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CONTENTS

Oct/Nov 2011 Volume 9 Issue 5

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Kids in the City

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All in the Family

ON THE COVER 26 A Visionary Great: The world bids farewell to Steve Jobs FEATURES 56 Taking the Bully by the Horns: Communication is key to aggressive behaviour 72 Shades of Homelessness: A light in the dark at The Good Neighbours’ Club CELEBRITY CHEFS 40 Spice things up with Sheryl Crow: Her latest duet has nothing to do with singing 64 All in the Family with David Rocco: The best time of his life FOOD AND DRINK 34 Fine Time to Dine: Put down the oven mitts – you’re going out tonight!

75 A Bite to Eat: Authentic foods that melt in your mouth FINANCE 76 A Wise Investment with David Chilton’s The Wealthy Barber Returns HOME DECOR 42 Mi Casa, Tu Casa: Accessorize your indoors with cosy accents

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GENERAL INTEREST 18 Canstruction: You can end hunger 60 Kids in the City: Watch your little one smile 71 City Bride and Groom: Take the stress out of your big day FASHION & BEAUTY 24 Fourth Quarter Fashion: Fall into something season-appropriate 70 A Brush with Beauty: Tips from a pro and the season’s latest fragrances 80 Keep Your Cool: Be a trailblazer of style AUTOMOTIVE 68 Chrysler 200: The Sebring gets a makeover IN EVERY ISSUE 10 Publisher’s Note 12 People & Places 20 Editor’s Note 82 Horoscope: What’s waiting for you this fall

ENTERTAINMENT 48 Q & A: Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida

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“ ... THE ONLY WAY TO DO GREAT WORK IS TO LOVE WHAT YOU DO. IF YOU HAVEN’T FOUND IT YET, KEEP LOOKING AND DON’T SETTLE. AS ALL MATTERS OF THE HEART, YOU’LL KNOW WHEN YOU FIND IT.”– Steve Jobs

es, you may have heard such words before, but this was Steve Jobs’ message to a group of graduates during his commencement speech at Stanford University in 2005.

These are strong words, and my guess is that the news of Steve Jobs’ death held an even deeper connection and sadness to those graduates on Oct. 5, 2011. Regardless, if you love Apple or not, I think a lot of people have felt the impacts of his existence. Fernando and I both remember the excitement when we first purchased a Macintosh at the start of our publishing business. Like many other publishers, we know first-hand the evolution a Mac has brought to desktop publishing. Given how instrumental Jobs has been to our business success 15 years since we first launched, a cover tribute was in order.

Those of you who share our passion for his products understand the meaning of tasting a bite of that apple. It’s easy to grasp people’s affection for this brand when you walk to any Apple store. Jobs wanted these retail stores to be a place where one could go and ask questions about their Apple products, without ever feeling that computer knowledge was a forbidden fruit reserved only to computer geeks.

So at first, people will associate Jobs’ name with the gadgets he has brought into our life. But if they take a closer look, they will agree that his legacy should include his innate ability to always look at life from a positive stand. Jobs was no stranger to life’s curve balls: he had to drop out of college because he had no money, he was fired from the company he had founded, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

People will remember Jobs with the same fondness of other inspirational characters, such as John Lennon, Albert Einstein or Thomas Edison – men who have left an enormous imprint on our lifetime and history. Personally, I will always remember his quote of “Stay hungry. Stay foolish.” Maybe this was the secret to his great life.

All I know is that too often, people settle and don’t see the bigger picture, or how to connect the dots.

We hope you enjoy the Oct/Nov issue of City Life Magazine, and all the stories that make it so great.

Michelle Zerillo-Sosa Publisher/Editor-In-Chief

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1a) Committee members of the Circle of Friends stand together in support of Hospice Vaughan. 1b) Eni Goga releases a butterfly in memory of her grandmother. Eni participates in Circle of Friends, singing beautiful songs of inspiration and reflection on all our loved ones who are no longer with us. 2) From left to right: Reza Moridi, MPP, Richmond Hill; Phil Dawson, deputy fire chief, Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services; Randy Pyle, chief of fire prevention, Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services; Ryan Henbrey, marketing coordinator, Suzuki Canada; Shanyn Godward, public educator, Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services.

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1. CIRCLE OF FRIENDS On Aug. 13, 2011, hundreds of Monarch butterflies could be seen flying away on a beautiful day. The Circle of Friends and several hundred guests joined a presentation of song and poetry, and finally a spectacular release of butterflies that each represented a lost loved one. This event raised $10,000 for Hospice Vaughan. Each person attending will tell you that the gift of peace and connection that day were the best gifts of all. www.butterflykissesmemorial.com 2. SUZUKI CANADA This is the sixth year that Suzuki Canada has partnered with Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services to provide a vehicle for fire inspectors and public educators to travel to schools and various locations in the community to promote fire safety.

This partnership is important because with Suzuki’s generous donation, Fire Prevention staff can share critical information about fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, 72-hour emergency kits, fire escape plans, and much more, to help save lives. www.richmondhill.ca/fire 3. GRANDE CHEESE GRAND OPENING Cheese lovers united for a day of food and fun at the Grande Cheese grand opening in Maple on Sept. 24, 2011. A delicious sausage barbeque heated things up, as deli appetizers, rice balls and pizza made their way through the hungry crowd. Along with free bocconcini, Grande Cheese gifted its first 1,000 customers with Liguori pasta.

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3b) A delicious porchetta is served to thank supporting guests. 3c) The highly anticipated Grande Cheese in Vaughan. 3d) Cheese lovers admire Grande Cheese’s signature products. 4) Children wait for their turn to hit the piñata. 5a) Brampton firefighters, Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell and Lois Rice. 5b) Volenteers Debra Robinson, Shirley Hall and Linh Hang, along with firefighters.

