West of the City

Photography by Nikki Wesley It illuminates downtown Burlington, delivering pops of vibrant colour both day and night. Whether you’ve stopped to admire its beauty or merely caught a glimpse of it on your way down Brant Street, the sculpture better known as Portal is a definite conversation starter. The creation …

By Melanie Hennessey We’ve all heard the old adage “you are what you eat.” But there’s a movement afoot that would also argue “you are what you apply to your skin.” With increasing awareness about potentially harmful ingredients in skincare products, which are in turn absorbed through the skin and …

By Carmelo Giardina A trip to Italy isn’t quite complete if you haven’t experienced its wine or even better, a tour of one of its many wine regions. In fact, there are 20 regions in total spanning the entire country (Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto are arguably the most famous). Within …

By Goldie Tock There’s something about flying into the Caribbean and looking down through the clouds to the vivid blue waters that’s breathtaking. The warm breeze on your face instantly makes you feel relaxed and on island time. It was a hop, skip, and a jump from the Nassau airport …