Category: Frugal Crowd
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You’re Invited: Eglinton Crosstown LRT’s Public Open Houses Feb.24 & 27, 2014
This video presents “The Crosstown: LRT ABCs and 123s.” Rapid transit is coming to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This includes the Eglinton Crosstown, a 19 km light rail transit line – LRT for short. Light rail is new to Toronto but is used all around the world. This is an update to the previous blogs: You’re…
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You’re Invited: Family Day Activities in Toronto & Ontario on Feb.17 + TTC Alert Feb.15-17, 2014
This video ptresents “Winter in Muskoka.” “Winter is a perfect time to visit Muskoka, Ontario.” The Ontario government passed legislation to create Family Day in 2007. The first Family Day was observed on Feb. 18, 2008. There are over 330 provincial parks in Ontario, Canada, with more than 100 providing visitor facilities. Celebrate Family Day,…
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Protect Teens Via Safer Internet Day: Canadian Centre for Child Protection Offers New Resources
This video presents “How was your day? #youtharenotalone.” “If you (or a friend, peer or sibling) have been involved in a self/peer exploitation incident (otherwise known as “sexting”), we are here to help.” http://www.needhelpnow.ca/ http://www.aidezmoisvp.ca/ Today is Safer Internet Day! Safer Internet Day is aimed primarily at children and young people across the world. The…
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Toronto Bylaws on Boulevard Cafés & Marketing: Public Consultations Feb.6, 11, 13 & 18, 2014
Each former municipality in the City of Toronto has a pre-amalgamation bylaw that regulates boulevard cafés and boulevard marketing activities. As a result, the requirements, approval processes, permit types and application fees are different depending on the area where the business is located. In order to create a harmonized boulevard cafés/sidewalk patios and marketing bylaw…
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Ontario’s Minimum Wage Increases to $11 Per Hour on June 1, 2014
This is an update to the previous blogs: Canadian Campaign for a $14 Minimum Wage in Ontario: On the 14th of Every Month-Starting Today 2013; and Your Input: Canadian Poverty Consultation for Ontario Until October 2013. “Virtually every Canadian trying to survive on minimum wage in any province – and the wages vary – lives…
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You’re Invited: Ottawa’s Rideau Canal Skateway & Contest + Free Skateway App
This video presents “New Rideau Canal Skateway clip.” When winter arrives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the Rideau Canal is transformed into the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world’s largest skating rink with FREE admission. Skate through the heart of Canada’s Capital on the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Skateway is 7.8 kilometres long,…
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Your Input in February 2014: Toronto’s Electronic & Illuminated Signs + Gardiner Expressway East
In February, Toronto wants your input at public consultation meetings in Ontario, Canada, regarding: Toronto’s electronic and illuminated signs and billboards. The future of the Gardiner Expressway East. Toronto’s Electronic and Illuminated Signs and Billboards This is an update to the previous blog, Your Input: Toronto’s Employment Lands Sept.19 + Electronic & Illuminated Signs Sept.23-26,…