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DENDogs Calendar: East Enders Support Animal-Related Charities
Inspired by wanting to support a worthy cause and building a sense of community, Julie Glick's DENDogs has changed the types of conversations we are having around animals in our community.
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Pet Fashion On The Danforth
At Small Wonders Pet Emporium there are many pet accessories, such as collars and bandanas, to keep your pets as stylish as their owners, even if they’re just in the house.
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An Uncommon Community: The Danforth’s Big Carrot
At its core, the Big Carrot is about helping people make better choices about what they choose to eat, and that makes the Common’s biggest store highly uncommon.
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The Top Organic Beauty Products that will Beautify from the Inside Out
There are so many benefits to switching over to all-natural, cruelty-free and organic products. They are Earth-friendly, so not only are you saving your skin and body, but you are also serving the greater good.
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Ici Paris Spa: Skincare on the Danforth
Walking out from Chester station in the heart of the Danforth lies Ici Paris Spa. You walk in and instantly feel the warmth and relaxation radiating in the space. Just sitting in the spacious, mirrored environment you feel welcomed and you can understand why this spa won Best Beauty Spa for 2017 in Toronto. As other clients enter, they are greeted by name and attended to immediately. Gordana, the spa director, comes out to greet us with her chic bob, black turtleneck, and bright fuchsia lip, and tells us how proud she is of this business. The Danforth Ici Paris Spa has been on the Danforth for 41 years; it…
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The Best Way to Keep Warm? Eat Food: Winterlicious On the Danforth 2018
Come on out and support local businesses by participating in Winterlicious! These are our top picks for a hot meal on the Danforth.
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Metro Movement: A Home for the Dancer in You
Whether it’s to take up dancing professionally, get fit or just have a little fun, owners Phil and Kalie Nero promise all of that and much more at Metro Movement. On my three-minute walk from the Broadview station, I do a quick scan of my surroundings—cozy coffee shops, eye-catching salons, and your everyday food marts. Nestled in-between this thriving community is Metro Movement, a professional adult dance studio that first opened its doors in 1989. As I climb up the stairs to meet Phil Nero, the owner, I hear the notes of the piano from a room on the far end, followed by the excited chatter of dancers and…
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5 Non-Movie Date Night Ideas in Toronto
First dates can be nerve-wracking; this is something we’ve all experienced. Under the pretense of a first date, your insecurities are magnified a hundred times. Suddenly you’re thinking about the way your hair looks, how you smell, if your jokes are actually funny, and most importantly, you become all too aware of that chunk of cilantro stuck in your teeth from the baja fish tacos you had for lunch. And to add to your worries, you have to decide on a spot that needs to be engaging, fun, and memorable for you both. The movies may be the first thing that comes to mind, but they’re not the best way…
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Bringing Back the Board Game
With recent studies finding millennials to be the most anti-social of all current age groups, some might find it surprising that board game cafés—public spaces that promote in-person social interactions and competition—are a growing trend within the generation. Toronto’s Snakes & Lattes is North America’s first board game café; opening its doors in 2010, it has now expanded their venue and added a second location due to its immediate success. They kicked off a worldwide demand for the experience of people sharing food, drinks, and games. In an era where technology is everywhere, millennials are putting pro-social ventures in high demand. “The first time I ever heard of a board…
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Curly Hair on the Danforth: Urban Curls
At the age of 22, you would think I would have figured out how to take care of my own hair. I know enough to get me through the day without looking like I combed my hair with a rake, but my dry scalp and dead ends often go untouched due to my lack of knowledge on how best to deal with them. It’s hard out there for us curly haired girls living in a world that caters to straight hair. For far too long I just accepted that my hair would be a mystery I spent my life trying and failing to solve. Until I came across Urban Curls.…