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  • New Cheap Eats To Hog On In Toronto.

    It’s only fair to love cheap thrills when they are totally mouth watering and also pocket friendly. With a large population of mainly students, such a place has to have areas where people can resort to any time of the day just to grab a bite. These cheap thrills are needed in life and the importance of them are self explanatory. Here is a list of five new cost effective and pocket friendly eateries in Toronto that you’ll absolutely love-

    1) Somun Superstar
    The main highlight of this place is the delicious baked bread which comes in the form of a base for their absolutely delicious sandwiches. And the best part is that each one of them comes loaded with Cevapi, ranging from $10-$13.

    2) The Momo House
    Who doesn’t fancy oneself a nice platter of dumplings from Tibet? Head to Parkdale for a scrumptious meal specialising in Tibetan momos. What’s amazing about it is that it comes in flavours, ranging from Tandoori momos to chicken momos, all priced at about $5 to $7, hence, not creating a hole in your wallet.

    3) The Daily Dumpling Wonton Co.
    Here, the bowl of wontons are just about $10 and it also has some impeccable Shanghai soup dumplings. What’s amazing about this place is how cost friendly it is!

    4) Colombian Street Food
    The woman who was behind the Columbian Stall at Market 707 now has a shop of her own at Junction triangle. Mouth water corn flour empanadas are just for about $3.5 each. The arepas and Cassava fries are also less than $10 and shouldn’t be passed!

    5) Matha Roti
    This beautiful restaurant in Harbord village basically specialises in East Indian style rotis and biryanis. A roti is basically a flatbread. Some nice hakka chilli roti and Malai kofta will leave your taste buds on fire and your pocket happy, and your tummy content!

  • 5 New Sushi Restaurants In Toronto.

    Who doesn’t love such nice Aburi and maki rolls, some nice sushi wrapped in seaweed? Japanese cuisine has proved to win the hearts of many, and very rightly so, considering how highly nutritious it is, without compromising on the taste either. What is lovely about this cuisine is that it has reached to a lot of parts of the world where people have grown to love it even more. Here is a list of five newly made restaurants in Toronto whose Sushi is worth a try-


    1) Hikari Sushi Bar
    This was opened only some days before the lockdown occurred in the city. It’s situated in the North of Pape Station. The have great daily bowl specials, but apart from that, they also have some wonderful house rolls and hosomaki.

    2) Aburi Hana
    Yorkville has a new adding to itself when it comes to great food. This restaurant is dedicated to modern Kyo-Kaiseki cuisine. They have two 15 course menus that change nightly with seats that are only available on reservation.

    3) Muni Robata
    The main attraction of this place is the open flame Robata grill, but the sushi is unparalleled as well. There is Shashmi, nigiri and tasty maki rolls which will only make you crave for more!

    4) Tatsu Sushi
    This restaurant which is near Trinity Bellwoods Park is great at serving combos. The menu here has plenty of amazing Japanese food to hog on, from sushi, sashimi and roll sets, to party trays and daily specials that are totally mouth watering.

    5) Toto Sushi
    This restaurant opened in July and is now available for takeout. Their menu includes several oshi sushi options, such as pressed sushi, and combos served with miso soup and salad. Totally worth a shot, you won’t regret!

  • The Governor Of A Tiny American Town Which Is Trapped By BC Sends A Letter To Trudeau For Help

    The Governor Of A Tiny American Town Which Is Trapped By BC Sends A Letter To Trudeau For Help

    The closure of the borders is adversely affecting Canada and America. Point Roberts, Washington is trapped by B.C which is why it isn’t exactly connected to the USA by land. Hence the governor of the state sent a message to Trudeau for help. Robert points are located at the end of the BC peninsula and are not connected to Washington in any particular way but it is a part of the USA since it is below the 49th parallel. Since the border has been shut between the two countries due to corona, almost 1300 people are stuck who can’t leave the town.

