The Royalton Hospitality Inc. Christmas is for Kids Event
February 10, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
On a white night in mid-December, The Royalton Hospitality Inc., together with Knights of Columbus Cardinal Carter Assembly in Vaughan, extended a holiday hand to more than 500 people during its 6th Read more
Cobistyle by Cobi Ladner
February 10, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Known to more than two million readers as Canadian House & Home magazine’s former editor-in-chief, Cobi Ladner is turning her inherent design adeptness into something slightly more tangible. Read more
Top New Restaurants in the GTA
February 10, 2011 by Michael Hill
Filed under Food
Neapolitan cuisine, metres of pizza and North American classics are just a few of the many surprises you’ll find around the GTA.
Sorrento Ristorante North
Born and raised in the world-famous Italian destination Sorrento in Naples, Nino Cioffi brings his superb cooking prowess to Vaughan, opening Sorrento Ristorante North. This classically styled dining establishment exudes an authentic Italian feel and serves traditional Neapolitan cuisine that will give you a little slice of the renowned town. 647.351.0761 www.sorrentoristorante.ca
E11even Restaurant
Sparing no expense for food or service, e11even’s menu takes North American classics and ignites them with modern passion. Housed in the Maple Leaf Square just beside the Air Canada Read more
Colourtrenz Paint & Decor
November 30, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Arthur Infusini followed his dreams and opened ColourTrenz Paint & Decor Centre on Sept 20, 2010. Located at 8000 Hwy 27 at the corner of Zenway Blvd. and Hwy 27, ColourTrenz offers a full line of Pittsburgh Paints, Sico Paints, Sikkens Exterior Stains and a wide array of products and tools to help the everyday painter and paint contractor complete their projects quickly and precisely. Its customers are treated like family members because in their eyes, life is the colour you paint it. www.colourtrenz.com
Above – With his newly opened Vaughan location, Arthur Infusini ensures that all your painting projects are stress-free and spectacular.
Vaughan and Toronto’s Mayoral Race
November 30, 2010 by Madeline Stephenson
Filed under lifestyle, Special Features
Campaigns for change carried two of Ontario’s mayoral candidates to political peaks in municipal elections that pulled more people to debate floors and polls in years. The riveting races of Toronto and Vaughan’s mayoralties are perhaps two of the most captivating political dramas of this decade.
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On Oct. 25th, 2010, Canada’s fastest growing city saw Linda Jackson’s controversial reign come to a heavy halt when she lost her mayoral spot by a landslide to Maurizio Bevilacqua, former Liberal MP.
Bevilacqua, who gave up his parliamentary seat after two decades to dive into Vaughan’s mayoral race late last August, is confident that his transition process, along with a mostly fresh-faced Read more
Vaughan Municipal Election: Will Mayor Jackson Beat it?
October 28, 2010 by Madeline Stephenson
Filed under lifestyle, Special Features
Question marks float like buoys in Vaughan’s political waters, where six mayoral candidates tread towards a distant City Hall. Whether or not Mayor Linda Jackson’s campaign bid will be able to transcend a trail of controversy is becoming the crux of conversation. The early stages of the municipal election leave many residents wading in a murky reservoir, probing for a channel of transparency.
“It’s been entertaining, engaging and bewildering. It will be interesting to see if there is a higher turnout in this municipal election,” says Nelson Wiseman, an associate political science professor at the University of Toronto. “What’s gone on is quite unusual, quite out of the ordinary, quite wild in terms of the city and the legal cases and the intensity,” he adds, mentioning that he’s received more calls about Vaughan’s election than any other municipality, Read more
The Stuff Dreams are Made of
October 14, 2010 by Michael Hill
Filed under Special Features
For those searching for the ultimate in luxury and comfort, look no further than this four-bedroom, seven-bathroom home in Vaughan, Ontario.
At 8,000 sq. ft., this Gluckstein-designed mansion sits on over one acre of pristine property and is surrounded by iron gates for the privacy you need. Extravagantly finished with marble stone, poplar mahogany flooring and a slate roof, this spacious residence combines classic styling with a modern touch. A heated circular driveway and underground garage offers ease of access all year round, while top-of-the-line appliances furnish the custom kitchen and a 5,000 + wine cellar keeps you fully stocked. Keep your guests entertained with a massive media space; shoot some pool in your billiard room, or throw a party with your outdoor cabana bar. If luxury is what you crave, treat yourself with this Read more
Ferrari 458 Italia Launch
October 14, 2010 by Melissa Sundardas
Filed under People & Places
The Ferrari 458 Italia – an evolution in the automobile industry – was recognized and celebrated at Ferrari of Ontario in Vaughan on June 16, 2010. This latest 458 Italia model is a mid-sized luxury sports Read more
Pure FX Fitness
October 14, 2010 by Melissa Sundardas
Filed under Health
Our shorts, tees and bikinis are tucked away because of the colder weather, but this does not mean our physical activity should stop.
Located in Vaughan, Pure FX Fitness is an inviting and revolutionary gym that focuses on helping all of its members see and feel the positive physical and emotional benefits associated with physical activity.
“Regular exercise helps reduce the risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and several types of cancer,” says Lora Calabro, co-owner of Pure FX Fitness. “The key to doing this is being informed on what is available out there and what works for you; this is where Pure FX can help.”
In an effort to keep their members motivated with Read more
The Party Closet
October 14, 2010 by Melissa Sundardas
Filed under lifestyle
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