Meet the Restaurateurs – Piazza Bistro – Joanna and Frank
Joanna and Frank are the owners of Piazza Bistro in Downtown Oakville. We asked them a few questions about their restaurant, the holidays and…
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Futurpreneur โ Local help for young business start-ups
When Rachel Baker decided to open a small business, she chose an area where she had a lot of expertise – healthy eating.ย Sheโd…
Time to Dine โ Relaxed Dining Rooms Rule
At one time, the dining room was a place that nobody dared tread through unless you were attending the most formal of family events…
Treble In Paradise – Oakville Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 50 Years
Much like a piece of music can start with just a few simple notes and build towards an exciting crescendo, the Oakville Symphony began…
Cedar Springs – Back-to-Basics Retreat in the Post-Victorian Era
There was a time when Muskoka was not the weekend destination of choice during the summer. Instead, just 15 minutes from Burlington, up Cedar…
Be-Cider – Ontario’s cider industry is fruitful and flourishing
Just the sheer number of cideries cropping up each year should inicate that if you havenโt tried Ontario cider recently (or since there was…
Wall to Wall – Making a Statement with Wallpaper
Weโve been witnessing the re-incarnation of wallpaper for a few years now. Simply put, these are not the wallpapers of decades ago, but instead…
Keep Calm and Throw Axes
Have an axe youโd like to grind? How about one to throw, then? The puns are endless, but if you think you might enjoy…
Adults Arenโt Too Cool For School – Head Back to Class & Learn Something New
Going back to school isnโt just for kids anymore. Local high schools, colleges and universities in Halton now offer such a wide range of…
WORK(shop) IT – Step into the Mind of a Maker and Create Your Own Piece
Thereโs definite satisfaction in saying, โI made that!โ Whether itโs a bath bomb, a piece of pottery, a barn board clock or a pillow,…