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Me We Do Be – Rich Habits

Discover the “rich habits” that will turn your life into a successful one. What is a winning strategy? Why is it that some people take a dive, while some merely survive, and yet others thrive? What are the core characteristics that all great achievers have in common? When setbacks hit — and they always do …

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 …

The Ultimate Espresso Machine Showdown

We taste-tested five of the most popular espresso machines on the market. Find out which ones earned the caffeine lovers’ seal of approval and which ones flunked. Ah, the espresso machine: the almighty guardian angel of the office kitchen that keeps everyone awake and friendly, soothing mood swings, preventing interdepartmental wars and ensuring that all …

Pointe Taken

Forget the ballet flats but keep the flare. This summer, take inspiration from your favourite ballerinas and pair flowing skirts with dazzling accessories and tailored tops for a silhouette that will make barre-inspired fashion able to be worn anywhere. Take ballet-inspired fashion to the professional world by pairing knee-length skirts with pairs of classic heels

Your Guide to Arm Day – Exercise Guide

We reached out to Vaughan’s top trainers to get the inside info on everything arms. Fear arm day at the gym no more! Admit it, you probably haven’t been the best at arm day. From benching weights way too heavy for you, to not working the proper muscles, there might be some things you’re missing …

Culture Clash

Zebra-print carpets from South Africa form a foundation for designer pieces from Europe, creating a dynamic interplay of colour, pattern and texture in this French family-owned Cape Town home. After looking at a number of palatial South African houses featuring multiple living rooms and kitchens, a French family of six happened, aptly, upon a Provençal-styled …

Wide Open Spaces – Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill wants to protect its parkland, and it’s sparked a feud between the municipality, developers and the OMB that’s captured the attention of the whole province. City Life steps into the entanglement to find out if one of the GTA’s greenest suburban towns will stay that way. It’s a sunny May afternoon, and I’m …

The City Life Fix

Summertime is the ultimate pick-me-up, but these fun finds will make yours even sunnier. 1. TABLE TALK Energize your entrées with colourful and quirky tableware, from artful plates to lemon-leaf-inspired placemats www.pier1.ca 2. FINE WINE Stop and smell the rosé. Sawmill Creek’s Autumn Blush pairs perfectly with an outdoor dinner www.lcbo.com 3. BARBE-CUTE Those burgers …

GIRO 2016 – Vaughan

Villa Charities Foundation hosted its 10th annual Giro ride on May 29. This year cyclists chose between two routes, both of which began and ended at Eagles Nest Golf Club: the 100-km “GranFondo” and the 60-km “MedioFondo.” Participants raised 110 per cent of their goal, bringing in over $230,000 to support Villa Charities’ programs and …