I wasn’t always an allergy specialist. I had a thriving sports medicine clinic when my son Cody was born, and soon the nightmare followed. At three months old, he became plagued with allergies — and I don’t mean simple rashes and sneezing. Cody suffered from a wide range of severe allergic reactions, including hives and …
The Story of Rebecca and John Chandy The first time I saw my husband was at the altar. It was the age of arranged marriages, when the bride’s parents anxiously looked around for eligible bachelors in the community. Eligibility meant a good job, an ancient family name, solid family wealth and a good personality. On …
The world is jazzed by the Italian-Canadian fusion that Espresso Manifesto is bringing to the recording table. City Life sat down with the songstress behind it all, Daniela Nardi Like decades of soul-searchers before her, Canadian jazz singer Daniela Nardi discovered herself in Italy. “Culturally, artistically — for me, the country is inspiring,” says Nardi, …
It was a typically overcast August afternoon in London when Natasa Kajganic stumbled into a fairy tale. “I was visiting a friend in England, and she took me to Columbia Road Flower Market,” says Kajganic, a Torontonian. “It was beautiful. It was like how I imagined London to be in a storybook world, with cobblestone …
With all the hype about attachment parenting these days, it’s no wonder terms like family bed and co-sleeping have entered our lexicon. The theory in a nutshell is that sleeping with your child helps him/her feel secure and loved, which leads to a happier, better-adjusted child. I have to admit, however, that although I know …
Dr. Gerry Catapano and his team of oral health professionals are changing the way King City and Vaughan view dentistry. Following the well-received Woodbridge Smile Centre, which opened its doors in June 2013, Dr. Catapano has just recently brought his renowned dental care to the heart of King City. “We love King City — it’s …
Pure FX Fitness is turning seven, and the much-loved fitness hub invites you to celebrate with its newly remodelled facility and programs. Led by Andrew Jones and Lora Calabro, the Pure FX team is driven to help its members reach their fitness goals, no matter how daunting, and understand the importance of embracing a healthy …
Stephen Mariano was 19 when his father, Joe, was diagnosed with brain cancer. It was a difficult time, but despite the emotional roller coaster, Mariano and his family found that focusing on a goal helped with the process. Joe was to participate in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, a two-day, 200-km fundraiser that supports …
The face is a precious thing. When you’ve made the decision to enhance yours through a medical esthetic treatment, you want to ensure that the result will further bring out its natural beauty, not dampen it. This is the philosophy that Dr. Gail Nield, owner of Woodbridge Dermatology & Laser Centre, has been putting to …
Recently celebrating its five-year anniversary over the March Break, boutique fitness studio Pure Motivation Fitness in Vaughan commemorated the milestone with 100 members and a visit from the mayor of Vaughan, who presented Pure Motivation founders Dimitri and Francesca Giankoulas with a plaque. A friendly strength contest was held during the day and in the …