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Boutique lofts that tell the tale of Leslieville

By Marlene Mendonca

Something magical happens when you head east from downtown Toronto. As you cross the bridge over the Don Valley Parkway, the city’s looming financial district shrinks into a framed photograph as the tall buildings of the city’s core slope down to meet lower, smaller buildings. Welcome to life on a human scale; to the open … Continued

What is private equity, really?

By Kristine Hughes

For many investors, private equity can be intimidating. Beyond the learning curve associated with the market, this attractive investment can present significant barriers to entry for individual investors The lack of transparency in disclosure requirements, restricted access to enough quality opportunities to create a diversified portfolio, high minimums, and fees, among other drawbacks, deter most … Continued

What the pandemic taught us about education

By Marlene Mendonca

Over the past year, we have seen a dramatic shift in our education system in which students, parents and teachers have had to continuously adapt to the ever-changing lockdown restrictions. Remote learning, hybrid teaching, meeting IDs, tech access, and repeated Zoomisms (“can you all hear me?” and “you’re on mute!”) became commonplace as we moved … Continued

Prepare your home for winter in Toronto

By Marlene Mendonca

As a homeowner, there are two important, but simple, things you can do to prepare your home for the winter. A cold winter season will put any property to the test. You have to keep your home heated adequately and comfortably, no matter the conditions. You can prevent some emergency repairs and avoid the risks … Continued

How to safely restart sports leagues

By Jarrod Daley

See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers With the nice weather upon us and COVID cases low, now is a great time for sports leagues to restart. After a year or more of limited contact and restrictions, many people seem more enthusiastic than ever about their favorite intramural league starting again. Leading personal injury … Continued

A Toronto Pizzeria is changing the way people eat

By Marlene Mendonca

The team at Vivo Pizza + Pasta offers Toronto diners a fine Italian experience using the freshest ingredients and simple pricing. The franchise, which was started by a local entrepreneur in 2016, has grown to eight restaurants around Toronto & the GTA with many more planned, including four locations in Florida in the next couple … Continued

Tips for leading a hybrid office

By Jarrod Daley

See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers As offices begin to open up again, hybrid work environments are increasing in popularity. Jeremy Diamond, leader of personal injury firm Diamond and Diamond Lawyers, has been leading a hybrid office across Canada for many years. Employees range from working at the office fully, at home, or … Continued

How to add value to your home in 2021

By Marlene Mendonca

If you’re looking to sell your home in Toronto and the GTA in the next year, you might want to consider doing renovations in at least a few key areas. It’s important to choose what you renovate wisely. While facelift upgrades like flooring or painting will spruce up your home, these surface changes will not … Continued