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    Surviving Your First Escape Game

    An escape game or mystery room is a real-life time sensitive simulation where you and your friends have to escape from danger, collect protected objects, or play the role of detectives in solving a case. Anyone who likes puzzle solving, team sports, or role-playing will enjoy this activity. These games are run like businesses such as mini-putt or bowling where each game gets a specially designed play space. They are hosted by various groups at locations throughout Toronto including Looking Glass Adventures on the Danforth. After participating in several of these challenges, I have created this list of useful tips for winning the game. Tip One: The More the Better…

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    Dating on the Danforth

    BY SARAH ZOSCHKE Summer is around the corner and we’re all looking forward to enjoying every second of the sunny days and warm evenings to come. Say ‘goodbye’ to hibernating under those blankets and ‘hello’ to going out on the town. Dating season is also in full swing, so why not start planning your nights out with that crush you’ve had your eye on? No matter your age, whether it’s a first date or a night out with your long-term partner, here are some perfect places we’ve found along the Danforth for you to enjoy. CASUAL OUTINGS: THE GET-TO-KNOW-YOU STAGE Summer is the perfect time to go for a walk…