    The governor Jay Inslee sent a letter for help for this issue. He goes on stating that because of the separation from the state and the U.S., services are only taking place in Point Roberts. Hence the citizens usually pass through into Canada or through to Washington to get what they require. He goes on to believe that Trudeau will perhaps help in easing the movement through B.C. Something that could possibly help could be a transit pass which lets USA citizens pass through Canada to go to Alaska. This could possibly happen by displaying the pass at the Peace Arch Border Crossing.


    Over the years, we have creatively worked together to solve problems and realize so many opportunities,” Inslee states this in his letter.

  • 12 Quaint Towns You Ought To Visit In And Around British Columbia This Fall.

    Considering the vast beauty that this World is a home to, it would not do it justice if we do not travel. Hence, one should definitely take a sabbatical, because let’s face it, we all deserve it once in a while. From wandering in lush fields of trees with varied foliage to road tripping in the most beautiful towns ever, one can’t just get enough of two things, travelling and autumn. It’s a weather of the romantics, the happy, the sad, the ones who wish to have a change in their lives, and everything in between. To have an ultimate experience of fall and beauty, one must visit these 12 adorable small towns in and around B.C

    1) Revelstoke, B.C
    This little town is six hours away from Vancouver. Apart from having a breathtaking architecture, this town also boasts about some great breweries and distilleries. One can also nicely soak themselves in Halfway River Hot Springs or Halcyon Hot Springs. It is definitely the place to be at.

    2) Waterton, AB
    This town is about twelve and a half hours away from Vancouver. If you are a fan of old classics like ‘Sound of the Music’, you will definitely fall in love with this town. The tall mountains are to die for!

    3) Osoyoos, B.C
    This town is distanced about four and a half hours away from Vancouver and the best reason to go here to go on a wine tasting spree to all the local wineries like Lakeside Cellars and Lastella Winery.

    4) Abbotsford, B.C
    This town needs to be particularly visited for the farms named Maan farms and Taves Farms and is the place to be for all the fall lovers, from visiting pumpkin patch to experiencing the foliage.

    5) Coombs, B.C
    What you can’t miss in this town are Billy G’s doughnuts and how evidently the goats roam around the roof atop!

    6) Fernie, B.C
    One needs to take a stroll in this town to explore the beautiful cafes and restaurants it has. And just a few minutes later one can indulge in some hiking tours and waterfalls.

    7) Fort Langley, B.C
    You can spend all the afternoon here by visiting beautiful cafes and boutiques. Do not forget to visit Little White House and Blacksmith Bakery.

    8) Pentincton, B.C
    This city is known to have 170 wineries, hence one can definitely go here for a wine tasting spree as they also have one cidery and six craft breweries.

    9) Barkerville, B.C
    You can definitely live the life of the gold rush era at this place. It’s very historic and quaint.

    10) Cowichan Bay, B.C
    Do not pass out on this adorable waterside village and the fisherman’s wharf. The seafood is also to die for.

    11) Kimberly, B.C
    This town is particularly good for people who are pedestrian friendly and the captivating cuckoo clock is something worth the notice.

    12) Harrison Hot Springs, B.C
    After exploring this beautiful lakeside town, one can experience some great spa by soaking themselves in the hot springs!

  • Canada’s Top Doctor Suggests To Wear A Mask While Having Sex

    Canada’s Top Doctor Suggests To Wear A Mask While Having Sex

    Canada’s chief medical officer suggests the masses to skip kissing and wear masks while having sex to protect themselves from catching the virus. She also suggested that going solo is considered to be the lowest risk-related sexual option in a pandemic like this.


    The doctor went on stating that there is little risk that COVID could be transferred by vaginal fluids or semen. However, indulging in sexual activity can be extremely problematic if a person indulges in kissing and other acts of touch. COVID is easily transferable by acts involving closeness, however, there are a lot of activities that you can indulge in by minimizing the adverse effects of it.


    One ought to avoid face-kissing and other acts of touch and proximity that could be problematic to the couple. However, the lowest risk involved during sexual activity is when you’re the only partner involved, a solo act.


    Sexual health is definitely an intrinsic part of the overall health of a person and Canadians should indulge in such acts of pleasure while safeguarding the progress that the country has made with regards to the pandemic. Canada has reported 129,425 cases of COVID-19 and 9,132 deaths, as of Sept 1.

