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

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

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

Star Chefs & Restaurants

Mario Batali
Chef, restaurateur, author, television star – Mario Batali has done it all. Critically acclaimed for his culinary exploits, Batali is one of the most recognizable and respected personalities in the world of cooking. If you’re ever in New York, stop by his renowned restaurant, Otto Enoteca Pizzeria.
www.mariobatali.com
212.995.9559

Catering by Mario
With over 20 years of superb culinary experience, Mario Vena applies his successful dining formula to the world of catering. With service available for corporate, wedding, social events and romantic catering for two, Catering by Mario offers a wide variety of delectable cuisines ideal for any occasion. Read more

Beyond Charity: The Philosophy of Elio Madonia

As much as we enjoy all the comforts and luxuries of Western society, there is still ample strife and chaos that afflict people across the globe. It’s easy to ignore the problems within our own country, and even easier to ignore the problems outside it. We may say we care, but we really don’t, else we would do something about it. Indeed, there are very few people willing to step up and really make a difference. Elio Madonia is one of those few.

Madonia is head of The Samaritan Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to building homes for the poor – and I mean very poor – in the Dominican Republic. While vacationing in the Dominican in 1988, Madonia and his wife Lena took a wrong turn and stumbled upon the slums of the small village Charamicos – a terrible and unbearable sight. Maybe it was the right turn. Compelled to act, Madonia knew something had to be done Read more

Night at the Movies

The Social Network – October 1
Ever wonder how the phenomenon of the social networking site Facebook all started? This film gives you the chance to see into the lives of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (played by Jesse Eisenberg); Napster co-founder Sean Parker (played by Justin Timberlake), who became Facebook’s founding president; and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin (played by Andrew Garfield), who had a serious fall-out with Zuckerberg over money. Watch how an online social network created on Harvard University’s campus gains popularity and drastically transforms Read more

Depression: Defeating the Mental Illness Stigma

In 2008, Dr. David Goldbloom, one of Canada’s leading expert psychiatrists, began a speech with an excerpt written by a young man in 1841: “I am now the most miserable man living. If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole human family, there would be not one cheerful face on Earth. Whether I shall ever be better, I cannot tell. I awfully forebode I shall not. To remain as I am is impossible. I must die or be better, it appears to me.” The young man who wrote these words was Abraham Lincoln, who later led his nation successfully through the American Civil War.

Broadcasting hope of recovery to the thousands of Canadians coping with mental illness, this gripping account mimics some of the symptoms of depression. “One of my darkest days is when I attempted suicide in 2004,” says Richard Braudo, who has suffered from familial major depressive disorder since he Read more

Castello Ristorante Antico, Woodbridge

If its authentic Italian décor doesn’t catch your eye at first, the enchanting aromas of its superb cuisine will surely lure you into this fine restaurant for a bite.

The elegant Castello Ristorante Antico, owned by Attilio and Maria Polsinelli, holds home to an intimate eating establishment that provides all its visitors with a genuine Italian taste and romantic atmosphere.

As you’re seated by one of the warm and welcoming staff members the candles, dimmed lighting, beautifully set tables and vines sprawling on the sides of the walls around you will all catch your attention. Read more

Raise a Toast to Delightful Drinks

With a bevy of flavour fusions, there’s no reason not to sip on these must-try beverages.

Wellington Special Pale Ale
This attractive ale may look like your average brew in a can but it packs a fusion of citrus and light chocolate flavours unique to most beers. www.lcbo.com

Dab Original Pilsner
Sip on a refreshingly energetic liquid that’s packed with floral aromas and leaves you with a note of liveliness. www.lcbo.com

Mille Lire
Sip on a glass of drinkable luxury by trying this deliciously smooth wine that has lots of fresh fruit tastes and a slightly Read more

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