It seems Toronto has been enjoying it’s share of infamy as “the city with the most of many things”. Our newest Number One accolade is that Toronto has recently been ranked first in North America for the amount of cranes swinging in our busy sky. More info can be found here
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In an article in Blog.To, it is reported that Toronto is in a tie with London for the 10th most expensive city in the world to live in. Toronto has shot up a whopping 9 spots from last year to this. The stats quote that Toronto beats out New York, Miami, and Las Vegas to name just a few on the list of most expensive cities to live in. For the full article, check out Blog.To.
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Brandon Donnelly posted a great blog on the potential development in the City of Toronto. We have re-posted it here for anyone who missed it.
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Seasonal Affected Disorder can be a heavy burden on those who suffer from this malady. The treatment for this disorder is light therapy which can be quite expensive if you do not have access to the necessary equipment. Recognizing the need, the Toronto Public Library has installed a number of therapy lights in selected libraries. More on this, as well as which locations will be home to the light therapy machines can be found here.
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The Toronto Light Festival taking place in the Historical Distillery District is a welcome addition to the many winter activities the city has to offer. Showcasing a multitude of light installations, the event is one of the brightest of the season. The show runs from January 18 – March 3, 2019. Find out more information on their website or by clicking here
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With the holiday season winding down, it’s time to start planning the next chapter in our winter activities. Thankfully, Toronto’s Winterlicious Festival is just around the corner to ease us through the post-holiday blahs. With almost 200 of the city’s finest restaurants participating, it’s a great time to treat ourselves to some delicious fare at delectable prices. Check out the full list of participating restaurants by clicking here. The festival begins January 25, and runs through to February 7, 2019.
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The restoration of Massey Hall received an early Christmas present this year with the announcement of a major influx of funds from both the Federal and Provincial governments. Along with private and corporate funding, the 60 million added to the Massey Hall restoration coffers is a much needed boost to ensure this significant piece of Toronto’s History is restored back to its former glory. Read more here
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With the full moon and the winter solstice colliding this year, what better time to get out and enjoy festivities in Kensington Market. Check out the parade and activities at this year’s festival. Details here
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For the many residents of Toronto who shy away from the city’s waterfront during the winter months, you might be missing some of the best art Toronto has to offer. Among other interesting exhibits to be presented by the water’s edge this year, is a new Icebreakers Exhibit which presents five interactive art installations to be displayed at Queens Quay. Toronto’s unique landscape is the perfect backdrop for these fun installations and a great place to hang out on a sunny winter’s day. Find out more about the exhibit here
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What better way to take the chill out of a cold winter evening than by bringing light into the picture. This year, Ontario Place is playing host to a Winter Light Exhibition featuring the work of talented artists using light as a medium to produce interesting and unique art installations.
The exhibition is on from Nov. 23, 2018 until March 17, 2019. For more information and a full list of the artists, click here.
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