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4. NOAH MATTERS On Aug. 28th, 2011, the Noah Matters Fundraiser and picnic charmed the Doctor McClean District Park. Members of the Vaughan community joined together for an amazing day of great food, prizes, piñata for the kids and great bargains for a successful event. All money raised went towards renovating the home of Noah, who was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening disease at age six. To send a letter to Noah or make a donation, go to noahmatters@facebook.com or www.prayersfornoah.com 5. LADIES ON THE LINKS Chair Terry McIntyre, his talented team and Mother Nature, hit a hole-in-one this year, at beautiful Brampton Golf Club for the Brampton Board of Trade’s 5th annual Ladies on the Links extravaganza. Good times were had with prizes galore, live and silent auctions, great food and networking. Investors Group, the title sponsors, provided fun picture mementos with the Brampton Firefighters, and Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell proved why she’s the “bees knees” on putting green. www.bramptonbot.com

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6. ITALIAN CAR DAY PRESENTED BY ENGINEERED AUTOMOTIVE The first annual Italian Car Day was a prime example of Italian style. Owners, lovers and enthusiasts of Italian marquee vehicles made the journey out to Boyd Conservation Area in Woodbridge, Ont. for a celebration of Italian classics, new and old, on Aug. 27, 2011. The total amount raised was $20,000, with all proceeds from car registrations, raffle tickets, T-shirts and posters benefitting the Safehaven Project for Community Living. www.safehaven.to 7

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7. ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua’s Annual Charity Golf Classic was held on August 15 at the Copper Creek Golf Club. Hundreds of golfers participated in the inaugural event that, together with the 2011 Mayor’s Gala, raised over $650,000 for community and not-for-profit organizations. Mayor Bevilacqua was thrilled by the support of the community and local businesses. He praised organizing committee chair Brian Bentz, president and CEO of PowerStream Inc., along with volunteers and city staff for the tremendous success of the event. www.vaughan.ca

6a, b) Some of the luxury Italian marquees at Italian Car Day Presented by Engineered Automotive. 7a) The City of Vaughan’s events team organized an exciting golf tournament that kept guest and golfers entertained all day. 7b) Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua with members of council gearing up to hit the green for a great cause. 7c) Closest-to-the-pin winners participated in a hole-in-one shoot-out with a chance to win a million dollars.

8a) The organizing committee with SickKids ambassador Madison 8b) Presenting sponsor, Mackie Harley Davidson. 9a) Organizing committee members Joseph Manzoli, Paul Mior, Silvano Zamparo and John Angelucci. 9b) Rally for Vita riders leave the midway point at Hockley Valley Resort.

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8. 3RD ANNUAL RIDE FOR SICKKIDS On Aug. 21, 2011, Mackie Harley Davidson in Oshawa presented the 3rd Annual Ride for SickKids. With over 400 registrants attending the scenic motorcycle ride throughout Durham Region, funds raised to-date surpassed the $125,000 mark, all going towards the new Research and Learning Tower at SickKids. Committee members Nella Figliano Greco, Joseph Manzoli, Mark McConkey, Brynn Gordon and Patricia Ianniciello would like to thank all those who helped make this a special event. www.rideforsickkids.com 9. RALLY FOR VITA The weather was beautiful on Sept. 25, 2011, when GTA riders arrived early to register for the first-ever Rally for Vita event at Kahuna Powersports. The event attracted motorcycle enthusiasts who were seeking adventure, but also purpose: to raise money for the purchase of the MV-1, the world’s first mobility vehicle for the transportation of individuals living with disabilities. The ride concluded at the Mercedes-Benz Barrie dealership, where several prizes – including a brand new Kawasaki motorcycle – were raffled off. www.rallyforvita.com

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10. RALLY FOR KIDS WITH CANCER Arguably one of Toronto’s most action-packed fundraisers hit the city streets this September, raising more than $3 million for the SickKids Foundation. The fourth annual Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup’s honorary co-chairs were rocker Gene Simmons and wife Shannon Tweed. “Let’s not lose sight of the fact that although this is all glitz and glamour that it really is about kids who are suffering badly, immensely with cancer, and we should all do our parts,” says Simmons. www.rallyforkids.com Visit citylifeTV.ca for interviews

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Held at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Sept. 6 and 7, Deborah Cox, Tom Green, Jason Priestley and others stepped out to enjoy an energetic atmosphere pulsing with participating brands that included Mac Cosmetics, DavidsTea, Shaklee, PlaSmart, Second Denim Co., Lucky7, Karen McClintock Jewellery, Sweet Leaf Bath Co. and Andrew Richard Designs. www.geminiawards.ca 10

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10a) Joel Hock, founder of the Rally for Kids with Cancer Foundation and president of Solutions with Impact with wife, Lisa Hock. 10b) Robert Herjavec, Dragons’ Den, and Sofia Milos, actress. 10c) Actors Anne Heche and James Tupper. 10d) Canadian songstress Chantal Kreviazuk and Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida. 10e) The newly married Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed. 10f) Fernando Zerillo of Dolce Publishing Inc. with Michael (Pinball) Clemons, guests Sergio Gervasi and Lucio Giacomino. 10g) Celebrity chef David Rocco. 11a) Jason Priestley with Sweet Leaf Bath Co. representative. 11b) Tom Green plays with Plasmart Perplexus. 12) Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, members of council and the Knights of Columbus join the Alternatives Team in official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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12. CREATING ALTERNATIVES On Aug. 25, 2011, Alternatives Integrating People with Cognitive Challenges held a grand opening for its new office and day program space. Alternatives is a registered charitable organization that provides day support for adults with a developmental disability. Participants of the program are provided with meaningful opportunities to integrate into their community through various vocational and volunteer experiences.

With the growing popularity of the program, the move into this spacious and bright location will allow for continued growth of the overall program. www.creatingalternatives.ca 13. ROAD HOCKEY TO CONQUER CANCER Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer took place on Oct.1, 2011 at Ontario Place, with 200 teams raising $2.4 million for cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital and the Canadian Cancer Society. Don Cherry, NHL star Jeremy Roenick, Tyler Stewart of Barenaked Ladies, and many others, also took part in the record-breaking event.

