After 40 years, the prolific Oakville-based architect is still passionate about design By Danielle Leonard Love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life. It’s a lofty goal that many aspire to, but few achieve. After talking to Oakville-based architect, Bill Hicks, it’s clear that …
Winter fun Hamilton Take the blahs out of winter by taking part in Hamilton’s annual Winterfest, taking place January 30 to February 17. More than 75 community-led and city facility activities make up the community activity component of Winterfest, making it a truly city-wide and accessible program. These activities range …
By Jenna Mohammed Photo by S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water Chef Rafael Covarrubias of 7 enoteca and Hexagon restaurant in Oakville recently achieved a great culinary distinction when he won the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Competition North American Regional Final in New York City. His winning dish was Mole negro spiced …
By Sherri Telenko Photography by Denise Grant The recipient of the Governor General’s Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award opens up about her forthcoming album, Inuit roots, and the path toward reconciliation. In the mid-nineties, Susan Aglukark introduced most of Canada to the Inuktitut language, and that’s significant. On her twitter …
By Jenna Mohammed Photography by Alex Evans The beauty world is full of skincare brands that dominate the market with products containing ingredients that do more harm than good. As a response to this, Breakfast Television co-host, Dina Pugliese created The Care Principle to give women and men affordable …
By Allie Murray | Photography by Nikki Wesley For 25 years, the Oakville Community Foundation (The Foundation) has helped build an inclusive, caring community for all people living in Oakville. Since its inception in 1994, The Foundation has stayed true to its vision to build community through philanthropy by ensuring …
By Amanda Lee Photography by Nikki Wesley From Burlington to Hollywood and a directorial debut at TIFF Even as a child, Nicole Dorsey was interested in storytelling. She began making movies with her parents’ video camera and invited the neighbours over to watch. “I was eight when I told my …
How donations can make a world of difference By Allie Murray | Photography by Nikki Wesley Raising funds for Children’s Aid Society and to support children and youth in need, the Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton (CAFH) is celebrating 30 years of helping those who need it the most. CAFH …
by Sherri Telenko | Photography by Nikki Wesley Move over craft breweries, craft distilleries are finding shelf space at the LCBO, and Maverick Distillery was first out of the gate with TAG Vodka. Now the company’s second – and third – lap around the track involves whisky and gin, both …
Experience the difference By 7 Communications | Photography by Lucas Scarfone In 1959, Mercedes-Benz Oakville opened its doors to an up-and-coming Mercedes-Benz market and since then has redefined the path to the luxury automotive space in Oakville. In 2008, the small station-like building was transformed into, what was at the …