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The Entrepreneur Noura Sakkijha, CEO and co-founder of Mejuri, has flipped the jewelry industry on its head with her popular jewelry brand that has taken over Instagram. Celebrities and influencers alike have been spotted sporting countless classic pieces from the company, and the brand continues to expand – Mejuri opened their first international store in … Continued
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The Triple Threat Hayley Wickenheiser already secured a permanent place in the hearts of Canadians everywhere after leading Team Canada multiple times to victory against our greatest rivals, earning four gold medals (plus a silver) and now leading the Toronto Maple Leafs as senior director of player development. But her recent foray into the world … Continued
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The Artist As one of the most famous Inuk throat singers in Canada (and across the world), Tanya Tagaq has already made her mark as a member of the Order of Canada, Polaris Music Prize and JUNO Award winner and author of the award-winning Split Tooth. This year, she’s set the tone for the release … Continued
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The Restaurateur Restaurateur Jen Agg, behind the popular The Black Hoof, Rhum Corner and more, has stepped up in more ways than one in 2021 to advocate for her employees and challenge a restaurant industry that has resisted change. One of the most vocal supporters of vaccine passports for patrons, she’s battled face-to-face with anti-vaxxers … Continued
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The Actor When Mississauga local Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was announced as the star of Mindy Kaling’s new TV series, Never Have I Ever, in 2019, Toronto rejoiced. She was chosen out of over 15,000 candidates, even with an acting resume filled with high school theatre roles. It’s clear her talent blew everyone, including Kaling, away. Her … Continued
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The People’s Doctor Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s medical officer of health, has been a voice of reason for the city from the start of the pandemic. During a time when many politicians at all levels of government were slow-going and hesitant, de Villa was decisive and advocated for the safety of Torontonians. She put pressure … Continued
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Recently, Toronto band the Weather Station, led by Tamara Lindeman, began a tour following the release of the brilliant new album Ignorance, which is steeped in concern over the climate crisis. Ironically, the tour ended up leaving Vancouver hours before the “atmospheric river” would wreak havoc on the province. “If we had left a couple … Continued
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Choosing a lawyer to represent you and your family can seem like an intimidating task – especially if you don’t know what to expect or what questions to ask. Three of Toronto’s top family lawyers provide their insight on what to expect when retaining their firms and how family law in particular has changed throughout … Continued
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Finding a good lawyer in Toronto can be a bit of a challenge these days. After all, there are hundreds of lawyers in Toronto and with twenty-four law schools in Canada, more professionals are being welcomed into the city every year. It can even be more difficult if this is your first time looking for … Continued
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Randy Bachman, the legendary guitarist from The Guess Who and BTO made headlines recently with the incredible tale of being reunited with his first Gretsch guitar. We asked Bachman to recount the story of when the guitar was stolen in Toronto. So tell us about the guitar. I bought it way back in Winnipeg, Manitoba. … Continued
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Dr. J. Olavo Queiroz received his DDS degree in ’91 from the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, Brazil. He obtained his licence to practice in Canada in ’95 and has been providing modern dentistry to our community ever since. He’s been trained by leaders in dentistry such as Drs. John Kois, Peter Dawson, Frank Spear, … Continued
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Nicole comes to Squint Eyewear with more than 20 years of optical experience. Her ability to select the perfect pair of glasses on her first try is truly exceptional. She takes delight in seeing the smile on a client’s face when they put on their new eyewear knowing that countless compliments will be the by-product … Continued
