2010 June-July Concerts in Toronto
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Toronto Concerts
| Concert | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Spirit | June 26 | The Mod Club |
| Tommy James and the Shondells | June 26 | Casino Rama |
| Harry Connick Jr. | June 27 | Canon Theatre |
| Scorpions | June 27 | Molson Amphitheatre |
| City Roots Festival | June 27 | The Distillery Historic District |
| Cesaria Evora | June 28 | Roy Thomson Hall |
| Serena Ryder | June 29 | Harbourfront Centre |
| Silversun Pickups | June 29 | Sound Acadmey |
| Levon Helm and John Hiatt | June 29 | Massey Hall |
| Steve Millar Band | June 30 | Molson Amphitheatre |
| U2 | July 3 | Roger Centre |
| Iron Maidon | July 3 | Molson Amphitheatre |
| The Moody Blues | July 5 | Hamilton Place |
| Steve Hackett | July 7 | Queen Elizabeth Theatre |
| John Butler Trio | July 7 | Sound Academy |
| The Flaming Lips | July 8 | Molson Amphitheatre |
| Vans Warped Tour | July 9 | Arrow Hall |
Toronto Concerts
| Concert | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TMDP | July 10 | Harbourfront Centre |
| Phosphorescent | July 10 | Horseshoe Tavern |
| Elton John | July 10 | Copps Coliseum |
| Santana with special guest Steve Winwood | July 11 | Molson AMphitheatre |
| The Monster Ball Tour starring Lady Gaga | July 11 | Air Canada Centre |
| Beats Breaks & Culture | July 9-11 | Harbourfront |
| Crowded House | July 12 | Massey Hall |
| Rush Time Machine Tour | July 13 | Molson AMphitheatre |
| The Dead Weather | July 15 | Sound Academy |
| Au Revoir Simone | July 15 | The Great Hall |
| The Hold Steady | July 16 | Kool Haus |
| Rush | July 17 | Air Canada Centre |
| Cool Tour 2010 | July 17 | Sound Academy |
| Jack JOhnson | July 19 | Molson Amphitheatre |
| Simon and Garfunkel | July 19 | Air Canada Centre |
| Bon Jovi | July 20-21 | Rogers Centre |
| Brad Paisley H20 Tour | July 22 | Molson Amphitheatre |
| Ween | July 29 | Kool Haus |
| Kele | July 29 | The Mod Club |
| Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros | July 30 | Phoenix Concert Theatre |
| Lynyrd Skynyrd | July 22 | Casino Rama |
| An Evening with Sting | July 23 | Molson Amphitheatre |
| Star Wars in Concert | July 24 | Copps Coliseum |
| Lilith Fair | July 24 | Molson Amphitheatre |
| Q.A.R. | July 27 | Phoenix Concert Theatre |
| Primus | July 27 | Sound Academy |
| The Black Eyes Peas | July 27 | Air Canada Centre |
| The Cat Empire | July 28 | Phoenix Concert Theatre |
| Kings of Leon | July 28 | Molson Amphitheatre |
| Ween | July 29 | Kool Haus |
| Kele | July 29 | The Mod Club |
| Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros | July 30 | Phoenix Concert Theatre |
2010 Toronto Mayor Candidates Performance Index
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Many of you have seen a significant amount of publicity on Toronto’s 2010 municipal election including the two televised mayoral debates on CP24. About 40% of voters are still undecided at this stage so we felt it would be worthwhile to look at this election from a different perspective.
Lets assume the main goal is to elect a mayor that will make Toronto one of the top 5 global cities given the existing budgetary constraints and debt. So how do we go about electing the right mayor?
- Rob Ford
- George Smitherman
- Joe Pantalone
- Rocco Rossi
- Sarah Thomson
- Giorgio Mammoliti
We would need to look at Toronto’s global ranking based on universal set of performance indicators and evaluate how each candidate’s platform would improve Toronto’s ranking.
For the purpose of this exercise we have picked Global Power City Index (GPCI), which was complied by Mori Memorial Foundation in Tokyo Japan in 2009. This study evaluated the features and attractiveness of key cities around the world so it could be applied to Tokyo’s urban development strategies. The study used 63 indicators in 5 different categories. The actual rating was done by four different groups including Artists, Visitors, Researchers and Managers. We have listed the categories below with some example indicators under each one:
Economy
- Population
- GDP
Cultural Exchange
- Number of upscale hotels
- Trade value of audiovisual and related services
- Number of foreigners
- Number of guest rooms of luxury hotels
- Number of hotels
Livability
- Sewage
- Vulnerability
Ecology & Natural Environment
- Number of companies with ISO 14001 certification
- Percentage of recycling
- Percentage of renewable energy
- CO2 emissions
R&D, Cultural Interaction, Livability and Accessibility
The overall results ranked Toronto in the 15th position. The areas where Toronto fell short on included Ecology & Natural Environment, Cultural Interaction and Research & Development.
