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Breakin’ it Down
March Break Activities at the Pape/Danforth Library By Daniel Polowin Worried your kids are going to waste away their March Break doing nothing? Looking for something fun for them to do? Check out the activities on offer at your local library branch. Space is limited for these events and some require a fee, so call ahead at 416-393-7727 to make sure you get your spots. Red Cross Babysitting Course Monday, March 11 9:00 – 5:00 For budding sitters age 11–15, this comprehensive day-long program teaches everything needed to know about babysitting in a fun, interactive, and informative way. This course costs $50 and includes all course materials including a manual. Registration…
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The “Walkers” Return
Season Three of The Walking Dead Shocks Viewers with Heart-Stopping Action and Gritty Drama By Andrea Cascone AMC’s hit zombie-apocalypse show The Walking Dead has returned with a darker, more sinister twist than ever before. After surviving a zombie ambush which forces the group out of their fortified camp, protagonist Rick Grimes and his dwindling group of family and friends are faced with very grim odds of survival. Starving, low on ammunition, and faced with the task of caring for a newborn child, the constant threat of flesh eating “walkers” has now become the least of their worries. The roaming corpses of the dead are now as natural to them…
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Enjoying the Winter While it Lasts
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Weekly Poll: Best Picture
What film do you think will win the Oscar for best picture? By Rebecca Taylor With so many good movies coming out this past year, and no clear favourite, it is hard deciding which one will come out on top and win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Out of all the nominees, who do you think will be top dog? [poll id=”24″]
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The Thais that Bind
A Guide to Thailand By Caroline Frappier When I was prepping for my trip to Thailand in January, I was unusually calm about the entire planning process. With only a couple of months before the new year, I decided to meet my long-time partner-in-crime, Kathleen, at the Bangkok airport in February. This last-minute, loose schedule, devil-may-care approach to travel made my parents want to lock me up in the cellar. “Check in every three to four days now, you hear?” barked my father when he dropped me off at the airport the morning of February 4th. “Hopefully they have internet!” I replied as I moved to grab my backpack out…
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Icewine 101
Five Facts You Need to Know Before Sipping By Venetia Bodanis With the popularity of Icewine on the rise, it’s practically impossible to ignore the drink popping up in storefront windows all over the city. It’s tempting to purchase a bottle of this decadent treat after peering into wine shops on the Danforth. But before splurging (some Icewines can cost up to $70), take some time to learn the key facts about this cold winter treat. 1. It’s Not Just a Dessert Wine If you know what your options are, Icewine can be one of the most versatile wines on the market. It can be blended with brandy to make…
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Love on the Danforth
Wishing all the best to our beloved readers.
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Jack Layton Way Opens!
Take the First Walk in Memory of a Canadian Legend by Stephanie Chow On Sunday, February 24, 2013, at 12 pm, Councillor Paula Fletcher will conduct the ceremonial opening of the Jack Layton Way. Formerly known as the Don Jail Roadway, the new street is part of the Bridgepoint Health redevelopment and is named in honour of the late Jack Layton, who died in August 2011. Layton, longtime Toronto city councillor, the leader of the NDP 2003–2011, and Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth 2004–2011, is being commemorated for his passion for the Danforth community and inspirational commitment to the city of Toronto. Joining Fletcher is a very special guest:…
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Healthy and Delicious Planet
Go Green and Get Healthy at Healthy Planet! By Meghan Gribben I have stopped by Healthy Planet on the Danforth a few times since I have started at Centennial College. There aren’t many great food places near the school; there’s mainly fastfood joints with few vegetarian options. Healthy Planet, though, is local, convenient, and healthy. Healthy Planet is a grocery store as well as an eatery. Specifically, they sell “vitamins, supplements, health, and beauty” products. They are committed to healthy foods and a greener environment. They only deal with socially responsible manufactures and distributors. This is the kind of grocery where you can get coconut oil, kale chips, and an organic juice smoothie—all…
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Write On!
Journaling for Adults By Jessica Herrington You might think that writing in a journal is something only 10-year-olds do. I, for one, had several diaries when I was a child: a Minnie Mouse one with a tiny lock; a dark green one that said “Capricorn” across the top, with a picture of the goat in the middle; a light blue one with a picture of a wolf on the cover; and one speckled black and pink with faeries dancing across the front and back. I recently started writing in a journal for the first time since I was 14. I’m not sure why, because a lot of significant events took…