5 ways to enjoy your staycation in Toronto
Do you have some vacation time coming up this summer — but don’t feel like (or can afford to) going on an international trip? Whatever the reason may be, it might be worthwhile…
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What is a boutique hotel?
I’m currently looking for hotels in New York and I saw this term “boutique hotel” listed. To me, a boutique is a small, independent shop often found in a quaint neighbourhood that sell…
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What’s the deal with the giant rubber duck?
Everyone is talking about the giant rubber duck. *Insert duck-related humour here*. Apparently, this international phenomenon — which I and many other people have never heard of before — is making its way…
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Celebrating Women: Amy Symington
There are many reasons why people choose to adopt a vegan lifestyle — whether its for ethical reasons or to inspire a healthy lifestyle — but avoiding meat and dairy may have other…
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Holiday Baking: empire cookies
In between the chocolate and heavy desserts this holiday, why not try these sandwich empire cookies? This recipe is one of my all-time favourites. Not only do they have a hint of almond…
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What to do with a bushel of apples
Tis’ the season of apple-picking and if you are like me, you have purchased a massive bushel of the delicious fruit only to wonder: what on earth do I do with them now?…
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Why it’s important to challenge yourself
Every once in a while I get this sinking feeling — like I’m not doing enough with my life. I go to work, I come home, and then I lie on the couch…
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Women in history: Indigenous poet Emily Pauline Johnson
Emily Pauline Johnson, or Pauline Johnson as she was popularly known, was a Canadian aboriginal poet and performer in the late 19th century who transcribed the oral traditions of native storytelling and paved the…
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Review: The People vs. OJ Simpson
I was only a few months old when the ‘Trial of the Century’ was taking place. Despite this fact, I grew up knowing the name OJ Simpson. I first heard it when my…
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Ontario leading the way with new Electric Vehicles incentive
Once a distant dream on the horizon, Electric Vehicles (EV) are becoming a realistic purchase for buyers due to increased incentives by the province of Ontario. Ontario is leading the way for electric…
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