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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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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?
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Finding the One: Review of The Ten Spot Beauty Bar
Local Danforth resident, Wendy Hynes, has been looking for a new beauty salon to meet all her needs. Does The Ten Spot live up to her high standards?
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5 Winter Date Ideas in Toronto
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and even though the snow seems to be on it’s own schedule, you shouldn’t hold back from planning yours. Here are some ideas to help you embrace winter and have fun in the city. 1) Chocolate Café Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Hit up Toronto’s chocolate café, Cacao 70. New to Toronto, this Montreal chain is based in the Distillery District, and offers all kinds of delicious chocolate desserts. Some crowd favourites from their menu: dessert pizzas, chocolate fondues and of course, the hot cocoa they’re famous for. They’re open Sundays to Thursdays until 11 p.m. and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, making…
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Black History Month in Toronto
Black History Month is a celebration of blackness, and an acknowledgement of the histories that have informed, fed, and nourished Canada. With each February comes a crop of new events throughout Toronto. They are all focused on black artist and thinkers whose work, individually, contains a profound vibrancy, and a multifaceted-ness that continues to provide depth to the legacy of Black Canadians. While Black History Month is an exciting time, with an abundance of exciting events and carefully curated, distinctly Canadian, and wonderfully unfurling launches of fantastic books and palpating festivals, the wealth of opportunities can make for some difficult decisions and unfortunate omissions. So, while your Facebook feeds begin…
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Five Restaurants where you should get Mac and Cheese in Toronto
Mac and cheese is a great comfort food to indulge in once in a while. With the cold winter months upon us, it’s a great dish to warm you up. There are many restaurants in Toronto that have created a delicious spin on the traditional dish. Here are five restaurants from around the city that have great mac and cheese: Williams Landing (Liberty Village) Lobster Mac and Cheese This restaurant, in the heart of Liberty Village, has great food and drinks, but the mac and cheese is one of their best dishes. This is a great appetizer to share between a couple of people, but after tasting it, you may…
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Review: Modern Gladiators Dominate the World’s Oldest Horse Race in Palio
Winner of the Best Documentary Feature at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival, Cosima Spender’s documentary Palio profiles the Palio di Siena. The Palio is the world’s oldest horse race that takes place in July and August every year in Siena, Italy. For over 800 years, spectators have packed the Piazza del Compo to witness the parades of medieval revelry and the infamous 90 seconds where horses furiously race around the square for both pride and glory. The film also offers a never before seen look at the legendary, modern jockeys (fantini) that have redefined the race. But in Siena, the Palio is so much more than just a horse race. To…
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Bell Let’s Talk
Bell Let’s Talk is admittedly the most well-known campaign to assist with mental health awareness. In the spirit of encouraging conversation, I sat down with Ashley Posluns and Ethan Lipson to discuss the details you may not already know about. What do you know about Bell Let’s Talk? Ashley: This campaign is now in its sixth year of supporting mental health initiatives in Canada. On a specified day in January, any text message sent and local or long distance phone call made by Bell cellular service customers’ results in 5 cents being donated to many large and small mental health organizations. Non-Bell customers can still participate by tweeting with the hashtag #BellLetsTalk or…