Sunday Interludes: Free Concerts

The Royal Conservatory of Music offers Sunday Interludes– a mix of cabaret, jazz, and classical music. Each concert is 75 minutes with no intermission Where: Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Telus Centre for the Performance and Learning, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto. When: At 2pm first Sunday of the month October to June, with the exception of January. Cost:  free.  Reserve tickets starting 30 days before the … Continue reading Sunday Interludes: Free Concerts

5 Healthy Habits During a Job Search — Mary Crow, Career Transitions Coach

Career transitions come in many forms, one of the most major ones being a new job search. In addition to the obvious steps of networking and sending our applications (which I will cover in separate blog posts), it is important to consider how to support ourselves mentally, physically and emotionally during a job search. In […] via 5 Healthy Habits During a Job Search — Mary … Continue reading 5 Healthy Habits During a Job Search — Mary Crow, Career Transitions Coach

City of Toronto Resume Guide

Interested in working for the City of Toronto and want some insider tips on how to most effective way to prepare your resume for jobs with the City? The City of Toronto has very clearly spelled out their expectations for resume and cover letters submitted for vacancies they are recruiting for. They even provide lists of useful verbs for various skill areas.  Reviewing this advice … Continue reading City of Toronto Resume Guide

Parks Canada Entrance Free in 2017

Enjoy All the National Parks and Historic Sites of Canada!       In honor of Canada’s 150th year, entrance to all national parks and historic sites will be free of entrance fees for everyone in 2017. Where: all national parks and historic sites in all provinces and territories in Canada. When: January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. Additional free admission begins 2018 onwards … Continue reading Parks Canada Entrance Free in 2017

Twiddle Muffs???

Busy Hands Can Calm the Mind What started as a search for a worthwhile project for a volunteer knitting group at St. Joseph’s in London, Ontario, is resulting in whimsical colorful creations called twiddle muffs that soothe and calm people with dementia.  Read all about it.  Watch a group of ladies in St John, New Brunswick make and talk about their work and the meaning … Continue reading Twiddle Muffs???

Good Fresh Food, Great Prices

Get Fresh Vegetables and Fruits at Prices Significantly Lower than Supermarkets Good Food Box has been around across Canada since 1990. This non-profit volunteer run organization was founded on the belief that everyone has the right to good food.  Priority for sourcing quality produce is what is local and sustainable.  In Toronto alone, 1500 boxes per week are packed and picked up. I have used … Continue reading Good Fresh Food, Great Prices

Skills for Change Brings You an Accelerated Training Course in T1 Income Tax  Preparation

Do You Want To Earn Money Preparing Tax Returns? Are You Self Employed And Need To Prepare Your Own Tax Return? Do You Need Help Completing The CGA Taxation 1 (TX1) Course? This Skills for Change course is designed to follow the general structure of the Income Tax Act. It will cover major income categories and applicable rules used to  calculate net income for tax … Continue reading Skills for Change Brings You an Accelerated Training Course in T1 Income Tax  Preparation

Authentic $4 Tacos Straight From Mexico

‘Born in Mexico, Perfected in Toronto’ at Tacos 101 Yes you can have the delicious taste of authentic Mexican corn tacos including fish, al pastor (pork), nopal (cactus), chicken adobado or carnitas (pork).  Set your our level of heat and add a side dish.  See Tacos 101 for menu details. Where:  Tacos 101 101 Dundas Street East, Toronto When: Monday-Saturday: 11am – 9pm | Sunday: 11am … Continue reading Authentic $4 Tacos Straight From Mexico