Category : Canada

466. Doors Open May 23 and 24 — 2015

Ruth writes: I look forward every year to the Doors Open opportunities coming up again this weekend. It gives me a chance to just

462. Pictures and Thoughts from Dutch Liberation Festival – 2015

Marijke writes: It has been an emotional few days for me leading up to my attending the ceremony of the 70th anniversary of the

435. Big Drum Social – 2015

The time is about 6-9pm.

433. Christmas Flower Shows & Toronto Museums – 2014

Ruth writes: This weekend offers a beautiful traditional Toronto family event: the opening of the Centennial Park Christmas Flower Show with horse & carriage

524. Remembrance Day in Toronto – 2014

Ruth writes: The last time I went to a Remembrance Day ceremony, it was at the Old Toronto City Hall in 2012. It was

Ruth writes: Which of our major mayoral candidates is most sensitive to the needs of our diverse cultures? Let us know what you think

500. Second Underground Freedom Train July 31, 2014

Ruth writes: Thanks to A Different Booklist, I learned today about Toronto’s Freedom Train. What a wonderful idea to commemorate not just Harriet Tubman,

Ruth writes: Celebrations are all over the city with variations on the theme. They are all free unless otherwise specified. The official Toronto one

489. Traditional Outdoor Pow Wow – 2014

This is one of my favourite First Nations events because it’s real. The people involved are praying, competing,  and having a good time. It’s

468. Foreign Encounters and Toronto’s Diversity 2014

 We want to share this beautifully-executed art project with you. Thanks Alexandra. Ruth.  Alexandra Hong writes:  FOREIGN ENCOUNTERS is a Toronto-based art project that