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David Dunlap Observatory Park Returning To Former Splendour

Over the last year the 86-year-old David Dunlap Observatory has undergone a major facelift while the city of Richmond Hill continues to make major progress on restoring the park to its former splendour. The City of Richmond Hill is continuing to make significant progress restoring the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory (RHDDO) Park to its …

Vaughan: A City Coming Of Age

As home to the country’s first smart-technology hospital and first new hospital to open in Ontario in 30 years, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital represents a marker for a city coming of age. We live in a time in which citizens are asking their cities to be more than just streets, parks and structures. Today, cities …

Michael Vennare: A Passion For Real Estate

To date, Michael Vennare has sold $250 million worth of properties and been named one of the top 100 real estate brokers in Ontario. As the saying goes, if you actually did it, it’s not bragging. So if you take a look at the impressive stats and listings that Michael Vennare currently has online for …

Zilli Home Interiors: Fashion-forward Furniture

For more than a decade, Zilli Home Interiors has provided exceptional pieces for homeowners and interior designers alike. Today, it’s one of Vaughan’s finest design destinations. Growing up in a family-owned furniture manufacturing plant with an eye for good design, founding Zilli Home Interiors seemed nothing but natural for Natalie Papia. After being behind the …

The Plight Of The Afghan People

With the pullout of American troops and personnel and the recent Taliban takeover, Afghan people are both bereft and fearful for their future. The images and live video streams documenting the frenzied scene at Afghanistan’s Kabul airport on August 16 are such that, once seen, they are impossible to forget, involving inconceivable moments of human …

Susan Niczowski: A Fresh Perspective

As Summer Fresh celebrates its 30th year in business, its founder and president, Susan Niczowski, discusses her earliest food memory, balancing sacrifice with success and the endless appeal of hummus. With more than 85 products spanning dips, salads, hummus and snacks, it’s likely you’ve experienced Summer Fresh foods. When Susan Niczowski founded the brand 30 …

It Is A Personal Choice — Or Is It?

As the number of COVID-19 cases decreases, businesses and educational institutions are reopening. Should COVID-19 vaccinations be mandatory to enter these institutions? Like politics and religion, the topic of one’s COVID-19 vaccination status is controversial — a yes or no answer that leaves people on both sides of the jab shaking their heads. The unvaccinated …

Vince Cavallo: Under One Roof

Whether you’re looking for granite or quartz countertops, lumber expertise or bathroom vanities, Lumberland North is a one-stop shop for renovating your home. With a story that goes back 50 years, Brampton, Ont.- based Lumberland North knows what its doing. The list of companies for which its an authorized dealer include Toto, Victoria & Albert, …