Joseph Procopio

Watch out for this young rising star! At the age of 14, Joseph Procopio is one of North America’s youngest award-winning directors. With five films under his belt and numerous awards including Best Fresh Young Filmmaker Award at the Fresh Film Festival, Procopio is a headliner in the making.

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Crème de la Crème

As soon as you open the doors to Première Moisson bakery, you’ll feel as though you’ve been whisked away to a charming French town. Tucked away on a street in Quebec, the bakery welcomes you with the sweet, nostalgic aromas of fresh baked bread and rows of delectable sweets. Tempting you with a different speciality bread each month (mmm … this month is White Chocolate and Coconut), a gourmet buffet with handmade hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches and pastries, as well as a sit-down bistro where guests can relax and enjoy a hearty homemade meal, Première Moisson delivers a first-class experience. Guiding the way to Première’s success with an emphasis on the French baguette, owner Liliane Colpron was recently honoured by the French government with the L’Ordre Du Merite Agricole. Read more

Gord Martineau, Kicking up Good Will

Gord Martineau doesn’t just sit back delivering the news – he’s making it. Back to work from a relaxing getaway in the sun, Martineau sits across from me in Citytv’s CityNews boardroom, perfectly calm and coiffed and clad in a black blazer and crisp dress shirt. Although he’s just a few short hours away from delivering the 6 o’clock news to his faithful viewers, Martineau retains his composure, thanks to his early-morning regime of cycling, weights and martial arts. The 60-year-old also reveals that he has a fourth-degree black belt.

The lively pulse of CityNews trickles through the boardroom’s thick double-doors, yet his energy is much more palpable. And this isn’t just because of his recent jaunt to sun-drenched Sarasota, Fla., Read more

The Art Gallery Opening

Simply entitled The Gallery, this establishment was opened on November 18th 2008, by Vaughan’s international artist Antonio Caruso. Throughout his career, he has given a lot to his community through Read more

Apple: A Fruitful Revolution

If you were using an Apple computer in the early ’90s, you were part of a small cult-like group of people using a deteriorating product. With limited available software, declining sales and the absence of a true leader, Apple was undergoing gloomy technological Dark Ages that made it difficult to stay competitive. This is hard to believe today, where everybody who’s anybody has at least one of the company’s products.

Whether walking to school listening to your iPod or driving downtown with directions from your iPhone, you’re now on the other side of the fence. People everywhere are discovering why stores stock their shelves from top to bottom with Apple products, compared to a small cornered section 15 years ago. Apple can proudly say it’s won a hard battle to become No. 1, and fans are no longer part of a tiny sect. Read more

12 Beds of Christmas

With over $10,000 raised to assist the Toronto Humane Society, the 12 Beds of Christmas event was a huge success. Showcased were 12 one-of-a-kind dog beds designed and created by architects, graphic, interior and fashion designers, artists and TV personalities. www.twelvebedsofchristmas.com

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Money Issues — The Sandwich Generation

It is not about what you’re taking to work everyday in your lunchbox. If you haven’t already heard the term Sandwich Generation, and you fall into the baby-boomer category, then it may be time to tuck a napkin in your shirt and digest some need-to-know information. While every media outlet is reminding you about economic hardships, you’re unfortunately part of a group of people that needs to take extra financial precautions – but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Read more

Money Issues — Moving into the Right Mortgage

Some say luck breeds success, but Alex Haditaghi knows nothing of that. The fortune of his company hails from savvy business acumen and a driving spirit that is triggering his triumphs at every turn. Lifting his company to smouldering heights, Haditaghi is the chairman and CEO of MortgageBrokers.Com (MBC), which revealed late last year a mouth-dropping revenue growth of 4,000 per cent over the span of just three years. “I am very confident for where we are and where we’re going. MBC was Canada’s fastest-growing merchant company last year, and we’re going to continue with the tremendous growth we have,” says Haditaghi, 34. Read more

Money Issues — A Buyer’s Market

If you’ve been longing for your dream home, now’s the time to turn that reverie into reality. Yes, it’s true: lower interest rates, a 10 per cent reduction in home pricing and an abundance of builders’ incentives is pushing economic woe aside and providing you with the opportunity to snag a home priced at a modestly lower price tag. “Because of the current market, it is more realistic and much more affordable to own a home. The incredibly low interest rates assist as well,” says Lou Grossi, broker and manager of Intercity Realty Inc., Brokerage. “In some ways it will be a slower year … that’s for sure. But there will be a lot of opportunities for people,” he says optimistically. Read more

L.A Hair Design: Bringing you Hollywood Glamour

One of the City’s Top Stylists — You don’t have to be in Hollywood to look like a celebrity, because David Grossi and his creative team of hairstylists at L.A Hair Design can give you the glamorous look you’ve always dreamt of.

From elegant up-dos to funky trendsetting styles, L.A Hair Design holds no boundaries when it comes to creating the perfect look. “Anything I can see with my eyes I can do with my hands,” says Grossi. Attracting clients with his masterworks, Grossi has many industry awards under his belt, including first place in the Goldwell Colour and Cut Competition. He is also proud to have dressed the first runner-up of Miss Teen Toronto with a spectacular hairstyle and professional makeup. By way of a booming business, there is no stopping this hairstyle maverick. Read more

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