Toronto Police Services have plenty of divisions and specialties including the Bomb Squad, complete with a very impressive vehicle. I saw it parked out on Front Street East and I thought should I be running away from this vehicle, or from the building it is parked beside? The truck should have a sign that says "work in progress - RUN" or "just on a coffee run - relax ..read more

Toronto's professional baseball team the Blue Jays are playing in a newly renovated Rogers Centre. Ripping up the 100 level seats and expanding the room each chair occupies - as well as adding cup holders (gosh darn those spoiled richies), happened after the 500 level seats were changed to add a number of open space, non-assigned seating areas, as well as a few other changes, came at the cost of some 10,110 seats. The capacity of the arena is now at 39,150 down from 49,260. To make up the costs I think that they may have jacked the costs of seats and sent the price of stadium food throug ..read more

A large art installation is in Yonge-Dundas Square showing a Polar Bear made of discarded plastic.  The installation is by the Toronto Zoo to highlight the amount of waste plastic that is being found in the foodchain. Plus visit the zoo ..read more

Born for More is bringing the Soulful Beauty event to Toronto April 21, 2024 where you can explore beauty and wellness while enjoying a few tasty beverages and some delectable food. Soulful Beauty's creator, Kathryne Mejias, is committed to empowering women which is so very important as women's rights have been under pressure around the world and she wants to "instill confidence, enabling women to make a meaningful impact, pursue their passions, foster healthy relationships, and lead purposeful lives." (Submitted photos) Kathryne Mejias Author, Coach and CEO of Born for More explains "Once w ..read more

Water taxis and some tour ships are underway in Toronto's harbour getting an early start on the pre-summer weekend fun. Toronto ferries are running on the winter schedule still, those party-poopers. City Experiences by Hornblower had the Oriole out on Lake Ontario over the past weekend. Some of the boats are still waiting for warmer temps like Toronto Harbour Tours Inc (May 1), Kajama Tall Ship Tours (May 4), City Sightseeing Toronto (May 11) Here are some links to some of the boat tour companies:  www.empiresandy.com www.piratelife.ca www.empressofcanada.com www.torontocruises.com ww ..read more

I noticed that the Sunnyside Pavilion boardwalk has been replaced and the walkway is open. The work was completed by Pine Valley Corporation beginning in 2023 and finishing in 2024. Construction fencing caused the annual January 1st Polar Bear Dip to move away from the pavilion so hey, they can move back for next year's dip. Fencing and notices for the reconstruction work The City of Toronto's website says this about the beach park, "Sunnyside Park is located in the west end of Toronto on the shore of Lake Ontario. It was once home to Sunnyside Amusement Park. It is a popular place for pic ..read more

The moon beat up the sun during the Monday, April 8, 2024 solar eclipse that slowly passed over Southern Ontario. We decided to head out along the path of totality and keep away from the billions expected in Niagara Falls and ended up picking Port Colborne on the shores of Lake Erie and the upper end of the Welland Canal. Lock 8 park with a Great Lakes steamer passing through The site was perfect because of free parking and a bathroom open for the event Our route from the GTA to the port was along backroads, keeping away from the main highways that would be loaded with untold amount of sto ..read more

Cooler temperatures have slowed the growth of the cherry blossum buds in High Park. Sakura Watch is predicting buds will open April 18 to 24 with peak blossoms to follow by a few days, so that puts weekend peak either Saturday, April 20 or 27. The giant Maple Leaf garden in Hillside Park Right now (April 7) the cherry blossoms are in Stage 1 - round green buds which means that the park is not busy. However in another week or two this place will be booming for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Keep coming back as I update the status of the blossoms ..read more

The bikes are back in town as the Spring Toronto Motorcycle Supershow comes to the International Centre this weekend which includes the International SPRING CUP Bike Builders Competition with participants from across North America. The show features 250,000 square feet of motorcycles, accessories, displays, vendors and more is on from April 6 to 7, 2024 and parking is free at the International Centre. From the Spring show, "Master Motorcycle builders and top designers will enter the competition in levels 2 or 3. Level 3 will include; Builder, Café, Bagger, Performance Bagger and Bobber class ..read more

Compassion always remains in fashion and Producer and animal rights activist Vikki Lenola brings her Vegan Fashion Show to Planted Expo in Toronto. The fashion show took place early afternoon on the first day of the weekend expo taking place March 23-24 at Enercare Centre in Exhibition Place which will later move to Vancouver in June 2024. The designers, fashions and accessories are vegan and for each it was important for the designer to remove animal products from their products. Cruelty free fashions without animal involvement also reduces the environmental impact of obtaining and treat ..read more