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The 14th annual Doors Open Toronto is back this weekend, May 25-26, with more than 150 buildings of architectural, social, historical and cultural significance. This year’s theme is “Creators, Makers and Innovators” and features many older buildings that have been redesigned, re-invented and re-purposed into modern 21st – century spaces.

Here are just a few featured buildings on our list to see. For a complete list CLICK HERE.

Native Family and Child Services

Riverdale Hub

Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

For more info: toronto.ca/doorsopen/2013

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On Point takes a closer look at Toronto’s rising superstar Andrew Wiggins at this year’s Nike Hoop Summit.

BIG congrats to Andrew who’s headed to Kansas to play!

Previously: On Point – “Huntington Hopefuls”

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Toronto comedian Nick Reynoldson hits the streets to discuss the Maple Leafs playoff run. Don’t forget to tune into Game 3 tonight at 7pm, as we play host to our first playoff game in 9 years!

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We hooked up with our girl Miss Melanie Fiona to give you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see her perform live on May 3rd at the Phoenix Concert Theatre. Joining her is the amazing Blues/Hip-Hop duo CharlieRed also known as Rocki Evans and Cobaine Ivory, and the talented Remix Graduate Leila Dey.

HOW TO ENTER CONTEST
Enter for your chance to win by tweeting “@1LOVETO & @MelanieFiona #MelanieFionaTO”

(Contest closes Monday, April 29th, 2013)

Advance tickets are available at the following outlets:
The Remix Project (Email kyle@honestmusic.ca to arrange pickup)
Ticket Fly
Rotate This
Soundscapes
Play De Record

$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to The Remix Project.

Good Luck!

To celebrate the launch of the new HTC One, we’ve teamed up with our friends at TELUS to offer you the chance to win your very own! The new HTC One is the Android device fans have been waiting for with features including:

● Bring images to life – literally: Zoe is the latest and greatest in multimedia tools, incorporating sound and motion into your snapshots to turn them into a living, breathing gallery.
● Organize your life your way: BlinkFeed lets you build your own personalized home screen, with all of your favourite content streaming live into one place.
● Stand out in a crowd: Sense Voice reduces background noise, ensuring you sound loud and clear regardless of your surroundings.
● Listen to music like never before: BoomSound allows you to enjoy more powerful HD music with a built in amplifier for Beats Audio and dual frontal stereo speakers.

TELUS Learning Centres offers personalized, 1-on-1 training and guidance to customers with a TELUS Learning Specialist on how to get the most out of their new phone. Learning Centre sessions are complimentary and can be booked online or in store at any TELUS locations. For more info CLICK HERE.

HOW TO ENTER CONTEST
Enter for your chance to win a brand new HTC One courtesy of TELUS by leaving a comment or tweeting @1LOVETO & @TELUS telling us why you NEED this device?

(Contest closes Friday, April 26, 2013)

PS: If you don’t win the contest, don’t worry, TELUS is offering customers who trade in their old phone a $100 in-store credit toward the purchase of the new HTC One or accessory.
(The $100 minimum trade-in offer applies to customers with a $0 to $100 trade-in value on their old device)

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Our friend and Toronto-native John Nadalin produced a feature film called “Molly Maxwell”, which was entirely shot in Toronto. The film features an insight into life in the alternative school system starring Lola Tash and Charlie Carric (shot on location at Inglenook in Toronto). The film Directed by Sara St. Onge has already screened in Palm Springs, BUFF in Sweden, and opened the Canadian Front film perspective at the MoMA in New York. This Friday April 19 marks the Toronto premiere at the Carlton Cinema (20 Carlton St) and will be running until April 25th. Enjoy!

For more info: facebook.com/mollymaxthefilm

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Local photographer Javin Lau just released a time-lapse called “Toronto Is Home”. Enjoy!

Previously: Planet Toronto Time-lapse

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Here’s a quick time lapse that captures “20 months in the making” of The L Tower condominium development designed by architect Daniel Libeskind.

For more info: theltower.com

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Our Toronto Blue Jays have been wearing a new hat for batting practice. The New Era fitted baseball hat features a new lightweight performance diamond textured fabric that allows for breathability, along with a giant red Canadian maple leaf front and centre, and the Jays logo on the back. The Jays will apparently be wearing the hat not only for batting practice, but also on Canada Day, as well as a few other games.

Here’s a look back at our “City On My Fitted” project that we launched in 2012 in support of our Toronto Blue Jays!

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Last night Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross won the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest while paying homage to Vince Carter by wearing his throwback jersey in the finals.

(Side Note: Catch Kevin Garnett’s reaction. LOL)

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We never get bored of watching Toronto timelapse videos. Watch the latest by Manvir Singh.

Here’s our Top 5 favourite Toronto Timelapse videos:
1. Planet Toronto
2. City Rising
3. Toronto Tempo
4. The City Limits
5. Toronto Sunrise

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We’ve partnered with Hamilton Watches to bring you the ultimate Die Hard experience. We’re giving away a pair of tickets to see the Toronto premiere of “A Good Day To Die Hard” starring Bruce Willis and Jai Courtney, plus the chance to win your very own Hamilton Khaki X-Patrol watch worn by Jai (Jack McClane) in the film. The watch is valued at $1900. Enter for your chance to win!

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When very second counts… what are you waiting for? ENTER THE CONTEST NOW!

(Contest closes Friday, February 8, 2013)

For more info: hamiltonwatch.com/diehard/