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    Warmth on a Winter’s Weekend

    I know you; you’re sitting in front of your computer, wrapping misery in a blanket, and you’ve opened this article to scoff at my list of ideas to keep your heart warm through another Canadian winter. You don’t like that snow has seized our streets, patios have shut their doors, and Mr. Frost has personally ensured that you will not be at a restful temperature while outdoors for the next three months. So you might as well read this and enlighten your winter more than your wistful waiting ever could. I’m sitting at a coffee shop—outside the window to my left, the snow falls modestly—in the foreground is my computer,…

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    Where Are You Christmas?: Unexpected (but Exceptional) Holiday Events

    With the holiday season upon us, it comes as no surprise that the city has become a hot spot for festive events. For those wishing to avoid the large crowds of the Distillery District’s Christmas Market and the multitude of events taking place in Young-Dundas Square, discovering new, festive things to do can be difficult. Below, we have a list of some of the less crowded holiday events and activities happening in and around Toronto. Ugly Christmas Sweater Cocktail Cruise Ugly Christmas sweaters have become a staple of the holiday season and this cocktail cruise provides the opportunity to don your favourite hideous holiday attire and celebrate the season while…

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    Skaters Gonna Skate

    Family Skating Party at Monarch Park! By Daniel Polowin The 12th annual Earl Beatty Community Centre Skating Party happens tomorrow, Sunday, February 10th, from 2–4 pm at Monarch Park Rink. Bring your skates, family, and friends for music, games, and fun. Most importantly, bring your wackiest scarf for the Crazy Scarf Contest. There will be prizes for most colourful, weirdest, and biggest scarves. The Earl Beatty Advisory Council will be providing refreshments: coffee, baked goods, and hot cocoa and marshmallows! Bring a mug from home! It’ll be fun for the whole family*, so lace up, scarf up, and we’ll see you on the ice! View Larger Map *Children under six must wear…