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HOEM  -Sleep in the City that Never Sleeps: How to Rest Well in a Busy Environment
Toronto Living | Wellness

Sleep in the City that Never Sleeps: How to Rest Well in a Busy Environment

Yana Tibbetts  |  November 28, 2025

Toronto may not be the craziest city in terms of noise, but for those of us who live downtown and deal with hearing the traffic jams at 3am, …

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HOEM  -Digital Detox: Reclaiming Your Mental Health
Wellness

Digital Detox: Reclaiming Your Mental Health

Anza Ashraf  |  November 21, 2025

You can’t escape the digital world today; screens are everywhere! What’s worse is that we don’t realize how the digital atmosphere effects our mental health. So here are …

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HOEM  -Golden Streets & Cozy Seats: Discovering Fall in Toronto
Events | Food | Toronto Living

Golden Streets & Cozy Seats: Discovering Fall in Toronto

Ella Carrington  |  November 14, 2025

Fall in Toronto  When autumn arrives, Toronto shifts from summer buzz to cozy charm. The city’s skyline stands out against golden trees, and the cool air makes walks …

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HOEM  -Living with Roommates: How to Set Boundaries and Handle Conflict without Drama
Community | Toronto Living | Wellness

Living with Roommates: How to Set Boundaries and Handle Conflict without Drama

Shirley Reichberg, Occupational Therapist  |  November 7, 2025

Living with roommates can be one of the best, and sometimes trickiest, parts of college or university life. You might be looking forward to late-night talks, shared snacks, …

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HOEM  -Day Trips by Transit from Toronto: Niagara Falls, Hamilton Waterfalls, and Scarborough Bluffs
Toronto Living

Day Trips by Transit from Toronto: Niagara Falls, Hamilton Waterfalls, and Scarborough Bluffs

Juanita Quarcoe  |  October 31, 2025

Exploring Ontario’s Natural Wonders Without a Car Ontario is home to breathtaking natural attractions, many of which can be enjoyed as day trips using public transit. Whether you’re …

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HOEM  -Toronto Halloween Events in 2026: Where to Party and Play this Spooky Season
Community | Events | Toronto Living

Toronto Halloween Events in 2026: Where to Party and Play this Spooky Season

Brooke Guindon  |  October 24, 2025

Updated: September 2026. For me and my friends, Halloween is a very big deal each year. From coordinating group costumes, to finding parties and other cute activities, we …

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HOEM  -Time Management Techniques That Work – Part 2
Toronto Living | Wellness

Time Management Techniques That Work – Part 2

Shirley Reichberg, Occupational Therapist  |  October 17, 2025

In Part 1, we talked about why time management can feel impossible. Now it’s time to get practical! Here are some simple, realistic strategies to help you take …

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HOEM  -St. Lawrence Market: A Student’s Playbook for Tasting Toronto
Food | Toronto Living

St. Lawrence Market: A Student’s Playbook for Tasting Toronto

Juanita Quarcoe  |  October 10, 2025

Discovering Food, Friends, and Fun at the City’s Tastiest Landmark If you’re a student in Toronto, you’re probably hunting for places that are easy on your wallet and …

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HOEM  -Time Management Strategies for Students: Tips that Actually Work – Part 1
Toronto Living | Wellness

Time Management Strategies for Students: Tips that Actually Work – Part 1

Shirley Reichberg, Occupational Therapist  |  October 3, 2025

It’s 2am, and you’re surrounded by textbooks, empty energy drink cans and a research paper that is due in six hours… sound familiar? If you’ve ever found yourself …

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