Let It Be Done JUNO Award-winning reggae singer, songwriter, producer and social activist Kirk Diamond, from Brampton, offers messages of unity and hope in his new single and video “Let It Be Done”, written in light of the political climate and social unrest that has affected so many worldwide. Holding …
You might say Markus Herten was ahead of his time when it comes to pandemic parties. This December, he and his wife, Anne, will host their fourth annual outdoor holiday open house. It’s a tradition that other households may want to follow with social distancing measures still in place. Moving …
By Laurie Wallace-Lynch As nature lovers who enjoy spending time outdoors, the Watersedge Road location in Clarkson-Lorne Park ticked several boxes as an ideal location to build their dream home. It was within a two-minute walk to a park and walking trails on Lake Ontario and the backyard was large …
Niagara’s holiday lights Enjoy the most enchanting of Niagara attractions this holiday season. The Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights showcases spectacular light displays, Light Art, interactive illuminations, fireworks, festive events and over 3 million lights displayed along the Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands and Niagara Falls. Runs from November 14 2020 …
Photography by Graham Paine Staying true to fitness goals just got easier for residents in southeast Oakville. The new Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre opened in October with a number of safety protocols in place. Located on the former site of the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital, the new LEED-certified energy efficient …
Remote chic Today, designing a space for remote work is more necessary than ever. Knoll has teamed up with Denmark-based design brand Muuto to launch a Scandinavian-styled work from home line of furniture, lighting and accessories. Knoll.com Timeless design of Eames This year marks the 70th anniversary of the …
Kids health first Everyday Heroes Kids is an online tool that connects families to pediatric professionals in health, mental health and education with the goal of saving time, money and stress for families and encouraging earlier intervention for better outcomes in kids. Officially launched this summer, it was developed by Tammany Petrie, a …
Back to nature The Bruce Trail is Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath at 900 km from Niagara to Tobermory. As the trails re-open in phases, summer hikers can once again get outside to enjoy the natural beauty of the Niagara escarpment under a canopy of lush trees. Brucetrail.org …
Reviewed by Jenna Mohammed In 2015, Toronto Life magazine ran a cover story by journalist and activist Desmond Cole about police surveillance of black people in Canada. In it, he shared his personal experience of being carded more than 50 times by police in Toronto. The acclaimed article earned …
Dream, Plan and Circle the Globe from your Armchair By Barbara Ramsey Orr Our appetite for travel is still strong, but our ability to visit the places we have dreamed of is on hold for the foreseeable future. Vacations, visits to distant family, adventure treks – whatever we had imagined …