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Bright Lights, Date City: Your Toronto Guide to Date Night

Feb 6, 2020

We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but no matter how awesome you think your personality is, the spot you choose for date night will ultimately make or break your relationship. Date nights, according to couples therapy experts, are pre-planned evenings spent away...

Green organizations rooted in the Toronto Entertainment District

Feb 3, 2020 | 0 Comments

Hearing more and more about green organizations? Activist Greta Thunberg as Time Magazine’s pick for Person of the Year in 2019. Protests all over the world calling for action against climate change. Brands implementing ‘green’ strategies. To call green...

Bettering the Local Food System with Meal Exchange

Dec 20, 2019 | 0 Comments

As we head into 2020 with the climate crisis top of mind, it’s important to recognize the powerful work Meal Exchange has been accomplishing since 1993. If you somehow haven’t heard of Meal Exchange, here’s your chance. Meal Exchange (MX) is a national non-profit...

Inspiring the Next Generation with TakingITGlobal

Nov 21, 2019 | 0 Comments

You may have heard of Toronto Entertainment District organization TakingITGlobal (TIG), but we’re here to break down exactly what it does for our community and around the world. Founded in 1999, TIG is centered around its core belief that creativity, technology and...

New murals along Lower Simcoe Street underpass celebrate Indigenous perspectives

Oct 1, 2019 | 0 Comments

On Monday, September 30, 2019, the BIA attended the unveiling of new murals along the Lower Simcoe Street underpass that celebrate indigenous perspective. Councillor Joe Cressy was joined by lead artist Tannis Nielsen and young artists from the local Toronto...

Toronto Arts Council Supports Artists Through Funding and Advocacy

Aug 29, 2019 | 0 Comments

If you walk by the many condo towers near the Scotiabank Arena, you might just miss the small sign right outside the base of the Infinity 1 building on Grand Trunk Crescent with the logo of the Toronto Arts Council. As it happens, the Council has its office on the...

Capitalize for Kids: Calling for change in the business of mental health

Jul 31, 2019 | 0 Comments

The conversation around mental health has changed in recent years, leading to the general understanding that mental health is just as important as physical health. Although attitudes have improved, health care services – particularly those involved with children’s...

Forests Ontario: Planting the way to a better future

Jul 30, 2019 | 0 Comments

Forests are integral to vibrant and healthy communities and economies. From its office in the Toronto Entertainment District, Forests Ontario is making greenery a priority, planting the seeds (literally and figuratively) for a better future. Through immersive...

Coding for a cause with Canada Learning Code

Jun 5, 2019 | 0 Comments

Canada Learning Code believes digital literacy are key tools of empowerment for everyone. It has become increasingly vital for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to learn the core language of the digital world. Many people, in particular women and girls,...

LetsStopAIDS: Activism and Stigma-Free Knowledge Exchange

May 13, 2019 | 0 Comments

LetsStopAIDS is a Canadian youth-HIV charity that focuses on HIV prevention and knowledge exchange by engaging young people and fostering leadership. Since the first case of HIV appeared in Canada in March 1982, activists across the nation have worked tirelessly...

VIBE Arts is Providing Youth with Arts Education and Mentorship

Apr 18, 2019 | 0 Comments

If you’ve ever walked through the beautiful 401 Richmond building and wondered who occupied all the different office spaces, here’s one organization you’ll want to meet! As the restored heritage building acts as an arts and culture hub in the Toronto Entertainment...