STEELES PAINT GOES PINK In support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Ontario Region’s “Give Pink” campaign, Steeles Paint & Decorating Centre will be decorated in pink while staff will adorn pink corset T-shirts with the slogan “Love, Hope and Paint.” Steeles Paint pledged to donate $1 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation for …
It was Anna Lopes’ 40th birthday when she felt the pang of purpose tugging at her heart. “I needed to find my mission, my purpose in life,” she reminisces of the day she decided to start devoting her time to charity work. Little did she know, this decision would spark smiles on the faces of …
It’s no surprise that rewards have become the go-to strategy for time-pressed parents. Who hasn’t been tempted to offer a little incentive to get things done without a fuss? If you’re good while we’re shopping, I’ll buy you a candy bar. It seems harmless enough. You might even be thinking it’s better than threats or …
Because basics of finance and investments aren’t taught in school, the word investing can seem scary for young Canadians. But with a little education and planning, it doesn’t have to be this way. Starting to invest early has a number of advantages and will put you in a much better place financially later on in …
Chuck Hughes may be a lot of things, but today he’s only interested in being a big kid. The Food Network star, Iron Chef America titleholder, restaurateur and author is kicking back to basics with the help of mini sous chefs outside Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary School in Etobicoke, Ont. Towering over the diminutive …
Ai Weiwei is easily one of China’s most well-known and controversial figures. Currently on a North American tour and making its only stop in Canada at the AGO, “Ai Weiwei: According to What?” showcases a spectrum of work by the Chinese dissident, exemplifying why he’s so prolific and provocative, and considered one of the most …
I met Jack when I started my internship in palliative and long-term care. I got to know Jack, a very charming gentleman who was always complimenting the ladies, over 15 years working as a music therapist. Music therapists work with individuals and groups of all ages, using music experience within a therapeutic relationship to facilitate …
The problem Over the past five years, there have been critical changes in the mortgage rules and regulations that have impacted self-employed people the most. The approval process has tightened up and lenders require a lot more backup documentation to support the level of income being submitted on the application. Lenders rely on what is …
Roads, houses and schools make up the physical infrastructure of our neighborhoods. But equally important is the social infrastructure that helps people connect to their community and their neighbors. This is something that the GTA’s building industry understands and supports. In June 2013, the 31st annual Building Industry Luncheon (BIL) raised $1.2 million in support …
Dr. Gerry Catapano and his team at the Woodbridge Smile Centre give patients that rare thing: a pleasant time in the dentist’s chair It’s been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul — but Dr. Gerry Catapano of the Woodbridge Smile Centre thinks differently. “It’s the smile. The smile is the introduction …