Tina Toner has a fantastic outlook on life, and it definitely stems from her healthy lifestyle. For years she has worked on maintaining a well-rounded, consistent workout and nutrition plan, and as a personal trainer, she’s helped to completely transform countless peoples’ lives. How doe...

Derek and Joel Ovadia are the reason that West Island Music Academy is so successful – the music- and business-savvy brothers have completely revolutionized the way music is being introduced and taught to children of all ages at their two locations: Pointe-Claire (est. 2010) and Cote-Saint-Luc...

We often talk about clean eating and working out as the main sources of wellness but there’s really so much more to it than that! Sleep, stress and state of mind are important contributing factors to overall wellness. Sleep Most adults seem permanently sleep deprived. Ask anyone how th...

If you're anything like me, you have a few little people to buy gifts for this holiday season. And sometimes, it can be hard to find that "perfect" toy that a. they don't already have, and b. will keep them entertained. So here are the top 3 toys to add to your holiday shopping lis...

If you're planning a trip to destination you've never been to, then pick up the corresponding Lonely Planet title to figure out every single detail of your getaway. From where to stay to what to do to where to eat, Lonely Planet is the world leading travel guide publisher for a reason: ...

An incredibly talented and successful designer who was a household name. A gifted story teller, chef and tv personality. This week the world lost two remarkable human beings who made an indelible mark on the world. Looking from the outside, it was hard to see anything but success, accomplishment, an...

Let raspberries shine in this simple summer dessert.  Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1 package (5 ounces) meringues, crumbled 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) raspberries 3 tablespoons Berry Puree, using raspberries Instructions - Chill a serving bowl in the freezer. In a large bowl, whip h...

While brown rice is known for its health benefits, nutty, chewy and visually stunning black rice packs even more punch, with the bran hull of this super-food containing high levels of vitamin E, fibre and antioxidants. These sensational vegetarian fritters make for a creative and delectable main cou...

The Stroll for Kids (SFK) event made its debut in 2015 and is taking place this weekend at Trudeau Park in Cote St. Luc. Since then, SFK has become a wildly popular event for the whole family to get out in the fresh air and give back! This event was created by two mothers, Alana and Jodie, w...

You'll want tea every day when you have this stunning limited edition Dolce & Gabbana kettle, available through William Ashley ($799). The "Sicily is my Love Kettle" by SMEG is the extreme fusion of artisan creativity and advanced technology. All the decorations of the Sicily ...

If you're anything like me, you used the last few weeks of summer to try and get organized for back to school: closets and dressers were outfitted with school clothes, pantries were stocked and labelled for lunches and snacks, and mudrooms were prepped for the impending change of seasons (if the...

Buying pants for kids is no easy feat - not all brands are created equally, and neither are their sizes. I hate to break it to you, but the only way to buy properly-fitting pants for your child is by taking them shopping with you. It's the best way to ensure a comfortable fit (and eliminate morn...