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When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Every place has spots only locals know: a bench with a view, a courtyard full of flowers, a little path along the water. Which hidden corner of Toronto Pearson International Airport would you show a newcomer? Let us in …

Parents and grandparents know it well: not all playgrounds are equal. Which playground in Toronto Pearson International Airport is your favourite, and why? Share your tips with other families!

Football, table tennis, swimming or a walking group: clubs are often the best way to meet people. Which club are you part of in Toronto Pearson International Airport, and are you looking for new members? Give your club …

A Line 6 train departs from Martin Grove station

GO Train approaching Brampton GO Station

GOTrain departing Brampton GO Station

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ IATA), ☏ +1 416-247-7678, toll-free: +1 866-207-1690. The airport is in Mississauga, a city adjacent to the west of Toronto. As Canada's busiest airport, it handled 50.5 mill…

In 1937, the Government of Canada agreed to support the building of two airports in the Toronto area. One site selected was on the Toronto Islands, which is the present-day Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The other s…

Toronto Pearson International Airport (IATA: YYZ, ICAO: CYYZ) is an international airport primarily located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is the main airport serving Toronto, its metropolitan area, and the surroun…

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Ottaw…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Ottawa River can you recommend, …

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Ottawa River: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestions…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Ottawa River when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your …

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Ottawa River? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!