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According to a report published by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2014, Canada is first in the world for highest number of people between the ages of 25 and 64 with a post-secondary degree, at 52%. The OECD report also states that compared to people with only a high school diploma, those who are university educated in Canada earn about 60% more, and those with a college education, 13% more.

Approximately 30% of Ontarians have higher education, however after a 15-year rising trend, the number of post-secondary students in Ontario is falling. The greatest decreases have been noted in schools for the arts, as well as at universities outside of Toronto.

“People who are selfish, difficult and different, love them anyway;
If you do good, people will think you are on an ego trip, do good anyway;
If you are successful, you may make enemies, succeed anyway;
The good you do will be minor and soon forgotten, do good anyway;
Honesty and fairness make you seem naive, be honest and fair anyway;
What you spend years building could be destroyed overnight, build anyway;
People really need help, but they may not appreciate your help, help them anyway;
Give the best you can and you may get little appreciation, give the world the best you can, anyway.”

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia

French-Canadian who married a girl from  Belgrade, has travelled extensively throughout Serbia, makes domaća kafa in his džezva every morning, boasts an impressive cache of village rakija, and sings starogradske pesme in the shower. He’s nuts alright, but most experts believe he’s harmless and might even be beneficial… if taken in small doses.

Andrea Mitrović, a young woman from Mississauga, is the best volleyball player in Canada in the under-19 category, and the most talented of all the female volleyball players who will continue their sports careers in universities across the United States and Canada. This is confirmed by the ranking published on the official website for university recruitment of male and female volleyball players, www.richkern.com.

Serbian cultural organization Oplenac was founded in Canada, far away from its homeland, exactly 30 years ago. And so, somewhere at the edge of the earth, out of a primordial need to preserve its own identity, the strong love towards Serbian traditions and centuries-old heritage found its shelter. As soon as you walk through the doors of Oplenac, it looks as if you magically stepped into a Serbian home.

I hear so many parents of elementary schoolchildren say, “Kids get too much homework!”

I remember my excitement when I used to go shopping with my mother for a new coat, shoes, or dress. It was common knowledge when you went shopping: when you grew out of the old item, you wore it out, or more rarely, when it went out of fashion. Clothing and shoes were expensive, even for the average family with two working parents.

Nine Centuries of a Charming Town

The first coffee house in Toronto—aptly named Toronto Coffee House, which served alcohol alongside the dark brew—was founded in 1801 near the St. Lawrence Market by British immigrant William Copper.

The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, intended for people aged 18-64, suggests 150 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity per week, and of that, strengthening the major muscle groups should be twice a week. For Torontonians who are bored of the same old running, swimming, or traditional ball games, there are more and more options to be active with the support of a group and instructor. 

Aleks Mihailović is a Canadian reporter and journalist. He was born and raised in Toronto. He completed a degree in political sciences at the University of Western Ontario, and received a diploma for radio-television broadcasting from Seneca College. Aleks gained his rich journalistic experience by working at RT America, Sun News Network, Global News Toronto, Global TV, CTV Television Network, and CTV Toronto. Before becoming a journalist, Aleks worked for the United Nations in the Balkans.