It was an incredible day and one that will be repeated annually in cities across Canada with a vision to conquering cancer in our lifetime. www.teamuptoconquercancer.ca

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13a) Teams played five games throughout the day, which ran from dawn to dusk on October 1.

13b) Players were encouraged to write who they were playing for on the back of their jerseys.

13c) Players of all genders, races, creeds, ages and abilities took part in the wildly successful event.

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Canstruction is proof that the fight against hunger can be won if you’re willing to think outside the box. The non-profit organization hosts annual competitions across North America, where people design and build innovative life-size structures using canned food as a creative conduit to end hunger. Some of last year’s inventive can creations include a skyrocket titled One Giant Meal for Mankind by H.H. Angus and Associates, and a bicycle with a stop sign in the background titled Stop the Cycle of Hunger

by Turner Fleischer Architects Inc. In total, over 2 million pounds of food was raised last year, enough to provide 1.5 million meals to the hungry.

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Apart from the startling changes he brought upon the world, Jobs was a man who thought of things we never knew we needed, and went about his day-to-day wondering and thinking: how can I make today different than yesterday? This is a question we all subconsciously ask ourselves, even though our first approaches to co-workers or family members may be how’s your day? or how’s the weather treating you? What we can learn from the seasons, though, is how quickly life can change, how fast a summer’s day can turn into a brisk week. And one more thing: while no one can control the course of nature, we can all act on an idea, and like Jobs, our ideas can span generations.

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I specialize in hair and eyelash extensions, which our clients love because they look great and are low-maintenance, especially in the morning.

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“If it is one thing that we have learned in the last three years it is that if you take care of the people, the business takes care of itself,” says Robert Amado, owner and creative director of Amado Salon. “There are so many factors in running a business, but at the end of the day, it’s the people that matter most.”

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Like the agile scissors of a polished stylist, Amado’s empathy towards his clients’ needs has shaped this cutting-edge salon into a sanctuary of style and relaxation. Yes, it’s a place for securing the latest cuts, styles and colours, but it’s also a space to kick back and relax. “Every client wants to be taken care of from start-to-finish, and at Amado Salon, the staff can facilitate this with tremendous ease,” says Amado. “It’s also a place where we as professionals get to build a relationship with our clients to understand their needs and wants and to make them look and feel their best,” he adds. www.citylifemagazine.ca

To keep clients looking good, Amado offers an array of different services, such as eyelash/hair extensions to hair shaping, colouring, makeup and signature blow-drys. While clients look to Amado for professional beauty advice, the salon is inspired by its clients to make their experience that much better. “Our customers love coming to visit us because we always have something new happening.”

Thanks to support from the local community, Amado Salon just won a Best of Vaughan award at Vaughan Today’s first annual Best of Vaughan ceremony, and with so much to offer, it’s easy to see why. “At Amado, we want to convey a relaxing experience in an upbeat environment with an organic twist. We want to make the ordinary extraordinary.”

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of people did it using the products he created. This is his legacy; this is the most important innovator in the last 35 years.

No one, especially in the world of technology, has influenced more lives than Jobs. Rival developer Bill Gates spoke of the pleasure of knowing him, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg thanked him for showing “what you build can change the world,” celebrities wished him a heartfelt farewell, U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledged his greatness, and millions of people around the globe Tweeted, Facebooked, and paid tribute to the memory of Steven P. Jobs. Who else could match such a feat?

“Steve Jobs, one of the most widely respected and recognized technology pioneers of our age, is largely responsible for putting a personal computer in our home and more recently, in our pocket,” says Canadian technology expert Marc Saltzman. “He changed how technology products should look, how we interact with them and what we could do with them as tools to enhance and enrich our lives.”

HE CHANGED HOW TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS SHOULD LOOK, HOW WE INTERACT WITH THEM AND WHAT WE COULD DO WITH THEM AS TOOLS TO ENHANCE AND ENRICH OUR LIVES.” – Marc Saltzman

He helped bring the Apple II – the first complete, ready-to-use, right-out-of-the-box personal computer – to the public in 1977. He also co-founded Pixar Animation Studio in 1986, and introduced the world to the first entirely computer-generated feature film, Toy Story, in 1995. When he returned to Apple in 1997 to salvage the sinking company, he didn’t listen to the likes of Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Computer, when he suggested shutting the company down. Instead, Jobs brought a renaissance to computing.

It was a remarkable time. There was a stark revolution in the tech world, something never seen before: technology was sexy. It wasn’t just about speed and productivity – computers were forming to the individual’s personality and lifestyle. With the release of products like the colour-varied iMac (1998) and the portable iPod (2001), technology was fashionable. Celebrities were being asked, “What’s on you iPod?” Desktop computers were stylistically clean and sleek, and those iconic earbuds were instant style statements. These were devices you could proudly show off without shame or embarrassment. Without question, geek was in.

Technology was now something that could match your wardrobe, and computers were far more approachable than those hulking towers ominously looming over desks. And all the while there was Steve Jobs, smiling in his standard black turtleneck and blue jeans, unveiling each new piece of tech, and always adding, “But there’s just one more thing.”

functionality and design; technology and personal expression – were what resonated with people. “There’s certain products in our life that when you see them you really appreciate the fact that they speak to you,” says John Pliniussen, associate professor and specialist of e-marketing, sales and innovation at Queen’s University. Jobs wasn’t an engineer or a programmer; he was an architect forming tools that shaped our world – ones appreciated for their beauty as much as their abilities.

Jobs just understood where technology was going.

He recognized that the merger of science and art –

His philosophy towards tech was reflected in Apple’s marketing direction. While other companies would promote their products

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When the iPad was revealed in 2010 – heralded a ‘post-PC’ device – it was just one more innovation that would carry other developers on its coattails.

