By Linda Barnard | Hawaii entices with warm turquoise waters and picturesque beaches, rich culture and caring values found in one word with many meanings: Aloha. The 50th American state has been the ideal antidote for winter-weary Canadians for decades. But with six main islands to explore, how to decide …
By Laurie Wallace-Lynch | Cooking in a castle was just one of the memorable experiences on a Viking cruise from Rome to Barcelona… Learning to make traditional Italian pasta with a chef at the 16th-century castle in Tuscany, Italy, followed by a wine tasting and enjoying the fresh pasta we …
Local Happenings: There are lots of things to do in your community this season. Check for event information online. Burlingtondowntown.ca, Burlingtonpac.ca, Oakvilledowntown.com, Oakvillecentre.ca, Heritagemississauga.com, Mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture Canadian Celebs Earn Scouts Badges: Scouts Canada recently surveyed its members to definitively name Canada’s most ‘Scout badge-worthy’ celebrities of 2022. The top Canadian badge recipient …
People have been going to Kelso Conservation Area and Glen Eden since the early 1960s to enjoy the ski hills and nearby nature, but did you know that the area was originally a 200-acre farm owned by four generations of the Alexander family? The original farm, located on lot 4, …
By Rebecca Dumais / Photography courtesy of Gregory Fast | If Gregory Fast is a guest at your event, you might find him dimming the lights so the ambiance is just right, ensuring the music is at an appropriate volume, or even mingling with a bottle of wine in hand …
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Brush strokes that create a wistful dream world | By Rebecca Dumais What do you see when you first glance at the works of artist Emilija Pasagic? Do you see beautiful blooms or something deeper and more meaningful in the abstract? Her compositions may appear to be florals, but to …
The historic Coach House at Erchless Estate’s recent restoration harkens back to the building’s original heritage. The project was put in the hands of +VG Architects and general contractor Clifford Restoration. Both firms have extensive experience in heritage restoration. “The Coach House is one of the original buildings at Erchless …