Global Ranking of Toronto
Raw Update on Toronto Earthquake
scott_showalter: Felt the edge of that Ottawa/Toronto earthquake here in NW Ohio. USGS confirmed it was 5.5 magnitude. Great site: http://bit.ly/recentquakeson June 23 at 02:45 p.m.
Minor Earthquake in Toronto
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We just experienced a minor earth quake in Toronto at 1.50 p.m. EST.
It was 5.3 on the Richter Scale.
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G20 Traffic and Security Parameters
On June 25, Toronto Metropolitan Police will be asking anyone entering the Traffic Zone for an ID and a purpose for wanting to enter this area.
You will need to provide the same information again when you enter the Security Parameter shown in yellow. Click on the corner of the map to enlarge.
You can call 311, the City Help line, to obtain more information on which City programs and services are affected.
G20 Toronto – Raw Street News
jeanmarcotte: RT @JacquieSicluna: Despite all the negativity w #G20 can we pls take a moment 2 B grateful and proud of what the Toronto Police do 4 us …
on June 22 at 09:48 p.m.
jpuopolo: Nations are foes in G20 Cup – http://bit.ly/c9aOvC
on June 22 at 09:36 p.m.
jenniestanford: RT @laurakmiller: hey protestors. spray painting the war memorial isn’t cool.. no matter the cause. #g20 #growup
on June 22 at 09:36 p.m.
holysailboat: The G20 will come and go, but the World Cup will keep on going. Yes! – http://bit.ly/b1wonj
on June 22 at 09:36 p.m.
Reuters_TopNews: Europeans act alone on bank tax before G20 http://link.reuters.com/wys53m
on June 22 at 09:36 p.m.
Reuters_US: Europeans act alone on bank tax before G20 http://link.reuters.com/wys53m
Front of Eaton Center
on June 22 at 09:36 p.m.
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Parkinson Society Canada SuperWalk
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2010 marks the 20th anniversary of SuperWalk and it will be Parkinson Society Canada’s biggest fundraising event yet! In 2009, $2.6 million was raised nationally through SuperWalk, helping fund 16 new research programs as well as providing resources for education, advocacy and support services to the over 100,000 Canadians living with this debilitating disease. This year it is our goal to raise $3 million, $900,000 of which is hoped to come from generous supporters in Central and Northern Ontario.
The Toronto SuperWalk is being held on Sunday, September 12th at Earl Bales Park (Bathurst & Sheppard), with registration beginning at 9:30 am.
With your help we can give people with Parkinson’s and their families a better life and a brighter future. For more information on SuperWalk and to register or sponsor a walker please visit www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca or call 1.800.565.3000.
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Best Deals for Air Flights
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You can sometimes get the best flight deals by going directly to the airline website. Monitor the price at least three times a day. We suggest in the morning, noon and in the evening. Usually you will get the best prices on Wednesdays. Avoid booking your tickets over the weekend since the demand is usually high in that period causing the prices to go up. Look for limited-time promotions from airlines and try to be flexible with your flight schedule. Here is a promotion by Air France on their home page for European flights:
Find the best airline fares to France and Europe on Air France, click here!
Check prices with a couple of travel agencies who are promoting that destination. They are a few that buy tickets in block and selling them at a discount. Reserve your tickets at least 21 days in advance. If you book within 14 days then you will be paying a premium. If you need to take a connecting flight then check if that airline has flights. You might get a connecting flight discount.
Then there are the obvious things like, flying off season and staying for at least 3 days. Some airlines require you to stay over the weekend. Check the large Internet travel sites:
Travelocity.ca
expedia.ca
hotwire.com
orbitz.com
travelcuts.com
priceline.com – A reverse auction site where you decide how much you are willing to pay, then the software checks if an airline is willing to sell a seat for that price. You can choose the date but not the time. You are billed only if the airline approves.
Lets not forget Student and budget specialists :
sta-travel.com
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Toronto Convention Center
Was it the vuvuzela or the sound canons that cleared Front street ?
List of Job Boards for Greater Toronto Area
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