Competing tablet devices can play all the music, movies and games they want, but it’s the simplicity and emotional connection that Apple’s products create that always drew the attention of the world. It’s no secret: no one wants a tablet – they want an iPad.

THERE WERE SMARTPHONES BEFORE, BUT NONE HAD THE SOUL OF THE IPHONE. on speed and performance like some horse-power-pumping sports car, Apple instead focused on what mattered: connectivity. Apple devices talked to each other. They could interface together in ways that no other tech developer could match. Your iPod easily connects to your Mac, and iTunes automatically organizes your music. Simple. Clean.

Accessible. “I think, mostly, they [the public] love how user-friendly the

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products are and how they interface with each other so seamlessly,” adds Pliniussen.

But it wasn’t just connectivity between devices – it was the way these products connected people. When he took the stage on Jan. 9, 2007, and unveiled the iPhone, Jobs was bringing another revolution to the world. Sure, there were smartphones before, but none had the soul of the iPhone. Users now held the power of a portable computer in the palm of their hand, but the real strength was in how it changed our interactions with others.

It became the benchmark imitated by a throng of hangers-on all trying to capture its magic through touch screens and apps.

I asked a close friend who is quite the Apple aficionado why Jobs had resonated so profoundly with him. He explains that Jobs was a “storyteller.”

People didn’t just connect with his products, but with him. His soon to be released authorized biography has already topped Amazon’s bestseller list – a testament to this ability. He was personable. He was innovative.

And he was genuine. While we can read stories about his brutal honesty or his arrogant demeanour (he certainly wasn’t afraid to call out competitors onstage), he really felt that technology could revolutionize our lives – that our organization and interaction could be shaped by our beloved devices. He lived every day as if it was his last and never feared failure. He was always reaching and never listened to the naysayers.

And he always encouraged, as he said in his commencement speech at Stanford University in 2005, to “Stay hungry.

Stay foolish.” Of the end he said,“Death is very likely the single best invention of life. It’s life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new ... Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”

As I sit in front of my iMac and listen to my iPod Touch, Jobs’ influence is undeniable. Macs are a staple in design studios, iPads are being used more and more in classrooms, and Apple is one of the most profitable companies in the world. Jobs has brought us this far, but who will be next to take up the flame?

Either way, when history books are cracked 20 years from now, Jobs will be the man remembered, unquestionably, for shifting the world’s technological paradigm. Who knows, they’ll probably even have an app for that. www.citylifemagazine.ca

Celebrate the holidays in good taste Under the soft glow of flickering candlelight, an intricately fashioned dish is placed before you, made with the steady hand of Vinsanto’s masterful culinary experts. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Vinsanto continues its tradition of serving only the most delectable fare with the most wonderful wines, all complemented by the warm and attractive atmosphere of an extraordinary establishment.

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And when Tarantino noticed his son writing jersey No. 8 on the back of his shirts and one day heard him say, ‘I’m like Vince Papale, I don’t give up,’ he realized he wasn’t the only one who was positively impacted by Invincible.

If it weren’t for his son’s incessant pleas to meet the former footballer, Tarantino might not have gotten the courage to reach out to him. “To my surprise … he answered my email,” he says. The online exchanges led to a phone conversation, and serendipitously, Tarantino made arrangements for Papale to come to Vaughan and speak at an event he was hosting for realtors.

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That all changed one afternoon when Anna brought home the movie Invincible, based on American football legend Vince Papale, who famously beat the odds when he became a wide receiver with the Philadelphia Eagles at the age of 30. “There was something that gravitated me to that movie, it was as if I knew this guy, I knew what he was going through, it just touched me,” says Tarantino, adding that he’s watched the film at least 60 times with his family since.

Once the credits appeared, Tarantino made a decision to drastically alter his attitude, eliminating all excuses. What he once considered failures became lessons. Today he

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When he arrived, Papale spent time touring Toronto with the Tarantino family.

“We were instant friends … we’re brothers,” says Papale, who was unbelievably humbled when he heard how his story touched Tarantino’s life. The message that he translated to the crowd was a clear one: it doesn’t matter who you are or what you do, everyone is capable of having that invincible moment.

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Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk walk the red carpet at the 14th annual induction ceremony for Canada’s Walk of Fame before performing I’m Here (A Song for Canada) with composer Stephan Moccio.

he insight of a musician is often nuanced by a lyrical approach, with words tumbling into themselves to uncover unspoken thoughts. Times that by two, and an engaging interview with Canadian singer-songwriters Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida transpires.

Married to each other and to their craft, the pair has hits like Feels Like Home, Surrounded, Clumsy and Somewhere Out There between them, but the soundtrack to their lives isn’t solely based on music.

With Kreviazuk planning her next album, and Maida releasing his upcoming solo and Our Lady Peace records, the two somehow hit a high note in other areas of their lives. Balancing studio time with three kids and an innate approach to philanthropic endeavours, Kreviazuk and Maida have the synchronicity and grace it takes to turn the ugly into something beautiful.

SP: As Canadians and co-writers of I’m Here (A Song for Canada), what emotions are you feeling?

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me [the song], is really authentic, lovely … a challenge to have together.

RAINE AND I HAVE REALLY GONE THROUGH THIS LIFE AND CAREER AND KIND OF PARALLELED OUR ARTIST LIVES TOGETHER AND SEPARATELY. – Chantal Kreviazuk

SP: Chantal, what has Raine taught you about music?

CK: Raine has taught me not to be impulsive. Because he is by nature more of a critical thinker than I am, and I am more to act on emotion. That is the nature of my personality and that tends to sort of slip into the studio, as well as the writing process. Raine will be a little bit more effective by you know, thinking about it longer, reflecting a bit more. He will also implement something ironically more theoretical than me – even though I’m classically trained. He’s helped me get better and better as a writer and as a musician.

SP: Your turn, Raine.

CK: It is romantic. I get to do something special for the country with my husband.

