This Long Weekend, Cross Safely!

It's the Victoria Day Long Weekend again, and many of you will be up and about celebrating the splendid reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria and all that that entails.

But let's not get carried away running around and trying to beat the lights at pedestrian crossings. It could be dangerous, if not fatal:



Remember: Travel safe, and enjoy the weekend!

Easy Camping for City Folk

Does the thought of staying overnight outdoors frighten you? Do you fret about wild animals paying you a visit--black bears, mosquitoes, snakes, creepy crawlies? What about the sun or heavy rain? Or noisy neighbours? Maybe what you're looking for is a cushy camping experience, all safe and urban, not too far from home and yet fun for the kids.

For those of us who are from the city and are not too comfortable with staying out in the country, there's this Facebook page called EZ Camping Tips for Torontonians. Feel free to sign up there and share your fears and dreams of the great Canadian outdoors. And remember to post some of your pictures when you're done camping.

Have fun!

Will we see you the Innovation Camp, May 17th?

Next Tuesday we're headed to North York Civic Centre for Enterprise Toronto's Innovation Camp.

The annual Innovation Camp is a great opportunity to see Toronto's best-known inventors, be inspired by their business stories, network with other entrepreneurs, and discover opportunities to start your own business. Besides the keynote speaker, Dr. Ron Dembo (see below), other presenters on the day-long programme include:

1. Joanne Papari, Ch. E., Founder and President, BioChem Environmental Solutions
2. Francisca Quinn, Business Manager, Loop Initiatives Inc.
3. Allison Sletcher, Founder and CEO, Earth Concerns Cleaning Services
4. Joyce McLean, Director of Strategic Issues, Toronto Hydro Corporation
5. Marnie Walker, President, 401 Bay Centre

Do remember to pre-register (it's free!) at the Enterprise Toronto website and forward me your confirmation email so that I'll know you're going. For those going by subway from Don Mills Subway Station, you should make it on time if you leave for Sheppard Yonge at 8 a.m., switch to the northbound train, and get off after one stop, at North York Central Station. From there, it's a short walk west to North York Civic Centre's lower level. Ask for directions if you need to:

North York Civic Centre
Council Chamber
5100 Yonge St., Lower LevelTuesday, May 179 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bring with you an open mind!