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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!
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Plants for People Who Kill Plants
Do you love plants, but have no green thumb? Check out these options for people who just can't keep plants alive.
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OTD Recommends: Places to get things done around Greektown
It takes a certain environment to get work done. On the Danforth Staff Recommends their favourite locations around Greektown where you can check some things off your to-do list.
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6 Biggest Toronto Sports Moments of the 21st Century
With the NBA All-Star Weekend happening for the first time outside of the United States, Ethan describes our favourite moments in Toronto Sports History.
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A Guide to Winter Biking
Dressing for the weather, winterizing your bike, and biking safely are all important for cycling in a Toronto winter.
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Gaming in a Man’s World
46% of gamers are female, so why does pop culture portray the video game base as a male-only entity?