Danforth dash bedrace

Local celebrities and others compete by racing hospital beds down the Danforth August 5 from 1-5 pm. Free to watch (donations benefit Toronto East General Hospital Foundation). At Danforth & Playter Blvd. For more information visit Danforth Dash Bedrace.
Enjoy!
Karen

Brewery collectibles show and sale

This sounds interesting. On August 6 visit the Brewery collectibles show and sale where collectors show and sale of bottles, cans, label, openers, coasters and more. 10 am-2 pm. Free at Bond Place Hotel 65 Dundas E, Toronto.

Enjoy!
Karen

Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grande Parade

It's Caribana! The Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grande Parade will have a lively procession of steel pans and masquerading bands beginning at Exhibition Place 200 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, travelling 3.5 km down Lake Shore Blvd West July 30 from 9 am-9 pm. Seating inside Exhibition Place $20, seniors $10, family $50; more for VIP. Free along the street route. For more information visit Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grande Parade.

Enjoy!
Karen

Land transfer tax in BC

Thanks to a great mortgage specialist named Jake Abromowicz, we received the following update:

"Holy Cow! Starting August 2nd, "foreign buyers" will face a FIFTEEN PERCENT LAND TRANSFER TAX on real estate purchases in that province. Expect two things to happen:

1. We will have a sudden surge of potential buyers looking to park their money here.

2. We will have the same/similar thing in Ontario.

and then there will be the side-effect 

3. A lot of "foreign buyers" will become either Canadian nationals OR will find local buyers to buy for them.But holy smokes! 8 days to get this new resolution in? That's insanely fast. 

Remember the ice bucket challenge from last year? Imagine that on the Vancouver real-estate market right now. Dunk!"

Jake

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Always a great source of info Jake!

Karen

Aloha Festival

This looks like a lot of fun! The Aloha Fest is a celebration of Polynesian culture including art, dance, musical performances, food and crafts at LOCATIONMel Lastman Square 5100 Yonge, Toronto July 30 11 am-7 pm. Free!
Enjoy!
Karen

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Great fun for the whole family! Moonlight Movies presents family-friendly outdoor screening of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and pre-movie activities July 23 from 7:30 (film starts at 9 pm) . Pre-show activities from 7:30 pm Free!. Bring a blanket/char to LOCATIONParkway Forest Park 80 Parkway Forest, Toronto.
Enjoy the show!
Karen

Toronto Festival of Beer

I don't drink beer but this sounds like fun! Jump Around at the Toronto Festival of Beer showcasing local and international beer. The Festival runs from July 22-24 and tickets are $42.50-$80 at OCATIONExhibition Place Bandshell Park 210 Princes' Blvd, Toronto.

Enjoy!
Karen

Movies in the Square

The shops at Don Mills is showing kid friendly movies July 30 and August 20 at 7 pm. Such fun for the whole family. To find out more information visit their site at Shops at Don Mills.

Enjoy the show!
Karen

Leaside Farmers Market

Not sure why I didn't know this was going on BUT it is and I wanted to share it. Support your local farmers! Fresh Farmers Market at Trace Manes Park 110 Rumsey, Toronto July 13 from 3 pm to 7 pm and continues every Wednesday until August 24.
Enjoy!
Karen

Summer of tag: Allergy friendly food drive

I never thought of this until now! Of course we need to provide foods for those in need that also have allergies!!!  On July 14 from 11 am to 2 pm meet race car driver Alex Tagliani as he collects allergy-friendly foods for local food banks and raises awareness of the importance of public education on food allergies and reading food labels. Bring a food bank donation (prizes available while quantities last). For more information visit Summer of Tag.
Thanks in advance for your donation!
Karen

Festival of Flight

This sounds great! I haven't been yet but I am going to make time and visit this massive place! The Festival of Flight is a weekend family festival inspired by flight, flying, the skies and the heavens. Programming will include musical performances, art workshops (drawing, origami, birdhouse-making), reading and talks by children's writers and illustrators. The Festival of flight is July 16 & 17 from 10 am-6 pm for free at the Aga Khan Park 77 Wynford, Toronto.
Enjoy!
Karen

Bike Day at Evergreen Brick Works

The Don River Valley Park invites everyone to celebrate active transportation in the city with mountain bike skills clinics, a kids' build-a-bike workshop, a bike obstacle course, guided trail rides, live music, games and family activities. 10 am-3 pm. Free admission, fee for some activities.

Thrill of the Grill

This fabulous event is back! Thrill of the Grill is a BBQ rib competition and street fest, proceeds benefit the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Hospital. This festival is July 9 from 12 noon-4 pm. Food plates are $10-$20 on Danforth from Broadview to Jackman Avenues.

Bon appetit!
Karen

Toronto Food Festival

This coming weekend enjoy all that Toronto has to offer in food! Food samples by Toronto chefs and restaurants Saturday noon-11 pm, Sunday noon-6 pm and its free admission with a non-perishable food donation or $2 to Second Harvest at Chinese Cultural Centre 5813 Sheppard E, Toronto. For more information visit http://www.tofoodfest.com/

Be there or be hungry!
Karen