  • Canada’s New 2$ Coin Could Be In Your Wallet Next Month

    Canada’s New 2$ Coin Could Be In Your Wallet Next Month

    A new toonie that captures a lot of attention has left a lot of people wondering, from where can you grab the $2 coin of Canada?
    The Canadian Mint states that “that general circulation coins are starting to enter circulation, so as banks and businesses require new $2 coins, those will start to enter the market place,” hence one can rightfully consider that we can find them soon enough in our wallets.
    However, one can also buy commemorative versions that have not exchanged hands before directly from the mint starting from $23, if you can’t already wait patiently for their exchange to take place.

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    These coins come in both colored and uncolored versions and the tiny “V” in-between is symbolic of the allies that brought the Second World War to an end, hence, it’s an inspiring and very nationalistic and patriotic addition to any wallet. We hope to grab them soon enough!

  • Nude Beach of Vancouver Has An Exposure Of COVID-19 Notice

    Nude Beach of Vancouver Has An Exposure Of COVID-19 Notice

     

    Wreck beach may be a hotspot when it comes to basking in the sun, but right now has unfortunately come under the radar of potential Covid19 exposure and is not recommended to visit. According to Vancouver Coastal Health, the nudist-friendly beach has had an exposure recently and also suggested for all the people who have visited it recently to have a close check on how their health is. B.C is also in the middle of a COVID spike, with the patients constituting the curve belonging from the age group of 20-29. This moment requires a lot of monitoring of one’s own health so that others are not in danger as well.


    Vancouver has been recently seeing a lot of cases like these where the party goers aren’t really quarantined, however, if Canada somehow strengthens its laws by posing heavier fines, then it is only fair that the curve will eventually get flattened again.

  • 7 adorable towns to visit this fall in Ontario.

    Who doesn’t love a nice fall with a mirage of colours and leaves flowing everywhere, where the best afternoons are held outside the house, basking in the glory of comfortably light sun and a lot of colourful fields to look at. From mustards to pumpkins, the fall will never disappoint anyone who even remotely associates with nature. One can enjoy this season a little more by heading to Ontario’s cute tiny towns which give you an utterly homely appeal. Fancy yourself some nice pumpkin spice and and scarves with not much heat and not much cold? This is the right time for you to head out! With some utterly charming shops and some breathtakingly gorgeous shops, you’d not want to leave this places after a while, and that’s a promise! Some towns are so comforting that they almost teleport you to Europe, with their European appeal and cozy aura. Also, do not underestimate the power of the amount of activities in this town! They are quite a lot and can be enjoyed any time of the year too. Here is a list of a few towns that won’t disappoint you any time of the year, particularly not in the summers!
    1) Unionville
    The series ‘Gilmore Girls’ was shot here. Need we say more, or is that a giveaway enough? It’s a quaint town with a very comforting appeal to it and needs to definitely be in your bucket list if you’re heading to Ontario or are already residing there.
    2) Bala
    This is a spot to go if you’d want to experience the season’s wide range of colours blooming from one field to another, and there is a nearby cranberry festival which one can also go to for some more harvest fun, after all, what’s autumn without a huge palette of colours?
    3) Almonte
    One needs to definitely go here to shop from this quite historically renowned street known as Mill Street and also enjoy the nearby waterfall that flows next to this tiny niche of beauty.
    4) Merrickville Wolford
    This place has a significance of its own. It’s also referred to as Canada’s most beautiful village, and rightly so. There are a lot of historic shops that one can go to, but do not miss out on the witch themed candle shop which is quite well known for its marvellous aesthetics.
    5) Perth
    One needs to visit this place to wander around the beautiful Tay river. You can also have a nice view of the growing colours and trees shedding some off in the five acre park which is hidden behind Town Hall. A definite place for fall lovers!
    6) St Jacobs
    This place is amazing for window shopping and it also is a home to a very well known farmer’s market which is the best place to fill up on the goods that have been harvested. Country vibes, much?
    7) Bayfield
    This is a place that beach and hiking lovers will absolutely love. There are a lot of parks and beautiful shops that you can explore under the foliage of various trees and their colours! A happy autumn in a glee place is all we ever want for contentment in our lives. One must make sure to visit all these places for an ultimate fall experience since it’s only once we get to see the difference in the changing colours of the trees, and such a chance shall not be missed at any cost or conditions.

