# The Maple

> Canadian stories. Local discoveries.


## Posts

- [How independent businesses build neighbourhood connections](https://themaple.site/how-independent-businesses-build-neighbourhood-connections/): The habits that tie a local business to its street.
- [The people behind the shopfront](https://themaple.site/the-people-behind-the-shopfront/): An editorial format in development: long conversations with the owners who shape their blocks.
- [What to ask before hiring a local moving company](https://themaple.site/what-to-ask-before-hiring-a-local-moving-company/): Questions about estimates, insurance and crews that help you compare movers fairly.
- [A first-time guide to exploring Kensington Market](https://themaple.site/first-time-guide-to-exploring-kensington-market/): How to approach a busy, layered neighbourhood without trying to see everything.
- [A slower Saturday in Leslieville](https://themaple.site/a-slower-saturday-in-leslieville/): A sample weekend route built around walking, browsing and stopping for coffee in the east end.
- [A morning coffee walk through Roncesvalles](https://themaple.site/a-morning-coffee-walk-through-roncesvalles/): A suggested format for a cafe crawl: pacing, ordering and leaving room for the bakery.
- [How to shop a neighbourhood market like a regular](https://themaple.site/how-to-shop-a-neighbourhood-market/): Simple habits for getting more from a market visit: timing, questions for vendors and carrying it all home.
- [Planning a food day in Scarborough](https://themaple.site/planning-a-food-day-in-scarborough/): A broad area deserves a plan: choosing a corridor, pacing your meals and travelling between stops.
- [Three questions for choosing a neighbourhood restaurant](https://themaple.site/three-questions-for-choosing-a-neighbourhood-restaurant/): How to look past the trending list and find the place that fits your evening.
- [A checklist for renters in a new neighbourhood](https://themaple.site/a-checklist-for-renters-in-a-new-neighbourhood/): Walk the block at different times of day and ask about transit, groceries and noise before you sign.
- [Planning a day on transit: what to check first](https://themaple.site/planning-a-day-on-transit/): Service changes, fares and accessibility: a short pre-trip routine for getting around without a car.
- [Why The Maple starts in Toronto](https://themaple.site/why-the-maple-starts-in-toronto/): A note from the editors on where this publication begins, how it will grow, and how to suggest a story.

## Pages

- [Privacy](https://themaple.site/privacy/): Draft privacy text. It must be written and reviewed for Canadian requirements before any email collection begins.
- [Editorial Policy](https://themaple.site/editorial-policy/): Editorial stories are chosen for usefulness and interest to readers, not payment. Sponsored features will be clearly labelled and kept separate.
- [Work With Us](https://themaple.site/work-with-us/): We welcome enquiries from writers, photographers and local businesses. Sponsored content will always be clearly labelled. Draft for review.
- [Suggest a Story](https://themaple.site/suggest-a-story/): Know a shop, street, maker or neighbourhood detail worth a story? A submission form will be added here. Draft for review.
- [Contact](https://themaple.site/contact/): Questions, corrections or ideas? A contact form will be added here. Draft for review.
- [About](https://themaple.site/about/): The Maple is a Toronto-first local magazine about people, neighbourhoods, independent businesses, food and everyday life.
- [Privacy Policy](https://themaple.site/privacy-policy/): Suggested text: Our website address is: http://themaple.site.


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