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The Best Places to Travel in March
Sunday March 17 Saint Patrick's Day 2019
March is the month when winter turns to spring, at least according to the calendar. In reality, it usually feels like more of the same, and many of us are ready for a change. That’s the beauty of travel — we can choose a destination based on whatever we’re longing for.
Is it a little excitement we could use at this point? A trip to Rio de Janeiro for its pre-Lenten Carnival celebration would more than satisfy, with its exuberant parades, colorful costumes, music, and crowds. In Dublin, the parties will center on St. Patrick’s Day with more extended festivities that we encounter in most towns. A few additional days to explore Ireland will show another side of the country, with its green rolling hills and rugged coast.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/best-places-travel-march#rio-de-janiero
20 Good News Stories You Didn’t Hear About
Today, the most attractive, charming, sexy and compelling news outlets enjoy unparalleled influence over the minds of tens of millions of people. At the same time, there are lots of good things happening in the world.
Watch the video at the end of the article
Good News Headlines from INSH
There are earnest good people attempting to change things. Stories like people cleaning up our environment, and endangered animals making a resurgence. These stories don’t usually make the headlines.
So the good news goes nowhere and the not-so-great stories mesmerize us from every screen. So here are 20 good news stories in an attempt to change just that.
THE ORDER OF CANADA 2019
Barry Callaghan, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Barry Callaghan is known for his wide range of literary works, including novels, short stories, essays and poems. As founder of the journal Exile: A Literary Quarterly and the Exile Editions publishing house, he has promoted Canadian literature, regardless of form, origin or language. Throughout his career, he has sought to raise the profile of Canadian authors around the world through publications, conferences and literary evenings.Canadian Letters.GTA REALTORS® Release January Stats
February 6, 2019 -- TREB President Garry Bhaura announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 4,009 home sales through TREB's MLS® in January 2019 – up by 0.6 per cent compared to January 2018. On a preliminary seasonally adjusted basis, sales were up by 3.4 per cent compared to December 2018.
"It is encouraging to see the slight increase in January transactions on a year-overyear basis, even with the inclement weather experienced in the GTA region during the last week of the month. The fact that the number of transactions edged upwards is in line with TREB's forecast for higher sales in calendar year 2019," said Mr. Bhaura.
What Classifies A House Style: What Makes A Bungalow Home?
If you’ve been paying attention to architectural trends lately, you know that bungalows are back in a big way. With that in mind, we thought it was the perfect addition to our What Classifies A House Style series. Keep reading to learn what makes this architectural style so unique and why the bungalow home has held a special place in our hearts for so many years.
Defining a House Style: What Is a Ranch Home?
Until recently, the ranch home was the most popular home style in America. However, have you ever stopped to wonder what made this style capture our hearts for decades?
It’s time to take a closer look at exactly what goes into a ranch home. Read on to learn more about its history, the distinct types and some distinguishing characteristics. Chances are good that by the end of this post, you’ll fall in love with ranch homes all over again.
Toronto's Safest Neighbourhoods
Frequently called one of the world's most livable cities. Toronto ranks high on lists of the most desirable cities for many reasons. Not only is it one of the most walkable cities in Canada, it's also one of the safest, despite having a population of 2. million people (with 5.9 million residing in the Greater Toronto Area or GTA). If you are looking for a new neighbourhood to discover or visit or for a forever home, your personal safety and the safety of your loved ones is a high priority. These areas have been ranked as some of the most secure neighbourhoods in Toronto, making them a great place to start looking when deciding where to reside.
https://sothebysrealty.ca/insightblog/2018/12/10/toronto-safest-neighbourhoods/Getting Ready To Sell? These 5 Small Repairs Make A Big Difference When Showing Your Home
When it comes time to prepare your home for sale, you want to ensure it’s in the best possible shape by the time you show it. This way, when a potential buyer asks about the property’s condition, they know it is ready to be sold without much work left to be done.
After all, most buyers would prefer not to have to deal with any functional issues before they move in. Before showing your home, consider making these small repairs, as they can make a big difference both in terms of interest levels and offer prices.
The Five Oldest and Most Historic Bars in Toronto
There are not many of them, but Toronto boasts several bars that have been serving drinks for more than a century. In fact, two of the bars on this list predate Canadian Confederation; all of them opened before the second great fire of Toronto and the first electricity reached the city from Niagara.
Here are some of the oldest bars in Toronto.
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2014/07/the_5_oldest_bars_in_toronto/
The Top 35 Chicken Wings in Toronto by Neighbourhood
Chicken wings in Toronto run the gamut from conventional pub grub offerings to sticky Asian-inspired styles. From fried Buffalo wings and Korean varieties to smokehouse specialities, this quintessential finger food is as diverse as the city itself.
Here are my picks for the top chicken wings in Toronto by neighbourhood.
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2015/12/the_top_35_chicken_wings_in_toronto_by_neighbourhood/
The world's most popular coffee species are going extinct. And scientists say we are to blame
Savor that cup of coffee while you can. New research shows 60% of coffee species found in the wild could soon go extinct.
Researchers at Kew Royal Botanic Gardens in the UK warn that climate change, deforestation, droughts and plant diseases are putting the future of coffee at risk.
2019 CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOSHOW
LEGO-built Bugatti coming to the AutoShow
The 2019 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto will feature the amazing, full-size fully functional Bugatti Chiron constructed by LEGO Technic of LEGO bricks and elements.
At the Metro Toronto Convention Centre February 15-24, 2019
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