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Iamthrilledtowelcomeyoutothelatestedition ofournewsletter.Thisplatformservesasahub forinformation,celebration,andcommunity engagement!Thismonth,we'recelebratingthe vibrancyoftheseasonwithstoriesthatinspire, inform,andigniteyourpassions.
Springistheperfecttimetoengageinavariety ofactivities,andwe'vegotyoucoveredwithan arrayofoptions.Fromthebestoutdoorfestivals andcommunityeventstotipsforcreatingthe perfectpicnic,oursummeractivityguide ensuresyouwon'tmissamomentoffun.
Thankyouforbeinganintegralpartofour community.Wishingyouawonderfulmonth ahead!
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SPRINGCLEANING SPRINGCLEANING Tips Tips
Springcleaningisatime-honoredtraditionofrefreshingyour homeafterthewintermonths.Itinvolvesdecluttering,deep cleaning,andorganizingspacestocreateafresh environment.Commontasksincludewashingwindows, vacuumingcarpets,anddonatingunuseditems.Thisritual promotesasenseofrenewal,cleanliness,andimproved mentalwell-being.
Washwindowsfor Washwindowsfor brighterspaces. brighterspaces.
Washingwindowsletsnaturallight floodyourhome,brighteningup roomsandmakingthemfeelmore spacious.Cleanwindowsalso improveyourhome'sappearance, givingitafresh,welcominglook.
Beforedeepcleaning,startby declutteringeachroom.Remove unnecessaryitemslikeoldpapers, unusedgadgets,orclothing. Organizespaces,ensuring everythinghasitsplace.Thisstep notonlymakescleaningeasierbut alsocreatesamoreserene,tidy environment,enhancingboththe appearanceandfunctionalityof yourlivingspace.
Declutterrooms Declutterrooms beforedeep beforedeep cleaning. cleaning. Donateunused
Donatingunuseditemsisa greatwaytodeclutterwhile helpingothers.Clothes,books, furniture,andhouseholdgoods canfindnewhomes,reducing wasteandsupporting charitableorganizationsthat servecommunitiesinneed.
PlanAhead PlanAhead
Createastudyschedulethatbreaks downyoursubjectsintomanageable sections.Prioritizedifficulttopicsand allocatetimeaccordingly.
FindYourStudyStyle FindYourStudyStyle
Whetherit’srewritingnotes,using flashcards,orstudyingingroups, chooseamethodthatworksbestfor you.Activerecallandpracticetests areparticularlyeffective.
TakeBreaks TakeBreaks
Studyingforhourswithoutabreak canleadtoburnout.Followthe Pomodorotechnique:25–50minutes offocusedworkfollowedbyashort break.
StayHealthy StayHealthy
Fuelyourbrainwithnutritiousfood, stayhydrated,andgetenoughsleep. Crammingovernightmightseem tempting,butrestisessentialfor memoryretention.
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TheArtGalleryofOntario (AGO)inTorontohousesover 90,000artworks,featuring Canadian,Indigenous,and internationalpieces.Renowned foritsFrankGehry-designed expansion,itoffersexhibitions, workshops,andcultural programs,enrichingartistic appreciation.
MOCA MOCA
TheMuseumofContemporary Art(MOCA)Toronto showcasesinnovative, thought-provokingworksby localandinternationalartists. Locatedinarepurposed industrialspace,ithosts exhibitions,workshops,and events,fosteringcreativity andculturaldialogue.
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TheTorontoIlluminarium offersimmersive,multisensoryexperienceswith stunningvisuals,sound, andinteractiveelements, bringingartand storytellingtolifeina captivatingway.
TAX TAX Season Season
TaxseasoninCanada,typicallyrunsfromFebruary toApril.Residentsmustfilepersonalincometaxes withtheCanadaRevenueAgency(CRA).Manyuse taxsoftwareorprofessionalservicestoensure accuratefilings.Keydeductionsincludemedical expenses,RRSPcontributions,andchildcarecosts. Latefilingsincurpenaltiesandinterest.
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LibertyTaxinCanadaoffers convenienttaxfilingservicesboth onlineandin-person.Theirexperts helpmaximizedeductions,ensure accuratereturns,andprovide supportforvarioustaxsituations, makingfilingeasy.
FilingtaxesinCanadawithH&R Blockoffersasimpleandreliable waytocompleteyourreturn.Their professionalsprovideexpert advice,ensuringyouclaimall eligibledeductionsandcredits. Youcanfileonlineorin-person, withsupportforboth straightforwardandcomplextax situations,maximizingyourrefund andminimizingstress.
UTSU UTSU
TheUniversityofToronto Students'Union(UTSU)offers freetaxfilingservicesto students.Volunteershelpwith taxpreparation,ensuring studentsclaimeligiblecredits, deductions,andmaximize refunds,makingtheprocess easyandstress-free.
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