Think food. Think flavour, nutrients and amazing taste. Now think good food. In the short-sighted and never-ending quest for cheap fast food, we were well on our way to cheating ourselves — and future generations — out of nutrients, flavour and the joy that comes from eating food that simply tastes good. So thank the …
Set foot in one of York Region’s new elementary schools and you may confuse the tech-drenched classrooms for the office space of a swanky startup on King Street. No chalkboards, no books, no paper — the York Catholic District School Board is ushering in a new era of education. City Life Magazine explores the impact …
Two people in Ontario die every day of an opioid overdose. City Life Magazine uncovers the opioid epidemic as it migrates eastward, tearing its way into our communities and homes by way of substance abuse and prescribed pain management. Over the course of three years Joe* overdosed several times—six to be exact—and died twice. He …
One would be hard-pressed to find a local gelatiere with more passion for his business and gusto for his product than owner Salvatore Giannone. Ever wonder how a gelato shop survives 50 years in a city that sees two months of summer? City Life Magazine gets the scoop on Giannone’s secret to success and what …
Why premature esthetic procedures in young people could lead to undiagnosed disorders and fuel less acceptance of normal human variation. Injectables are quickly becoming the most popular treatment of choice for millennials at doctor’s offices and medi-spas. In Vaughan alone there are dozens of establishments that offer neuromodulators (Botox) and fillers. The latest survey by …
A parent’s guide to proactively navigating the passive- aggressive behaviour of their children, with insight into common characteristics that define them. Amber had been giving her mother the silent treatment all week. She was angry about not being allowed to sleep over at a friend’s house. Late Thursday night, she left a note on her …
Forget factory farms and chasing bigger and bigger yields year after year. The New Farm is all about values and stewardship and keeping your eyes on the prize. It does well by doing good. Brent Preston doesn’t have the luxury of enjoying a hot or cold beverage and putting his feet up while he talks …
Sensing a trend to healthy eating decades ago turned Beretta Farms from a 100-acre property to a Canada-wide movement of 40 ranchers embracing organic farming — for the betterment of us all. Twenty-five years ago in 1992, few people were as curious about where their food came from as they are today, but two who …
Paradise Farms may now be recognized as breeding and raising the finest organic beef in Canada, but for Shane Baghai, its product is passionate and its origins are deeply personal. Shane Baghai has always conducted his business admirably and with confidence. His high ethics, hard work and expertise have resulted in his enviable reputation as …
Setting industry standards regarding organic farming for the poultry business may have been game-changing, but for Yorkshire Valley Farms, it was simply the right thing to do. True industry leaders take the initiative and set standards for others to follow. Such is the case with Yorkshire Valley Farms’ organic approach to raising chickens and turkeys …