By DC Rutherford When we think of community centres, we’re drawn to images of indoor pools, basketball courts, parkettes, and town hall meetings. When I was growing up in Ottawa, the Cole Park Community Centre was where I learned to swim, attended nursery school, and made friends I’m still in touch with today. It’s where my parents made connections that would nurture and foster their young … [Read more...] about Curating Community: The Art Gallery of Burlington
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HGTV’s Styled with Nicole Babb & Caffery Vanhorne
How two best friends are enlivening HGTV Canada with their fresh, thoughtful designs By Brooke Madden HGTV Canada has been a welcome presence in many Canadian homes since its inception. There’s something about watching spaces transform from shabby to chic that can often help you unwind at the end of the day. (Or wake you up early on a Sunday morning!) However, the network is not … [Read more...] about HGTV’s Styled with Nicole Babb & Caffery Vanhorne
A Guide to Al Fresco Dining with Sebastien & Sheila Centner
As the weather begins to improve and the idea of dining outdoors begins to emerge, we thought the timing was perfect to share some quick tips and tricks for easy outdoor dining. There’s nothing Sheila and I like more than to move the dining experience outside. But for many people, the prospect of entertaining outdoors brings with it the impression that you need to do more work. Well first, when … [Read more...] about A Guide to Al Fresco Dining with Sebastien & Sheila Centner
The Neighbourhood Marina That Grew
Gordon Bay Marine puts the “personal” in personal watercraft (and virtually every other kind of boat) sales and service. By Martha Uniacke Breen When you first visit the sprawling four-acre Gordon Bay Marine compound, with its state-of-the-art service bays, 5,000 sq.ft. showroom displaying dozens of beautiful new boats, and row after row of service bays at the water’s edge, it’s hard to … [Read more...] about The Neighbourhood Marina That Grew
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto and Café Boulud Offer a Luxury Staycation
By Brooke Madden The globally renowned Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been setting unmatched industry standards since the brand’s flagship location in Toronto came to be in 1961. Establishing themselves early on as innovators in the hospitality industry, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and the teams behind them are committed to continuing to elevate their experiences internationally. But … [Read more...] about Four Seasons Hotel Toronto and Café Boulud Offer a Luxury Staycation
Fleurs de Villes’ FEMMES; A Floral Celebration of Remarkable Women
The Language of Flowers By Adrienne Roman The beauty, elegance, and intoxicating nature of flowers has enticed civilizations since the beginning of time. It seems an impossibility to think that Victorian society once prohibited public displays of affection. To combat this oppressive conservative dogma, demonstrations of love were cleverly concealed beneath the veil of a secret code … [Read more...] about Fleurs de Villes’ FEMMES; A Floral Celebration of Remarkable Women