How a daughter’s diagnosis turned one Oakville family’s challenge into a half-century of giving. In the fall of 1978, one diagnosis changed everything for Bonnie and Terry Jackson. Their eldest daughter, Joanna, just five years old, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. With two younger daughters, Heidi and Holly, at home, the Jacksons were suddenly faced with insulin injections, blood … [Read more...] about From a Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis to 50 Years of Giving in Oakville
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Rick Campanelli Hosts the Ultimate 90s Dance Mix Tour
Bringing Back The Beat The ’90s were a time of electric energy, unforgettable music, and nights spent dancing to beats that still make us move today. So when I was asked to host the 90s Dance Mix Tour Live in Concert, I knew I was in for something special. What I didn’t expect was just how magical it would feel to bring these legendary artists back on stage and experience the nostalgia in a way … [Read more...] about Rick Campanelli Hosts the Ultimate 90s Dance Mix Tour
The Zen of H:OM: Decluttering for a Balanced Life with Megan Arthurs
Megan Arthurs, TV home organizing expert and founder of H:OM Organizing, knows the decluttering process involves a lot more than just sorting things into piles. It’s about our overall well-being. By Martha Uniacke Breen Professional organizer Megan Arthurs understands there’s a lot more to the decluttering process than simply choosing what to keep and what to discard. The stuff we tend to … [Read more...] about The Zen of H:OM: Decluttering for a Balanced Life with Megan Arthurs
Celebrating Women & Supporting Local Business
Every year on March 8, we get the perfect excuse to shout from the rooftops about how incredible women are—although, let’s be honest, we should be doing that every day. International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women everywhere, and here in our community. We have so much to be proud of—especially when it comes to the many amazing female-owned businesses that make our communities … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women & Supporting Local Business
Rick Campanelli: Lessons from a Life in Canadian Entertainment
The Wind Blows The Hardest At The Top Of The Mountain By Claudio Aprile When it comes to remaining genuine in what might be called the “performance culture” of media, I’ve often felt that those in the public eye have a tough row to hoe. The competitive nature of the TV-media scene puts a lot of pressure on a person who, to put it simply, is like any other human – with typically human … [Read more...] about Rick Campanelli: Lessons from a Life in Canadian Entertainment
SoundBites: Roger Mooking’s Journey Through Music and Art
All about the Trinidadian-born chef, artist and musician’s ongoing adventures in art, sound, and storytelling. By Carm Giardina At the Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH), a remarkable exhibit bridges the worlds of music, visual art, and storytelling. Entitled Roger Mooking: SoundBites, the exhibit was born out of the fertile mind of this accomplished Trinidadian-Canadian chef, artist, musician … [Read more...] about SoundBites: Roger Mooking’s Journey Through Music and Art
