Bill Bass and the Body Farm

A crime scene investigator leans over a dead body at a local train yard. Slowly removing his stylish sunglasses, he crouches down to examine the body more closely. Exploring the pocket of the victim’s jacket, he finds several stray hairs and a ticket stub. “Let’s get these back to the lab for a DNA analysis,” he instructs. Standing and replacing the sleek shades over his eyes, he looks into the camera and says, with all seriousness: “Looks like this guy’s punched his last ticket.” Boom! Television gold.

If you’re a fan of primetime TV, this scene may seem all too familiar – probably similar to some episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Although they are often hyper-stylized for entertainment purposes, these shows are based on real-world science.

Bill Bass, a forensic anthropologist, is the head of Read more

Retiring Rich: Suburban Millionaire

You can retire a millionaire. Yep, that’s right, a millionaire – without winning the lottery, either. A long time ago this was a dream reserved for the few and the fortunate, but income today is different from what it was 50 years ago. It certainly isn’t a rarity for seasoned veterans to make anywhere from $60,000 to over $100,000.

Of course, not everyone will make this kind of income, and according to a recent survey by the Canadian Payroll Association, 59 per cent of Canadian workers say they would be in financial trouble if they missed even a single paycheque. Such alarming numbers suggest long-term planning and saving is even more crucial for financial security. However, with some careful financial manoeuvering, consistently putting money into savings and avoiding frivolous spending, you too can achieve millionaire status. Read more

Victoria’s Secret

The trek across the border to get your hands on the coveted intimates of Victoria’s Secret is no longer necessary as the angels have landed. On Aug. 25, 2010, the highly anticipated unveiling of Victoria’s Secret Read more

Women’s Fall Fashion

Whether a bright sun or a swarm of dark clouds consume the sky today, step out into the world wearing these effortlessly fierce fall fashions.

Stand out in the stormiest of weather in this electric turquoise number you can pull off from
9 to 5  – and after hours, too. www.inwear.com

This season, the bolder the better. Play up a simple outfit by having fun with this chunky twisted necklace. www.anthropologie.com

A sharp coat is always a great way to finish off your look. Aim for one like this must-have trench. Read more

citylifeTV.ca: Toronto International Film Festival

Toronto transformed into Hollywood this past September as hundreds of celebrities filled the streets of the largest city in Canada during the 35th annual movie movement Toronto International Film Festival. For 10 star-studded days, Yorkville, King Street West and the downtown core of Toronto exploded with action as enthusiastic crowds gathered around the legendary actors and filmmakers that revealed their latest projects.

At sundown, A-list celebrities scoured the city’s hot spots to celebrate their films and mingle with fans. The Roosevelt Room Supper Club was a staple stop for famous film stars like Edward Norton, Robert De Niro, Hayden Christensen, David Schwimmer, Milla Jovovich and a bevy of others who were seen socializing at the sophisticated site.

To kick off the 10 days of TIFF, web portal citylifeTV Read more

The Party Closet

While your child’s birthday is a special day, it can be one of the most stressful days for you.

That’s why Silvia Persechini and Julie Russo created The Party Closet, a fun-filled birthday venue where every detail is taken care of. “There’s a lack of venues for birthday parties in Vaughan where parents can go and enjoy themselves. There was a need for something fresh and more creative,” says Russo, mother of two.

The Party Closet provides the ultimate girly, personalized birthday party where little ladies aged 2 to 13 can experience a fantasy day brimming with excitement.

The party starts with each little girl putting on crystal rhinestone-adorned flip-flops and going into the magnificent Read more

Cadillac SRX Turbo

Cadillac’s latest entry in the hugely competitive crossover luxury segment is the SRX five-seater crossover SUV. The mid-size luxury SUV segment includes competitors such as the Lexus RX350, Lincoln MKT and Buick Enclave. There’s also the smaller Mercedes GLK and Audi Q5 to add to this group. Newly released in 2009, the Cadillac SRX designers thoroughly revised the entire vehicle from its seven-seater predecessor. Heavyset, the overall length has been reduced a parking-lot friendly 4.6 inches.

Continuing Cadillac’s art and science design theme among its model lineup, the polarizing SRX crossover SUV gets noticed thanks to its sharp creases and angles that boldly stand out. Hard to miss is the huge chrome grille punctuated by a large oversized Cadillac badge resting between two huge headlights, giving the front-end a look that is unmistakably Cadillac. It looks like the stylists Read more

Toronto’s Bedbug Crisis

“It was a really stressful, stressful time. I couldn’t sleep at night,” says Caryn Solly, who was covered in itchy red bumps when bedbugs infested her apartment building in 2004. “I was sleeping with long-sleeved shirts tucked into my pants and those pants tucked into socks with the AC cranked super-high. I had to do lots of laundry and had several exterminator treatments to get rid of them.” Despite short-term relief, the bloodsucking bugs crept back into her Brooklyn, New York complex three years later.

Stories like Solly’s are being broadcasted across North America, including the GTA, a region that’s seen a troubling hike in bedbug reports. On September 29, Toronto MPP Mike Colle held a summit at Queen’s Park to address an issue that’s been irking communities of every class. Read more

Organics Delivered: Good Food Should Be Safe, Too

No matter how ripe those tomatoes sitting at the grocery store look, they’re incomparable to their organic counterpart.

Most people fancy the idea of eating organic produce but don’t consume it regularly because they have difficulties finding organic food that is accessible, low in price and good quality.

Organics Delivered has a solution to this problem.

In a society that attempts to stay healthy but is always in a hurry, Organics Delivered brings the freshest, 100 per cent organic fruits and vegetables right to your doorstep and tries to include as much locally sourced produce as possible. Organics delivers to its clients the same day it receives its produce –nothing is Read more

Angel Hair for Kids

It is a crisis for adults when they suddenly begin to go bald, so imagine the stress on a child who has lost their hair because of a medical condition. The Angel Hair Foundation is a private, non-profit corporation that reaches out to kids in Oregon, Ont. who have lost their hair due to medical illness, and provides them with funding to purchase hair. Young Vaughan resident Noemi Zingone decided to selflessly chop off her silky long hair in order to donate to this wonderful cause. Read more

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