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Record Store Day 2011

This Saturday, April 16th is the fourth annual Record Store Day, which was started in 2007 as a way to celebrate independently owned records stores across the world. In spite of the internet and online sales, a couple of record … Continue reading

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What is Toronto?

What is Toronto? Apparently, even IBM’s Supercomputer Watson doesn’t know. When battling it out with two of Jeopardy’s champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter on Jeopardy last week, the computer make mistake that shocked everyone including Canadian host Alex Trebek: … Continue reading

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What’s Going on the Weekend of Friday, Nov. 5 to Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010

Even in the month of chilly month of November, there are so many things to do around town. Here are a few things you might want to check out this weekend: The 87th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (Queen Elizabeth Bldg., … Continue reading

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Toronto Movie Theatres

With the Toronto International Film Festival growing bigger and bigger every year, it’s not a surprise that Toronto loves watching movies. The film festival lasts only 11 days, but there are enough movie theatres in the city to satisfy your … Continue reading

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Mamma Mia the Musical: An Excellent Show for Backpackers in Toronto

Everybody has danced to at least one beat of ABBA. Is it disco tune Dancing Queen or the melodic Money, Money, Money? If you are such an ABBA fun, perhaps you’ve listened to all of them. While in Toronto, the … Continue reading

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Toronto is Funny

If you’re looking for laughs, Toronto is a pretty good place to be. Here’s a spotlight on two Toronto comedic institutions. Yuk Yuks Yuk Yuks, though found all over Canada now, originated in Toronto and cites alumni like Jim Carrey, … Continue reading

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Cheap and Fun in Toronto: High Park

Since the weather’s a little sunnier and the days are longer, we can talk about Toronto’s largest park, High Park. High Park is huge, covering 161 hectares. It’s west of downtown, just north of the lake shore. The park goes … Continue reading

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Toronto in March

Lots of Canadians have a love-hate relationship with March. On one hand, it’s nice to see the days getting longer and the temperatures generally rising. On the other hand, flowers aren’t out yet and it’s still pretty wet and cold. … Continue reading

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Google City Tours: Totally Cool!

There is a fabulous new tool offered by Google called Google City Tours. Basically, you just type in an address and Google will respond with a suggested walking tour complete with a full map, points of interest, and a couple … Continue reading

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What’s on in Toronto This Weekend!

There is plenty going on in Toronto this weekend! First up is the Toronto Art Expo, being held February 25th – 28th, 2010 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Artist from across North America will be displaying fine art at … Continue reading

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