QuickTips Index
311 - Toronto's Municipal Information Hotline
311 is a new service coming soon to Toronto, offering a municipal information hotline with live operators available 24 hours a day. Learn more about when to call 311 and how the service works.
Toronto Tree Planting
Two Toronto tree programs provide assistance to residents who want to improve their property and the environment by planting new trees.
Free Events During the Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival includes free film screenings, concerts and other events at Yonge-Dundas Square, including a free Public Wrap Party on the final day of the festival.
416-TAXICAB: One Number for Toronto Area Taxi Service
Have trouble remembering taxi cab numbers? Now there's one number you can use to reach a list of cab companies in and around Toronto - but it may not always be your best call.
Toronto Fringe Festival Tips
If you're hoping to attend shows during the Toronto Fringe Festival this summer, check out these tips to make sure you get the most out of your Fringing experience.
Enjoy Free Wireless Internet Access at Many Library Branches
If you're looking for somewhere to get online with your laptop in Toronto, you don't have to buy a latte. Visit one of the dozens of branches of the Toronto Public Library that offer free wireless internet connections.
Get a Free Toronto Museum Pass with Your Toronto Public Library Card
With an adult Toronto Public Library Card, you can borrow free family passes to many of Toronto's museums and art galleries.
Borrow Book Club Sets for the Toronto Public Library
Toronto book clubs
Toronto on BiblioTravel.com
Are you looking to read some stories set close to home? BiblioTravel.com allows you to find fiction by location, including nearly 150 novels and short story collections set in Toronto.
Toronto on Alltop
The City of Toronto is just one of the many topics covered on Alltop.com, a site where you can see the latest updates from the best of the web all in one place.
Free Toronto Transit on New Year's Eve 2008
If you're heading out to celebrate on New Year's Eve, consider leaving the car at home and taking advantage of special offers from Toronto's transit providers.
Extended Holiday Mall Hours for 2008
Toronto's major shopping malls want to help you get your holiday shopping done with extended hours in December. Find out what's open when to get the gifts and goodies you need at your convenience.
The Toronto Hydro Festive Light Exchange
When the holiday season approaches, Toronto residents can trade in two strings of incandescent festive lights for one string of energy-saving LED lights, courtesy of Toronto Hydro.
Using a TTC Day Pass
Planning a day exploring Toronto? Need to run a lot of errands? Consider using a TTC Day Pass which gives unlimited travel to one adult on weekdays and to families/groups on weekends and statutory holidays.
Timeline for Canada's 40th General Election - 2008
Polling dates, debate times and various deadlines to help you navigate Canada's 40th General Election.
Calling Telehealth Ontario
Telehealth Ontario is a free service provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that allows you to speak to a Registered Nurse any time of the day or night with your health care questions. It's great for when you're not sure if you need to go to a walk-in clinic or make a doctor's appointment, or when you just want some additional information on health topic of concern to you.
Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts
When you hear about a food recall issued in Ontario, the fastest way to get all the details is with a visit to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Food Recall Notices.
Youth Distress and Crisis Lines
Are you a Toronto teen who is having problems at home or at school? There are plenty of phone numbers you can call to speak to someone or to anonymously report a troubling situation.
Get a Picnic Permit for You and Your 24 Friends
Picnics are a fun way to get a big group together, but did you know that in Toronto groups of 25 people or more need to get a permit to picnic in a city park?
Comedy Watching 101
Not sure exactly what happens at an improv show? Wondering if you're in danger of being singled out during a Second City show? Comedy is great fun to see live, but if you've never been before the idea can be daunting. Here's a quick guide to the main kinds of comedy you'll find on Toronto's stages.
Using Toronto's Beach Water Quality Reports
From June to August, the City of Toronto's Public Health Department tests the water quality so you'll know if it's safe to swim at Toronto beaches. Find out how to use this helpful resource before you head out for a day on the beach.
Make Toronto's Air Quality Health Index Part of Your Daily Routine
Environment Canada provides the Air Quality Health Index for Toronto, a rating system to help you decide if today's a good day to be active outside.
Eat Smart! When You Eat Out
Ontario's Eat Smart! program certifies restaurants and cafeterias that meet high standards for cleanliness and healthy menus, while Toronto Public Health provides a handy list of Toronto establishments that made the grade.
TTC Savings for College and University Students
Although the TTC only considers you a student up through high school, many of Toronto's college and university students enjoy a cheaper rate on their public transit passes thanks to the Volume Incentive Pass program.
The Toronto CityPass - One Low Price for Six Great Attractions
The Toronto CityPass may have been designed for tourists, but there's nothing saying the locals can't get in on the action too. See six major Toronto attractions in just over a week for one low price.