‘Ontario’ Archives
Toronto Public School Ratings and Household Income
Image via Wikipedia The table below shows the top rated schools in Toronto based on Fraser Institute. Click on Table to View. Top Rated Schools and here are some of the schools rated the lowest in Toronto based on Fraser Institute Bottom Rated Schools in Toronto There seems to be a direct relationship between school rating and [...]
EQAO
Image via Wikipedia What level am I going to end up with for math? For literacy? The ideology within society is that children are stress free but children experience stress at a very young age. It’s not just at one stage but throughout their elementary to high school. And what is causing them to stress? EQAO. Education Quality and [...]
Toronto Mayor in 2010
Who do you have in your mind? Who do you think can make a difference for the city of Toronto? Who is the mayor you have in mind? That’s right. It’s that time again, where we elect our new mayor for Toronto after seven years. In order to consider which mayor would make Toronto a better city we need to know each of the candidates running for the [...]
Must go in Toronto
Thinking of visiting Toronto? Or haven’t explored Toronto properly even though you live in Toronto? What places are some of Toronto’s best places to see? Toronto, being a very busy city, has many attractions that you wouldn’t want to miss. What better way, than to visit what Toronto is known for- The CN Tower. The CN Tower is one of [...]
Gardner Expressway’s Thirst for Oil
We all know our society is heavily dependent on gas and vehicles and it is doubtful things will change anytime soon. But have you ever wondered why it takes 2,500 – 5,000 lbs of steel to carry an average person who weighs no more than 170 lbs. What is all this weight? Engine, chassis, body, seats, fuel, radio etc. How much gas is used to [...]
Toronto’s CO2 Emission
Image by melancholic optimist via FlickrProduction of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide has a far reaching effect on our health and climate. These air pollutants are believed to contribute to approximately 2,000 premature deaths and more than 6,000 hospital admissions in Toronto each year, according to the Medical Officer of Health. [...]
Building A Brighter Future for Toronto
Image via Wikipedia Did you know... A healthy diet is the most cost effective form of health care. Many worry that a public and universal health care can not be sustained with the rapidly aging. Healthy diet can help reduce Toronto Health bill by millions. Kids also need good nourishing food. Many studies have shown child nutrition [...]
Baby Boomer & Oil Impact on Toronto Real Estate
Toronto population is projected to grow to 7.45 million by 2031 and at the same time it is aging more quickly than at any time in the past. This includes the working-age population as the Baby Boom generation ages. The outer regions of the GTA will continue to experience rapid growh as young families conintue to flock to the abundant new housing [...]
Eco-Friendly Taxes on Packaging
Toronto council has approved a program to permit closure of garbage chutes in the selected Toronto residential buildings starting May 1 with the goal of improving the recycling rates. The success of the program will be evaluated a year from now. Some parents may have also hear about eco-school program by Toronto District School Board where [...]
Toronto City Capital Plan for IT
City of Toronto Recommended 10 YR Capital Budget for Information Technology According to the plan, "The 2010 Recommended Capital Budget is funded from debt in the amount of $13.698 million..." 81% of the budget or $38M will go towards replacement of equipment and majority of this equipment likely has a life-span of 3 years, this usually [...]
