By Danielle Leonard Creating has always played a significant role in artist Beverley Hawksley’s life. From cobbling her own shoes as a child for fun to costume making and knitting as a young mother, the Muskoka resident says her desire for resourceful creativity has always been as necessary as breathing. …
Unique Dundas restaurant encourages guests to wander By Amanda Lee | Photography by Nikki Wesley The story of how Mike Speer came to oversee the kitchen at Shy’s Place in Dundas, Ont. is as striking as the memorabilia that dominate the walls. Speer says it was serendipity – and …
Combine nature and style to create your oasis by Danielle Leonard | Photography by Nikki Wesley Most Canadians will agree that the backyard becomes an extension of the home once the warm summer days arrive. It’s no wonder that we are more eager than ever to transform an uninspired patio …
By Sherri Telenko | Photography by Nikki Wesley Art is a challenging living; many aspiring Picassos are advised to adapt a back up plan. But what happens when that plan becomes less in demand than your art? When overseas skilled labour starts edging into your turf? You become a custom-plasma …
By Allie Murray | photography by Nikki Wesley Discovering a passion for the arts has always had a powerful impact on young people’s lives. While working in the community, Don Pangman noticed a need for not only art programs in Halton, but ones that were easily accessible and affordable for …
By Amanda Lee | Photography by Nikki Wesley For Tonia Jahshan, a cup of tea changed her life forever. After experiencing a miscarriage, she and her husband Hatam escaped to a B&B in Halifax. A tea drinker, Jahshan was served a cup of Earl Grey tea. She couldn’t believe how …
By Allie Murray Raising a child with special needs is a role that Brenda Kerr never expected to face. That changed, however, when her son Ryan was born with autism and significant developmental disabilities. Ryan was three-years-old when Kerr was encouraged to add his name to the residential care waitlist. …
By Stephanie Hounsell Carolyn Meredith should have been at the top of her game. Active and involved, the Oakville resident was a Grade four teacher who loved her job. She had plenty of friends, three nearly-grown children and a nice house. She took care of herself the best she could. …
by Sherri Telenko What’s better than arriving home Friday evening and discovering your wine got there first? Well, that’s kind of how it works if you subscribe to Gargoyle Wine Club, which operates out of Toronto and Oakville. Sign up for a curated subscription and two, four or six bottles …
By Nelia Raposo People often take for granted what’s in their own backyard, and that’s something opera singer, David Scott Curry, wants to change. The world-renowned tenor, who hails from Oakville, admits he grew up unaware of the many wonders within his own community. He recently returned to Halton after …