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ShopKeepers – Vaughan Retailers

1. Grafic Welcome to a little slice of Yorkdale in the heart of Woodbridge. Filled to the brim with irresistible designer styles — that Alice + Olivia Jeri Beaded Jumpsuit, though — Grafic doesn’t bid adieu to its clients until they feel they’re strutting down a catwalk. Stop by to snag your fair share of …

The Ultimate Espresso Machine Showdown

We taste-tested five of the most popular espresso machines on the market. Find out which ones earned the caffeine lovers’ seal of approval and which ones flunked. Ah, the espresso machine: the almighty guardian angel of the office kitchen that keeps everyone awake and friendly, soothing mood swings, preventing interdepartmental wars and ensuring that all …

The City Life Fix

Summertime is the ultimate pick-me-up, but these fun finds will make yours even sunnier. 1. TABLE TALK Energize your entrées with colourful and quirky tableware, from artful plates to lemon-leaf-inspired placemats www.pier1.ca 2. FINE WINE Stop and smell the rosé. Sawmill Creek’s Autumn Blush pairs perfectly with an outdoor dinner www.lcbo.com 3. BARBE-CUTE Those burgers …

Weber launches the Limited Edition Master Touch

It was Weber Grill Academy that first sparked a barbeque revolution in 1952 with the late George Stephen’s invention of the iconic Weber kettle grill. Now, over half a century later, Weber remains one of the most sought-after brands in its industry, regularly releasing new designs that continue advancing the standards of outdoor cooking. This …

Just Desserts

Sugar’s always been our Achilles heel, but now, in the form of otherworldly milkshakes and doughnut-croissant hybrids, it’s the latest fad to hit social media. This scrumptious renaissance reminds us of the art and culture of dessert, and that with a little bit of balance, we really can have our cake and eat it too. …

Jonathan Hood – #GETAFTERIT

City Life Magazine sits down with former CFLer and motivational speaker Jonathan Hood to talk life, work and how to get ahead of the game. Q. How do you encourage positive growth in children through your Ahead of the Game youth mentorship program? I think the biggest thing is communication. I think people are sometimes …

25 things we love about Vaughan & Beyond

It’s the season of fresh starts, and as the flowers begin to bloom and the temperatures rise, there is even more to adore about Vaughan and the scrumptious cities that surround it. City Life has hunted high and low for a new list of local gems, from rustic apothecaries to sparkling gem shop. 1. Terracotta …

A Very Zen Mother’s Day

Give Mom back some of that sweet serenity you’ve spent years stealing from her with one of these swoon-worthy gifts, all at a very cool $50 or less. Because she’ll always be your No. 1 girl. Spoil Mom with something sweetly handcrafted, all-natural or spiritually invigorating 1. Blue Italian Teacup & Saucer $32.99 Desirée China …

Studying the Life Stories of Italians

An international research study is looking for Italians living in Ontario to share their stories. The study, “Lo spazio globale dell'italiano: il caso dell'Ontario,” is a collaborative effort between the University of Foreigners in Siena, the University for Foreigners in Perugia, the University of Naples Federico II and the University of Toronto, in partnership with …

25 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT VAUGHAN & BEYOND

With a crime rate that’s among the country’s lowest, over 1,000 hectares of parks and open spaces and an unemployment rate that’s the envy of major cities in Ontario, there are more than enough reasons to gush over Vaughan, the city we call home. In honour of Vaughan’s 25th birthday, City Life has compiled a …