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Sorry folks, it was pun intended!
Toronto Neighborhoods - WHERE DO I GO ?
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1. It'd be very tough for someone to decide for u here. 'Coz there r many locations along the TTC line which could be dwelled upon.shibleebd said:
2. Pls check the TTC map here: http://www3.ttc.ca/images/fixedImages/TTC-Downtown.pdf
3. Most locations around D/town might not fetch u a 'basement', 'Coz there aren't many houses there... mostly high-rizes.
4. Check Viewit.ca here - click the 'zones' - to select specific locations: http://www.viewit.ca/torontozones.aspx
5. North York is a good location, along the subway to reside... better housing vs. price.
6. Expect to pay around $1200-1400 for a decent 1BR appt here. Some older bldgs. may come by $1000-1200 [needs serious search].
7. For cheaper options a good idea is to move to the suburbs of Mississauga & Brampton. Toronto would be pricier.
8. Starter job search would also be better here than downtown, 'coz of the many industries/warehouses/retailers.
9. While in downtown u could expect better Security jobs, 'coz of the huge repertoire of multi-stories.
10. Downtown jobs rest mostly with office types - which might be tough to fetch initially.
11. However, when u do get a job anywhere - plying from the suburbs won't be that difficult too - many do so.
12. Buy a car asap... that broadens your horizon! Then staying@Mississauga & taking a job@Pickering would mean nothing!
13. Yes, good jobs would take u far-flung... not nearby the city main.
14. Locating yourself based on a job search criteria is an unwise decision, initially.
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Wed, Jun 08 | 14:31:10 EDT | 2011
Toronto has set a new weather record
Today is officially the hottest June 8th on record, as we reached a high of 33.3 C at about 3 p.m. Environment Canada says the temperatures could still rise by more than one degree by the end of the day.
The last record was set in 1950 when temperatures soared to 32.2 C.
Toronto is still under a heat advisory.
Meanwhile, a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of southern Ontario including northern York Region, Newmarket, Georgina, Uxbridge, north Durham, Peterborough and Hamilton.
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Missisauga is really beautiful, I especially like Port Credit which has a lakefront, and there's a GO station where you can get into Union in about 20 minutes
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Jane & Finch
Q. Should we go there?
A. No.
Q. Why?
A. In Simple Terms - DANGER
READ HERE:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_and_Finch
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Q. Should we go there?
A. No.
Q. Why?
A. In Simple Terms - DANGER
READ HERE:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_and_Finch
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CANADA HOUSE RENTS
There r many sites which'd provide u that information. Two recommended ones r:
1) http://www.capreit.net/index.aspx
2) http://www.realstar.ca/?=ONG&s=Toronto&x=12&y=13
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There r many sites which'd provide u that information. Two recommended ones r:
1) http://www.capreit.net/index.aspx
2) http://www.realstar.ca/?=ONG&s=Toronto&x=12&y=13
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Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
Kitchener is one of the most fortunate cities in the country, in terms of the great cultural diversity, robust arts and culture scene and gorgeous parks, trails and natural areas. Together, all of these traits amount to a superb quality of life for our residents of all ages.
Its economy is vigorous, as new and exciting clusters continue to emerge and breathe new life into the downtown core. Kitchener is also the focal point of the region for public transit service, with buses shuttling residents, professionals and visitors to all ends of the city - and beyond - each day.
History:
Around 1796 many German Mennonite farming families from Pennsylvania moved to this region of Waterloo. They wanted to live in an area that would allow them to practise their beliefs without persecution.
Immigration to the town increased considerably from 1816 until the 1870s - many of the newcomers being of German (particularly Mennonite) extraction. In 1833, the area was renamed Berlin. The extension of the Grand Trunk Railway from Sarnia to Toronto - and hence through Berlin - in July 1856 was a major boon to the community, helping to improve industrialization in the area.
However, with the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 came anti-German sentiment. There was pressure for the city to change its name; and in 1916 the name was changed to Kitchener after Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, who died that year while serving as the Secretary of State for War of the United Kingdom.
