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G.C. & Co. Salon & Med Spa

Vaughan’s beauty darlings Gianna and Cathy have relocated from Kleinburg to Woodbridge in order to expand and serve you better! From Montreal to New York, esthetic designers Gianna Ugolini and Cathy Korbis of G.C. & Co. Salon & Med Spa have been perfecting their crafts and fuelling their mutual passion for scrubbing, lacquering and blow-drying …

It’s Tax Time!

It’s tax time again and most Canadians are wondering, ‘Can I make my mortgage interest on my home tax deductible?’ I have great news for you! According to the Canada Revenue Agency, interest may be tax deductible if you borrow money for the purpose of earning income from a business or property. There are basically …

Undying Love for Zombies

Zombies — the lumbering, reanimated remains of the infected. Rotting, mindless, driven by voracious greed and a penchant for braaaiiinnnsss — they’re putrid beings, and yet television audiences fancy them over the most carrot-coloured New Jerseyan, the most vapid, superficial socialites and, yes, even Charlie Sheen. Case in point: The Walking Dead. With its decaying …

Weddiquette

Who to bring, what to wear, when to leave, how much to give and why it all matters. The evolution of wedding guest etiquette. THE PRESENT MOMENT While the rule of thumb used to be that you pay for your plate, Toronto wedding planner Karina Lemke believes people have long been smashing that sacred proverb …

The 50 Business and life lessons 2012 taught me

Author and founder of Sharma Leadership International Inc. knows a thing or 50 on how to improve one’s self. A Robin Sharma shortlist on life-changing goals and plans for a fresh start to 2013. 1. Hard work is a force multiplier. 2. Don’t participate in recessions. 3. Exercising for 20 minutes first thing in the …

Condo Living: Moving on up!

Find your haven within developments that are reshaping the suburban scene. Capo Di Monte Debuting on the edge of a forested ravine, Capo Di Monte will offer the perfect balance between classic and scenic. On the corner of Major Mackenzie and Pine Valley drives, residents will be a touch away from Woodbridge’s colourful core while …

A Renaissance Begins

At a signing ceremony on Dec. 19, 2012, the Toronto Catholic District School Board and Villa Charities Inc. announced a joint development project that will function as a hub for Toronto’s burgeoning performing and fine arts community. Serving the educational, cultural and recreational needs of the Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West neighbourhood, the $50 …

Angel Hair For Kids

Five-year-old Giada Zingone made the decision to change a child’s life. Following in her older sister Noemi’s footsteps, Giada cut her hair and donated it to Angel Hair for Kids, a division of A Child’s Voice Foundation. Angel Hair for Kids is dedicated to providing wigs and hair loss solutions to children suffering from medical …

L’Altra Italia

Culture-infused films straight from the boot is what L’Altra Italia — the non-profit organization highlighting Italian arts — has been bringing to Toronto since 2002. Partnered with TIFF, L’Altra Italia screens the finest Italian projects at one of the country’s most renowned locations. For a kick of culture, movie-lover members can catch the screening of …

Black History Month at Vaughan Public Libraries

Vaughan Public Libraries is kicking off this year’s Black History Month with a series of art exhibits featuring the works of Black History artists Celia Wilson and Samar Smith. The educational experience will continue with a visit from author Sandra Whiting, who shares legends and folktales from West Africa and the Caribbean in celebration and …