunities to teach their native language closer to home.

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  • Would building condos on the Danforth help or hinder Greektown?

    Would building condos on the Danforth help or hinder Greektown?

    While many could argue that the Danforth would benefit economically from a new mid-rise condominiums many are concerned about ruining the charm of the area and decreasing tourist dollars overall.

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    5 Tips for Winter Biking

    Learn how to make your winter cycling experience easier with these 5 tips.

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