Ever since migrant farm workers have been allowed to work seasonally in Canada, they have had to adhere to a different set of rules than the rest of Canadian workers, limiting their rights and stopping them from attaining Canadian citizenship. This story follows Mexican migrant worker Luis Gabriel Flores, as he fights for the rights …
Old Man Winter is coming, and for thousands of Ontario motorcyclists that means a few months off “The Hog.” Cycleworx Custom Motorcycles of Vaughan, Ont., has nine tips for bikers regarding the winter storage of their prized possessions, so they can enjoy that sweet ride again in the spring: 1. Go for a Long Ride: …
A 10-year-old with the grace and poise of an adult, Toronto’s Roberta Battaglia rings the buzzer on so many levels. Lady Gaga would be proud. If you were to shut your eyes and listen to 10-year-old Roberta Battaglia sing the Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper song “Shallow,” you would think you were listening to the …
COVID-19 is a virus infecting and killing people all over the world. Based on scientific research, the novel coronavirus appears to produce different symptoms, depending on an individual’s pre-existing conditions and genetics. Pages from the ‘COVID-19 Diaries’ talk one-on-one with survivors of the deadly virus, revealing their incredible triumphant stories. More than eight million people …
Adrianne Haslet’s dream was to be the next Ginger Rogers — until she lost part of her leg as a result of the Boston Marathon bombing. Life can change on a dime. Imagine you are out for a leisurely lunch on a gorgeous spring day, feeling cheerful as you stroll by gardens full of blooming …
It’s inclusive. It’s diverse. It’s all-embracing. And L’Oréal’s freshest face is chic, confident and comfortable in her own skin. Cindy Bruna still finds it hard to believe that she’s a spokesperson for L’Oréal Paris. “As a French model, I’m thrilled to be the new face of such an iconic brand from my home country,” she …
Francesco Yates is part of a new generation of Canadian pop stars. In his mid-20s, Yates has already toured with Justin Timberlake and released his new album Superbad, accompanied by a short film. Drake, Justin Bieber, Hedley, Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd and Carly Rae Jepsen all have one thing in common — they’re Canadian rock …
On his rural American farm, artist Jeff Crane creates distinctive pieces of art out of scraps of metal. It has been said that beauty can be found in anything, and that may never have been truer than on the farm near Charlotte, N.C., of Jeff Crane, who forges and who is also a farrier and …
Jason and Debbie are the co-owners of Yoga Tree, a non-traditional yoga studio that has five locations across the GTA. Jason owned an Internet marketing company, and Debbie was a buyer at Canadian Tire. They were both leading comfortable lives, but neither was truly passionate about their career. The duo had met while attending the …
Updated July 7, 2020 The Batistas welcomed their adorable baby girl into the world with open arms, filled with joy. But their lives changed dramatically after a medical diagnosis for their newborn child. When Baby Eva was born this summer, it was a beautiful moment for Jessica and Ricardo Batista. “Everything went well. She was …