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Having the Heart for Canadian Art — Ian Dejardin

Scottish-born Ian Dejardin has spent the last 12 years as the director of Dulwich Picture Gallery in the U.K., arguably the best arts and museum job in Europe. So why would he leave such a coveted post to become the executive director of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection? Dejardin sits down with CityLife to explain. …

Neece Electrolysis

When Angela Martino was 15, a hormone imbalance caused what she describes as “an excessive amount of hair on my face,” which led to embarrassment and low self-esteem. But Martino found a solution that helped her through it. “I started electrolysis treatments, which raised my self-confidence and put me on a journey to help others …

For the Love of Farm – Local Ontario Farms

Think food. Think flavour, nutrients and amazing taste. Now think good food. In the short-sighted and never-ending quest for cheap fast food, we were well on our way to cheating ourselves — and future generations — out of nutrients, flavour and the joy that comes from eating food that simply tastes good. So thank the …

2018 Giulia Quadrifoglio: The Don of the Sedans

Alfa Romeo continues its legacy of high class and power with the 2018 Giulia Quadrifoglio — the new boss of the road. If you ask me, Alfa Romeo established its brand when it was featured in The Godfather: Part II back in 1974. The 6C is Michael Corleone’s car during his exile in Sicily. It …

The Digital Divide – Digital technology in education

Set foot in one of York Region’s new elementary schools and you may confuse the tech-drenched classrooms for the office space of a swanky startup on King Street. No chalkboards, no books, no paper — the York Catholic District School Board is ushering in a new era of education. City Life Magazine explores the impact …

The New Crew – Barbie Ken dolls

Mattel Canada Inc. releases the Barbie Fashionistas expansion, to include over a dozen unique, multicultural Ken dolls. Three cheers for diversity and inclusion! Canadian children rejoice as Barbie releases its most diverse Ken doll collection to date. The 15 new dolls, dubbed “The New Crew,” further diversify the already adored Fashionistas line, featuring three body …

Fit for the Fast Lane – Chris Lane

From North Carolina athlete to one of Nashville’s hottest country pop stars, Chris Lane hits the ground running, opening on Florida Georgia Line’s Smooth Tour alongside the Backstreet Boys and stirring up some magic of his own. Just days after releasing his 2016 debut album, Girl Problems, Chris Lane’s single “Fix” shot to number 1. …

Italian President Sergio Mattarella Visits Toronto

Italian president Sergio Mattarella graced Canadians with his presence on June 30 at a two-hour reception at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto. At the event, Mattarella discussed the relationship between Italy and Canada, as well as his fondness for our nation as a whole. Mattarella referenced how Canada provided assistance and aid to Italy during a …

Allies in Community Health Care – Nobleton

A group of health professionals joined forces to offer the rapidly growing community of Nobleton and surrounding areas an outstanding “Whole Health Solution”. Longtime friends and business partners, doctors Oswaldo Ramirez and Filipe Tiburcio — Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil, as the two like to joke — spearhead the all-in-one wellness facility located at 12931 …

A New Hospice A New Centre of Excellence – Hospice Vaughan

Hospice Vaughan normalizes one of the most natural parts of life, opening the lines of communication about death and offering a number of programs that support the psychosocial and emotional wellness of individuals and their families as they journey through a terminal diagnosis. The hospice is expanding its reach with a new, much-needed hospice palliative …