September 19, 2026
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Q&A with Teen Violinist Giovanni Mazza

City Life sat down with Mazza to discuss his love for music and how he became an NBA violinist. At the tender age of 13 years old, Chicago native Giovanni Mazza has already accomplished what many hope to in a lifetime. Both a professional actor and musician, the child protégé is quickly catching a buzz …

#CityStylist

City Life goes one-on-one with some of Vaughan’s top hairstylists to see what inspires them and get the latest look at some of the trendiest hairstyles. Simona Damiano | Owner of The Shop Beauty Bar www.simonadamiano.com Q. What inspired you to become a hairstylist? SD. I have to say that for me it all began …

Hillcrest Mall: A Lifestyle Experience

“Hillcrest; It’s Here.” With a new look and an array of trendy stores, shoppers will find everything they need, all in one convenient location. For over 40 years, Hillcrest Mall has acted as the centre of its community. But with more and more young families making their home in Richmond Hill, Ont., and the surrounding …

Planet of The Dentists – Fun for Kids

The dentist chair has always been an anxious place for kids and adults alike, but thanks to some new changes and tactics, going to the dentist can become a much more enjoyable experience. As we came out of hyperspace, the Millennium Falcon was met by a fleet of TIE fighters. C-3P0 blatantly informed us that …

Blaze of Glory — Larry Bentley

As Vaughan says farewell to its beloved fire chief, we talk with Larry Bentley about his lasting legacy. After 38 years serving the Vaughan community, fire chief Larry Bentley retired in May 2018. Bentley was the first firefighter to be promoted to fire chief from within the local service. Recognized by his fellow chief officers …

Legalization of Marijuana

Over the years, marijuana use has become increasingly destigmatized, especially in Canada. With the introduction of the Cannabis Act and Bill C-45, the legalization of marijuana may happen sooner than many anticipated. Marijuana, which boasts its own vernacular, is also known as weed, whackatabacky, pot, reefer, grass, dope, ganja and Mary Jane, to name a …

Are You Sleepwalking Through Life?

Most of us see the world through filters and rigid belief systems that fill us with fear, confusion, judgment and purposelessness. Here, I explain how to strip away our mind-fabricated illusions so that we can free ourselves to live a rich, fulfilling, joyful life. It’s no secret that many of us are not as fulfilled …

Healing at Home – Alternatives to the doctor’s office

The National Home Doctor Service provides an alternative to the typical doctor’s visit. Rather than going to see your doctor, the service sends a family doctor out to you so that you don’t even have to leave the house. Family doctors are notoriously difficult to get appointments with, and even when you do you end …

Revolutionizing Medicine

Maple offers its clients an alternative to sitting in a waiting room for hours on end to see a doctor. Brett Belchetz, an emergency room doctor, created this service after years of witnessing clients wait for issues that could be treated simply. We’ve all had one of those nights where you wake up with a …