Category Archives: family

Royal Ontario Museum Sleepover — a scary experience

Taking my 4-year-old nephew to the Royal Ontario Museum’s dinosaur-themed sleepover seemed like the perfect plan to win me the Favourite Auntie Award.  Not so, it turns out, if your nephew has an unnatural fear of just about every animal … Continue reading

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Work, work, work

That’s what 2011 has been all about for me so far.  Well, that and a big fat engagement ring. (Yeah!) But seriously, apart from shoving the gold and emerald band on my fat knuckle (thanks recreational basketball) I’ve hardly felt … Continue reading

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Shane Belcourt’s Toronto on blogTO

Ever struggle with coming out of your parent’s shadows?  Try having a father who is one of the most famous Aboriginal activists and thinkers in Canada.  But filmmaker and musician Shane Belcourt has done better than most.  Find out how … Continue reading

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Free ways to wish Toronto a Happy 175th

It’s the city’s birthday today but celebrations will last well into the year. Here are my picks (insert nerdy history bias here) for not-to-be missed, FREE, happenings: TODAY The Bohemian Embassy Revival – Toronto Public Library City Hall Branch 7-8:30 … Continue reading

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Five-pin on Family Day: A photo essay

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