Plastic surgery can be intimidating, especially when considering recovery times and life post treatment. But not all surgeries are created equally, and some have far easier bounce back processes than others. The holiday season can be a great time to undertake a long awaited procedure that may not have fit into our schedule this past year. When considering anything in the cosmetic medicine world, it’s always important to seek out experts to bolster the information seeking and decision making process. We reached out to Dr. Ron Somogyi, Dr. Waqqas Jalil and Dr. Michael Brandt of FORM Face+Body for the benefit…
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Cranberries and the holidays go hand-in-hand and we’re here for all of it. From cranberry sauce, to cocktails and desserts, we’re celebrating National Cranberry Day on November 21st as the official kick-off to the holiday season! Cue award-winning bartender Ashley Flynn of the Drake Hotel. Ashley is sharing the top five cranberry cocktails and mocktails for the holidays inspired by the most festive, yuletide flavours. These five sparkling sips feature Ocean Spray Sparkling juice – because who else does cranberries better than Ocean Spray? And since they’re the only sparkling cranberry juice on the market, you know your drinks will…
The temperature outside is falling, and pulling out all my fall fashion pieces is the best part of that process. Any fall wardrobe will often feature warm and cozy clothing like sweaters, scarves, and boots, along with denim of course. Earthy tones and deep colors are popular during this season, and layering is a must to stay comfortable in changing temperatures. Layering is key concept in fall fashion, so we can you to create outfits that stylish and functional, while remaining adaptable to whatever a beautiful fall day may bring. I went back to my casual basics favourite Mott &…
Over the month of October, Brittni Alexandra, owner of B. Beautiful studio, took her time and talents and used them to sponsor the inspiring and resilient women who are part of the Rethink Breast Cancer community. Over the past three years, Brittni has donated more than $10,000 to the Rethink Breast Cancer organization. Her donations and services have helped Rethink provide helpful workshops and create positive change to empower women who have been impacted by breast cancer, especially those in marginalized communities. Throughout October, Brittni offered a special promotion for her highly sought-after High Definition (HD) brow service. 50% of…
Now that it’s November, it’s inevitable that we all start thinking about the holiday season and how to show a year’s worth of appreciation to those we care about. If you’re looking for something unique and truly in the spirit of the holiday season, look no further than the 24 GOOD DEEDS charity advent calendar. The 24 GOOD DEEDS charity advent calendar is exactly that: an advent calendar where, instead of a piece of candy or other little trinket, each of its 24 doors reveals an opportunity to donate to a great cause for the holidays. The calendar raises funds…
“Are you ok? You look tired.” As someone with perpetual dark circles under my eyes, it’s a question I’m all too familiar with. I’ve often joked that I can get a full night’s sleep and still look like I’ve pulled an all nighter, thanks to my deep-set eyes and darker undereye skin. After years of practice I now have a deft hand with concealer, but I’d always dreamed of looking well rested without all the work. Then I learned about Restylane Eyelight. The Product A new innovation in the field of aesthetics, Restylane Eyelight was created by Galderma, the world’s…
For those looking to indulge in the Halloween festivities, attention turns to what they are going to be dressing up as. While some opt for classic costumes such as devils, black cats and ghosts, others take it as an opportunity to dress up as characters from this year’s biggest pop culture moments. With this in mind, Nick Drewe, trend expert at online E-commerce platform, Wethrift, has analysed global Google Trends data for the past month, to determine which popular pop culture outfits are the most in demand for Halloween 2023. Harley Quinn costume +153% past month Although the sequel…
When it comes to fashion, fall is one of my favorite times of year. While I miss the summer weather, I love the layers and textures that come along with keeping warm as the temperatures begin to drop. And, as a child of the nineties, I’m loving the fun fall clothing looks this season, and the grunge throwback we’ve been seeing in fashion lately, but mature and updated. Grunge fashion is a style that emerged in the early 1990s, primarily associated with the alternative rock music scene in Seattle, Washington. Throughout the 90s and early 2000s, grunge music and the…
Canadian high school student and eco-advocate Lacia-Paige Cummings won the Tre Stelle’s Cheese4Change sustainable food youth program. Now she’s taken that knowledge to create a sustainable snack menu for folks of all ages to enjoy. Lacia was a winner of Tre Stelle’s Cheese4Change sustainable food youth program which encourages Canadian teachers and students to submit their sustainable recipes for a chance to win grants and cash prizes. With hundreds of entries from coast to coast, winning students received $500 and winning schools received $5,000! Expert judges were blown away by the young people’s creativity with recipes like ‘Canadiana’ Poutine made…
Summer vacations have come to an end, but travel expert Jennifer Weatherhead shares three ways we can keep those memories alive from our desks at school and work. Since food has the ability to tap into all five senses, Jennifer created three simple recipes designed to transport you to Hawaii, Mexico or Thailand, with no long line-ups or expensive flights. Hawaii: If you love the beaches of Hawaii, Jennifer’s tropical smoothie bowl, inspired by their local fruit stands will take you there. Her secret ingredient is Taste Hawaii, a pineapple and almond cream cheese by Castello that’s creamy and fruity…
Summer isn’t over yet, so why not savour the final weeks of the warm weather with seasonal snacks that work for back-to-school and September picnics. Health and wellness expert Caleigh Rykiss created a fit-nic menu that puts a healthy spin on traditional picnicking, without the typical empty picnic snacks like chips or popcorn. Both kids and adults will be asking for more! Ready in just 10 minutes, Caleigh’s mouth-watering menu is filled with healthy fats, protein, and nutrients. Incorporating fresh, seasonal, and natural ingredients is key for Caleigh, which is why Tre Stelle’s new cream cheeses are a staple on…
This week marks the opening of Illuminarium at The Distillery District, a brand new permanent immersive entertainment venue located at 28 Distillery Lane. Two artistic experiences will be on offer; WAKING WONDERLAND and SPACE: A Journey to the Moon and Beyond. Illuminarium, a global experiential company offering breakthrough immersive 360-degree cinematic entertainment in expansive, projected spaces, partnered with Toronto-based Secret Location, known for its Emmy® award-winning interactive VR and AR experiences, to combine cutting-edge technology with immersive storytelling to create incredibly digital projection mapped experiences. Illuminarium in The Distillery District joins Atlanta and Las Vegas as the third…
After teasing out new singles through the first half of 2023, rising R&B-fusion/dancehall artist, Omega Mighty, has returned with “Runaway” – the next offering from her forthcoming new album. Listen to “Runaway” here. Produced by her brother, Prynce2x, and mixed and mastered by frequent collaborator, Taabu, “Runaway” shines with hypnotic beats, entrancing vocals, and sensuality, perfectly highlighting Omega’s effortless ability to blend genres. While the chords and melody follow more traditional R&B elements, the rhythm, composition of lyrics and syncopation sit in the dancehall genre. Of the song’s inspiration, Omega reflects, “I wrote this song about a love so intense…
Winnipeg-based hip-hop recording artist and producer Mattmac as the Grand Prize winner of CBC MUSIC’S SEARCHLIGHT 2023 contest. Artists in every province and territory submitted an application including an original song for consideration and the panel of judges awarded the top spot to Mattmac. Mattmac entered his song “Rez (Remix)” featuring Okema & Dakota Bear, which is a re-imagining of Akon’s track “Ghetto” and will appear on his upcoming full-length album. In addition, four acts in categories newly created for SEARCHLIGHT 2023 will receive prizes courtesy of Long & McQuade, Yangaroo music and more. The secondary prize winners include: winner…