A Knight to Remember

When we were children, we looked at the world with enchantment in our eyes. We wore gowns, crowns and capes and imagined ourselves as pretty princesses and noble knights. Now, years later, we have traded those imaginations for steady jobs and serious-looking suits. Breaking away from this norm is Sean Delaney. He has chosen a path that still allows him to play dress-up.

Ever since Grade 10 drama class, Delaney knew he was passionate about performing. “I liked working on plays and just entertaining others.” With this same motivation, Delaney went on to study theatre in university and is now head knight at Medieval Times. “One of the things that I love about performing is that every day I’m given the chance to take people out of the humdrum of their daily lives,” says the 35-year-old actor. Read more

GTA is the Place to Be!

Over the past three years, housing prices have appreciated in the vast majority of regions across the country. This solid growth has generated a general worldwide consensus that Canada’s real estate market is safe and sound.

Toronto’s market fared notably well during this period. When compared to August 2011, selling prices for August 2012 increased nearly 6.5 per cent to an average of $479,095 per home. This substantial growth was propelled by the city’s low-rise home segment, which includes a 15 per cent price increase in single-detached homes.

Overall, sales may have been down this year in the GTA, but new listings were as well. Accordingly, market conditions held firm due to Read more

Movember: Let’s Get Physical

What do you think of when you see a moustache? One hundred moustaches? How about 250,000 moustaches? Well, it’s that time of year again when Movember is upon us and, in addition to growing a moustache, it’s when we focus on men’s health, a time for public and private conversations on the health risks men face. It’s also a reminder to schedule your annual physical.

The dreaded annual checkup. It’s something a lot of guys think about but often don’t make the time to do it. Getting an annual check and preventative screening tests are among the most important things you can do to stay healthy.
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All Smiles with Dental Works 4 Kids

Dental Works 4 Kids is creating an exciting buzz in the Vaughan community. With the introduction of orthodontists Dr. Ajeet Ghumman and Dr. Sunny Dhingra, the office has become one of the first pediatric and orthodontic dental clinics in Ontario. Longtime friends who met early in their dental careers, they had always envisioned a place where patients could be cared for by a team of specialists as opposed to the traditional single-specialist clinic. Their vision for this type of successful practice has now become reality. “What first drew us to this profession is working with kids,” says Dr. Ghumman. “It’s a rewarding experience. We’re helping create beautiful smiles, we’re helping their whole outlook on life and their self-esteem.”

Working with pediatric dentists Dr. Jill Oxner and Dr. Karen Stallaert, the specialists have taken a unique approach to preventative care to Read more

City Cider

On Sept. 16, 2012, families came together for an annual event at the Spadina Museum. In support of the local food movement, the City Cider event with Not Far From The Tree featured fresh food, live arts, crafts, and more. Participants also learned how to properly pick apples and make delicious cider at Spadina’s orchard.
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Rock ’N Boobs

On Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, WEGZ Stadium Bar in Vaughan rocked out in the colour pink during Rock ’N Boobs, a Plan B Promotions event. Guests enjoyed live rock music delicious food and pink cocktails while showing their support and raising funds for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. Read more

Vaughan Parking Permits

We all know how hard it is to find affordable, overnight parking in a bustling city. As Vaughan continues to blossom, such downtown issues are beginning to move north. However, Vaughan has once again proved to be a city dedicated to its community. Since this past August, free overnight parking passes have been available by simply applying online. “This new service is all about ease and accessibility,” says Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “As a growing city, we’re committed to providing residents with innovative solutions.”

For more information or to submit an application for a free overnight parking permit, visit www.vaughan.ca

Grand Palace

On Sept. 24, 2012, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction for a brand new Guizzetti development. The much-anticipated Grand Palace Condominiums is underway, bringing excitement to future residents in the heart of Richmond Hill. The three 15-storey buildings will include over 500 units and many luxury amenities, welcoming tenants in the summer of 2014.
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TIFF

Toronto welcomed A-list celebrities and a paparazzi buzz this past September for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
The casts of End of Watch, Looper and Silver Linings Playbook were spotted celebrating the premieres of their films at Soho House Toronto. Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence were among the famous faces seen at this prominent private members’ club. Read more

24th Annual Golf Tournament for SickKids

Over 20 years ago, Peter Eliopoulos, founder of byPeterandPauls.com, created Care for Kids, a charity golf tournament to raise much-needed funds for the Hospital for Sick Children and New Leaf. This year’s event once again took place at the Carrying Place Golf and Country Club and it was a tremendous success, with over $1 million raised to date. Read more

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