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How This Tiny Tattoo Shop Is Making It Big
Sadiah Rahman brings us an in-depth look into Definitive Studios on Pape and Danforth.
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How to Behave At Your Next Performance In Toronto
Here at On the Danforth, we take our events seriously. Our resident theatre expert describes her last experience at a Toronto performance, and explains why you should sit down and behave.
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Tame Your Mane: 6 Tips for Maintaining Curly Hair
Take care of your hair after a harsh winter. Catherine offers tips on how to rock the natural look of the season.
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Therapy Dogs of Toronto
Dogs are a popular pet. They’re loving and loyal, so it comes as no surprise that they’re considered a man’s best friend. But can dogs also be good for your health? Read all about therapy dogs and the benefits they bring below. How can therapy dogs help? According to PawsForPeople.org, they can. There have been studies that show that pet therapy can help with physical and mental health as well as with physical therapy and reading. The physical health benefits include lowered blood pressure, improved cardiovascular health, and the release of endorphins (oxytocin) that have a calming effect. In terms of mental health benefits, therapy pets lift spirits and lessen…
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Review of Allure Body Bar Waxing Specialists: Offering More Than Just A Stylish Package
Toronto’s Danforth Ave. is quickly becoming a playground for the young and the established. The mecca of sophisticated restaurants, designer coffee shops, and contemporary boutiques have a uniquely southeastern European feel. Nestled among some of Danforth’s hot spots you will find a little piece of heaven dedicated to all your waxing needs by the specialists at Allure Body Bar. Allure Body Bar offers various waxing services and caters to both men and women and prides itself on making everyone feel welcome. The Waxing Specialists promise their clients a clean and relaxing atmosphere where they can feel at ease while their Curly Q’s receive the special treatment they deserve. Continually well informed,…
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In the Heart of Toronto: Exclusive Rogers Centre Tour
Calling all Blue Jays fans, concert goers, and Torontonians! Below lies a behind-the-scenes tour of the well-known Rogers Centre from January 25th, 2016. The Roof Control Room Our first stop was the (newly renovated) roof control room where we met the building operator and electrician. Here, we learned that when the Rogers Centre, then the Skydome, opened in 1989, it held the first operating panel (see picture below) in the world for a retractable roof. Just four people are involved with the process of controlling the roof: the building operator, a plumber, an electrician, and the panel control manager. The panel control manager has several jobs aside from managing the…
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Affordable Arts Passes for the Under-Thirty Crowd
Want to enjoy the arts in Toronto, but trying to save money? Check out this list of affordable arts passes in the city.
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OTD Recommends: Life-Changing Books
On the Danforth staff is a passionate about books and reading. Here are all the books that changed our lives, we think you should read them too!
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Vince Carter’s Lasting Legacy
People always talk about “where were you when” moments. Sometimes they can be associated with immense positivity. Others can be intrinsically linked to tragedy. Often, these moments have a wide spread impact on on our global society, weaving themselves into our social and historical makeup. However, my “where were you when” moment is a personal one. But not personal in the sense that I was the only one that experienced it. In fact, I’m sure that plenty of people recall this moment with equal or greater fondness than I do. But on February 11, 2000 my life as a sports fan changed forever. Vince Carter won the NBA Slam Dunk…
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Top 5 Historically Set Video Games
Do you enjoy video games? Do you enjoy historical fiction? Maybe you should check out these historically set video games this weekend!