Raine and I have really gone through this life and career and kind of paralleled our artist lives together and separately, so to

RM: This isn’t a cop-out, but, pretty much the same thing. Because what happens when you are working with someone else or writing for someone else, I find www.citylifemagazine.ca

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from a place of disarray or adversity …

There is strangely an incredible beauty and creativity that will come from a lot of ugliness in life, things that you would not invite into your life, you know?

RM: I don’t know if I’ve ever written a song when I’m just feeling happy and sitting around just enjoying life.

I THINK IT IS JUST A REFLECTION OF MY PERSONALITY, I AM DEFINITELY MORE INTROVERTED AND ANALYTICAL. – Raine Maida

it much easier to be that person that is kind of pushing. When you are writing on your own – not that I get lazy, but I do – it’s pretty easy just to be in the moment and think, ‘you know what, that felt great, sounds amazing, done.’ But it usually isn’t. So Chantal, she fills that same need. That’s why our partnership as writers is so amazing, because we are able to have it start from a seed that is really pure and genuine; it is never forced.

SP: Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?

CK: Some of the things that I think we have both written about, separately, together, has come from chaos. There is no manual for life, and our relationships derive from worlds colliding, whether it’s from your own parents or the relationships you make in school that might last a lifetime. We are all sort of from our own little planets and the stories come from those relationships, and all of a sudden you have these stories of life. I think that everything is that strange, organized chaos that we all live.

I can look at so many of the songs that have designed my life and my career, – or just the songs that I have loved – if you find out the story of them, they come

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SP: Is there an experience that has affected your songwriting?

CK: I lost a friend of mine to suicide and I, in my own family, have had a lot of adversity. There is a member of my family who has struggled with emotional, mental, behavioural addictions, and that has really defined a lot of my life and who I am. And I think, while it has been a really tragic thing to witness and be a part of, it has also shaped a lot of compassion and understanding and insight I have in life and people … I lost my cousin who was my best friend and she was only 36 when she left her two and four-year-old children behind. These are just three examples of what has made me tick as a human being, every single day.

SP: When was the moment that you decided to dedicate yourself to philanthropy?

RM: I think it was because of the people.

I joined Amnesty [International] and Green Peace when I was growing up, and coming out of Peter Gayville concerts I learned about those things, from U2 as well and REM … those bands who were socially conscious back then. But you know, when we got a chance to meet and travel with Samantha Nutt from War Child Canada – first trip we did Iraq – you kind of see the inner workings of a very grassroots Canadian [non-governmental organization] and it’s like, it was the beginning and the end of us searching out any other NGOs because that relationship, the fact that it is so transparent and Canadian, and you get to know all the people that work there and see all the programs firsthand. The program we started in Darfur (Sudan) is still up and running, one of the few that stayed around, even though the awareness has kind of dropped on Darfur, obviously genocide really hasn’t.

SP: Raine, how do you respond when people label your music as cryptic and poetic?

CK: I agree, I’m always saying, ‘What is that about, honey?’

RM: I think it is just a reflection of my personality, I am definitely more introverted and analytical … In some form, I think it gives my songs longer shelf life … it is not just put out there for you. I think with a lot of the songs I grew up loving, I didn’t know exactly what they were talking about and you could make it feel like it was integrated into your life and taken on as your own thing, you know. A lot of pop music just lays it all out there and you kind of know what it is and you either like it or you don’t and you can be over it once the song is over.

SP: What’s your day-to-day life like?

CK: Raine?

RM: The truth is, music kind of is every day of our lives. We are working on so many different projects, we are always working on our own projects – right now we’re three quarters of the way done through an Our Lady Peace record, my solo record is pretty much done, Chantal is thinking about doing a new record, she’s [done a live symphony record] and an HBO [Canada documentary]. And all these other projects that we are developing and writing songs for other people, it kind of is always music in a way.

CK: But then, where the kids are concerned … now from the mother (laughs).

RM: It’s important to know that we work at home. Whenever we’re in the studio it’s not like we’re in downtown L.A. or someplace up north in Toronto, we are at home and our kids have total access to us.

Above is an edited transcript of a conversation I had with Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida.

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considering Wilson’s alleged attacker was only 12. But is making bullying a legal issue the correct counter?

“I feel like it’s very problematic to make it into a legal issue,” says Faye Mishna, dean and professor at the Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto. “What’s needed is to be proactive before the bullying

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“It also means as adults we have This heart-wrenching tragedy to be better at it,” she adds.

“Really, what’s needed is to be proactive before has fuelled public disgust and flooded headlines with the bullying starts, to really focus on helping Interesting, because after a quick news outlining Canada’s poor perusal in comment sections of kids develop healthy relationships, having bullying standing – a recent major news websites, you’ll find survey by the Ontario Student empathy, how to have tolerance to indifference plenty screaming for blood, Trustees’ Association, for suggesting that the “punk”, without having to bully”. example, found that 46 per cent “thug” and “sociopath” that – Faye Mishna bullied Mitchell deserves the of teens report being bullied – most severe punishment. and a plead to put an end to the malicious act. A recent episode of CBC starts, to really focus on helping kids Radio’s The Current even entertained develop healthy relationships, having For Mishna, however, this is only a the notion of deeming bullying a hate empathy, how to have tolerance to band-aid solution that doesn’t deal with the core of the problem. Bullying crime: A shocking proposition when indifference without having to bully.

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To help victims deal with bullying, Mishna feels there is no definitive answer, but there are many tools children have at their disposal. Communication is key. Talk to your kids, find out what’s troubling them, and let them know you’re there to listen and help. Finding activities they enjoy will also build a sense of confidence. This doesn’t have to be team sports or martial arts, either.

It’s anything that creates a feeling that they can do something while building problem-solving skills. “It’s often not one answer. We want them to feel good about themselves and to feel that sense of mastery and sense of agency so that if something does happen, they can either figure it out themselves or they can go to somebody,” explains Mishna.

We should also remember bullying isn’t just an issue limited to youth.

