Milestone: Liz Howard

Liz Howard: The Griffin Poetry Prize winner IS Sheridan’s first writer-in-residence by Jenna Mohammed photography by Nikki Wesley Canadian author, Liz Howard has a passion for creativity wherever she goes. She is the 2016 Griffin Poetry Prize recipient for her acclaimed debut book of self-referencing poems on mixed Indigenous identity, …

Pelvic health matters more than you think

By Robyn Synnott As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I deal with concerns about the pelvis every day.  It’s the bottom of our trunk and the stable base that allows for the movement of our legs and arms.  It’s the very foundation of our body and yet, until very recently, we …

Wear: In Style

Iconic style by Birks Birks is celebrating its 140th anniversary with the launch of Birks Iconic®️ neckwear. Created for the modern makers and shakers, and those who dare to stand out, these fresh pieces evoke boundless attitude and the power to be. Featuring the signature Birks motifs and designed for …

Live: Local Flair

Christmas house tour The St. Andrew’s Christmas House Tour is a long standing tradition in Oakville to get you into the Christmas spirit. The tour will present a mix of architecturally unique homes decorated for the Christmas season by talented local designers.   This year, St. Andrew’s 20th Biennial Christmas …

Noteworthy: Sarah Collins

By Danielle Leonard Time to update your image? there’s a stylist for that. What to wear… it’s a conundrum most of us face on a daily basis as we search our closets for the perfect outfit, too often with little success. Personal stylist, Sarah Collins, is all too familiar with …

Connoisseur: Darlene Janeiro Design

By Stephanie Hounsell  |  Photography by Nikki Wesley   The fire is crackling, the music is low, and the room seems to glow from within. It’s a few weeks before Santa makes his appearance and there you sit, gazing at the twinkling lights on a Christmas tree that’s part stunning …

Gift the joy of reading this holiday

For music fans: High School by Sara and Tegan Quinn Review by Jenna Mohammed The origin story of the Canadian indie pop twin sisters, Tegan and Sara is entertaining, honest, and heartfelt. In their memoir, High School, both sisters write alternating chapters from their point of view, presenting readers with …

The Best Sunglasses for Your Style

By Dana Krueger Awesome Aviators: dashingly iconic One style of sunglasses that will always be on trend is the aviator, easily the most well-known and still sought-after style of eyewear since they were created in the 1930s. Bausch & Lomb originally designed the teardrop-shaped lenses to help combat pilots protect …