Friends Helping Sick Kids 8th Annual Fundraiser

Taking guests back to the 1970s through a thematic Saturday Night Fever dance party, the Friends Helping Sick Kids Organization celebrated its 8th annual fundraiser on February 14th, 2009, in support of leukemia research. Guests sipped on cocktails as a live band entertained with groovy hits. www.friendshelpingsickkids.com

ABOVE: Antonio (leukemia survivor), and twin brother Santino among many supporters behind a check of $60,000 for Friends Helping Sick Kids

Green City Finds

Beach Solar Laundromat
Recognized in April of 2004 as the Best Small Business in Canada for pollution prevention, the Beach Solar Laundromat uses eight solar thermal panels to heat water, reducing its natural gas consumption by 30 per cent. www.mondial-energy.com

Vert Catering
Focusing on natural and organic foods, Vert Catering is a responsible advocate of healthy green eating. With a passion for creating gourmet dishes using only the freshest locally grown foods, Vert is pleased to be a member of the Green Shift™ Environmental Stewardship program. www.vertcatering.com

Green Collection
Offering an extensive line of baby gifts, toys and Read more

Making Your Home Environmentally Friendly

Do you always say to yourself you should do more to help preserve Earth’s greatest bounties? In a fast-paced world, it may be hard do our share, compromising our health for convenience. These user-friendly tools will help you in your quest in becoming a green conscious consumer without breaking the bank. Read more

Run For One Planet

It all started May 4,th 2008, when co-founders Matt Hill, actor, and business coach Stephanie Tait of Run For One Planet embarked on a year-long running marathon across Canada and Read more

Le Soleil In Memory Of Vincenzo Renzi

The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s inaugural launch Le Soleil in Memory of Vincenzo Renzi was an inspirational success on Feb. 27, 2009, as those supporting heart disease research Read more

Northwest Lexus Goes Green

In an environmental effort to minimize the use of plastic, Northwest Lexus owner Anthony Policaro, in collaboration with City Life magazine has generously offered to donate thousands of environmentally friendly bags to be distributed with City Life magazines to homes across Woodbridge. www.northwestlexus.com

Canadian Hairdresser Magazine’s 15th Annual Mirror Awards

Celebrating beauty, Canadian Hairdresser Magazine honoured some of the best in aesthetics, hair and cosmetics on March 30th, 2009. Cory Lee, Juno-nominated singer and actress Read more

An Uncertain Tomorrow: Our Toxic Reality

Humankind’s precarious future depends on what we’re doing to our bodies today.

After watching a recent CBC documentary called “The Disappearing Male,” I was shocked to discover not just what we’ve done to our planet, but what we’re doing to ourselves – and it’s affecting our very survival. It seems global warming isn’t our only worst enemy. Believe it or not, humankind is just beginning to discover a new threat, and it’s found in everyday products like canned goods, shampoos, baby bottles, and in our air and water. Some 90,000 man-made chemicals have been developed in the last 60 years, and now they’re slowly being linked to a major decline in male births. In the last 30 years alone, three million fewer baby boys have been born. This emerging issue, which few people have heard about, prompted me to ask some serious questions. Read more

Bella Couture

Bella – meaning beautiful in Italian, is exactly what you’ll feel when you twirl around in Dave & Johnny; Frank Lyman Designs and Sherry Couture dresses available at Bella Couture. With a gorgeous selection of wedding couture and enchanting accessories, the only element missing from this fairytale boutique is Prince Charming. “Where is he?” I ask owners Naila and Nasrin.

Inspired by Hollywood’s latest fashions, Bella Couture offers the latest in bridal wear in bridesmaid, flower girl and mother-of-the-bride dresses – all custom-fit and altered to accentuate your figure. “Every girl should feel like a princess on her wedding day,” says Darlen. “It is one of the most important days of your life and you should look and feel your best.” Read more

Natural Nuptials

Ask yourself one question when planning every element of your wedding, from engagement ring to honeymoon: What is the most environmentally friendly alternative?

Tips from Mireya Navarro’s Green Wedding show that you can tie the knot with a different way of thinking. Consider:

▶ A green wedding avoids waste and excess
▶ Don’t make your guests travel long distances. Transportation-related pollution contributes to global warming.

www.mireyanavarro.com

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