The Happiness Project

In  our increasingly self-involved, individualist culture, it’s easy to get down on ourselves and believe that our problems are insurmountable. North Americans tend to have a victim mentality that focuses on the individual before all else and fails to look at the big picture. Our counterparts to the East, on the other hand, have a more optimistic mindset, placing the collective whole before the self. Although this approach can have its downfalls, we can definitely learn a thing or two from its fundamentals, because for these individuals, happiness is a way of life.

As a former Yale-trained lawyer, Gretchen Rubin, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Happiness Project, was aware of the complexities of the way we live. All the long hours, pressing deadlines, cellphone and e-mail addictions were depleting her time and her happiness. Read more

Jersey Boys

As temperatures change, the pop and rock tunes of ’60s band The Four Seasons enjoy a sunny forecast. The Dancap Production of Jersey Boys is now in its second year on stage at the Toronto Centre for the Read more

Client Excellence Award — Acura 2000

At Acura 2000, father-and-son duo Paul and Francesco Policaro place the vehicle service department on its priority list. Recently receiving the Acura Client Excellence Award for the 10th consecutive year, Acura 2000 maintains its position as the top volume dealer in Ontario, along with upholding the highest percentage of satisfied Read more

Robert Herjavec welcomes Dolce Publishing

Lights, camera, action! Venture capitalist star of Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank Robert Herjavec welcomed Dolce Publishing Inc.’s creative director, Fernando Zerillo, and Angela Palmieri, director of operations, into his home. Candid and refreshing, Herjavec led the Dolce crew through his sprawling Bridal Path estate, which is often the venue of prestigious fundraisers and a place where celebrities retreat. Get the whole story on Herjavec at www.dolcemag.com

Photo: Dolce Publishing Inc.’s Director of Operations, Angela Palmieri, and Creative Director Fernando Zerillo with venture capitalist, Robert Herjavec, centre.

Caliber Homes presents Kortridge Estates

On Feb. 27th, 2010, Caliber Homes held the grand opening of its Kortridge Estates presentation centre on the southwest corner of Major Mackenzie and Weston roads. This is Caliber Homes’ latest exclusive Read more

IC Network Rings in the Persian New Year

Members of the Iranian-Canadian Network invited Iranian-Canadians and guests from all over the world to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Joyous guests and dignitaries alike joined the gala to celebrate the new day at Riveria Parque Dining Banquet & Convention Centre in Vaughan. Those in attendance enjoyed a delectable meal served by Shomal Restaurant, and a live musical performance by guitarist Babak Amini. Dr. Saeid Sarrafian, president of IC Network, gave an endearing speech, which expressed the organization’s ongoing mission to help Iranian-Canadians succeed at work and in business by networking Read more

Shining Through Centre fundraising Gala

Stars twinkled brightly as the generous supporters of autistic children attended the 11th annual Shining Through Centre fundraising gala. Guests clad in dazzling gowns and suits smiled over a decadent dinner Read more

Live Mindfully: Find Peace and Comfort at Home

When it comes to today’s child-rearing techniques, children are often viewed as products to be refined and groomed for success. Lately, we have seen a burst of articles about ‘over-parenting,’ ‘helicopter parenting,’ ‘fear-based parenting’ – but no matter how you phrase it, the root problem is the same. Parents are feeling isolated, confused, and insecure about their ability to create a satisfying home life, so they send their children out into the world to “get ahead.” The result? A million extracurricular activities, private sessions with tutors, and a playroom stocked with enrichment DVDs.  Rather than forcing intellectual and creative development by putting your child on warp speed, try the opposite approach: make your home a “slow home.” Here are six ways to try it out: Read more

Valterra Landscape — Breakaway in your Backyard

As  the temperatures begin to rise, so too will your desire to enjoy time outdoors. Don’t look any further than transforming the garden behind your home the right way.

“People are entertaining outside nowadays, so the outdoor kitchen is being incorporated into a lot of our designs,” says Vince Baggetta of Valterra Landscape Contractors Inc.

Enjoying a meal with your family or a get-together with friends in your own yard is made easy with Valterra Landscape Contractors Inc., which strives to create a pristine setting that will leave both clients and their guests impressed.

Some outdoor embellishments Valterra Landscape can add to create a serene sanctuary include eye-catching waterfalls Read more

Michael J. Fox — Parkinson’s Disease Awareness

His brain and pill playing nice at alchemy, Michael J. Fox rose from the ground and onto the platform at the closing 2010 Winter Olympic Games, smoothly delivering a tongue-in-cheek monologue on Canada’s back bacon and ‘I’m sorry’ stereotypes. Comedic pokes at Canadiana aside, his flawless flow of words was what engaged the audience and viewers around the world. His unwavering gait and quick smile called for the crowd to rise to its feet to celebrate the victory and fortitude of the human spirit, garnering the loudest standing ovation on that mild Vancouver night.

He inhales conviction and exhales hope and because of that, we believe.

Michael J. Fox, 49, has Parkinson’s disease, a disease that tears at the brain, our throne of intelligence. The condition Read more

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