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A Spooktacular Night Part 2 — Vaughan

Only one in six children affected with mental illness receives the care they need, according to the George Hull Centre for Children and Families. Since 1985, the non-profit organization has been committed to providing hope and healing to those in need. On Oct. 24, 2014, event coordinator Carm Viola hosted its third annual fundraiser — …

Vescio Funeral Homes

Luigi Vescio continues to lead the way in seamless funeral care services after 28 years. No one better understands how to care for a grieving family than a family. Vescio Funeral Homes is a family-owned and operated business that over the past 28 years has become a leader in its industry, taking a unique and personal …

Munch and Learn — Vaughan

The chilly air before the season’s first snowfall didn’t hold back a group of 10 from attending a Wednesday evening dedicated to turning back time. Held at Freedom Medi-Spa, the Nov. 12 Munch and Learn event gave guests a chance to see an INTRAcel skin-tightening demo and photo facial. The perfect forum for fielding questions, …

Remembering Sarah Watkin

Overflowing with family and friends, supporters and strangers, the Steeles Memorial Chapel was filled to capacity as mourners bound together at a service in honour of Sarah Watkin. The trembling voice of a heartbroken mother’s eulogy reached even those standing out in the foyer as she shared a poignant moment of finding a paper airplane …

George Stroumboulopoulos – The Good Wolf

George Stroumboulopoulos opens up about his new role on Hockey Night in Canada, his love of music and finding positivity in darkness A little over a decade ago, while working at MuchMusic, George Stroumboulopoulos was asked by the higher-ups to host a new reality-TV program. The show, Fandemonium, pitted two people in competition to see …

Holiday Gift Guide 2014

Prepare to win this year’s Secret Santa. These hand-picked treasures from near and far will leave your loved ones glowing Winter Blossom Bar Soaps Anthropologie, www.anthropologie.com Creamy Vanilla: $7 Snowy Peppermint: $7 Sugar Pine: $7 “Peace & Doves” Daisy Fruit Bouquet Edible Arrangements, www.edible.ca Small: $57 | Large: $77 No. 3 Automatik Timepiece by MeisterSinger …

Sophie Kinsella – Confessions of Author

An inside look into the working mind of plucky Sophie Kinsella The British charm of Sophie Kinsella is as bright as the hot pink sheath she wears as we sit across from each other in the bar area of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto. The former financial journalist-turned New York Times bestselling author, who shot …

Those, Who Can, Do

Homelessness, hunger and loneliness — these are but a few of words to describe the dire situations many individuals and families in our community struggle with each year. And with the holiday season upon us, it’s easy to see why giving back, whether financially or through one’s time, pops up in our minds. But are …

Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Toss the festive fruitcake this year. For a tasty alternative to last year’s recipes, turn to these three Vaughan residents, who’ve shared their edible holiday traditions that are Santa Claus-approved! Sabrina Cellupica’s Chocolate Candy Cane Dessert Smoothie Don’t be fooled by the name of this smoothie — it’s totally healthy. Sabrina Cellupica is a registered …