Economy:
While Waterloo has benefited from the presence of two universities and a number of high tech companies, Kitchener has been a more blue-collar town. The auto-parts manufacturer Budd Canada, now known as Kitchener Frame, continued to employ over 1500 workers until its close in December 2008, due to the ongoing economic crisis.
The city is home to four municipal business parks: the Bridgeport Business Park, Grand River West Business Park, Huron Business Park and Lancaster Corporate Centre. The largest, the Huron Business Park, is home to a number of industries, from seat manufacturers to furniture components.
Schneider's Foods (a meat producer) has been bought out by Maple Leaf Consumer Foods, but continues operations in Kitchener. According to the 2006 Census, 24.2% of the labour force is employed in the manufacturing sector.
Cost of Living:
The Waterloo Region is an affordable place to live, with a total cost of living substantially lower than international, national and Ontario municipalities.
Real Estate:
Kitchener-Waterloo has an affordable real estate market compared to locations closer to Toronto. Real estate in the Hidden Valley area is the most expensive in Kitchener.
Kitchener's Taxes among lowest in province
According to the results of independent study, Kitchener's property taxes continue to rank lower than most of Ontario's 26 largest cities.
Fast Facts:
http://www.kitchener.ca/en/insidecityhall/resources/2011_01_Fast_Facts.pdf
Source:
http://www.kitchener.ca/en/index.asp
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Kitchener is one of the most fortunate cities in the country, in terms of the great cultural diversity, robust arts and culture scene and gorgeous parks, trails and natural areas. Together, all of these traits amount to a superb quality of life for our residents of all ages.
Its economy is vigorous, as new and exciting clusters continue to emerge and breathe new life into the downtown core. Kitchener is also the focal point of the region for public transit service, with buses shuttling residents, professionals and visitors to all ends of the city - and beyond - each day.
History:
Around 1796 many German Mennonite farming families from Pennsylvania moved to this region of Waterloo. They wanted to live in an area that would allow them to practise their beliefs without persecution.
Immigration to the town increased considerably from 1816 until the 1870s - many of the newcomers being of German (particularly Mennonite) extraction. In 1833, the area was renamed Berlin. The extension of the Grand Trunk Railway from Sarnia to Toronto - and hence through Berlin - in July 1856 was a major boon to the community, helping to improve industrialization in the area.
However, with the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 came anti-German sentiment. There was pressure for the city to change its name; and in 1916 the name was changed to Kitchener after Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, who died that year while serving as the Secretary of State for War of the United Kingdom.
Economy:
While Waterloo has benefited from the presence of two universities and a number of high tech companies, Kitchener has been a more blue-collar town. The auto-parts manufacturer Budd Canada, now known as Kitchener Frame, continued to employ over 1500 workers until its close in December 2008, due to the ongoing economic crisis.
The city is home to four municipal business parks: the Bridgeport Business Park, Grand River West Business Park, Huron Business Park and Lancaster Corporate Centre. The largest, the Huron Business Park, is home to a number of industries, from seat manufacturers to furniture components.
Schneider's Foods (a meat producer) has been bought out by Maple Leaf Consumer Foods, but continues operations in Kitchener. According to the 2006 Census, 24.2% of the labour force is employed in the manufacturing sector.
Cost of Living:
The Waterloo Region is an affordable place to live, with a total cost of living substantially lower than international, national and Ontario municipalities.
Real Estate:
Kitchener-Waterloo has an affordable real estate market compared to locations closer to Toronto. Real estate in the Hidden Valley area is the most expensive in Kitchener.
Kitchener's Taxes among lowest in province
According to the results of independent study, Kitchener's property taxes continue to rank lower than most of Ontario's 26 largest cities.
Fast Facts:
http://www.kitchener.ca/en/insidecityhall/resources/2011_01_Fast_Facts.pdf
Source:
http://www.kitchener.ca/en/index.asp
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Windsor - ON
Windsor is the southernmost city [Southwestern Ontario] in Canada, actually deep into the U.S. Known as "The City of Roses" - Windsor is located south of Detroit, Michigan in the United States; and is separated by the Detroit River.
