14 Feb 2019

A Baker’s Legacy – St. Phillips Bakery

With four generations working in this company, few family-run businesses have attained success comparable to the Bozzo family, founder of St. Phillips Bakery. If you should hear the words “We should go into business together” at any family gathering, immediately...
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14 Feb 2019

Pasta Paradise – Continental Noodles

One of Vaughan’s long-standing family businesses shares its recipe for success. There are certain people in life we simply cannot choose — neighbours, airplane seat-mates and, most notably, family. While the occasional family gathering may be palatable, working together in...
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14 Feb 2019

The Soul’s Passion – Rob Gentile of Bar Buca

Stepping away from the kitchen, Rob Gentile, the mastermind behind the Buca restaurants, sat down with City Life to discuss his journey in and out of the kitchen. Few people can say that they knew what they would be doing...
By Victoria Scott
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14 Feb 2019

Record-Breaking Rubber Bands – Jordan Iaboni

What began as a way to heal his hands has turned out to be the key to Jordan Iaboni’s journey in breaking a Guinness World Record. Looking back at my childhood, one of the moments that stands out in my...
By Victoria Scott
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14 Feb 2019

Plank – Designer Tom Chung and EQ3

Get to know one of Toronto’s up-and-coming designers, Tom Chung, and his recent collaboration with EQ3. Ever since high school, Tom Chung had dreamed of becoming an architect. But while studying at Vancouver’s Emily Carr University of Art & Design,...
By Myles Shane
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05 Dec 2018

Akiane Kramarik: Self-Taught, Striking and Spiritual

Akiane Kramarik believes that art has the ability to broaden one’s perspective and, within that, allows us to understand our own truths. Written By Cece M. Scott Interviewed By Victoria Scott How would you feel if your four-year-old child told...
By Cece M. Scott
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05 Dec 2018

America’s Got Magic with Shin Lim

The 2018 America’s Got Talent winner enchanted audiences with his act and sat down with City Life to discuss his life since that fateful day. Written By Shaun Melady Interviewed By Victoria Scott Have you ever dreamed of pursuing your...
By Shaun Melady
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05 Dec 2018

Dancing His Way Into Your Heart

Tristan Ianiero has been dancing from the age of six and has reached new heights this year, competing on Dancing with the Stars: Juniors. Written By Myles Shane Interviewed By Victoria Scott Never in his wildest dreams did Tristan Ianiero...
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10 Oct 2018

MICHELLE VELLA: “The Eyes Have It”

With a new gallery in Yorkville Village and a booth at the upcoming Interior Design Show, Michelle Vella illustrates that it’s never too late to try something new. Contemporary artist Michelle Vella is a trendsetter and true original, bursting onto...
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