It was an evening of fashion, cocktails and entertainment on Sept. 26 for the George Hull Centre for Children and Families. Avenue Cibi e Vini hosted the event benefitting the centre, which offers a full spectrum of child and youth mental health services. Funds raised will go toward mental health programs and other crucial services. Sponsors …
This fall, cosy up inside a plush duvet from the GTA’s linens authority. As autumn days turn to winter, finding the perfect duvet can make all the difference. This season, look to down and silk duvets to warm up. The eiderdown duvet by St. Genève is made with the softest and highest quality insulating down …
Guests walked the “pink carpet” for the grand opening of Alka’s Total Fitness in Toronto on Sept. 7. The boutique studio offered a taste of its aerial yoga, kick boxing, TRX Suspension Training and capoeira Brazilian martial arts classes. Yoga and zumba demonstrations on Yonge St. even grabbed the attention of passersby. Owner and lead …
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 …
Did the Millennium Falcon just touch down in Caledon? City Life Magazine embarks on an interstellar mission to the area’s most outlandish address. When the bones of a flying-saucer-like home began to appear off an unassuming gravel path near Caledon, Ont., it came as no surprise that passersby wondered: who put it there, and how? …
Buying local is no longer a niche choice or a wellness fad — it’s a lifestyle that’s hit the mainstream. As harvest time plows nearer, City Life Magazine switches the focus from the food to its growers. We met with three farmers from Vaughan and beyond who welcomed us into their worlds, demystifying their processes …
City Life talks to Juan Carlos Gallardo, who has helped his family create a new home in Vaughan after emigrating from Ecuador. The sound of perpetual Vaughan traffic fades away as I pull into Juan Carlos Gallardo’s modest subdivision. The streets are quiet, and aside from the odd passerby, nothing seems much different from the …
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Vaughan’s Civic Centre Resource Library takes reading to a whole new level in an innovative space bursting with technology. I’m sitting on a lime green chair, reading a book. The glass of iced tea I purchased at an in-house café sits opposite me, and as I glance outside, to a patio-style courtyard, I can see a …
From street crossing to the spotlight, these three crossing guards talked to City Life Magazine about life behind the stop sign. If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to have crossing guards in your life, chances are you remember them. They can be recognized by their infectious smiles and sweet “good morning”s, and they might just …