Posts Tagged ‘Canada’
The Spit
Image via Wikipedia The Spit In the city’s central-south-east border you find the boardwalks and paths of Cherry Beach. They are replete with boardwalk & path areas for strollers, cyclers, joggers, in-line skaters and the like. You journey along these paths east-bound and would eventually end up in the Ash Bridges Bay [...]
Toronto Police Sound Canon
But on a serious note, now that G20 is over what are we going to do the with sound canon? Does the police need to fine tune the sound each year? Did it actually work? We are not sure why it was not used last Sunday? Perhaps it doesn't work well in the rain. It is a mystery. Happy Canada Day Everyone ! Related articles by Zemanta Rights [...]
Missing Tourists in Toronto G20 Demonstrations
Below are some photos of the demonstrations earlier today in downtown Toronto. Police worked hard to regain order in different locations including Yonge and College street where there were some arrests. It was easier to spot a black bear today than a tourist ! Perhaps we need a sign similar to the one below for tourists. Related [...]
Parkinson Society Canada SuperWalk
Image via Wikipedia 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 [...]
List of Job Boards for Greater Toronto Area
Image via CrunchBase Here is a list of good job boards for Toronto and GTA. Some are aggragators listing jobs from other major sites. There are some that target only Toronto and a couple that focus on certain market segments like media or journalism. Note, I have not listed any agency sites. List of good job sites: indeed.com- An [...]
How to Avoid Traffic in Toronto ?
Image via Wikipedia Here are some tips on how to avoid or beat traffic caused by road constructions, G20, G8, Molsen Indy, Toronto Pride, Caribana and accidents: 1. Check the traffic report on radio, tv or your computer before you leave the house. 2. Keep the radio on. There will be traffic reports every 10 minutes. 3. Monitor at [...]
G8 Traffic Restrictions
Image via Wikipedia Before, during and after the G8 Summit, there will be a significant number of police officers and increased security in the Huntsville and Muskoka regions. There will be a total marine exclusion zone on Fairy and Peninsula lakes as well as on the canal that links them. This will apply to all motorized vessels and [...]
U.S. Department Issues Travel Warning to Toronto
Image via Wikipedia The U.S. State Department has issued a warning today to Americans living in Toronto or planning to visit during the G20 summit to avoid city's downtown. The warning states the “U.S. Citizens should avoid traveling in or thourgh downtown Toronto during the Summit.” To which Mayor David Miller responded, "While I [...]
2010 June Events in Toronto
Image via Wikipedia Here are some fun events this month in Toronto: The 11th Annual Taste of Little Italy 2010 Will take place Friday June 18-20, between Bathurst and Shaw. College Street will be closed during the event. On Sunday June 20, we have Much Music Awards (MMVA), honoring this year's best music video. This event [...]
2010 ideaCity
Image by Vieeto Voom via Flickr IdeaCity, also known as 'Canada's Premiere Meeting of the minds', is a three day event that is taking place tomorrow at the Royal Conservatory of Music's Koerner Hall at 273 Bloor St., in Toronto. Fifty bright minds including artists, adventurers, authors, cosmologists, doctors, designers, entertainers, [...]
