Marshall Jay Kaplan, Reaches for the Stars

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

Italian Car Day Presented by Engineered Automotive

The first annual Italian Car Day was a prime example of Italian style. Owners, lovers and enthusiasts of Italian marquee vehicles made the journey out to Boyd Conservation Area in Woodbridge, Ont. for a celebration of Italian classics, new and old, on Aug. 27, 2011. The total amount raised was $20,000, with all proceeds from car registrations, raffle tickets, T-shirts and posters benefitting the Safehaven Project for Community Living. Read more

Vero Boutique Condominiums

In 2013, Vaughan will welcome an impressive new addition to its growing family of condominiums. This new 5-storey residential community offers an intimate living experience surrounded by fresh foliage. Perched on a hilltop, Vero Boutique Condominiums will offer striking views of downtown Woodbridge. A sweet Read more

The Midwives Club

Lucy Sanna was pregnant with her second child when her maternal instincts for an alternative care option kicked in. She had mused about midwifery during her first pregnancy, but as other women before and after her, wasn’t so certain about its scope of practice. She wondered about its quality of care, safety and benefits. She wondered if there was a fee. Heeding the referrals of others, she placed a call to a midwifery clinic near her place of work in Etobicoke, Ont. “I was trying to figure out what to do. I have two cousins of mine who went with midwives as well, and they tried to convince me from the beginning with my first [pregnancy] to go, and the second time, I said, ‘that’s it, I’m going to do it,’” recalls the Bolton, Ont. resident. Nine months later, Sanna welcomed a full-term, healthy baby girl she and her husband named Mariah. Read more

St. Phillips Bakery in Maple

Every celebration has an ending, but not before cake is served. For centuries, baked desserts have served a traditional role in the celebratory landscape – from birthdays and bar mitzvahs to weddings and anniversaries. Yet, cakes have evolved from their conventional role of edible accessories to the main event themselves, reflecting innovation and uniqueness in baking craftsmanship.

Surmounting the pressure that comes with creating good-looking cake is Robert Bozzo, owner and executive chef of St. Phillips Bakery in Maple, Ont. The scent and sight of freshly baked cakes topped with Callebaut chocolate; creamy pastries oozing with chilled cream, festive treats and hot crispy breads has generated crowds of customers yearning for a bite of St. Phillips, a multi-faceted bakery renowned for all things sweet since 1989. Read more

Italian Car Day

Enjoy a day of luxury Italian automobiles at Boyd Park in Woodbridge. Founded and hosted by Gary McGillivray and his team of directors, Italian Car Day, brought to you by Engineered Automotive, is expecting to register over 200 cars and receive over 1,000 enthusiasts on Aug. 27, 2011. Safehaven Project for Community Living is the event’s charity of choice, raising funds for families whose children suffer from multiple disabilities and complex medical needs. Read more

L’Image de Femme

Woodbridge’s hottest designers and wedding entertainment companies north of the city came together on April 8, 2011, for a spectacular event. L’Image De Femme had its 2011 Woodbridge Bridal Event with shows from Paraezo couture house, Zero 20 Bambini, and more. Entertainment, fashion and excitement filled the air as blushing brides gathered for this year’s event. Read more

Beaverhall Homes Regency Estates

The latest enclave from Beaverhall Homes was officially welcomed by the prestigious community of Woodbridge this past February with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at its model home on Charmaine Road.

Joining the development firm, interested buyers and city officials to celebrate the arrival of Regency Estates was Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “As a city we are very proud of the housing choices we offer our citizens. Regency Estates embodies refinement, class and elegance in the best tradition of Beaverhall Homes. It is a welcome addition to our community,” he says.

Developed by Ami Tamam, principal of Beaverhall Homes, Regency Estates reflects the intricacy of a reputable and experienced builder. It shines in his vast portfolio of fine work as an Read more

The Refined Elegance of Regency Estates – Beaverhall Homes

Resting in glorious country settings, an emerging neighbourhood gives way to elegant estate living. Drawing on architectural grandeur and exquisite amenities, the manors of Regency Estates incorporate luxurious achievement with the finest quality materials. An impressive feat developed by builder-extraordinaire Ami Tamam of Beaverhall Homes, Regency Estates boasts an inimitable collection of 34 customized manors built to surpass every shade and gradation of perfection.

Recognizing the hardship of finding the perfect home, Risi guarantees that Regency Estates delivers fine estate living in a coveted community. “The workmanship and care given to Beaverhall Homes’ Regency Estates is like getting your custom-built home without the stress.” Read more

Northern Karate Schools: Dare to be Disciplined

Looking for a great physical workout that also develops discipline and mental focus? Do you want an activity ideal for the whole family? Then Northern Karate Schools has the answer.

Established in 1972 by internationally renowned martial arts champion Cezar Borkowski, Northern Karate maintains a traditional philosophy of respect for others, and a practice of self-discovery and positive change. “It’s not just about punching and kicking. We’re about personal development. Once they start, our students are far more focused and tend to do better in school,” explains instructor and sixth-degree black belt Kyoshi Cos Vona. “I’ve had many, many families tell me they see a huge difference in their kids after just six months of karate.” Read more

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