Author: Clint Curtis

Does Toronto Have Plastic Bags?

The ban prohibits Toronto retail stores from providing customers with single-use plastic carryout bags, including compostable, biodegradable, photodegradable or similar-type bags. Toronto joins L.A., Seattle, and San Francisco who also voted to enact plastic bag bans. Are plastic bags banned in Toronto? The ban includes checkout bags, cutlery, straws and food-service ware made from or […]

Why Are There So Many Italians In London?

The Napoleonic wars left northern Italy with a destroyed agriculture and consequently many farmers were forced to emigrate: a few thousand moved to the British isles in the first half of the nineteenth century. From the 1820s to 1851…accounts for 4000 Italian immigrants in England, with 50% of them living in London. Are there a […]

Where Can I Do A Picnic In Toronto?

One of the best activities to do in the summer in Toronto is to pack up a picnic and spend the day in the sun with family and friends. High Park. Address: 1873 Bloor St W. Trinity Bellwoods. Woodbine Beach. Allan Gardens. Queen’s Park. Riverdale Park East. Humber Bay Park. Sugar Beach. Are picnics allowed […]

Can You Paddle To Toronto Islands?

While it might seem like a simple thing to drop your boat into the water and paddle a short distance to the islands, we don’t recommend it unless you’ve considered all the challenges you might encounter on your way to and on the islands. It can be quite dangerous if you’re not adequately prepared. Can […]