Downtown Windsor is divided into five distinct neighborhoods, each offering a unique flavor of city life. Ouellette Avenue is the main shopping and dining destination, with some of the best views of the riverfront parks and the Detroit skyline. At the south end of Ouellette are some of Windsor's hottest bars and clubs, offering live music, DJs and drinks to fit every taste.
Windsor residents enjoy some of Canada's best weather. This means they can take advantage of scenic biking, running, and walking trails along the Detroit River and make day trips to the dozens of area parks and bird sanctuaries.
And just 50 kilometres south-west of the city lies Point Pelee National Park, a green oasis whose location on migration routes for both birds and monarch butterflies attract about 300,000 visitors each year.
Located at the busiest border crossing in North America, Windsor has always been one of Canada's most international cities, something celebrated every year at the "Carrousel of the Nations festival".
History:
During 1760-1783, the settlement continued to grow but remained predominantly French in population, and until 1791 French civil law remained in effect.
In 1797, the original town was called "Sandwich", established to accommodate persons of both French and British origin from the Detroit side of the river who wished to remain under British rule following American occupation of Detroit. Windsor was officially incorporated as a Village in the year 1854, as a Town in 1858 and as a City in 1892.
The arrival of the railway in 1854 sparked rapid development. While, World War I saw the auto industry assume predominance in the City. The automotive industry changed Windsor from a relatively slow growing collection of border communities to a rapidly growing, modern industrial city.
Economy:
Windsor's economy is primarily based on Education, Manufacturing, Tourism, and Government services. However again, it's primarily a blue-collar domain due to its large industrial basket.
Both the 'University of Windsor' and 'St. Clair College' are significant local employers and have enjoyed substantial growth and expansion in recent years. Caesars Windsor (formerly Casino Windsor), one of the largest casinos in Canada, ranks as one of the largest local employers.
Windsor is one of Canada's major automobile manufacturing centres. The city is home to the headquarters of Chrysler Canada. Automotive facilities include the Chrysler minivan assembly plant, two Ford Motor Company engine plants, and a number of tool and die and automotive parts manufacturers.
The city's diversifying economy is also represented by companies involved in pharmaceuticals, alternative energy, insurance, internet and software. Windsor is also home to the Windsor Salt Mine and the Great Lakes Regional office of the International Joint Commission.
Windsor is the headquarters of Hiram Walker & Sons Limited, now owned by Pernod Ricard. Its historic distillery was founded by Hiram Walker in 1858 in what was then Walkerville, Ontario.
Because of its jobs, Windsor attracts many immigrants from around the world. Over 20% of the population is foreign-born; this is the fourth-highest proportion for a Canadian city. Visible minorities make up 21.0% of the population, making it the most diverse city in Ontario - outside the GTA [Greater Toronto Area].
Transportation:
Windsor is the terminus of both Highway 401 [Canada's busiest highway] and Via Rail's Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. Windsor's Via station is the nation's sixth-busiest in terms of passenger volumes.
The city is served by Windsor Airport. The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located approximately 40 km across the border in Romulus, Michigan and is the airport of choice for many Windsor residents as it has regular flights to a larger variety of destinations than Windsor Airport.
Windsor is also located on the St. Lawrence Seaway, and is accessible to ocean-going vessels.
Local transportation is provided by Transit Windsor, which shares its newly constructed $8-million downtown depot with Greyhound Lines. The new depot opened in 2007.
Windsor is linked to the U.S. by the Ambassador Bridge, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, a Canadian Pacific Railway tunnel, and the Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry. The Ambassador Bridge is North America's #1 international border crossing in terms of goods volume: 27% of all trade between Canada and the United States crosses at the Ambassador Bridge.
Special Mention:
B'coz of its closest proximity to industrial Detroit -- many landed immigrants from the U.S. reside in Windsor & continue to work in the United States. Landed immigrants can apply for NEXUS Card - if they are properly documented on either side - which makes their daily commute much easier.
Source:
http://www.citywindsor.ca/
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Windsor is the southernmost city [Southwestern Ontario] in Canada, actually deep into the U.S. Known as "The City of Roses" - Windsor is located south of Detroit, Michigan in the United States; and is separated by the Detroit River.