Bullies are everywhere, amongst every age and all social brackets. There are plenty who have felt the crippling scorn of a rampaging boss, shied away from that boisterous gorilla controlling the room at some nightclub, or been flipped off by that jerk in the Mercedes who actually cut you off. Even some Ontario politicians have demonstrated a bully demeanour, and look where it got them.

We even celebrate bullying through entertainment. How about the racist and sexist commentary by Glee’s Sue Sylvestor, the malicious tongue-lashings by Hell’s Kitchen’s Gordon Ramsay, practically the entire cast of Jersey Shore, or the belittling slander of former American Idol judge and current X-Factor judge Simon Cowell?

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According to a recent Ontario Student Trustees’ Association survey, 46 per cent of students answered “Yes” to have been bullied at school.

York Region District School Board had the lowest bullying rates, with only 36 per cent saying they had been bullied.

“It’s often not one answer.

We want them to feel good about themselves and to feel that sense of mastery and sense of agency so that if something does happen, they can either figure it out themselves or they can go to somebody.”

– Faye Mishna

To actually think we will magically rid the world of bullies is simply unrealistic.

Bullying is terrible, but it’s a national issue that exists on every level: at school, work, in social situations and in families.

Children emulate adults and as long as we perpetuate this behaviour, so will they (honestly, where do you think they get it from?). But that doesn’t mean it can’t be dealt with better. The court date for the late Mitchell’s alleged attacker has been adjourned until November 21; if found guilty, then why not make him an example?

Community service wouldn’t hurt.

How about some words with his family? Maybe sit him down with a counsellor? This boy, after all, is a child, and we shouldn’t abandon him because of this tragic event. Even the Wilson family have told media they don’t want to act like a ‘lynch squad’.

And look in the mirror: many of us probably weren’t always the nicest in our youth; maybe we did things we now regret.

For more stats, advice and resources on bullying, visit the Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network at www.prevnet.ca

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Slightly dishevelled but intact from his journey, Rocco reminds us that sometimes life isn’t all apple pie and sunshine – even if others wistfully think you’re living the sweet life uninterrupted.

“Are you kidding? Yesterday, on my birthday, I had one of the toughest days at work – we’re doing a new series – and there were some issues that came up. I have a business, a production company, and like any entrepreneur or business person, you have challenges,” says the eponymous host and producer of David Rocco’s Dolce Vita. “Nothing’s easy.

The harder you work, the luckier you get. And it took some time for me to realize that.”

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household, Rocco knows that the family who eats together, stays together.

“At the end of the day, no matter how good or bad work is, it’s only television, it’s not a big deal. Nothing seems to be a big deal when you look at coming home and seeing your kids. They’re my heroes, they’re my inspiration, my love.” And for Rocco, motivation embodies the sweet life. As if on cue, his girls burst into the studio, shrieking “Daddy!” as they race to their father for a hug. Ever their father’s daughters, the girls shyly respond “risotto” when asked what their favourite dish is. “They’re

“At the end of the day, no matter how good or bad work is, it’s only television, it’s not a big deal.

Nothing seems to be a big deal when you look at coming home and seeing your kids. They’re my heroes, they’re my inspiration, my love.”

show,” says Nina, who co-produced Dolce Vita before the girls were born.

With Rocco completely consumed with production, Nina stays focused on the children and the plans surrounding a new home in Toronto they will soon move into. “I don’t know how we could have achieved or attempted to achieve these things if we didn’t divide and try to conquer,” says Nina. Exposed to the beauty of travel and delicious food during gastronomical journeys with Rocco, Nina certainly has had a taste of the good life. But when you ask her what’s most important, she takes a page from her husband’s book. “I say family.

The other stuff is very nice, but the best production is Giorgia and Emma and now … I don’t have a name yet.

We’ve been calling him ‘baby boy.’” The new family addition is due at the end of November.

deliciousness,” he smiles, adding that he hopes nothing more than his children to grow into compassionate, independent adults. “My legacy is my kids. Everything else is gravy.”

These days, Rocco is relishing in some much-deserved family time after flying back and forth between his Toronto home and New York for a developing series, and to appear as a guest judge on Iron Chef America. Not just yet, Rocco will return to the U.S. in November for a promotional tour on his second upcoming cookbook – “We’re very proud of it, it’s a continuation of our first book, which was a Canadian bestseller” – Made in Italy (HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.). As well, Rocco spent most of this summer in Italy on the series David Rocco’s Amalfi Getaway, which is scheduled to debut next year.

And if you’re not someone who’s patient, you can catch Rocco in November as he joins his colleagues in the Chef ’s Challenge, a cooking combat to raise funds for Mount Sinai Hospital. With so much on his plate, it’s easy to see how deadlines and the stress of undertaking new projects adds up. “Behind the scenes, I work 18 hours a day. And it’s great because I think working that hard really grounds you and lets you appreciate some of the sweeter things in life. It sounds glamorous, and it is, but … I go away from home and miss my family … it’s difficult.”

With hectic schedules, the Roccos know a thing or two on teamwork to achieve their dreams. “I took a backseat to the

No stranger to working just as hard as the second time, Rocco doesn’t take shortcuts to the top. “Our new series in

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Remember the Chrysler Sebring sedan and convertible? It launched about three years ago unsuccessfully. I had driven one from a rental fleet at the time, and it was certainly clear that some serious re-work was required!

Fast-forward to today and the Sebring gets an extreme makeover in bodystyle, interior design and powertrain, with a new name summing it up as the Chrysler 200. Developing an all-new car from the ground up would have been overly costly and time-consuming.

So what the engineers and designers did was address all the major weak points of the unloved Sebring and raise its appeal factor to a level where the buying public

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A change of identity marks a fresh start for Chrysler’s mid-size sedan and convertible.

