Every Condo Board has its own set of rules and regulations regarding what are and aren’t allowed when it comes to decorations for the holiday season. Before buying a new bundle of lights or a whopping 8 foot tree you should check with your Condo Board’s rules and regulations. Typically…
It’s Snowing Outside! Tips for the inexperienced shoveler
November 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
In honour (and trepidation!) of the first flakes of snow that I’ve seen this season, I decided that it might be time for some simple shoveling tips. Check them out. Tips for the inexperienced shoveler: Stretch before you start! Always bend at the knees when shoveling. This will save you…
Neighbourhood Spotlight: Christmas Time in the Distillery District
November 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a way to get yourself into the Christmas spirit? Then head down to the Distillery District between December 2nd and 18th and take in the sight and sounds of their charm of the Christmas Market. Inspired by the Christmas Markets of the Old World (originating in Germany in…
1912: The Year We Missed Our Subway Moment | Toronto Standard |
November 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Can you imagine how much easier and (most likely) less congested our downtown streets would be if we had another subway line? Just imagine. Apparently we, the City of Toronto, had our chances (and the opportunities passed) to have another subway line along Queen Street. In both 1912 and 1946…
Images of Toronto during the Great War
November 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
My backyard is bordered at the end by what was once a munitions factory. It’s a beautiful old brick building with lovely ivy growing all over it and although once it was busy with the production of bullets now it sits quiet as a reminder of this City’s involvement in…
Toronto Hydro: Winter pricing and tracking your energy consumption
November 2, 2011 by 1 Comment
It’s time of year to change your electricity habits. As of yesterday Toronto Hydro time-of-use customers are now being charged the winter rates. Not all customers are currently on the time-of-use pricing format but by mid-2012 the Ontario Energy Board is aiming to have all customers switched over. For those…
Happy Halloween! Check out these pumpkins…..
October 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Happy Halloween to all of you! My pumpkin carving skills are at best mediocre, so in the spirit of this ghoulish day instead of scaring you with my attempt, I thought I’d share some pictures of some pretty awesome pumpkins. Check them out. Happy halloween!
Toronto and the Great Fire of 1904
October 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This week’s fire on George Street prompted me to take a look around the internet for a little more information on the ‘Great Fire of 1904’. I had heard a little about the devastation that it caused but really had very little idea of how consuming the fire actually was….