Small businesses are the fabric of our communities — be a part of their recovery. Live local, buy local. Small businesses are like the 16 Community Chests in the popular game of Monopoly, a board game where players are in a constant battle to keep passing GO as a means to procuring ever-increasing valuable assets …
Michael Holmes, in his latest television series Holmes Family Effect, stars alongside his dad Mike and sister Sherry in working together to transform people, communities and make dreams come true. The Holmes family has become Canada’s best-known family of builders, with its patriarch Mike Holmes now one of the world’s most notable builders, contractors and …
As a society, we have all been complicit in the shocking and inadequate levels of care in our nursing homes. The time to address the maelstrom of these inadequacies is now. We all need to be involved. Each of us has, in some way, been affected by COVID-19 and its devastating impact on the world’s …
The pandemic has had a detrimental effect on the mental health of our youth. They feel isolated and alone, without peer support or the usual engagement in fun activities. But there is help for this cohort that is free, anonymous and non-judgmental. In the late 1960s, a popular public service announcement that ran on American …
Is there a point when both our civil rights and the financial and emotional well-being of our small business owners supersede the governmental measures in place that mandate small businesses remain closed? It is the modern-day, COVID-19 version of the biblical parable David and Goliath. In this 2020–21 version, however, David is the metaphor for …
From a successful global business career to one of Canada’s top luxury real estate agents with her latest television series in the works, Laura Compagni’s story is built on courage, grit and self-belief. Personal reinvention is tough. It takes awareness and grit, passion and perseverance, hard work and the belief in a single-minded purpose that …
If it means you’re cold, that’s one thing. But if it means something else to you, then you’re probably a fan of singer Sheena Melwani and her “Interrupted” series on TikTok. What started as a friendly contest with her brother to see who could get the most followers has grown into millions of views. Now, …
A memorable and whimsical location set apart from the rest of the world by its dedication to tradition and unmatched hospitality. With travel restrictions and lockdowns resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have been limited to daydreaming about our next travel destination. The place I’ve been dreaming about is Susafa, an Italian country …
Family-owned and -operated for 38 years, Vescio Funeral Homes is dedicated to compassionate and customized service. The passing of a loved one can leave families at their most emotional and vulnerable, just when strength and a clear mind are required. It’s why so many families in Toronto, Maple and Woodbridge have turned to the experienced, …
From hosting and producing cooking shows and running a restaurant to publishing a cookbook, it’s all about the food for Eden Grinshpan. With Top Chef Canada season 9 airing this spring, Grinshpan dishes about everything in her life now. You never forget those “pinch me” moments in life, such as when you’re told that the …