Did you Know?

1. The Congo River is the only one in the world that flows both north and south of the equator – crossing over twice! We’re on the fence with this one, but some might call that indecisive.

2. What did our corneas do to deserve the callous treatment from our blood? It’s the only part of our body that it selfishly chooses not to supply its services to. The cornea in the eye survives from oxygen in the air instead. How can you do that to your own flesh and blood?

3. Dear Narcissists,
All humans spent about half an hour as a single cell. That means you were once way smaller than a coffee bean. XYXY

4. One-tenth of a calorie is what you consume every time you lick a stamp. The solution? Eat-mail … we mean, e-mail. Read more

Grapeland Tour: Fine Wines and their Companions

1. Angels Gate Winery Founded by a group of friends who share a common love of wine, this picturesque, bountiful winery was founded on land that once belonged to the Congregation of Missionary Sisters of Christian Charity in Ontario. www.angelsgatewinery.com

2. Closson Chase Set in Hillier, Ont., this estate has truly stood the test of time and now provides some of the richest, best-tasting wines in Canada. Founded in a purple barn in 2000 by viticulturalist and winemaker Deborah Paskus, Closson Chase is a French-inspired winery devoted to making the purest of wines. Book an appointment to visit its beautiful grounds and sip some bold, layered, rich Chardonnay or other aged, complex wine flavours. Read more

N’B Tween Kidz: Love who you are … Love what you wear!

After 26 years of stylishly dressing kids of all ages in Toronto, Nancy and Cathy of Little Ones have opened a fashion destination in Vaughan that caters specifically to the tween market! Conveniently located on Rutherford Road just east of the Highway 400, N’B Tween Kidz features great fashion finds right here in Vaughan.

“We opened this store because we recognized the need for tweens to have their own space for shopping,” says Cathy. “We know that the last thing today’s preteen wants is to shop in kiddy stores surrounded by juvenile clothing.”

“Having just opened the store in March, the response from moms and kids has been overwhelmingly positive,” says Nancy. “Style is very important to today’s fashion-savvy preteens. They are in-step with current fashion trends and colours and many moms Read more

Inventors Business Centre (IBC) Canada Launch

Inventors and entrepreneurs joined in on the excitement and celebrated the launch of IBC on May 19, 2010. Introduced by Canadian entrepreneurs Steven Page and Kevin Harrington, Inventors Business Centre Canada will give businesspeople the tools they need to turn their ideas and inventions into successful new Read more

CBC-TV Fall Schedule Launch

CBC Television has put together a Fall TV schedule so spectacular it will have people rushing home to sink into their couches and get wrapped up in each show. On May 27, some of Canada’s biggest Read more

Fashion Event, Most Wanted

Prominent figures and stylish socialites gathered at the Eagles Nest Golf Club on a gorgeous evening on May 6th to witness the newest trends from Valentino, menswear from V Hazelton, Lanvin, Moschino Read more

Paul’s Boot Camp (PBC) by Integrity Fitness

Beach bodies are achieved daily at Paul’s Boot Camp. Step right in and challenge yourself to a new routine. Nutritional advice and support from their energetic professionals have had clients walking out with satisfaction and a higher level of confidence. Explore their variety of disciplines with indoor and outdoor programs. Integrity Fitness is the place to start your summer goals. www.integrityfitness.ca

ABOVE: Mobile-Fit by Integrity Fitness has women breathing the outdoors while enjoying a rigorous and exciting boot camp experience.

Humber River Regional: Flights of Fantasy

Guests kicked off the spring season in their cowboy boots with upbeat line dancing and horseback riding at the Western-themed Flights of Fantasy event. Raising over $300,000 at the Paramount Read more

Dizennio Floral

Allow the venue of your wedding or special event to be transformed by bouquets and arrangements of the freshest and most captivating flowers you’ve ever encountered. Award-winning floral designers Dizennio Floral will help ensure your wedding or event is filled with an enchanting ambiance through the presence of their full-service, one-of-a-kind floral décor and accessory rentals. Each look is unique and tailored to fit each customer’s décor needs and desires. www.dizenniofloral.com,  905.303.6656

G20 Summit, Toronto

On June 26 and 27, 2010, Toronto will take to the stage as host to some of the world’s most influential economic leaders for the fourth G20 Summit. The forum will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with the optimistic theme of “Recovery and New Beginnings.” The CN tower will be closed on June 25 – 27 as one of several safety precautions in response to emerging security concerns. www.g20.gc.ca/toronto-summit

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