New SickKids campaign vows to eliminate food allergies over the course of a decade, significantly improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of children living in constant fear of anaphylaxis. Interviews By Rebecca Alberico Is there any parent dropping off their child at school who doesn’t say a silent “please keep them safe today” as …
OrthoCarolina hand surgeons bringing new hope to amputee victims. Interviews By Rebecca Alberico In a transformational medical advancement for people who may have suffered an amputation, two Charlotte, N.C., OrthoCarolina hand surgeons are pioneering a procedure that offers patients unparalleled use of their upper extremities following an amputation. OrthoCarolina is one of the United States’s …
Sid Lee Architecture makes Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth a star again in Montreal. Interviews By Rebecca Alberico In today’s frenetic world, there are very few buildings we consider foundations or icons in the ever-changing cityscape, where structures just 30 years old are replaced by newer and shinier ones. That rarity is the beauty and the …
Think food. Think flavour, nutrients and amazing taste. Now think good food. In the short-sighted and never-ending quest for cheap fast food, we were well on our way to cheating ourselves — and future generations — out of nutrients, flavour and the joy that comes from eating food that simply tastes good. So thank the …
Set foot in one of York Region’s new elementary schools and you may confuse the tech-drenched classrooms for the office space of a swanky startup on King Street. No chalkboards, no books, no paper — the York Catholic District School Board is ushering in a new era of education. City Life Magazine explores the impact …
Two people in Ontario die every day of an opioid overdose. City Life Magazine uncovers the opioid epidemic as it migrates eastward, tearing its way into our communities and homes by way of substance abuse and prescribed pain management. Over the course of three years Joe* overdosed several times—six to be exact—and died twice. He …
One would be hard-pressed to find a local gelatiere with more passion for his business and gusto for his product than owner Salvatore Giannone. Ever wonder how a gelato shop survives 50 years in a city that sees two months of summer? City Life Magazine gets the scoop on Giannone’s secret to success and what …
Why premature esthetic procedures in young people could lead to undiagnosed disorders and fuel less acceptance of normal human variation. Injectables are quickly becoming the most popular treatment of choice for millennials at doctor’s offices and medi-spas. In Vaughan alone there are dozens of establishments that offer neuromodulators (Botox) and fillers. The latest survey by …
A parent’s guide to proactively navigating the passive- aggressive behaviour of their children, with insight into common characteristics that define them. Amber had been giving her mother the silent treatment all week. She was angry about not being allowed to sleep over at a friend’s house. Late Thursday night, she left a note on her …
Forget factory farms and chasing bigger and bigger yields year after year. The New Farm is all about values and stewardship and keeping your eyes on the prize. It does well by doing good. Brent Preston doesn’t have the luxury of enjoying a hot or cold beverage and putting his feet up while he talks …