Downtown Windsor is divided into five distinct neighborhoods, each offering a unique flavor of city life. Ouellette Avenue is the main shopping and dining destination, with some of the best views of the riverfront parks and the Detroit skyline. At the south end of Ouellette are some of Windsor's hottest bars and clubs, offering live music, DJs and drinks to fit every taste.
Windsor residents enjoy some of Canada's best weather. This means they can take advantage of scenic biking, running, and walking trails along the Detroit River and make day trips to the dozens of area parks and bird sanctuaries.
And just 50 kilometres south-west of the city lies Point Pelee National Park, a green oasis whose location on migration routes for both birds and monarch butterflies attract about 300,000 visitors each year.
Located at the busiest border crossing in North America, Windsor has always been one of Canada's most international cities, something celebrated every year at the "Carrousel of the Nations festival".
History:
During 1760-1783, the settlement continued to grow but remained predominantly French in population, and until 1791 French civil law remained in effect.
In 1797, the original town was called "Sandwich", established to accommodate persons of both French and British origin from the Detroit side of the river who wished to remain under British rule following American occupation of Detroit. Windsor was officially incorporated as a Village in the year 1854, as a Town in 1858 and as a City in 1892.
The arrival of the railway in 1854 sparked rapid development. While, World War I saw the auto industry assume predominance in the City. The automotive industry changed Windsor from a relatively slow growing collection of border communities to a rapidly growing, modern industrial city.
Economy:
Windsor's economy is primarily based on Education, Manufacturing, Tourism, and Government services. However again, it's primarily a blue-collar domain due to its large industrial basket.
Both the 'University of Windsor' and 'St. Clair College' are significant local employers and have enjoyed substantial growth and expansion in recent years. Caesars Windsor (formerly Casino Windsor), one of the largest casinos in Canada, ranks as one of the largest local employers.
Windsor is one of Canada's major automobile manufacturing centres. The city is home to the headquarters of Chrysler Canada. Automotive facilities include the Chrysler minivan assembly plant, two Ford Motor Company engine plants, and a number of tool and die and automotive parts manufacturers.
The city's diversifying economy is also represented by companies involved in pharmaceuticals, alternative energy, insurance, internet and software. Windsor is also home to the Windsor Salt Mine and the Great Lakes Regional office of the International Joint Commission.
Windsor is the headquarters of Hiram Walker & Sons Limited, now owned by Pernod Ricard. Its historic distillery was founded by Hiram Walker in 1858 in what was then Walkerville, Ontario.
Because of its jobs, Windsor attracts many immigrants from around the world. Over 20% of the population is foreign-born; this is the fourth-highest proportion for a Canadian city. Visible minorities make up 21.0% of the population, making it the most diverse city in Ontario - outside the GTA [Greater Toronto Area].
Transportation:
Windsor is the terminus of both Highway 401 [Canada's busiest highway] and Via Rail's Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. Windsor's Via station is the nation's sixth-busiest in terms of passenger volumes.
The city is served by Windsor Airport. The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located approximately 40 km across the border in Romulus, Michigan and is the airport of choice for many Windsor residents as it has regular flights to a larger variety of destinations than Windsor Airport.
Windsor is also located on the St. Lawrence Seaway, and is accessible to ocean-going vessels.
Local transportation is provided by Transit Windsor, which shares its newly constructed $8-million downtown depot with Greyhound Lines. The new depot opened in 2007.
Windsor is linked to the U.S. by the Ambassador Bridge, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, a Canadian Pacific Railway tunnel, and the Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry. The Ambassador Bridge is North America's #1 international border crossing in terms of goods volume: 27% of all trade between Canada and the United States crosses at the Ambassador Bridge.
Special Mention:
B'coz of its closest proximity to industrial Detroit -- many landed immigrants from the U.S. reside in Windsor & continue to work in the United States. Landed immigrants can apply for NEXUS Card - if they are properly documented on either side - which makes their daily commute much easier.
Source:
http://www.citywindsor.ca/
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