  • 5 Best Indian Restaurants On Gerrard Street, Toronto

    5 Best Indian Restaurants On Gerrard Street, Toronto

    Toronto is a beautiful city packed with infinite food options from diverse cuisines. One of the prominent cuisines it offers is South Asian (Indian/Pakistani) Cuisine. You can find too many Indian/Pakistani places all over the city, but do you know which ones are actually authentic? Well! The one simple answer is “Gerrard Street”.

    Don’t worry if you are new to the name and don’t know which restaurants to try on Gerrard. The following are 5 must-try restaurants on Gerrard Street.

     

    • Moti Mahal Restaurant – This restaurant offers a wide variety of Indian foods and won’t even hurt your pocket. After trying Chole Bhature in different restaurants, I have come to the conclusion that Moti Mahar in Gerrard street has the yummiest Chole Bhature. I have also consulted other foodies and they agree. The chole taste almost tastes like the ones we use to get on “Thelas” in India. This restaurant also offers the tastiest vegetarian and nonvegetarian curries.

     

     

    • Desi Burger – This is one of those restaurants where you will always find a queue of people waiting to order. You will love the desi style burger from “Desi Burger”. There are 2 neighboring restaurants with the almost same name and they both offer these amazing burgers along with various other food items. They both offer different kinds of burgers including vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. We also get the one and only “ALOO TIKKI BURGER” there. Well, I like them both, hence, would day try both and choose your favorite.

     

     

    • Bombay Chowpatty– Indian Street Food appeared extinct to me before I visited “Bombay Chowpatty” in Gerrard Street. The beautiful blend of flavors reminded me of the same street, Vada Pao, we get in Mumbai. Not just Vada Pao, their entire street food section is amazing. I will also add one of the best “Chat Papdi” to their compliments list.

     

    • Lahore Tikka House – You will find this place full almost all the time. Biriani, being one of the famous delicacies of desi cuisine, deserves to be treated with utter respect. And, let me tell you “Lahore Tikka House” has done tremendously in this case. One of the best chicken Biryani you can find in Toronto. As it is obvious in their name, they also serve the most amazing Tikkas in Toronto. And, And, And, if you are lucky enough you will enjoy food with the amazing music playlist they play.

     

    • Udupi Palace – This place is 100% vegetarian and offers an amazing menu for your South-Indian food cravings. You have a plethora of options to choose from their Dosa list and you won’t be disappointed. I always make sure I go and have their “Chai”. 

     

  • Toronto Is Getting Break From The Heat Next Week With -16 C Weather

    Toronto Is Getting Break From The Heat Next Week With -16 C Weather

    After the excruciatingly hot summer months that we have gone through, Toronto is seeking to bless the masses with a rain pour soon enough, hence all the residents can now look forward to a much conducive and better environment. One can’t deny, this year has been quite a testing period for the whole wide world.

    Countless days of summer were added like a cherry on top of the cake. The city can finally look forward to some comforting weather. Considering how hot the climate has been lately, it comes to the nation as a much-needed harbinger of change, bringing about solace in the lives of a lot of people who have been dealing with the heat lately, along with an added pandemic.

     


    Toronto’s weather forecast for September shows lower temperatures, as compared to the previous months. The weather network predicts a high of merely 17 C on this day, almost close to 16 C accompanied by 20-25 mm of rain.


    The weather prediction also determines that the months of September and October will bring mild 15 C days and intermittent showers! This proves to be a news of relief, considering how badly the city was boiling up.

     
    This is also a very different temperature from what Toronto has been experiencing lately, especially in the past few months. The Farmer’s Almanac also suggested that a rainy day is what is an indication of what’s in store for the weather of Toronto this fall. Let’s hope the city gets as comforting and cool as the citizens are trying to be!