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25 Things We Love About Vaughan & Beyond

As the city steps out of its sundress and into a cosy fall sweater, the new season inspires new adventures. Be sure to check these must-tries off your early autumn to-do list! 1. La Paloma 200 Windflower Gate, Woodbridge 905-851-5151 / lapaloma.ca @lapalomagelato You might catch us stuffing our faces here with a lemon and …

Smile 2 Smile

Meet Buddy, the plush toy that’s teaching kids how to give back and bring smiles to children in need. Plush toys aren’t usually designed to be chucked into the air, dragged through the dirt or spun round and round in circles, but there’s a new teddy on the block that appreciates these important snapshots of …

ShopKeepers – Vaughan Retailers

1. CUPIDO When there’s a designer fashion trend blooming overseas, Jeff Karadjian and Haigo Derian are promptly in the loop. These gents keep their boutique stocked with the best and brightest accessories, from Pandora rings to men’s Scott Kay jewelry and everything in between. If gems and jewels are your jam — or if you …

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 …

A Home on the Range – South Pond Farms

City Life Magazine heads east to South Pond Farms for a much-needed respite from the city. South Pond Farms will make you feel like you’re in a daydream. Sprawling fields and hills of lush green can be seen from the top of Danielle French’s spiralling driveway, which paves the way to a barn in the …

Haute Couture Fashion & Art Show Gala

Vaughan’s leading design academy hosted its annual end-of-year fashion show this July. Over 500 people attended to catch Haute Couture Academy of Fashion, Fine Arts & Design’s talented students showcasing their beautiful work. hcfashionarts.ca

Mixed-media artist Thom Sokoloski – A Midsummer Dream

Nestled in the forest of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection stood enchanting creations by mixed-media artist Thom Sokoloski. Combining the Colour of the River Running Through Us installation with a selection of whimsical gowns proves that the woods — and the season ahead — are anything but dark. Shot on location at the McMichael Canadian …

The 2016 Dodge Charger SRT 392

Combining svelte style with serious strength, this family-friendly sports car is as powerful as it is playful. When describing the Charger SRT 392, Dodge has said, “Whether enjoying a play day at the track, or taking the kids across town for a play date, the Dodge Charger SRT® 392 has the power to get the …

2016 ENBRIDGE RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER

The ninth annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer saw cyclists covering 200 kilometres in two days from Toronto to Niagara and vice versa. The Ontario Ride has raised over $155 million for cancer research, treatment advances and education since 2008, with this year’s ride bringing over $17 million for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. conquercancer.ca