Where would you be today if you had dedicated enough time to your passions as a kid? City Life picks the brains of four young musical geniuses. Touring Lisbon, Portugal, violin in hand; trumpeting in Shanghai, China, with a wind orchestra; performing for a live-streamed international piano competition in Salt Lake City, Utah — I …
City Life caught up with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver at Jamie’s Italian in Yorkdale Shopping Centre — the restaurant’s first location in North America. CL: Why did you choose to open your first North American location of Jamie’s Italian in Canada, rather than the States? JO: Because I’m definitely more at home here! CL: What …
Vaughan’s newest music school is already getting national attention with its state-of-the-art facility and top-class education. There is no gift greater than music — and this year, the freshly unveiled Kollari Institute of Music celebrates that truth in more ways than one. Firstly, it celebrates its immensely gifted students. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team …
On Oct. 6, supporters and special guests of Mens Sana gathered at Famèe Furlane in Woodbridge for a night of fundraising and mental health awareness. Mens Sana is a non-profit charitable organization started by families of adults with chronic mental illness. Notable speakers included mental health advocate and Olympic athlete Clara Hughes, executive director Adam …
New year, new you — but where to start? Tasios Orthodontics demystifies the world of braces and explains why your pearly whites make a great first move toward your best self. One of the most rewarding parts of Dr. Bruce Tasios’ job is the look on his patients’ faces when their new smile is unveiled. …
Already overwhelmed by your fitness goals this new year? Stick to this expert-curated checklist by Vaughan fitness hub Life Time Athletic and you’ll never find yourself procrastinating on that workout again! Avoid ambiguity by making SMART goals that are specific, measureable, attainable, realistic and timely. Resolve to take daily action, no matter how simplistic. For …
Statistics show that only eight per cent of people successfully complete their New Year’s resolution, so what are the other 92 per cent doing wrong? If you’re anything like us, you’ve long abandoned your New Year’s resolution for 2016 and now find yourself riddled with feelings of disappointment, as December 31 is mere weeks away. …
The Centre for Health inspires a healthy change that starts on the inside, not the outside. When it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, losing weight and quitting smoking are sure to top most lists. This year, instead of focusing on eliminating that excess weight or cutting those unhealthy habits, try shifting your focus towards …
The 2016 Fashion Show Luncheon hosted by St. Margaret Mary Catholic Parish in Woodbridge drew in crowds on the afternoon of Oct. 6 at Chateau Le Jardin. The theme, “Fall into Fashion,” featured some of autumn’s most coveted pieces and staples to ring in the cooler weather ahead. Local vendors supplied clothing from various high-end …
Wrap up 2016 with luxuriously cosy blankets from Italy’s Marzotto Group. After a very challenging 2016, we could all use a little comfort and joy. Give your loved ones the gift of warmth this holiday season by wrapping up a duvet, throw or blanket from David’s Fine Linens. The Marzotto Group is an Italian brand …