Pure FX Fitness is turning seven, and the much-loved fitness hub invites you to celebrate with its newly remodelled facility and programs. Led by Andrew Jones and Lora Calabro, the Pure FX team is driven to help its members reach their fitness goals, no matter how daunting, and understand the importance of embracing a healthy …
Zilli Home Interiors can dress a home like it’s attending a red carpet event. We chatted with owner Natalie Papia about her favourite spring décor trends, from daring to darling Antique Magnifique “We’re seeing quite a bit of white wood furniture. It’s got a bit of a rustic, antique look. It’s new for spring, and …
Stephen Mariano was 19 when his father, Joe, was diagnosed with brain cancer. It was a difficult time, but despite the emotional roller coaster, Mariano and his family found that focusing on a goal helped with the process. Joe was to participate in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, a two-day, 200-km fundraiser that supports …
It’s a familiar scene: on Mother’s Day morning, the kids hit the kitchen with Dad, and with cookbooks in their hands, they craft up something delicious (or at least edible) to make Mom smile. This year, whether you’re planning to spoil her with breakfast in bed or at a perfectly placed table, this scrumptious, authentic …
This winter slapped us with a cold, hard reminder: living in Canada means dealing with whatever sub-zero mood Mother Nature blows our way. Spring may be finally settling in, but when the cold returns, a blend of utility and comfort will be warmly welcomed on the road. That’s why large SUVs have become the go-to …
The face is a precious thing. When you’ve made the decision to enhance yours through a medical esthetic treatment, you want to ensure that the result will further bring out its natural beauty, not dampen it. This is the philosophy that Dr. Gail Nield, owner of Woodbridge Dermatology & Laser Centre, has been putting to …
Recently celebrating its five-year anniversary over the March Break, boutique fitness studio Pure Motivation Fitness in Vaughan commemorated the milestone with 100 members and a visit from the mayor of Vaughan, who presented Pure Motivation founders Dimitri and Francesca Giankoulas with a plaque. A friendly strength contest was held during the day and in the …
The fifth anniversary of the Dare to Wear Love (DTWL) Gala at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Toronto drew in a crowd of glitterati and superheroes clad in couture to catch the best of Canadian fashion while raising support for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Jeanne Beker, Robin Kay, Suzanne Rogers and Glenn Dixon were among …
David Broughall Librarian at Ansley Grove Library 1984 By George Orwell This was the first piece of adult literature I ever read. Even though I’ve read it half a dozen times, I am still deeply affected by the idea that the state can watch our every move and there is nothing we can do to …
Being selected as the next head model for one of the world’s most iconic fashion labels is one thing — but being handpicked by the brand’s co-founder and creative director is a whole other story. And it’s one that Danielle Knudson, model and Red Deer native, shares with a humble smile. “The moment I found …