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A Short History of Canada's Iconic Santa Claus Parade

A Short History of Canada's Iconic Santa Claus Parade

In 1913, Eaton’s arranged for a Santa to be pulled by a live reindeer through the streets of Toronto. It was no small feat, considering the reindeer had to be imported from Labrador and accompanied by a specialized veterinarian. And...
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Toronto Weekender: November 17th through 20th, 2011

It's a bustling weekend ahead, and R&R is on tap in YP style...sort of. Today through Sunday the city is alive and beckoning for your attention. Luckily, we've got the goods on what to check out, where to eat (with a couple new brunch opens, by the way), and when to go in today's all-out Weekender
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Montreal Weekender: November 18th through 20th, 2011

Ah, centreville, how we love thee. While we typically focus on smaller neighbourhoods and the awesomeness found within, we really did need to spend a weekend just wandering around and rediscovering our faves in Montreal's downtown core. Take a trip with us as we head to our favourite restaurants, shops, and nooks and crannies in Montreal's centreville
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Calgary Weekender: November 18th through 20th, 2011

It's time for the weekender, and since the snow has started to arrive and the slopes are feeling alive, we thought it the perfect time for a weekend away in Banff. From the Banff Centre to Lake Louise, Communitea Cafe to the Bon Appetit Festival, we've got the goods on what's hot this weekend. Don't worry, if you're staying in town, we've got you covered there too
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Vancouver Weekender: November 18th through 20th, 2011

This Weekender is seriously one you cannot miss. We've got a bevy of events, shows, and the like that are must-dos in Gastown. From a testosterone-laden spectacle (ladies, you might want to sit this one out) to some adult Hopscotch and everything between, we've got the word on what's buzz-worthy in Vancouver
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Recap: Blue Dragon Cooks for Charity

Blue Dragon hosted a media cook-off, Iron Chef-style, at the Calphalon cooking school in DT Toronto. The objective? Beat the competition. The outcome? You'll have to read to find out
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On our Radar: Festival de la Poutine Revisits Vancouver

We try to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. But sometimes, our good food intentions slip...like will inevitably happen this Saturday. The Festival de la Poutine is back on Saturday, and we curd-n't (sorry!) be more excited
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Notable Reads: November 16, 2011

Okay YPs, it's that time of week again. In this edition of Notable Reads, we've got a literary breakdown of some brand new books paired with a couple of older hidden gems and eBook exclusives...
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Recap: The Notable Awards

As you well know, the inaugural Notable Awards brought together hundreds of Canada's top YPs and industry titans for a night of celebration. What went down? Who was there? Who were the celebs? Click the link to find out
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Neighbourhood Spotlight: South Granville

The lower part of Granville Street – located just south of Vancouver's downtown core – has emerged as a hotspot for trendy shops and cafes in recent years. Young professionals will find both their shopping and dining fix here, and can visit one of the many art galleries on the famous strip known as "Gallery Row." Review our picks for the most notable spots in South Granville
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