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Toronto Living

Last Minute Date Ideas

Sydney Celestin  |  February 13, 2026

Between midterms, part-time jobs, and unpredictable schedules, planning a date can easily fall to the bottom of your to-do list. And oh no! Valentine’s Day is TOMORROW! The good …

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HOEM  -The 6 Best Spots for First Dates in Toronto: Cute, Affordable & Fun!
Events | Food | Style & Culture | Toronto Living

The 6 Best Spots for First Dates in Toronto: Cute, Affordable & Fun!

Ava Sykora  |  February 6, 2026

With Toronto being such a large city, as a student you are constantly surrounded by experiences and meeting new people. Which means that if you’re about to go …

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HOEM  -Where to Watch the Superbowl in Toronto
Community | Events | Food

Where to Watch the Superbowl in Toronto

Nick LaFlamme  |  January 30, 2026

Super Bowl Sunday is basically Toronto’s unofficial winter holiday. Whether you’re a fan of the Patriots or the Seahawks, or just love football, the halftime show, the commercials, …

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HOEM  -Navigating Life Through University – A Short Story
Voices & Stories | Wellness

Navigating Life Through University – A Short Story

River Yuen  |  January 23, 2026

Hi there, my name is Rowan, and don’t hate me for saying it, but being a student has always come easy to me Syllabi make sense. Deadlines are …

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HOEM  -Winter on Ice: Where to Skate in Toronto
Toronto Living

Winter on Ice: Where to Skate in Toronto

Mika Le  |  January 16, 2026

It’s officially skating season in Toronto! It’s time for the classic Canadian sport, whether you’re gliding hand-in-hand with someone special, wobbling your way through a first lesson, or …

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HOEM  -Toronto’s Best Brunch: 5 Must-Try Spots
Food | Toronto Living

Toronto’s Best Brunch: 5 Must-Try Spots

Vanessa Lombardo  |  January 9, 2026

Toronto does brunch right with a perfect mix of world flavours and chill weekend vibes. Sure, you can find eggs anywhere, but these spots? They’re special because they’re …

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HOEM  -Practical Credit Card Advice for Students: Top 6 Tips for New Card Holders
Toronto Living

Practical Credit Card Advice for Students: Top 6 Tips for New Card Holders

Keneilwe Dirang  |  January 2, 2026

Using your credit card for the first time can be daunting. I mean, most of us got our first credit card as we began first year, just starting …

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HOEM  -How to Spend a Day at the AGO or ROM without Breaking the Bank
Style & Culture | Toronto Living

How to Spend a Day at the AGO or ROM without Breaking the Bank

Liam McQueen  |  December 26, 2025

We’re deep in winter, the days are dark and short (although now, finally, they’re getting longer!), and you might be looking for an interesting, indoor Toronto activity. Two …

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HOEM  -Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Toronto
Events | Toronto Living

Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Toronto

Ava Sykora  |  December 19, 2025

As 2025 comes to an end, there is no better way to ring in the New Year than watching fireworks in the city at midnight. Here are a …

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