Interior amenities include available Boston Acoustics sound system, CD/DVD/40 GB hard drive touch screen stereo, leather-faced seats with suede inserts, perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel.

will notice an almost all-new car. A huge marketing blitz with the ‘Imported from Detroit’ tagline certainly helped with the awareness for the 2011 Chrysler 200. The only visible parts that seem to look familiar from the Sebring predecessor are the door and roof design on the sedan bodystyle. Kudos to the design team that was able to jazz up the exterior styling with some visual pizzazz. Bright trimming and the use of LEDs for rear lighting and front parking lamps add a more upscale touch to the exterior. Viewed from the rear, the design details give the Chrysler 200 a stylish appeal.

Another area that sees a major upgrade is the passenger cabin with a huge improvement in interior design for a much more hospitable environment. The use of higher grade materials and new improved dash and seat design helps to elevate the quality to more desirable levels, which are comparable to some of its competitors.

Subtle chrome trimmings and nice detailing on the centre dash controls, together with the nicely illuminated gauges, gives the impression of a much classier interior when compared to its forerunner.

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most and seems to be the darling of the fleet. The 200 convertible is available with either a conventional soft top or a more costly retractable hardtop, which ensures better security comparable to a closed coupe design, and also lowers cabin noise levels. With either top design, the easy-to-operate system takes about 30 seconds to lower.

Two engine choices are offered with the front-wheel-drive Chr ysler 200. Standard on the base LX and mid-level Touring trim is a 2.4-litre four-cylinder, which develops a stout 173-horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. The available brand new design 3.6-L V-6, which is standard on the up-level Limited trim, puts out a healthy 283-hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, which when matched to the six-speed automatic transmission, provides strong acceleration. Having tried this engine, the refinement level is high combined with a good quality exhaust note exiting the rear dual tailpipes.

SPECIFICATIONS Chrysler 200 Four-door sedan or two-door convertible bodystyle Engine: 2.4-litre I-4, DOHC, 16 valves 3.6-litre V-6, DOHC, 24 valves Horsepower: 173 @ 6000 r.p.m. / 283 @ 6400 r.p.m.

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Fuel economy L/100km, I-4: City – 9.9 / Hwy – 6.7 Fuel economy L/100km, V-6: City – 11 / Hwy – 6.8 Transmission: 4-speed automatic / 6-speed automatic Drivetrain: Front engine/front-wheel-drive Base MSRP: $16,495 (sedan) / $29,995 (convertible)

The Chrysler 200 features LED lighting, LED taillights, projector headlamps and fog lamps.

The standard transmission on the 4-cylinder is an antiquated 4-speed automatic that buyers can thankfully upgrade to a more refi ned and effi cient 6-speed automatic. On the safety side, it is surprising to learn that Vehicle Stability Control System is optional on the base LX model. This feature is standard on even some sub-compact cars!

To Chrysler’s credit, the design and engineering team did a tremendous job in upgrading the Chrysler’s 200 appeal with better-looking sheet metal, nicer interior quality and mechanical refinement. The look of quality that was woefully absent in the past model is much more evident in the new 200. www.chrysler.ca

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The Piano Man is surrounded by some of the city’s most imaginative minds: members like Ronald Reeve who joined in 2004 and spends his days drawing cartoons and comics that

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highlight socio-political issues within his community. His preferred pen is sparkly, but specialty ink is running low these days. “It gives me an opportunity to express my artistic ability. Dan there, he’s encouraged me along,” he says, pointing to a tall wavy haired man with artwork on his pants.

from The Grand Hotel and Suites, and a few lights away from where Isadore Sharp forged the very first link in his lucrative Four Seasons chain.

On Jarvis Street you’ll find dreams everywhere – whether it’s to build a real estate empire, or simply have a roof over your head.

Dan Walsh came to The Good Neighbours’ Club a year ago with his artistic gift in hand, ready to make a mark on a much bigger picture: poverty.

“Being a professional artist, I felt it was time to move it over, pay it forward if you will, and I love it, it’s application, it gives me purpose definitely,” he says, adding that he loved the colour aspect of Reeve’s work so much that he decided to put it on his pants. As he peers into the distance, Walsh recognizes the juxtaposition between having a club for homeless men across the street

In his quest to volunteer, Walsh came across Wayne McKinnon, better known as ‘Cape Breton Red,’ a respected local artist and former billiard master who was once one of The Good Neighbours’ Club’s homeless members. Try walking through the halls with McKinnon today without someone stopping him to share a story or shake his hand. Impossible. “I used to come here and finally I joined, and now I teach an art class here and it’s a blessing. I don’t know anything really, but I do know life is wonderful and it’s all in choice, I’m able to make a choice www.citylifemagazine.ca

today,” says McKinnon, whose success story serves as a lighthouse for those trying to find their way in the dark.

What began during Canada’s Great Depression as a support system for WWI veterans now provides approximately 5,000 of Toronto’s homeless, disabled and socially isolated men a sense of community. Open 365 days a year between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., The Good Neighbours’ Club sees about 200 people daily and has an array of services from hot meals, showers, clean clothes, phones and Internet access, and hosts regular visits from nurses, psychologists, health specialists, housing workers and dental hygienists.

Unfortunately, not all members can be saved. On Aug. 25th, 2011, McKinnon, Reeves and Walsh joined The Good Neighbours’ Club and its supporters in commemorating the legacy of late member Paul Croutch. “He’s in a better place right now and I do know that,” McKinnon says.

Resting on a bench just down the street at Toronto’s Moss Park is a bursting bouquet of red, pink and yellow reminders of the perils of homelessness.

These flowers mark the spot where Croutch had his last sleep. It was there next to the baseball diamond that the 59-year-old was awoken – not by the violent storm outside – but by two drunken Canadian Forces reservists who senselessly beat him to death six years ago. Croutch was a father. He was once a journalist who co-founded a community newspaper. And like many of Toronto’s homeless, he had a difficult childhood and suffered with health and mental illness issues. The heinous attack that took place on Aug. 31, 2005, continues to plague the community, especially The Good Neighbours’ Club which launched The Day of the Homeless to honour him.

