All it takes is a few taps of a finger. The next thing you know that photo of little Susie with her face covered in chocolate ice cream rushes from your smartphone to your Facebook page for all your online friends to gush over. No big deal, right? Maybe not. While many don’t bat an …
Many of us have been there. You’re with someone for years, and the relationship ends. Regardless of whether you were married, engaged or never made it “official,” you parted ways with someone very special to you. Getting out of a long-term relationship is hard enough without the added pressure of starting the dating process again. …
We all want to be good parents, but did you know that it’s possible to be too good? That’s right. It’s easier than you think to overdo well-intentioned “good” parenting habits like helping, giving attention and making kids happy. In fact, this phenomenon is so common in our generation that we have been dubbed “helicopter” …
For the past 18 years, The National Ballet of Canada has entertained audiences both young and old with the dreamy and poignant version of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s Christmas tale, The Nutcracker. Playing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy is ballerina Elena Lobsanova, who applauds the production’s diverse approach to the holidays. “It references Christmas through …
BRANDAN’S EYE RESEARCH FUND The 9th annual dinner gala for Brandan’s Eye Research Fund was held at the Terrace Banquet Centre in Vaughan, successfully raising over $100,000 for eye research at The Hospital for Sick Children and around the world. Founder of the Fund, Rosemary Cescolini, hosted the event, while Michael Landsberg from TSN’s Off …
Hats On For Awareness In support of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), over 400 people gathered at the Riviera Parque Dining, Banquet and Convention Centre for the 5th annual Hatsquerade. This year’s event was Gatsby-themed, taking guests back to the Roaring ’20s. Hosted by Maura Grierson of 99.9 Virgin Radio, the event …
On Dec. 13, 2013, Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua presented a cheque for $1 million to the Mackenzie Health Foundation. The generous proceeds from the Mayor’s Gala and Golf Tournament will be put forth to support the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital set to be built at Major Mackenzie Dr. and Jane St. As the community grows, so …
From Humble Beginnings to Chef Stardom A chance to meet internationally acclaimed Susur Lee Known for his creative fusion of flavours, superchef Susur Lee has earned a plethora of knowledge and experience that he’s ready to share — so he’s inviting three Canadians and their guests to enjoy a culinary dream experience at his acclaimed …
Discover the key to restful sleep with tips from an expert Ever known that sluggish, lagging feeling after you don’t get enough sleep? If so, you may need to start taking steps to improve your sleep habits and reclaim your overall physical and mental health. So, where should you start? The following are eight simple …
TERRACOTTA HOME & GARDEN On Nov. 21st, 2013, Terracotta Home & Garden held an exclusive celebration to showcase its finest holiday treasures. The night was filled with admiring clients who were the first to preview the new collection of seasonal décor, including fresh florals, holiday accent pieces, as well as gift ideas and baskets. Pretty …