05 Mar 2025

Diagnosed to Die, Saved by a U.S. Doctor: Gregorio Di Pietro’s Incredible Story

After multiple surgeries, Gregorio Di Pietro received the help he needed at Ohio’s Cleveland Clinic. His smile, all-encompassing and kind, is infectious. It is the kind of smile that leaves you with only one choice, which is to return his...
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05 Mar 2025

Forever Besties

The beautiful bond between Nikita and Deesha remind us of the true meaning of friendship. Q: How long have you been besties? A: Deesha and I have been best friends since the moment we met. It was one of those...
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05 Mar 2025

Aida’s Bakery: The Love Of Italian Baking

For 55 years, Aida’s Bakery in Woodbridge has been making the finest baked goods and become a treasured Vaughan tradition. Woodbridge is, thankfully, still a pretty quiet place at four in the morning. Of course, lights are burning at essential...
By Rick Muller
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05 Mar 2025

Armando Scarlato Jr.: Embrace The Songs Inside Your Heart

How the Toronto-native recording artist and singer-songwriter Armando Scarlato Jr. propelled himself onto the international music scene. When I first met Armando Scarlato Jr. at Carolina Restaurant in Toronto, the first word that came to mind was “genuine.” As he...
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05 Mar 2025

Damiani Jewellers: Seven Decades Of Excellence In Vaughan

A family legacy of fine jewellery, luxury timepieces and unmatched customer service. Established in 1957, Damiani Jewellers has been a pillar of the Vaughan community for almost seven decades. The family-run business has evolved through seven different locations, consistently adapting...
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05 Mar 2025

A Lesson In Pasta By Oretta

Toronto’s beloved Oretta proudly hosts its first pasta-making class for lovers of Italian cuisine. In the heart of Toronto’s Fashion District sits an chic and authentic urban Italian restaurant, Oretta. Attracting guests from the city and beyond, it is highly...
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05 Mar 2025

Ask For Angela: Creating An Alternative Way To Get Help

Information tools and action-based steps are critical as we address the shame and fear attached to gender-based violence. The numbers are both alarming and tragic. She was someone’s mother, daughter, sister, aunt, or best friend. Or maybe she was the...
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05 Mar 2025

Joe Formusa: A Trusted Advocate For A Safer Community

Joe Formusa of @notonjoeswatch relentlessly puts the safety of communities at the highest priority. Joe Formusa, or, as he’s more commonly known on Instagram, as @notonjoeswatch for his dedicated work in community safety, has been the go-to source for crime...
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05 Mar 2025

The Mastergrain Standard: Canada’s Door, Built For Strength, Beauty And Performance

Whether you’re looking for a high-end custom design or a reliable, secure entryway, MASTERGRAIN’s™ doors promise a premium product built to last. When you think of doors, you might envision a simple, functional feature of a home. But, for MASTERGRAIN™...
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