• Health + Wellness,  History + Community

    Love Letter From a Commuter: Why the Don Valley Should Be Protected

    Dear Don Valley,  It is 9:39 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, and I am driving down the Don Valley Parkway, heading to Centennial College for my first day of school. Up until today, I have never been a commuter; I have always lived close to school, so driving every day from my small hometown north of the city is rather new to me. Already I find the bumper-to-bumper traffic along the DVP to be as tedious and exhausting as the constant exhaust fumes that are spewing out of engines all around me. But there is one silver lining: as I take the exit at Don Mills Road and the…

  • Bike Path Toronto
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    Get Back Into Biking

    Although winter this year has been mild enough to keep even the less than avid cyclist on the road for the majority of the season, most of us are eagerly awaiting those longer, warmer days of spring. Torontonians, on the whole, have embraced this efficient, clean, and fun way to get around; but while choosing the bike as a primary mode of transportation can be difficult for many, there is something to be said about its use recreationally. Opt for Trails and Pathways While the city debates over how to expand its on-street bike network, and those brave enough deal with the often stressful, although rewarding commute through these traffic-laden…

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    A Journey Back in Time

    Taking a Walk on Historic Danforth Avenue By: Lindsay Reid Luminoso Have you ever wondered just how the Danforth got its look and feel? Join us as we journey back in time examining some of Danforth’s more iconic features and history. Broadview and Danforth – Bloor Viaduct: View Larger Map It wasn’t until October 18, 1918,  that Danforth Avenue and Bloor Street East were connected. The Prince Edward Viaduct, or the Bloor Street Viaduct as it is commonly known, was a marvel of modern construction. To this day, it is an iconic structure marking the western limit of the Danforth. Prior to its construction, the Danforth area was a quiet…