New Holiday Movies

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Looking for some fun, magical entertainment this holiday season? Then bundle up and head to your nearest movie theater!         Wreck-it Ralph - In theatres: Nov 2  Wreck-It Ralph longs to be as loved as his video game’s perfect good guy, Fix-It Felix. Problem is, nobody loves a bad guy. But they do love heroes... So when a modern, first-person shooter game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant … [Read more...]

The RIse of Chris Pine

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Imagine Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy all working together as a team in the name of protecting the communal hopes, dreams and imaginations of all the world’s children. That’s what the film Rise of the Guardians is all about. It’s an epic and magical adventure that will be swooping into theatres on November 21!   When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal … [Read more...]

Gifts to Cherish

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Here are a few sweet things for that special someone in your life.           Gifts for her: For the coffee craver:  It may look small, but don’t let it fool you. The Tassimo T20 is a sleek little brewer with all the power and barcode brains of their bigger models—wrapped up in a size that’s great for her. Push one button and her favourite beverage will be ready in about a minute. So delicious, … [Read more...]

Party like a Rock Star!

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Whether your kid is the next Justin Bieber or you’re just looking for a fun change of tune, why not hold your child’s birthday party at a music recording studio? While magicians, puppet shows and indoor play zones are always reliable options, we’ve all been there and done that before. A birthday party at a recording studio is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a chance to learn about one of the coolest industries around. Euphonic Sound … [Read more...]

Gifts That Give Back

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This year, give your loved ones something to feel good about.           Cookies for Change National Bank in association with Breakfast Clubs of Canada is offering a decorative piggy-bank filled with gourmet cranberry cookies by La Petite Bretonne to help support school breakfast programs across Canada. For only $5, this cute tin makes a great stocking stuffer and can be used to save change, while … [Read more...]

Merry Festivities Across Canada

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Winter is around the corner, and while many people might see this as the ideal time to hibernate, Canadians across the country are embracing the arrival of the festive season! Earlier sunsets mean spectacular light displays are possible long before the kids are in bed. Frosty temperatures inspire cozying up at the theatre to enjoy live performances like The Nutcracker or carolling together by an open fire. Wherever you are in Canada, there are … [Read more...]

Dine inside our life-sized gingerbread house

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Our story begins similar to another once upon a time story, but unlike the story of Hansel and Gretel, our gingerbread house isn’t home to a wicked witch. Instead, families visiting us to have oodles of fun can now enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner buffet inside our genuine, life-sized gingerbread house.   The main frame of the house is constructed by the maintenance team within three days using wood. Then the magic … [Read more...]

Bell Tolls for Spider-man

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When I found out I’d be interviewing Drake Bell many of my childhood memories came rushing back to me. When I was a kid I’d watch him religiously on The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh. I mentioned I’d be talking to him with a few of my friends and they all said how funny he was and how they loved him growing up.   He left an impact on my generation with his sense of humour, and now I’m sure he’s going to do the same with … [Read more...]

Must-See Fall TV

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Fall may signify going back to school, but it also means some of your favourite TV shows are returning for a brand new season.         Johnny Test - Season 5 The action-packed cartoon featuring a fearless 11-year-old boy, his genetically engineered super-dog Dukey and his 13-year-old super-genius scientist sisters Susan and Mary. Using Johnny as their guinea pig, Susan and Mary strive to solve the trials and … [Read more...]

It’s Opening Day at the CNE!

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Today is the annual opening of the CNE, and if you live in Toronto this likely means two things:  the end of summer and the beginning of congestion on the Lakeshore near Strachan. Above and beyond that, it means a surge of nostalgia, stretching back 134 years to its glorious beginnings.     Back then, the CNE was the place to be; the place where people came to experience the best and the brightest—from the latest innovations … [Read more...]