Cinematographer Jordan Oram’s The Journeyman is the first-ever plantable book, sure to inspire for years to come. This innovative 100-page offering is a revealing portrait of discovery by a remarkable young artist. You may think being a Grammy-nominated cinematographer who has worked with Drake, Coldplay, Usher, Post Malone and others tells a pretty good life …
Acting president and CEO of Villa Charities Marco DeVuono shares his connection to the community hub with a vision of inspiring people to explore the Italian in all of us. Illuminated with green, white and red lights on April 15, 2021, the CN Tower, a building that defines Toronto’s skyline, was lit in commemoration of …
Mary Hawk founded Sheen for She, a foundation on a mission to provide self-care for at-risk women across the GTA and beyond. "Please take good care of yourself." With that simple sign-off, used during our initial correspondence to schedule this interview, Mary Hawk showed me caring, compassion and kindness — a small thing, perhaps, but …
He’s best known for his role in the blockbuster vampire saga Twilight as Robert Pattinson’s father, Dr. Carlisle Cullen. Peter Facinelli can also be seen starring in other memorable films and television shows, such as Nurse Jackie, Glee, Supergirl, Six Feet Under and many other Hollywood hits. Facinelli recently wrapped production for The Unbreakable Boy, for which he optioned the book for, and brought to Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate. …
As a society, we have all been complicit in the shocking and inadequate levels of care in our nursing homes. The time to address the maelstrom of these inadequacies is now. We all need to be involved. Each of us has, in some way, been affected by COVID-19 and its devastating impact on the world’s …
The pandemic has had a detrimental effect on the mental health of our youth. They feel isolated and alone, without peer support or the usual engagement in fun activities. But there is help for this cohort that is free, anonymous and non-judgmental. In the late 1960s, a popular public service announcement that ran on American …
Is there a point when both our civil rights and the financial and emotional well-being of our small business owners supersede the governmental measures in place that mandate small businesses remain closed? It is the modern-day, COVID-19 version of the biblical parable David and Goliath. In this 2020–21 version, however, David is the metaphor for …
If it means you’re cold, that’s one thing. But if it means something else to you, then you’re probably a fan of singer Sheena Melwani and her “Interrupted” series on TikTok. What started as a friendly contest with her brother to see who could get the most followers has grown into millions of views. Now, …
A memorable and whimsical location set apart from the rest of the world by its dedication to tradition and unmatched hospitality. With travel restrictions and lockdowns resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have been limited to daydreaming about our next travel destination. The place I’ve been dreaming about is Susafa, an Italian country …
Stefano Gallelli isn’t your average 19-year-old. Not only is he attending the prestigious USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, but he’s also appeared on Jennifer Lopez’s hit show World of Dance where his group came close to winning a million dollars. Stefano Gallelli is only 19, and he’s studying to become a professional dancer at …