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WISHING ALL A VERY, VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR .
Casa Loma Has Turned Into A Winter Wonderland This Winter
A NUTCRACKER CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE DECEMBER 1ST, 2019 – JANUARY 5TH, 2020*
Enjoy new shows by famed illusionist entertainer Professor Wick and ice skating performers Glisse on Ice. These spectacles of illusions and wonder will amaze audiences young and old alike. Guests will be surrounded by holiday magic throughout the castle which will be resplendent with holiday décor, including a 40ft tall tree in the Great Hall and eight other signature trees by talented Canadian designers. As always kids are invited to visit Santa in his castle workshop and participate in festive arts and crafts, visit with wintery holiday mascots, and much more.
Guest can also explore the holiday magic of Casa Loma…at night from December 16th – 30th. Wander through the dazzling lighting display in the gardens and experience all of Casa Loma’s holiday festivities as well as exciting fire performers and special performances by the Casa Loma Holiday Orchestra. Included with General Admission.
Ten New Attractions To Visit In Toronto During The Holidays
Attractions to visit during the holidays in Toronto are aplenty this year. Boozy Christmas pop-ups and festive mini markets are taking over the city, but even the Toronto Zoo, Wonderland, and the city’s biggest transit hub are lighting up this snowy season with exciting attractions for the first year ever.
Here are 10 new attractions to visit in Toronto during the holidays.
https://www.blogto.com/city/2019/12/new-attractions-toronto-holidays
Aurora Winter Festival
GTA REALTORS® Release November 2019 Stats
Toronto Real Estate Board President Michael Collins announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 7,090 sales through TREB's MLS® System in November 2019 – a 14.2 per cent increase compared to November 2018. On a GTA-wide basis, sales were up year-over-year for all major market segments. Annual sales growth in ground oriented home types, including detached houses, led the way.
New listings entered into TREB's MLS® System in November and the active listings count at the end of the month went in the opposite direction compared to last year, with new listings down 17.9 per cent year-over-year and active listings down 27.2 per cent.
http://www.trebhome.com/files/market-stats/market-watch/mw1911.pdfCanadian housing is on a healthy streak after 2.5 years in dangerous territory
Overvalued, overbuilt, overheated — all of these terms have been used to describe the potential danger that the Canadian housing market has found itself in at various points over the last few years.
But even as many said with certainty that the worst was still to come for the market, it turned a corner earlier this year and has been on a path to moderation ever since.
Toronto home prices see their biggest spike all year in November
https://www.livabl.com/2019/12/toronto-home-prices-biggest-spike-november.html
That Time When Highway 2 Was Gateway To Toronto
Before the birth of the 401 and the Gardiner Expressway in the 1950s, the main gateway to Toronto from the east and west was Highway 2.
Known locally as Kingston Road and Lake Shore Road (later Boulevard) on either side, the highway was home to tourist enclaves and roadside activity that would eventually die out in the 1960s and '70s.
https://www.blogto.com/city/2016/06/that_time_when_highway_2_was_the_gateway_to_toronto/
Toronto's Paradise Theatre Has Reopened
Paradise announced that the stylishly restored venue will officially reopen its doors to the public on Thursday, December 5, 2019. The Art Deco and Art Moderne heritage-designated landmark offers the ultimate in comfort and state-of-the-art technology, along with a full-service restaurant and cocktail bar opening soon. Catering to cultural aficionados, Paradise Theatre will feature a curated mix of classic and contemporary films, in addition to an eclectic range of multi-art events including live music performances, talk series, and comedy
Welcome to Paradise
Christmas Food Traditions Around the World
When it comes to the winter holidays, food traditions are an important part the celebrations in countries around the world, even if the foods are different from country to country.
(Likewise, Santa is different too, depending on where you live).
You might indulge in mince pies, or perhaps ham is more your style. For others, a holiday meal wouldn't be complete without fried chicken, fruit cake or salted cod. Depending on where you grew up, and where you live now, the seasonal delicacies that grace your table may be sweet, savory, or a little bit of everything in-between.
Let's take a look at different Christmas and Hanukkah food traditions around the world.
https://www.fluentin3months.com/christmas-food/The Best Tourtière in Toronto
Tourtière is a savoury meat pie traditionally eaten around the holidays. The comforting pastry dates back to the French-Canadian colonies in the late 1700s and originates in Quebec. But where can pie lovers go when they have a hankering for one in Toronto? Chef Mark McEwan has the answer. The taste test master samples the city’s finest purveyors of this Québécois classic that are sure to impress and entice your gourmet guests this holiday season.
Lonely Planet’s Best Travel Destinations for 2020
As we near 2020, traveling to places new and old becomes top of mind. But the timeless question rears its head once more: Where to go, and why? Enter Lonely Planet, and its newly released list of the best places to see next year. The book, which is now in its 15th edition, reduces the immensity of the world by categorizing the experiences (such as Top 10 Cities, Top 10 Best Value, and Best Sustainable Trips for Families, to name a few). This, of course, not only makes the job of selecting any new location(s) more manageable but it also allows its readers to be more eco-friendly in travel with sections such as How to minimize your carbon footprint. Below, we take a closer look at several categories from the book that highlight how interesting Lonely Planet’s 2020 selection is. Ultimately, if nothing else, this new book is meant to push us a bit outside of our comfort zone while offering a glimpse into lives and cultures that are different from our own.
Yours, for Probably Always: Martha Gellhorn’s Letters of Love and War 1930-1949 – review
The RAPP REPORT recommendation last month was picked by THE GUARDIAN as the book of the day. Click on the review below.....
The war reporter’s candid correspondence with her husband, family and friends underlines her courage and fight for recognition
Women are not welcome on the frontline, wrote famed war correspondent Martha Gellhorn in 1940 as she battled against military rules and male rivals for space alongside the troops.
The Secret To Defrosting Your Windshield In Seconds
No more braving the cold in your pajamas to warm the car up for twenty minutes before you have to leave. No more sweating through your suit trying to scrape ice off your windshield.
The "solution" to defrosting your car windows in mere seconds is here.
And it's magical.
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