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July/August 2025Lifestyle

Jeanne & The Forest: Hospitality A Belle Époque Retreat Reimagined

The Château de Montvillargenne, the largest château-hotel in France, brings the past and present together. Just 50 kilometres from Paris in the Chantilly countryside, the striking Château de Montvillargenne has been reborn as the Château Jeanne & The Forest. Once the private estate of Baroness Jeanne de Rothschild and now the largest château-hotel in France, …

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July/August 2025Lifestyle

The Jean Tweed Centre: The Centre Of Change

The Jean Tweed Centre has been improving women’s lives for more than 40 years and still relentlessly pursue that goal today. Jean Tweed was a courageous woman who battled alcoholism in the 1980s, a time when people weren’t speaking openly about their struggles with substance abuse. As a woman who had to face her own …

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July/August 2025Lifestyle

Travel Essentials

Travel smart and keep calm with these curated picks. YONDER WATER BOTTLE (1 LITRE) This lightweight, shatter- resistant and leakproof non-insulated water bottle features a versatile cap for quick sips, easy refills and rugged hydration wherever your journey takes you. golftown.com CABIN SUITCASE The RIMOWA Classic blends heritage and innovation with anodized aluminum, glossy riveted …

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May/June 2025Lifestyle

Canada’s First Hard Rock Hotel

London, Ont., is home to Canada's first Hard Rock Hotel, and it is now accepting reservations. The wait is almost over! Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario, is officially accepting reservations, and it’s bound to become a must-visit spot for anyone looking for a unique entertainment experience. Nestled in the heart of the city’s Old East …

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May/June 2025Lifestyle

Design Hotels

Family-friendly resorts where style and connection meet, courtesy of Design Hotels. SEASIDE FINOLHU BAA ATOLL An idyllic island retreat in the heart of the Maldives offering 125 private villas amid breathtaking natural beauty. Indulge in global culinary delights, from Middle Eastern and Japanese cuisine to fresh seafood and artisanal coffee. Curated by Muza Lab with …

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May/June 2025Lifestyle

Jonathan Ortepi, Part II: The Gift Of Life

A selfless donor, unshakable hope and a family’s strength changed everything. Jonathan Ortepi was dying when I first met him in November 2023. His skin was discoloured, his eyes were dark, and he was extremely thin. Although he was in desperate need of a liver donor, his smile shone brighter than most. Going into the …

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Mar/Apr 2025Lifestyle

Forever Besties

The beautiful bond between Nikita and Deesha remind us of the true meaning of friendship. Q: How long have you been besties? A: Deesha and I have been best friends since the moment we met. It was one of those rare instant connections you read about in novels. The day was hot — a sweltering …

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Mar/Apr 2025Lifestyle

Aida’s Bakery: The Love Of Italian Baking

For 55 years, Aida’s Bakery in Woodbridge has been making the finest baked goods and become a treasured Vaughan tradition. Woodbridge is, thankfully, still a pretty quiet place at four in the morning. Of course, lights are burning at essential services such as hospitals, police and fire stations as front-line workers continue to do heroes’ …

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Mar/Apr 2025Lifestyle

Armando Scarlato Jr.: Embrace The Songs Inside Your Heart

How the Toronto-native recording artist and singer-songwriter Armando Scarlato Jr. propelled himself onto the international music scene. When I first met Armando Scarlato Jr. at Carolina Restaurant in Toronto, the first word that came to mind was “genuine.” As he walked in the door sporting his custom Meshika hat and dark shades, his style is …

5 Min
Mar/Apr 2025Lifestyle

Ask For Angela: Creating An Alternative Way To Get Help

Information tools and action-based steps are critical as we address the shame and fear attached to gender-based violence. The numbers are both alarming and tragic. She was someone’s mother, daughter, sister, aunt, or best friend. Or maybe she was the neighbour you used to wave to on warm summer afternoons. The Ontario Association of Interval …

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