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Planet of The Dentists – Fun for Kids

The dentist chair has always been an anxious place for kids and adults alike, but thanks to some new changes and tactics, going to the dentist can become a much more enjoyable experience. As we came out of hyperspace, the Millennium Falcon was met by a fleet of TIE fighters. C-3P0 blatantly informed us that …

Blaze of Glory — Larry Bentley

As Vaughan says farewell to its beloved fire chief, we talk with Larry Bentley about his lasting legacy. After 38 years serving the Vaughan community, fire chief Larry Bentley retired in May 2018. Bentley was the first firefighter to be promoted to fire chief from within the local service. Recognized by his fellow chief officers …

Legalization of Marijuana

Over the years, marijuana use has become increasingly destigmatized, especially in Canada. With the introduction of the Cannabis Act and Bill C-45, the legalization of marijuana may happen sooner than many anticipated. Marijuana, which boasts its own vernacular, is also known as weed, whackatabacky, pot, reefer, grass, dope, ganja and Mary Jane, to name a …

Are You Sleepwalking Through Life?

Most of us see the world through filters and rigid belief systems that fill us with fear, confusion, judgment and purposelessness. Here, I explain how to strip away our mind-fabricated illusions so that we can free ourselves to live a rich, fulfilling, joyful life. It’s no secret that many of us are not as fulfilled …

Healing at Home – Alternatives to the doctor’s office

The National Home Doctor Service provides an alternative to the typical doctor’s visit. Rather than going to see your doctor, the service sends a family doctor out to you so that you don’t even have to leave the house. Family doctors are notoriously difficult to get appointments with, and even when you do you end …

Revolutionizing Medicine

Maple offers its clients an alternative to sitting in a waiting room for hours on end to see a doctor. Brett Belchetz, an emergency room doctor, created this service after years of witnessing clients wait for issues that could be treated simply. We’ve all had one of those nights where you wake up with a …

Oui Oui Paris — Hôtel Dress Code

As the lovely Audrey Hepburn once said, “Paris is always a good idea.” We couldn’t agree more — especially when it comes to Hôtel Dress Code, a gorgeous boutique hotel in the heart of the fashion district. Every inch of this hotel is “Instagram-worthy” with gorgeous plant walls, mid-century design and luxe details. Each room …

The Rise of Serge Ibaka

How Toronto Raptor Serge Ibaka survived poverty in Congo and rose to NBA stardom. photography Geoff Fitzgerald City Life enjoyed an exciting evening when we visited the swanky hotel and residence One King West to meet one of the city’s most celebrated athletes, Serge Ibaka of the Toronto Raptors, for an exclusive. We set up …

Pristine Poppies – Natalie Dusome of Poppy & Peonies

Natalie Dusome has revolutionized the handbag, presenting trendy, affordable options for today’s modern woman. Interview By Michelle Zerillo-Sosa Natalie Dusome is the owner and founder of Poppy & Peonies, a Canadian handbag line that has exploded in popularity since its launch in 2016. The well-loved collection of handbags has seen unparalleled success for good reason: …