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More ways to master Toronto
May 22, 2009 – 8:55 am | Comments Off on More ways to master Toronto
More ways to master Toronto

Getting acquainted with Toronto and want to see more than the typical tourist sights?

The New York Times’ recent “36 Hours in Toronto” article highlights some of Toronto’s more eclectic neighborhoods, from West Queen …

News flash: Canadian teens actually like their parents
May 21, 2009 – 1:05 pm | Comments Off on News flash: Canadian teens actually like their parents
News flash: Canadian teens actually like their parents

Moving to Canada with teenagers? Then you’ll want to read this post from the New York Times’ Motherlode blog:

Good news for parents. Your teenagers like you!

Or, they do if you live in Canada

Canada more affordable for British expats than US or Europe
May 20, 2009 – 8:50 am | Comments Off on Canada more affordable for British expats than US or Europe
Canada more affordable for British expats than US or Europe

“Can you afford your dream country?”

That’s the question the U.K.’s Telegraph newspaper posed to potential British expats considering relocating to the U.S., Canada, or Europe.

According to research by the company Foreign Currency Direct, …

Happy Victoria Day
May 18, 2009 – 8:51 am | Comments Off on Happy Victoria Day
Happy Victoria Day

Today is a holiday in Canada — Victoria Day.

Nowadays, as Canadians head to their vacation cottages, picnic on the beach, or fire up the backyard barbecues, the holiday is more about the start

Getting acquainted with Toronto’s neighborhoods
May 15, 2009 – 9:19 am | Comments Off on Getting acquainted with Toronto’s neighborhoods
Getting acquainted with Toronto’s neighborhoods

The city of Toronto has roughly 140 unique neighborhoods. If you’re considering relocating to Toronto, how do you find the neighborhood that’s right for you?

If you’re just visiting, start with Tourism Toronto’s