11 Jul 2025

Autism Beyond 21 Centre Is A Beacon Of Hope And Support

A recent fundraiser shone a light on fulfilling the lives of adults on the autism spectrum. With the most recent statistics showing that 135,000 individuals in Ontario are on the autism spectrum, which includes 2.1 per cent of children and...
By Rick Muller
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05 Mar 2025

Ask For Angela: Creating An Alternative Way To Get Help

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...
By Cece M. Scott
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05 Mar 2025

The Lost Love of Reading with Our Children

In recent years, the love of reading, particularly among younger generations, seems to be fading. Since 1999, when January 27 was designated as Family Literacy Day in Canada, it has been a day dedicated to promoting the importance of families...
By Kate Brynn
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02 Mar 2021

A Story for the Books: The Italian Bookseller and his Bicycle

Mattia Garavaglia brought his love for books into the homes of his community by turning a crisis into an opportunity. Having always been a bookworm from an early age, Mattia Garavaglia always dreamt of starting his own bookshop. At age...
By Estelle Zentil
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10 Jul 2020

Jason Polsinelli: Vaughan Together For Long-Term Care

In just two months, Jason Polsinelli, Senior Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Manager and Associate Director with Scotia Wealth Management, and his grassroots VTLTC initiative have provided a staggering 7,000 meals to front-line heroes. In the late winter of 2020, the COVID-19...
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03 Dec 2019

Living City’s Environmental Dinner: A Night In Support Of Nature

On Nov. 7, the annual Living City Dinner took place. Marking the 26th edition since its launch, the initiative strives to create a better quality of life for people in Toronto. Taking place at the Riviera Event Space, the event...
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06 Apr 2017

All Scales Aside – Integrity Fitness Vaughan

When exercise becomes second nature, total health becomes the focus. Integrity Fitness celebrates its trainers and members who are unconditionally committed to the lifelong fitness lifestyle. The team at Integrity Fitness proudly boasts an incredible success rate among its membership,...
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30 Nov 2016

When Pigs Fly – Toronto animal rights activists

UPDATE May 3, 2017 — City Life is proud to report that the mischief charge against Anita Krajnc has been dismissed — a judge ruled Krajnc not guilty on May 3, 2017. In 2015, Anita Krajnc was arrested for giving...
By Amanda Storey
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21 Oct 2016

Vaughan woman encourages community to support Teal Pumpkin Project

It has been nearly 10 years since Sabrina Cannella of Vaughan, Ont. fell ill and spent much of her teenage life in the hospital, for what seemed to be a series of medical mysteries. 10 years and a rare combination...
By Rebecca Alberico
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