From Shrine to Hockey to Shrine to Food: Loblaws Maple Leaf Gardens Opens

Posted on December 1, 2011November 30, 2011 by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

Built in the heart of the Great Depression, Maple Leaf Gardens (aka “The Gardens”) was home to Toronto’s NHL team for decades, truly a part of Toronto’s cultural history. Many people, especially those over a certain age, attended their first concerts at the venue. Performers there have included Elvis, Frank Sinatra as well as Queen. […]

Travel in Ontario: Blue Mountain Village

Posted on August 8, 2011August 7, 2011 by Lynn Burshtein

Blue Mountain Village, located approximately two hours northwest of Toronto, is known primarily as Ontario’s top ski destination resort, however, it has plenty to offer during the green season as well. And although the area is perfectly suited for a fun family vacation, Blue Mountain also has definite appeal if you are in the mood […]