Audio One Celebrates 25 Years of Success
December 19, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places, Web Exclusives
On Oct. 12, 2011, Audio One blasted its sleek stereos and opened its showroom doors to loyal customers, suppliers and friends that have shown support through 25 years of success in business. Founding brothers Gino D’Ascanio, Carlo D’Ascanio and Anthony D’Ascanio celebrated their silver anniversary with Read more
Ronald McDonald House Toronto
December 1, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
McDonald’s owner/operators across the GTA, which include Larry Garber and Garry Garber from Vaughan, have committed a $2 million donation that will provide families a place to heal better together: the new Ronald McDonald House Toronto. The new house opened its doors on Nov. 18, 2011. Read more
Safehaven Gala Celebrates 21 Years
December 1, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
The Bellvue Manor hosted over 650 guests for an evening of auction bidding, a five-course gourmet meal and live performances by George St. Kitts. Over $80,000 was raised in support of disabled children, making this year’s gala a success! Gala chair Tony Zingaro says thank you to everyone involved. Read more
Marshall Jay Kaplan, Reaches for the Stars
December 1, 2011 by Simona Panetta
Filed under Special Features, Success Story
It’s 3 p.m. on a Tuesday afternoon and Marshall Jay Kaplan is in the middle of reviewing an episode of My House Your Money for the W Network, one of five shows he’s produced in recent years, which includes TLC’s Brides of Beverly Hills and TVTropolis’ Instant Cash. A few hours earlier he received a phone call from a Canadian Forces corporal who wanted to inform him that the base loves his reality show Totally Tracked Down, where Kaplan himself heads to Hollywood and hunts down celebrities from the ’80s and ’90s like Cloris Leachman and Doris Roberts. If we can learn anything from this Vaughan, Ont. resident, it’s that we’re all capable of drawing our own destinies.
Most people would go on to become a doctor after getting a double degree in microbiology and biochemistry, but as you’ll soon discover, Read more
City Life’s Professional Health guide
December 1, 2011 by Advertorial
Filed under Beauty, Health, Special Features

Dr. Marc DuPéré, Visage and AgeLess Clinics.
AgeLess Clinic, Becoming Age-Less
Science and art create a natural look at the AgeLess Clinic.
Modern cosmetic plastic surgery isn’t just nips and tucks. It takes the creative eye of an artisan to deliver that desired, untreated look. With over 20 years of experience, Joyce M. Palmer, owner and director of the AgeLess Clinic, explains that, “To achieve results that are really natural looking, the plastic surgeon has to be both technically and artistically skilled.”
Medical director of the AgeLess Clinic is Dr. Marc DuPéré, a board certified cosmetic plastic surgeon. He brings superb specialized skills and that creative talent to the AgeLess Clinic, which is essential for natural results. “He is considered an elite plastic surgeon,” says Palmer, noting that Dr. DuPéré’s accolades include graduating as a gold medalist from the McGill School of Medicine, certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and mentored by top European plastic surgeons. Read more
Grande Cheese Vaughan Grand Opening
October 14, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Cheese lovers united for a day of food and fun at the Grande Cheese grand opening in Maple on Sept. 24, 2011. A delicious sausage barbeque heated things up, as deli appetizers, rice balls and pizza made their way through the hungry crowd. Along with free bocconcini, Grande Cheese gifted its first 1,000 customers with Liguori pasta.
905.417.8001
551 Cityview Blvd., Maple, Ont. Read more
Noah Matters Fundraiser
October 14, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
On Aug. 28th, 2011, the Noah Matters Fundraiser and picnic charmed the Doctor McClean District Park. Members of the Vaughan community joined together for an amazing day of great food, prizes, piñata for the kids and great bargains for
a successful event. All money raised went towards Read more
Creating Alternatives
October 14, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
On Aug. 25, 2011, Alternatives Integrating People with Cognitive Challenges held a grand opening for its new office and day program space. Alternatives is a registered charitable organization that provides day support for adults with a developmental disability. Participants of the program are provided Read more
Vinsanto: The Pinnacle of Fine Dining
October 14, 2011 by Advertorial
Filed under Food
Nothing caps off a long week like a decadent evening out at a first-class restaurant. But what really makes a great dining experience? Is it the mouth-watering cuisine? The relaxing and welcoming atmosphere? The exceptional service from a maître d’ who inspects each plate before it’s served? Or a seemingly endless wine list with world-class vintages from top vineyards? At Vinsanto Ristorante, each of these things is an integral part of the whole package.
Much like the delectable baked oyster mushrooms from its popular antipasto Funghi di Bosco, this is just the start of the Vinsanto Ristorante experience. “My motto is passion, ambience and decadence,” says John Di Vittorio, owner of Vinsanto Ristorante. “That’s what I’ve strived for from Day 1.” It’s this uncompromising dedication to the perfect dining experience that has Read more
Sugar Blossom: You’ll never want to wax again
October 14, 2011 by Advertorial
Filed under Beauty
With a little help from a sweet solution, you’ll be able to confidently show off your sexy, smooth, hair-free skin.
Sugar Blossom – a one-of-a-kind natural hair removal salon located in Vaughan – offers the chance to experience a technique called professional body sugaring – a process they’ve not only mastered, but specialize in as well.
An alternative to waxing, which is made from artificial dyes, chemicals and preservatives, sugaring is an all-natural, safe and effective way to get rid of unwanted and unattractive hair anywhere on your body. Read more




















