King Tours & Transportation Services have collaborated with TeamBuy.ca for a Toronto airport taxi deal for $37. The deal is a 40% discount off the Greater Toronto Airport Authority's rates.
The skating rink at Nathan Phillips Square opened this weekend for the 2009-10 winter season. Skating is free of charge. Skates are available from the rink's rental shop at reasonable prices, but you are encouraged to bring your own skates.
The outbreak of SARS in 2003 taught us a hard lesson – we had to be better prepared for a potential influenza pandemic. Hence, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care along with key stakeholders developed a pandemic preparedness plan in 2004. Over the past five years, the Ontario Health Plan for an Influenza Pandemic (OHPIP) has evolved considerably through the input of over 400 experts representing all levels of government and a broad spectrum of health and emergency response professionals. The plan is continually improved and enhanced to reflect new knowledge and information, and tested to ensure our preparedness.
In Ontario, even before the WHO declared a global pandemic, the OHPIP was implemented. Ontario has shipped 700,000 doses (2.2m in total) of H1N1 flu vaccine to the province's public health units since October 21 in order to allow immunization clinics to begin.
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In Ontario, even before the WHO declared a global pandemic, the OHPIP was implemented. Ontario has shipped 700,000 doses (2.2m in total) of H1N1 flu vaccine to the province's public health units since October 21 in order to allow immunization clinics to begin.
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27/10: Toronto LG Fashion Week
LG Fashion Week by L'Oreal is in full swing. The event is the 2nd largest fashion event in North America, and is now in its 11th year. If the second half of Fashion Week is anything like the Barbie by David Dixon show, its sure to be a huge success.
Henley & Partners ranked countries by the freedom of movement based on the ability to travel by their passport holders. Canada ranked 4h, ahead of the United Kingdom, but behind the USA and and top ranking Denmark.
Full report here.
Full report here.
Maple Leaf 2009-10 ticket pre-sale. Follow the link on the next page to purchase tickets for home games in the first half of the Leafs Regular season before they go on sale to the public. Tickets go onsale Thursday, September 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (waiju9k6pr)
On August 30th, the Pan American Sports Organization’s (PASO) Evaluation Commission visited key sites slated for the Pan / Parapan American Games 2015, and had the opportunity to meet with Bid and senior government officials, and renowned athletes and officials involved in Toronto’s bid.
The 2015 Pan American Games will bring 10,000 athletes and officials to Ontario, along with 250,000 tourists. The Games will trigger 15,000 new jobs in the province, primarily in construction, tourism and event support.
18/08: JUNCTION ARTS FESTIVAL
The 17th annual Junction Arts Festival (September 9 – 13, 2009) presents a mosaic of unique visual, dance, literary and musical arts, and performance artists are everywhere, winding and weaving their way in and out of ‘Red Hot Art Spots’ (shops, galleries and restaurants) and on the street; Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13.
18/08: Toronto Stiletto Sprint
Canada’s first-ever Stiletto Sprint comes to Toronto September 11, 2009.
Men and Women will compete for cash and prizes while raising funds for Look Good Feel Better. Look Good Feel Better is Canada’s only national charity that addresses the appearance related effects of all cancers affecting women. It was created from the belief that if a woman with cancer can be helped to look good, chances are she’ll feel better, her spirits will be lifted and she’ll be empowered to face her illness with confidence.
