Next time I find myself exasperated on a Toronto sidewalk with moaning children and and an absent sense of direction, I’ll try to remember the beauty that surrounds me when viewed from a different angle and remind myself that I’m one small part of a living, breathing bigger picture… Continue reading
I know that working your way through the latest tome from Lonely Planet isn’t for everyone, that’s why I’m bringing you this… Continue reading
On Friday I was in Toronto’s Discovery District for a morning meeting at CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) where I’ve volunteered to take part in research studies examining treatment for the prevention of depression relapse. We’d driven up together, K, les enfants and I, hoping to do a bit of exploring after the meeting was over… Continue reading
I didn’t even know nude yoga existed, nevermind that you can do it in Toronto if you so choose. Why anyone would want to practice their asanas naked in a roomful of similarly (un)clad people completely eludes me, unless it is to decrease their sensitivity to unpleasant sights. Continue reading
Toronto city council has endorsed a private members bill calling for the government to make side under-run guards on large trucks mandatory. The bill comes a month after Jenna Morrison – a 38 year old mother of one, who was pregnant with her second child – was killed beneath the wheels of a truck at a street corner in Toronto. Continue reading
Yesterday approximately 1000 people took part in a ghost bike ride in honour of Jenna Morrison, a wife, mother, daughter and yoga teacher, who was expecting her second child when she was killed by a truck. Continue reading
Well, I’m sure this will come as no great surprise to anyone but… Continue reading
Watch out Elton and David – there’s a new dynamic duo in town! Step aside for Buddy and Pedro… Toronto News: Same-sex penguin pair fascinates zookeepers – thestar.com. Continue reading
The weather was grim, with grey skies and rain, but the protesters weren’t deterred…
Canada becomes part of Occupy Wall Street movement… Continue reading
It seems that the phenomenon known as the Arab Spring, that started in the middle east, is actually a global awakening… Continue reading
Summer is on the wane now and thoughts turn to the changes ahead. The flip-flops and sun-hats are packed away, and socks and trousers make a re-appearance after a long absence. In two or three short months, once the beautiful colours of autumn have come and gone, winter will be upon us… Continue reading
Not only do we have the phenomenal Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to look forward to in September, now a whole new movie experience awaits at Toronto Harbour. Drive-in movie theatres are ten-a-penny here in Ontario, but this is taking it to a different level. ‘Scuse me while I go and ready the yacht! Sail-In … Continue reading
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