Britt Gray Founder and CEO of Fancy Face

Can putting on makeup in the morning be a meditative experience? For Fancy Face founder and CEO, Brittany Gray, the answer is a firm yes. While she certainly believes that beauty comes from within, from a more practical perspective, the 35-year-old busy mom of two young children recognizes that sometimes …

Art for everyone

Public art lifts spirits and offers hope for a post-pandemic recovery By: Kelly Putter History is only beginning to write what legacy the pandemic will tell.  So as we soldier on through persistent waves and social distancing, let’s lighten the load some by moving outdoors where public art serves to …

Culture Notes

Niagara Icewine Festival One of Canada’s largest and most beloved wine festivals is back, January 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30. The Niagara Icewine Discovery Pass is the best way to experience the 29 wineries that will showcase Niagara’s VQA Icewine, paired with sweet and savoury creations. Discovery Pass includes six icewine …

In her new book JOY: Life Lessons from a Tuscan Villa Debbie Travis encourages us to live like our grandparents did

By Laurie Wallace-Lynch PHOTO CREDIT: Stacey Van Berkel Let’s face it, who doesn’t want to have more joy in their life? Lifestyle and TV décor expert Debbie Travis, of Painted House fame, now lives in a thirteenth century villa in Tuscany, Italy, where she offers week-long retreats for women from …

Navigate West: An electric night out in Niagara Falls

Looking for an awe-inspiring night out? Visit the immersive sight and sound show “Currents” which brings the Niagara Parks Power Station building to life. This immersive, family-friendly experience features incredible 3D projection, interactive moments of wonder, and a breathtaking musical score in the heart of the power station. Experience the …

Lexus of Oakville celebrates 20 years

While the auto industry has evolved significantly over the past 20 years, Frank Apa, owner of Lexus of Oakville maintains one thing has remained the same at his luxury car dealership – offering the absolute best customer experience. “We want to always excel at service and never want to lose …

Culture Notes

The McMichael celebrates women artists Now at McMichael is a major exhibition of Canadian women called Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment. The collection has more than 200 pieces of art by a generation of extraordinary women painters, photographers, weavers, bead workers and sculptors from a century ago …