Possibly the coolest event to ever hit the Spoke Club in downtown Toronto, Cool Nordic brought together the best of Nordic cuisine, architecture and fashion to give Torontonians a little taste of life even further north. Hosted by the Council of Nordic Ministers on May 6, the event kicked off at 3 p.m. with a …
It started with a bike ride. Nearly a decade ago on a warm August day, Edward Sorbara was pedalling along the back roads west of Toronto. He was, as he had done a handful of times before, cycling in the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada’s annual Brampton-to-Guelph-and-back fundraiser. It was here that he had an …
Alan Thicke is a reality star — but it’s not what you think. What often comes to mind at the mention of reality television is the opposite of reality: phony drama wrapped in intoxicating eye candy. It’s a common perception of the industry, one that Thicke himself even confesses to holding. “[My family and I] …
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the Annual Mayor’s Luncheon at the Hazelton Manor Event & Conference Centre. Over 500 guests were in attendance — the largest gathering ever at the event. Mayor Bevilacqua shared key insights on infrastructure projects and job growth in Vaughan, and businessman Rudy Bratty (Remington Group Inc. and Bratty …
Held at the Grand Prix Kartways at Downsview Park in Toronto on March 29, the second annual Villa Gambin Grand Prix saw 20 four-person teams race each other, all in good fun and for a good cause. Peter Koliviras of Team Raw took first place of the Grand Prix; Andrew “Axe” Bordin of Team Dorex …
Leone Fine Foods isn’t your average butcher shop. In addition to an array of high-quality meats and butchering services, the shop also boasts an in-house kitchen that prepares a menu of delicious entrees — including veal or chicken parmigiana, lasagna and sausages — for the seated hot table, where customers can dine in or take …
We sat down with broker and manager Lou Grossi and director of sales and marketing Alda Neves Dubé of Intercity Realty to steal their real estate-savvy secrets. Consider this your all-access pass to the expert tips, projections and insights that will change the way you look at your home q: The cost of living in …
R. Ferri Motorsport is joining the prestigious Pirelli World Challenge with not one but two stallions in its stable. At the Ferrari of Ontario dealership, Remo Ferri announced that his racing division is entering the 2014 series with two 458 GT3s, one piloted by veteran Anthony Lazzaro and the other by young gun Nick Mancuso. …
With all the hype about attachment parenting these days, it’s no wonder terms like family bed and co-sleeping have entered our lexicon. The theory in a nutshell is that sleeping with your child helps him/her feel secure and loved, which leads to a happier, better-adjusted child. I have to admit, however, that although I know …
Dr. Gerry Catapano and his team of oral health professionals are changing the way King City and Vaughan view dentistry. Following the well-received Woodbridge Smile Centre, which opened its doors in June 2013, Dr. Catapano has just recently brought his renowned dental care to the heart of King City. “We love King City — it’s …