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HOEM  -Best Toronto Neighbourhoods to Explore in Summer
Style & Culture | Toronto Living

Best Toronto Neighbourhoods to Explore in Summer

Sydney Celestin  |  July 24, 2026

As the weather gets warmer the city of Toronto begins to come alive with a multitude of outdoor activities and the opening of vibrant community spaces and restaurant …

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HOEM  -Affordable Summer Fun in Downtown Toronto
Style & Culture | Toronto Living

Affordable Summer Fun in Downtown Toronto

Anza Ashraf  |  July 22, 2026

As Toronto basks in the all-too-fleeting summer heat, here are some affordable activities you can do around downtown to make the most out of summer. Visit the Toronto …

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HOEM  -Student Guide to Toronto’s Patio Season
Community | Events | Food | Toronto Living

Student Guide to Toronto’s Patio Season

Yana Tibbetts  |  July 17, 2026

When the weather warms up, the city becomes a completely different beast. Sidewalks fill up with outdoor tables, rooftops become bustling spaces full of people, and suddenly, it …

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HOEM  -Finding Your Feet: What It’s Really Like to Study and Live in Toronto as an International Student
Community | Voices & Stories

Finding Your Feet: What It’s Really Like to Study and Live in Toronto as an International Student

Samuel Wakang'u  |  July 15, 2026

When I first arrived in Toronto, I thought the hardest part would be school. I was wrong. The hardest part was everything that happened outside the classroom. It …

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HOEM  -Summer Date Ideas for Students in Toronto
Food | Style & Culture | Toronto Living

Summer Date Ideas for Students in Toronto

Anza Ashraf  |  July 10, 2026

Summer in Toronto has a way of making everything feel a little more alive. The patios fill up, the lakefront hums, and the city gives you plenty of …

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HOEM  -Caribana, Food, & Culture: A Newcomer’s Guide to Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2026
Community | Events | Food | Style & Culture

Caribana, Food, & Culture: A Newcomer’s Guide to Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2026

Yana Tibbetts  |  July 8, 2026

Every summer, Toronto comes alive with vibrant costumes, booming soca music, Caribbean cuisine, and one of the largest cultural celebrations in North America. While many in the community …

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HOEM  -Introduction to Investing for University & College Students
Toronto Living

Introduction to Investing for University & College Students

Keneilwe Dirang, Staff Creator  |  July 3, 2026

What is investing and why should you care?  Investing is the process of putting your money into assets that have the potential to grow in value over time.   …

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HOEM  -Toronto Islands for Beginners: What to Know Before You Go
Community | Toronto Living | Wellness

Toronto Islands for Beginners: What to Know Before You Go

Yana Tibbetts  |  July 1, 2026

If you’ve lived in Toronto for a while, you’ve most definitely heard someone say, “Let’s go to the islands sometime.” As someone from the Caribbean, this shocked even …

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HOEM  -FIFA Knockouts & the Final: Where to Watch in Toronto
Community | Events | Food

FIFA Knockouts & the Final: Where to Watch in Toronto

Zoë Stormes  |  June 26, 2026

The group stages might be the start, but everyone understands that the World Cup vibes really come through when the knockouts begin. When you get down to the …

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