The odds were against Joseph Tito: he had everything money could buy, but the challenges of becoming a parent as a single gay man were significant. Have you ever fought through what sometimes felt like insurmountable obstacles, steadfastly trudging the path because you were fuelled by the courage of your convictions? An internal monologue that …
The power that food has on our emotional well-being. Is wolfing down a favourite chocolate bar or running to the local barista for a hit of caffeine part of your late-afternoon itinerary? If so, you are not alone. So many of us either skip lunch or eat at our desks from containers of takeout food …
Toronto FC star Federico Bernardeschi and wife Veronica Ciardi share their love of animals at Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary. When you observe with whom people choose to associate themselves, you often get a glimpse of their own characters. When City Life approached Toronto FC star Federico Bernardeschi and his wife Veronica Ciardi to ask …
Research is showing that love and emotional support from grandparents can be among the most important influencers in the lives of grandchildren. Many factors can influence the lives of children, beginning, of course, with their parents. There are also their siblings if they have them, their home environment and where they live, their teachers, classmates, …
This feature is sponsored by Ciao Bella Pizza Ovens. Bring home your love for authentic wood-burning Italian Pizza! The world’s most beloved food has ancient roots, but it was in 1889 that a Neapolitan pizzaiolo laid the foundation for the global obsession that it has become today. The history of pizza begins with the humble …
The multi-platform entertainer and author of A Little Bit Broken, Roz Weston shares his journey from dreaming big in a small town to manifesting those dreams in the big cities, and the life-changing hurdles he overcame along the way He is a college dropout, a Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards winner, a New York …
Comedian, actor, author and judge on Canada’s Got Talent: Season 2, Howie Mandel is one of the busiest and most versatile people in entertainment. April 19, 1977, was a Tuesday, and then-21-year-old Howie Mandel went out with some friends for Chinese food in his hometown of Toronto. His fortune cookie that evening read “Tonight the …
Meet the influencers recognized by Global Citizen for using their art to embrace advocacy and create a better tomorrow. In October, the international advocacy organization Global Citizen announced that it would be joining forces with a handpicked selection of influential Canadians. Coming from different backgrounds and regions of the country, with a range of specialisms …
After 34 years of public service, including 12 years as mayor of Vaughan — bringing his city a downtown core, a subway, a university and a hospital — Maurizio Bevilacqua is not seeking re-election. Choosing a life of public service is a deeply personal and emotional decision. One that comes from observing the world around …
Social media platforms, such as TikTok and YouTube, have dramatically changed — especially for young girls— the fundamental experience around growing up. Self-esteem and confidence is measured by conforming to false norms that are both unrealistic — and, at times, toxic. Youth — those fledging years of self-awareness that are beginning earlier and earlier in …