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Butch Cassidy, The Sundance Kid and Peter Facinelli

He’s best known for his role in the blockbuster vampire saga Twilight as Robert Pattinson’s father, Dr. Carlisle Cullen. Peter Facinelli can also be seen starring in other memorable films and television shows, such as Nurse Jackie, Glee, Supergirl, Six Feet Under and many other Hollywood hits. Facinelli recently wrapped production for The Unbreakable Boy, for which he optioned the book for, and brought to Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate. …

8 Min
Mar/Apr 2021Lifestyle

Have we become a Society that practises ageism?

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 …

18 Min
Mar/Apr 2021Lifestyle

Youth And Mental Health: The Shadow Pandemic

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 …

14 Min
Mar/Apr 2021Lifestyle

Buy Local, or Bye, Local

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 …

13 Min
Mar/Apr 2021Lifestyle

Sheena Melwani: ‘Close the Windows’

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, …

6 Min
Mar/Apr 2021Lifestyle

Susafa: A Sicilian Hideaway

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 …

4 Min
Nov/Dec 2020Lifestyle

Stefano Gallelli: Dancing Into USC

Stefano Gallelli isn’t your average 19-year-old. Not only is he attending the prestigious USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, but he’s also appeared on Jennifer Lopez’s hit show World of Dance where his group came close to winning a million dollars. Stefano Gallelli is only 19, and he’s studying to become a professional dancer at …

4 Min
Nov/Dec 2020Lifestyle

La Closette: The Power And Passion Of Style

La Closette’s MT Meikle says that, for many reasons, now is the ideal time to focus on fashion, your wardrobe and personal style. We may be challenged to find any positives about 2020, but “awareness” may be one of them. A greater awareness of our priorities, our family and friends, our essentials, our homes and …

4 Min
Nov/Dec 2020Lifestyle

Hope Agbolosoo: The Gift Of Hope

A 21-year-old immigrant from Ghana has created an environment that is making a global difference. Sometimes, there are physical characteristics of people that say so much about them before you even know them — a certain stature, twinkling eyes, an easy smile or a quick laugh. Or sometimes it’s just the name alone. Hope Agbolosoo …

4 Min
Nov/Dec 2020Lifestyle

Social Lite: Cheers To A Better Drink

When three Canadians started up Social Lite, they were pioneers in the field, aiming for a clean vodka seltzer without all the sugar, additives and empty calories of all the others already out there. The result? They nailed it. You know how it is. It’s the weekend. And it’s fun to sit around a kitchen …

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