Raymond May Burgess lays the flowers there every year. They aren’t forget-menots but in many ways they represent a life that will never be forgotten. Burgess, who helps further the centre’s mission to enhance the lives of homeless men, remembers the days when he would www.citylifemagazine.ca

PEOPLE ARE OFTEN QUICK TO POINT OUT THAT THE PEOPLE IN THE STREETS HAVE MADE POOR CHOICES ...

WE HAVE ALL MADE POOR CHOICES. - Judy Graves, housing advocate

advocate who formed the Vancouver Homeless Outreach Project in 2005, which successfully took hundreds of people off the street and into affordable housing in its first two years. During her acceptance speech, Graves used Croutch’s story as the insignia of a much larger issue. “I visited his bench. I saw where he was zipped into his sleeping bag and couldn’t escape, and if he had even a small home of his own, he’d be alive with us here today,” she tells the crowd. “People are often quick to point out that the people in the streets have made poor choices, but I think we’re all old enough to know that if we’re perfectly honest with ourselves, we have all made poor choices,” she adds, heads nodding in agreement.

Former Toronto mayor, and current senator representing Ontario, Art Eggleton sang from the same song sheet, emphasizing the fact that four million Canadians don’t have affordable housing. “When I talk about affordable, I’m talking about the CMHC guideline, the federal guideline that says people shouldn’t be paying over 30 per cent of

This Moss Park bench marks the spot where club member Paul Croutch was killed in 2005.

deliver clothes and food to Croutch’s bench instead. Dozens of citizens, politicians, media and fellow members surrounded The Good Neighbours’ Club to raise awareness at this year’s third annual event. At the press conference, Burgess recognized individuals who have made extraordinary strides, presenting them with the first-ever Paul Croutch awards.

One of those recipients is Judy Graves, the city of Vancouver’s housing

their income on housing. Well, there’s people paying 50 or 60 per cent,” he says. Of Toronto’s 93, 198 social housing units, only 70, 379 of them have rent that’s geared to 30 per cent of the household’s income. These figures show how slippery the slope is. Imagine adding addiction and mental illness into the picture. “One in three single men in this country live in poverty. Now this is the land of plenty, this is one of the richest most prosperous countries in the world. How can we allow this to City Life Magazine Oct/Nov 2011

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in the lack of results. There was one moment, however, where a poignant silence covered the corner of Jarvis and Shuter streets like a chilled blanket.

It was when 22 names consecutively hummed through the speakers. They were the names of members who died last year.

Members mingle outside The Good Neighbours’ Club.

ONE IN THREE SINGLE MEN IN THIS COUNTRY LIVE IN POVERTY. NOW THIS IS THE LAND OF PLENTY, THIS IS ONE OF THE RICHEST MOST PROSPEROUS COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD. HOW CAN WE ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN?” - Art Eggleton

happen?” asks Eggleton, adding that it’d be far less expensive for taxpayers to get people off the street and into decent, affordable housing.

David, one of The Good Neighbours’ Club’s skillful artists, holds up a piece he made during art class.

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There were many speakers that day at The Good Neighbours’ Club. From Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray, who announced the renewal of an $80,000 grant, to Ryerson University president Sheldon Levy. While supporters seemed attentive, you could still hear a faint fluttering of voices and the heavy snarl of truck engines that passed by Jarvis Street every few minutes. There was even a member who repeatedly referred to the event as a “photo-op,” expressing disappointment

Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network, United Way and the City of Toronto are The Good Neighbours’ Club’s primary sources of revenue, but without the added help of volunteers and outside corporations, the club wouldn’t be able to survive on its modest operating budget. “It’s really hard because really, you know, who are you going to donate to, a club to men over 50 or Sick Kids Hospital? And it’s very difficult and everybody keeps asking for funding, so it’s very difficult for us to get any type of funding,” says program assistant Alex Zsager. While the club recently received a federal grant to renovate its washroom, laundry and shower facilities, there are still several service expansions and facility upgrades it hopes to provide its members within the near future.

There are many levels to The Good Neighbours’ Club, but the second storey is perhaps one of the most meaningful to its members. It isn’t where the food is served. It isn’t where the clothes are cleaned. There’s no showers or social workers up there.

Instead, you’ll find a rainbow of paints and canvases. You’ll see political cartoons and poetry. And on a good day, you might just hear the piano. www.goodneighboursclub.org City Life Magazine produced a short documentary on The Good Neighbours’ Club. You can watch it at www.citylifetv.ca www.citylifemagazine.ca

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Aquarius JAN 20 - FEB 18

The way the wind has been blowing may mean that big changes are coming your way. Unlike your usual approach, it’s time to focus and take care of yourself. Things are going to start looking very bright if you continue putting one foot in front of the other.

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Financial changes may have you reevaluating things on the home front.

Anything from property to investments and travel could go under a bit of scrutiny. It is all good in the long-run because everything happens for a reason, and what may be going on in the future will be a stepping stone to a more solid foundation and game plan.

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Uncertainty can bring on very high levels of anxiety, so take things in stride, keep faith, and push forward with your chin held high.

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Aries

MAR 21 - APR 19

Don’t let family issues change the way you feel about yourself or about your environment. Once we have said our peace, the best we can do is get out the popcorn and watch a movie. When the time is right, try to give counsel without giving advice. Now THAT is a trick!

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Keep going on your present path because it seems to be taking you to where you need to be. Watch for changes with friends and co-workers. You are coming into a time of spiritual transformation that could see your life change in ways that you previously did not imagine. All is good on the Yellow Brick Road.

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What is going on? Your world seems to be changing and things may seem like they are coming very fast. Be careful of the choices that you make, as they could end up being more long-term than you think. Watch for a possible move in the near future, and start taking careful inventory of those around you who claim to be your biggest fans.

shoes shiny! Opportunity will knock in a big way when it finally comes around to your door; be ready for it when it does.

Leo

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Virgo

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