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Farewell!
Hello OTD Online readers! The time has come again to say goodbye, au revoir, arrivederci, αντίο! We have had an awesome time learning about the Danforth and writing about the friendly establishments and people on the Avenue, and could not thank you—our readers—enough for your support throughout this endeavour! We would like to especially thank our wonderful, patient editors and writers who helped make OTD Online such a wonderful experience and contributed to the great content posted this year. OTD Online is what it is because of you! We’ve learned a lot over these last few months—not just about what is happening on the Danforth, but also what it’s like…
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Let’s Get Digital!
This is an advertorial for Pixedia If you are a business owner, then you know that getting your business to thrive isn’t all that easy. You have a great product, a secure business plan, a fantastic location, and a group of hard-working employees—but something’s missing. You’re just not attracting as many clients as you should be and you can’t figure out why. Not to worry, many other businesses have been in those same shoes, businesses that are now thriving. So, what are they doing differently? The answer is simple: they’re getting digital!
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Ready for Anything
Continuing Success at the Danforth Music Hall By: Bradley Myles What do Dragonette, Hollerado, Stars, Walk Off the Earth, and Wintersleep have in common with Chvrches, Hugh Laurie, KT Tunstall, Mayer Hawthorne, and M.I.A.? They’ve all played the Danforth Music Hall recently. Since December 2011, the current incarnation of the Danforth’s cultural hub has hosted some of Toronto’s hottest shows. In 2012, Rihanna chose the Hall for the Toronto stop of her widely publicized 777 Tour, and Lorde graced the stage shortly after her massive breakout last fall The venue’s recent level of success has been a long time in the making. Although the current incarnation of the Hall has…
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Ed McDonald, the Guitar Guru
“The wood is living even after you cut it” By: Myriam Rizkallah One night, in 1977, 19-year-old Ed McDonald received a mysterious call. Someone was asking him to come see Keith Richards who was in town, suffering from a technical problem in the studio. “Yeah, right,” McDonald said as he hung up the phone, thinking that some of his friends were playing a joke on him. It wasn’t until a couple of calls later that he realized it was no joke; Richards was actually seeking his expertise.
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On the Body
Profiling tattoo artist Kayla Grant By: Sarah Jackson Artist and Danforth resident Kayla Grant, 24, does not limit herself to a singular artistic pursuit. When asked what mediums she works with, she shows her enthusiasm for all forms of art by responding frankly, “Pretty much anything I can…I like to do it all.” Grant’s interests tend to vary over time; she explains, “I have had periods where I’ve been really into embroidery and making things with clay.” Grant has always been creating art in one form or another. An early memory of her artistic pursuits date all the way back to when Grant was in grade two. “I painted a…
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Download Your Way to a Healthier Life
The top three fitness apps to help you lose weight By: Sarah Manning Snow banks, dark mornings, and cold temperatures do not make ideal conditions for getting up early and working out. At this point in the year, New Year’s resolutions are long forgotten and beach season seems like it will never arrive. How do you jump-start your fitness routine right now, to be ready for when the snow finally stops falling? Along the Danforth, there are several options to stay fit: Goodlife Fitness (635 Danforth Ave.), The Pilates Process (456 Danforth Ave.), Frog’s Gym (909 Pape Ave.), and Kick This Kickboxing (397 Danforth Ave.). Any of these places will…
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Faces of the Danforth
By: Nick Brehmer, Alicia Kolenda, and Katie Yantzi Faces of the Danforth is a photography project inspired by Brandon Stanton’s “Humans of New York.” Much like its inspiration, Faces of the Danforth strives to feature members of a community and connect those people on a more human level. Walking up and down the streets of the city, you see so many unique people; you might be surprised to discover that you have similar experiences or that you are indeed vastly different. Regardless, we hope you find the visuals of the Faces of the Danforth posts to be as inspirational as we do. “Everyone thinks I’m Greek, but I’m not. I’m…
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Tomato Parmesan Risotto
Greek comfort food By: Alexa Keeler This dish is a classic. Warm and comforting, this tangy yet creamy side dish is a perfect compliment to any dinner. Make sure to serve it hot! Ingredients: ½ cup butter 1 large onion 4 ripe tomatoes 6 cups onion or chicken boulion 2 cups Risotto ½ cup white wine ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese 1 tbsp Basil
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Behind the Scenes: The Executives Behind OTD Magazine
A few words from the ladies behind OTD’s 2014 issues On the Danforth is right around the corner! In anticipation for this year’s magazine releases, we talked to the Production Managers and the Creative Directors behind the spring and summer issues about their roles in the magazine.
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Living in Danforthia
Chapter 4: Vetting the Neighbourhood By Kayla Calder Pardon the pun, as this entry is not at all referring to critically examining the Danforth. It is instead a story about how one Danforth animal hospital saved my roommate (and life partner of sorts, if I am to accept my impending spinsterhood) in classic Danforth style.