Finally, things are heating up in the city. Not that it ever warmed over any time during this brutal winter which sent everyone into cocooning mode. Ah, the joys of having seasons. With the warming weather, colour and excitement is popping up all around us. Spring is officially here and summer is just around the corner. One glance at this issue of HOToronto Magazine will surely tell you that there is more to do and see in this city than you thought you had time for.

For the first time in our 14 year history we are answering to the demands of technology and reader interest by issuing an on-line edition of this publication. This can be sent to you FREE by registered subscription or you can download on-line from our official website at www.HOToronto.com.

Unlike other publications, HOToronto is the ultimate city entertainment planner. Our purpose is to provide you with the information you need to plan your visit to the city and that means even if you are coming in from Mississauga, Niagara, Brampton, Whitby, Markham, Richmond Hill or any other place outside of the GTA. Our tracking shows that our on-line readers and magazine downloads span the globe with more than 400 cities in 40 countries checking in regularly.

If you haven't logged on to our website recently, you will be surprised to see the features we have added over the winter months. In addition to 25 different category buttons to choose from, we endeavour to highlight what is also going on in cities and suburbs around us through the WOW (What's On Where) side banner. One click on any of these buttons keeps you informed. Although we publish only three times a year, our website is always active with new and exciting city activities - all found on The Sizzle Sheet which is updated regularly. We will also soon be adding regular contests for you to enter offering up tickets to shows and other exciting prizes.

Our unique website design has activity written all over it. You don't have to enter search words. We have basically narrowed down all the information into a compact format that gets you linked instantly.

One of the most popular buttons on our website is the INSTANT HOT LINKS. Here you will find most of the attractions you are looking for along with their phone numbers. Click on and we'll take you right to their door.

Although we are a city based magazine we also understand that you, our reader, would be sooner or later looking to venture into other areas in southern Ontario as well as getting away up north for a short holiday or even further for a longer vacation. You'll find information and link features not found in other magazines including Wine Country, Hotel Hot Spots, Hot Spas & Resorts, On The Waterfront, Filming In and Around Toronto and a directory of Fundraising Events and Galas.

Take some time out to check out our site and navigate your way to Toronto fun and excitement. This season we kick off the HOT season with your guide to Festivals - the tell tale sign that hibernation season is over.

You are encouraged to get out and enjoy what this city has to offer. Kiss goodbye to the brutal winter that we experienced. Keep your patience on the roads as closures will be many - most to fix the pothole damaged roads. With that in mind, you can even go to our website and get the weather instantly. How HOT is that?

I assure you this is going to be another HOT season in our Toronto. Enjoy! HOToronto Spring 2008

Enjoy!
Joey Cee
Publisher - Editor