Why parents whose kids are watching the show should be tuning in too. 13 Reasons Why is a Netflix Original series based on the 2007 novel Thirteen Reasons Why, written by Jay Asher. The plot revolves around Hannah, a young high school student who chooses to end her life after battling through several issues with her …
Celebrating 25 years of bringing beauty and style to the GTA, Woodbridge-based Nasrin Hair Salon offers full salon services, including hair and makeup, threading, waxing and much more. Nasrin Indravis, owner of Nasrin, credits both her clients and staff as the reason for her business being where it is today. “I’m blessed to have very …
Spoken word festival promotes expression and anti-violence message. It’s a bit odd that an anti-violence group would produce an event with the word “bomb” in the title. But that’s probably the point: when kids raise up their voices, they can have an impact Louder Than a Bomb. The poetry festival of that very name debuted …
Integrity Fitness in Vaughan has become one of the GTA’s top fitness facilities by offering customized world-class training programs specifically and exclusively designed for women. Integrity’s mission is to provide group training in a circuit training format that can be personalized to meet each client’s needs and match their abilities, all at a quarter of …
Is there anything better than the perfect velvety matte lipstick? What about finding one that is perfectly pigmented and is made locally? Check and check. Laura Clerici, the founder of Makeup Addict, is going viral with her collection of high-quality, Canadian-made lipsticks. With two decades of industry experience as a professional makeup artist, Laura was …
Celebrating 50 years of success and innovation, Mississauga-based electrical contractor Birnie Electric Ltd. raised $20,400 for the SickKids Burn Program at a gala back in April. The gala took place at the Credit Valley Golf and Country Club in Mississauga. The funds for the SickKids Burn Program — which treats children with various degrees of …
Canada’s National Ballet School welcomes 100 dancers from 21 schools across 11 countries, in the spirit of Canada 150. In just 58 years, Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) has become one of the world’s most respected and decorated dance schools, and in keeping with that reputation, it recently hosted 100 dancers from 21 schools across …
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 …
On April 20, the Vitanova Foundation hosted Heart to Heart, a fundraising event dedicated to building a women and children’s shelter at the foundation’s Woodbridge site. The night consisted of cocktails, a sit-down dinner and take-home gifts such as confections, skin cream and hairstyling treatment at a local salon. Former Breakfast Television personality Jennifer Valentyne …
On May 16, the Peel HIV/AIDS Network hosted “We Belong,” a breakfast to promote equality and tolerance and to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). The breakfast took place at the Grand Victorian Convention Centre in Mississauga. Notable guests included TV personality Daniel Pillai and Caledon Mayor Allan Thompson. www.dayagainsthomophobia.org photos …