For 55 years, Aida’s Bakery in Woodbridge has been making the finest baked goods and become a treasured Vaughan tradition. Woodbridge is, thankfully, still a pretty quiet place at four in the morning. Of course, lights are burning at essential services such as hospitals, police and fire stations as front-line workers continue to do heroes’ …
How the Toronto-native recording artist and singer-songwriter Armando Scarlato Jr. propelled himself onto the international music scene. When I first met Armando Scarlato Jr. at Carolina Restaurant in Toronto, the first word that came to mind was “genuine.” As he walked in the door sporting his custom Meshika hat and dark shades, his style is …
Information tools and action-based steps are critical as we address the shame and fear attached to gender-based violence. The numbers are both alarming and tragic. She was someone’s mother, daughter, sister, aunt, or best friend. Or maybe she was the neighbour you used to wave to on warm summer afternoons. The Ontario Association of Interval …
Etobicoke’s Dino’s Wood Burning Pizza has been providing the finest traditional Italian pizza and giving back to the community for 15 years. It used to be that to feel at the centre of any community, you would go to the city hall, the main community centre or perhaps a centrally located park. But times have …
Parenting in Canada has reached a critical crossroads. A new study by Toronto’s Yorkville University and Abacus Data reveals that the pressures of modern parenthood — from financial strain to navigating a digital world — are pushing parents to their limits. Of the more than 1,900 Yorkville University mental-health professionals polled, 90 per cent expressed …
Professor Lara Aknin on the numerous physical health and emotional rewards of giving and gratitude. The famous philosopher Seneca once remarked, “Wherever there is a human being there is an opportunity for kindness.” While generosity and kind deeds are fundamental for becoming good people, did you know that these attributes also yield emotional and physical …
Boutique matchmaker Shannon Tebb decodes the “6-6-6 dating rule” and highlights the important elements of a long-lasting relationship. Do you remember how the “Man in Finance” song took over social media in 2024? While hundreds of thousands of people posted reels based on the song, it closely resembled a phenomenon that has made its presence …
Woodbridge’s Quinton Jacobs’ local running program, Escape, has grown into a passionate global initiative that gives back for the greater good. In the world of athletics, it would be difficult to find more passionate and dedicated participants than runners. Through rain, wind, sleet or snow, over hilly or mountainous terrain, in searing heat or freezing …
Skate Escape, Friday Harbour Resort’s beloved winter tradition, is back with an enhanced experience for all to enjoy. Beginning January 17, and continuing until mid-March, the signature event will feature skating in the Piazza under charming canopy lights, themed warming lounges, and more. AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AWAITS Lace up your skates and create memorable moments …
Kingston's Newest Hotel Features Creative Culinary Offerings, Intuitive Meeting Spaces and Locally Influenced Design Steps Away From The Waterfront. Easton's Group of Hotels, The Gupta Group, in partnership with The Remington Group and the Rudolph Bratty family, and Marriott Hotels announced the opening of Kingston Marriott. The hotel officially welcomed guests to its renovated hotel …