Leadership during a pandemic requires a set of skills that fosters collaboration, connectedness and out-of-the-box thinking. What is the real definition of effective leadership? Is it merely about leading a group of people? Is it connected to seniority or one’s position within the hierarchy of a company? Or is it much more definitive and intricate …
A 10-year-old with the grace and poise of an adult, Toronto’s Roberta Battaglia rings the buzzer on so many levels. Lady Gaga would be proud. If you were to shut your eyes and listen to 10-year-old Roberta Battaglia sing the Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper song “Shallow,” you would think you were listening to the …
COVID-19 is a virus infecting and killing people all over the world. Based on scientific research, the novel coronavirus appears to produce different symptoms, depending on an individual’s pre-existing conditions and genetics. Pages from the ‘COVID-19 Diaries’ talk one-on-one with survivors of the deadly virus, revealing their incredible triumphant stories. More than eight million people …
Adrianne Haslet’s dream was to be the next Ginger Rogers — until she lost part of her leg as a result of the Boston Marathon bombing. Life can change on a dime. Imagine you are out for a leisurely lunch on a gorgeous spring day, feeling cheerful as you stroll by gardens full of blooming …
It’s inclusive. It’s diverse. It’s all-embracing. And L’Oréal’s freshest face is chic, confident and comfortable in her own skin. Cindy Bruna still finds it hard to believe that she’s a spokesperson for L’Oréal Paris. “As a French model, I’m thrilled to be the new face of such an iconic brand from my home country,” she …
Francesco Yates is part of a new generation of Canadian pop stars. In his mid-20s, Yates has already toured with Justin Timberlake and released his new album Superbad, accompanied by a short film. Drake, Justin Bieber, Hedley, Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd and Carly Rae Jepsen all have one thing in common — they’re Canadian rock …
Creativity and innovative thinking have not been on lockdown these past months, and City Life presents some bold and beautiful concepts. School Of Thought − Sarit Shani Hay Studio’s First Inclusive School in Tel Aviv, Israel, translates the philosophy of inclusive education into a physical environment. www.shanihay.com Urban Oasis − Toronto’s Amantea Architects’s transformation of …
We didn’t invent the great outdoors, but we sure know how to enjoy it when the nice weather comes along. All year we wait for the day that we can extend our indoor living to a relaxing space outside. Where to start? A great deck to host all the fun in the summertime and even …
Summer is the time to explore. Here’s what may catch your eye in getting back out there. 1. Wet and wild can also be cute and playful with this adorable swim skirt combination by Niigata. www.shan.ca 2.If house hunting, Abeja District Condos by Cortel Group, a master-planned community at Rutherford Road and Jane Street in …
Summer is a time for taste buds to explode, and City Life offers tantalizing samples sure to please. Viva Italia - Nothing beats excellent Italian gelato on a hot summer day, and the Death in Venice Gelato Company does it splendidly. www.deathinvenice.ca Summer Heat - The crushed Calabrese peppers in oil of the Fuoco di …