Expo City – The New Era of Vaughan

The memory is all-too-familiar: sitting in the backseat of the family car with your elders, listening to them reminisce about the past while proudly pointing to residential or commercial areas that were once plains of nothingness. Press the fast-forward button to the near future and you’ll soon be extending your hand towards the unprecedented growth of Vaughan: towering skyscrapers, an integrated subway network and a bubbling metropolitan centre. “The generations coming up are going to drive their kids around and say, ‘you know, when we were younger, this was just fields and no buildings,’ which is sort of the same thing my dad did with me when he drove to some of the sites he was developing,” says Peter Cortellucci, deeply involved in the development industry since he was a teenager. As vice-president of the Cortel Group, a diversified development firm building sustainable residential communities across the GTA, Cortellucci, 25, is palpably young, but somehow formulates words of Read more

A Guiding Light in the Community

On the evening of May 10, 2012, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce honoured community stars at the Annual Business Achievement Awards.

While the accolades praised individuals in fields from business to media work, the moment that capped the night was when Broker of Record Vivian Risi of Royal LePage – Your Community Realty received the Philanthropic Business Person of the Year award for her charitable work.

“What inspires me is helping people – vulnerable people – who are not as fortunate as I am,” says Risi. As chair of Yellow Brick House’s Second Shelter – Second Chances Capital Campaign, she has helped raise awareness and funds of $4 million for an additional YBH crisis shelter. Alongside her efforts in helping abused women and Read more

Spaces in High Places

Tao Condos
Feng shui master Paul Ng creates a balanced and harmonious space in this seven-floor building. The Richmond Hill sanctuary is complete with a yoga studio and airy design, lifting stress away from residents every time they walk in. www.signaturecommunities.ca

King Oaks
A luxury home in a humble community is the ideal place for a family. King Oaks estates are spacious four-to-five bedroom homes conveniently surrounded by public and private schools, recreational parks and the Go train station. www.aspenridgehomes.com

Vaughan Valley
Located west of Weston Road in Woodbridge, Vaughan Valley consists of townhomes and detached estates from 2,000 to 5,000 Read more

A Backyard Bash

By way of limited resources, I was able to pull together a backyard bash for a family celebration. It was held outside because our house was undergoing a complete renovation, but with a bit of ingenuity, it all came together seamlessly. First, we hauled our table and a few chairs from our storage space to create a pleasant dining area. Next, I dug up some vintage frames purchased at garage sales and thrift stores, spray-painted them white, and placed them onto the brick façade of our home.

The lunch was meant to be light and refreshing, with chicken salad croissant sandwiches and fruit. For dessert, I served an array of candies, cookies and cupcakes. Plain water and lemonade were served as drinks, but I kept things interesting by adding cucumber and lemon slices. I also found small glass bottles, which I filled with milk. I then added some cookies on top for a fun treat – which the children and adults enjoyed equally. Read more

Salad Recipe – Celebration of Tomatoes

One of summer’s greatest pleasures, and something we grow so well in Ontario (and in our backyards), is fresh tomatoes. Here’s a recipe for Jamie Kennedy’s delicious tomato salad.

Serves Six

For the Dressing:
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp/15 ml fresh lemon juice
1 tsp/5 ml white wine vinegar
1 tsp/5 ml Dijon mustard
2 tbsp/30 ml fresh basil leaves
5 tbsp/75 ml sunflower oil
2 tbsp/30 ml 35% whipping cream
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Nails @ Anthony’s

A room filled with luxurious seating, marbled floors and contemporary lighting creates the feel of walking into an elegant hotel. At Nails @Anthony’s, a mini getaway unravels for those that sink into its sumptuous chairs for spa treatments. Dazzling aromas alert your senses to natural ingredients like lemon, pomegranate, tangerine, chocolate and lavender. While the scents transport you to a tropical island, the atmosphere will bring you to the Hollywood Hills with décor inspired by the glamorous Marilyn Monroe.

Twenty years in the business produces professionals who not only know the industry, but are familiar with the needs
of their clientele. “We are educated and we know what we’re doing,” says Anthony Nguyen, owner of the Woodbridge spa. Professionalism, unique homemade spa recipes and dedication to cleanliness are hallmarks of the nail boutique, Read more

Edible Arrangements

According to Canada’s Food Guide, women between the ages of 19 to 50 should be eating seven to eight servings of fruits and vegetables a day, while men should be consuming between eight and 10. By choosing the right foods, people can enjoy increased energy levels, look more vibrant, and feel better overall. But with our busy schedules, it’s often hard to make healthy choices. That’s where Edible To Go comes in.

Expanding on its existing niche of deluxe fruit arrangements, Edible Arrangements is implementing a new product line that will enrich your everyday meal choices. Offering fresh fruit smoothies, juices, parfaits and salads, the Vaughan location of Edible Arrangements is the first and only store in the GTA to offer these delicious and healthy treats. With bikini-body season upon us, Edible To Go couldn’t have come at a better time. “This is a healthy twist to the products that we
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Cheryl Rosen – More than Skin Deep

Time isn’t the only thing that ages and changes your skin. The sun is a major culprit when it comes to fine lines, wrinkles and altered pigmentation. “A person should look for an SPF of at least 30 and it should say broad spectrum, which means that it covers UVA, as well as UVB radiation,” says dermatologist Cheryl Rosen, national director of the Canadian Dermatology Association’s sun awareness program. “They can both damage DNA and they can both cause skin cancer.” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends reapplying sunscreen every two hours, which is especially important during long periods of sun exposure. On how to prevent sunspots, Dr. Rosen suggests playing it safe. “Wear a hat, seek shade, and play your tennis game at nine in the morning instead of noon.”
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Vaughan Animal Shelter – Paw Print on Your Heart

Since it opened its doors last year, the Vaughan Animal Shelter has provided a safe haven for homeless dogs and cats. They have been given a place to run, play and meet their human soul mates. “When we’ve done everything possible to raise and protect these animals and then they get into a good home, that’s a success story,” says Tony Thompson, director of enforcement at City of Vaughan. With a gymnasium where animals can exercise and many dedicated volunteers, the shelter is taking good care of your next family pet.
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Fabulous White Canvas

This quintessential summer shade brings about the freshness we seek on those warm, sunny days. Whether you prefer it in a pretty lace dress, crisp bedding or sexy heels, we’ve selected a range of ways to be white-hot this summer. Read more

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