We caught up with Jann Arden at this summer’s Wonderful Women event hosted by Weizmann Canada at Casa Loma, where she was part of a panel of ladies who — pardon our French — seriously kick a**. Listen in on her thoughts on females supporting females, her career highlights and what she’d say to her …
So you ran out of eggs for breakfast but you want to spend your Sunday lounging in your pajamas. What to do? Order them on InstaBuggy! CL: What inspired the InstaBuggy concept? Julian Gleizer: I was working 12- to 15-hour days. After the end of my workday, I would have to go to the grocery …
Equestrian dreams? Yes, please. City Life explores the horse-loving town of Middleburg, Va., with Salamander Resort and Spa as our guide. It’s been a long day of connecting flights and dragging luggage through two major Canadian airports, and I’m finally here at the Salamander Resort and Spa in Middleburg, Va. My trying commute is promptly …
One of Canada’s most poignant qualities is its multiculturalism. But despite our “melting pot” status, racism still exists here — and oftentimes appears in the form of cultural appropriation. City Life asked Selina-Rachel Mendez to clear the air surrounding this delicate issue and lay down some simple tips for avoiding plagiarizing someone else’s background. Recently, …
As millions upon millions of Canadians look ahead to Thanksgiving with trepidations about overeating, I’d like to focus on one of the most fundamental staples of the Thanksgiving meal that will help prevent overeating not just on Turkey Day, but year round: the act of giving thanks. The part where family and friends join hands, …
Buying local is no longer a niche choice or a wellness fad — it’s a lifestyle that’s hit the mainstream. As harvest time plows nearer, City Life Magazine switches the focus from the food to its growers. We met with three farmers from Vaughan and beyond who welcomed us into their worlds, demystifying their processes …
From street crossing to the spotlight, these three crossing guards talked to City Life Magazine about life behind the stop sign. If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to have crossing guards in your life, chances are you remember them. They can be recognized by their infectious smiles and sweet “good morning”s, and they might just …
Meet Buddy, the plush toy that’s teaching kids how to give back and bring smiles to children in need. Plush toys aren’t usually designed to be chucked into the air, dragged through the dirt or spun round and round in circles, but there’s a new teddy on the block that appreciates these important snapshots of …
City Life Magazine heads east to South Pond Farms for a much-needed respite from the city. South Pond Farms will make you feel like you’re in a daydream. Sprawling fields and hills of lush green can be seen from the top of Danielle French’s spiralling driveway, which paves the way to a barn in the …
We’re often informed of the fat, sugar and nutrient content of our favourite foods. As more genetically modified foods are placed on our grocery store shelves, Canadians are demanding transparency on GM ingredients, too. Two decades ago, genetically modified food was like that promising new employee with a too-good-to-be-true résumé. But since Canada first started …