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Coming Up: Farah Nasser

She’s one of Toronto’s most recognizable faces on TV. Farah Nasser, the motivational and thought-provoking anchor on Global News, has been providing viewers across the GTA with much-needed clarity for nearly two decades. She’s not afraid to dig deep, either, creating social media buzz as the force behind #FirstTimeIWasCalled and #LivingInColour, two digital series exploring …

Natasha Koifman: “I’m Very Specific About Who And What I Am”

The PR powerhouse shares her latest collection on ShopNK, an array of elevated home must-haves designed for purposeful living. In life, timing is everything — and those who have an acute understanding of where things are, and a preternatural feeling for where things are going, are best positioned to capitalize on ever-shifting trends and styles. …

Patricia Jaggernauth: A Sunny Disposition

As she approaches her 10th year at CP24, the weather specialist, reporter and TV personality talks creative hustles, activism and what it is about the weather that brings us all together. Though she’s worked as a model, actress and live reporter, it’s the process of telling stories that Patricia Jaggernauth lives for. As she said …

Belinda Marchese: A Hospice With Heart

For more than 25 years, the staff and volunteers at Hospice Vaughan have led with compassion. Having just opened a new 10-bed location, their work is more important than ever. It takes only one conversation with Belinda Marchese, executive director of Hospice Vaughan – The Mario & Nick Cortellucci Hospice Palliative Care Centre of Excellence, …

Leia Fallico: How To Save A Life

Leia Fallico is an adorable three-year-old who has been diagnosed with a super-rare disease. Now, her family is urgently reaching out to friends, family and, in fact, the whole world — to help their child get the treatment that she needs. And you can help. It’s simple: Get a test kit from the Canadian Blood …

Hush: Worth The Weight

After a 2019 appearance on Dragon’s Den, Hush’s popularity went mainstream. Its co-founders discuss the impact of the show and what they’re doing now to give back. While both grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, Lior Ohayon and Aaron Spivak’s route to entrepreneurship was different. Where Spivak talks of starting a cold-press juice business with his …

Sarah Milroy: Rebalancing The Narrative

The McMichael’s chief curator on growing up in Vancouver, ignorance and why the gallery’s upcoming exhibition, Uninvited, is a behemoth for upholding the artistic accomplishments of women. Growing up, Sarah Milroy was never far from art. Her mother, Elizabeth Nichol, started Vancouver’s Equinox Gallery with a vision to combine the best of contemporary Canadian and …

Is a path toward healing possible?

It is time for all Canadians to gather together in a spirit of tolerance and action. But, to open our hearts to healing and reconciliation, we must first take the time to understand this dark period in Canadian history. It is almost impossible to envision. But, the discovery of the remains of 215 children on …

His Essential

Take time to master the grill, wind down with some reading, and invest in some of summer’s latest fashion finds. 1. ON SICILIAN TIME: Sicily Watches offers high-quality Swiss-made timepieces that will fit into every watch lover’s world — whether an avid collector or first-time watch owner. www.sicilywatches.com 2. COMMUNICATION IS KEY: This is a …

Hannah and Ian Hernandez: Living Outside The Box

Hannah and Ian Hernandez never wanted a big house. Instead, they’re living large — practically living off the grid in their school-bus tiny home with their two kids, documenting their adventures on social media and inspiring others to get on board. One thing Hannah and Ian Hernandez figured out early on in their relationship is …