10 Oct 2014

A Walk with Daniel DeVito – Meet the 28-year-old IT consultant who wants to be the next mayor of Vaughan

The municipal election is just around the corner and the people of Vaughan will once again head back to the polls to decide who will lead the city as mayor. You’ll see some familiar names on the ballot, such as...
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10 Oct 2014

Snowpocalypse II: The Rise of the Rex

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its predictions for this coming winter, and if you thought last year was bad, think again. According to the Almanac — a reference book that’s printed practical information, such as tide tables and weather...
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10 Oct 2014

Maurizio Bevilacqua retains position as mayor of Vaughan after dominating victory

A relaxed, confident mood permeated the room of Maurizio Bevilacqua’s celebration headquarters at the Riviera Parque banquet hall in the early evening of election night — and for good reason. The first round of counted ballots had just come in...
By Michael Hill
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10 Oct 2014

Political War Stories

Former provincial politician Greg Sorbara gives City Life early access to his memoir The Battlefield of Ontario Politics and reflects on his time on the frontlines The darkest hour of Greg Sorbara’s political career came swiftly and without warning. It...
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08 Aug 2014

Cost of Living

Words like “skyrocketing” and “booming” are often used to describe the state of the real estate market in the Greater Toronto Area, including here in Vaughan. But what do those modifiers really mean? How much does it actually cost to...
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08 Aug 2014

One-On-One With Steven Del Duca

Vaughan’s recently re-elected MPP has found a new position as Ontario’s minister of transportation — a role that comes with a $29-billion responsibility. We caught up with Steven Del Duca to discuss his budding career, family life and love for...
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01 Aug 2014

Bolton Mother to Fight Back Against Cancer

Pregnancy is supposed to be a time of joy, a journey of optimism that brings new life into the world. For Samantha Hamilton it was also a time clouded by the uncertainty of cancer. It was early 2013 and Hamilton...
By Michael Hill
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09 Jun 2014

James Hinchcliffe-Life in the Fast Lane

James Hinchcliffe must be running on fumes. In a trailer on a side street just north of Toronto City Hall, the Canadian IndyCar driver fields questions about his racing career while trying to grab a few bites of lunch before...
By Michael Hill
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09 Jun 2014

Weber’s Extreme Burger

It’s time: The warm weather has arrived and you’re armed with the legendary Spatula of Destiny, ready to slay hunger with the fire-roasted fare from your trusted barbecue. But if you’re eyeing the crown of Lord of the Grill this...
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