Archive for the ‘Life and Culture’ Category

Tymoot – Back to school and rules for you!

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Believe it or not, it’s only a matter of weeks until kids of all ages will be heading back to classes for the new school year. Labour Day Weekend marks the official end of summer, and yet already savvy parents are tracking back to school specials and other timely offers from big chain stores – [...]

Flower Power Helps Feed Those In Need

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A new company based out of Milton, ON and Toronto, ON wants ensure there is more food on the shelves at the Daily Food Bank in Toronto. Niraj Adhiya, a native of Milton, and Rick Majithia, who hails from Toronto, both just formed Take It And Go (www.takeitandgo.ca), a company that is committed to giving [...]

Wild Wing: ‘Where everyone knows your name’

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They only opened up their business only 9 months ago, and yet Wild Wing has become the rave around town among locals. “I guess you could say that in a way we have become like that TV show, Cheers,” says Helen Pavlopoulos during an interview from her establishment. “Our place is one ‘where everyone knows [...]

Nova Scotia Gambia Association Celebrates 25 Years of Inspiring Nova Scotian Volunteerism in West Africa

March 31, 2011 For Immediate Release The Nova Scotia Gambia Association Celebrates 25 Years of Inspiring Nova Scotian Volunteerism in West Africa On April 28, 2011, the Nova Scotia-Gambia Association will celebrate 25 years of operations with its Annual African Dinner and Auction, where three young volunteers will share stories of flying, swimming and running [...]

Milton and Toronto entrepreneurs contend that philanthropy makes everyone richer

We always hear about people starting new businesses. It’s just a fact of life. Yes, we live in a free market where the spirit of entrepreneurship is welcomed with open arms, there’s no doubt about it. However, while I pen many stories on news businesses and inventions, I just have come across a new business [...]

Trek for Tourette on March 27!

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More than 1 in 100 children live with Tourette Syndrome, a neurological disorder manifested in many different ways. From motor and vocal tics, to obsessions and compulsions, to meltdowns. Currently TS has no cure. On March 27, Canada will Trek for Tourette, supporting the need for enhanced education and awareness of TS. Please join us, [...]

Media Alert/Photo Opportunity – Monday, September 13, 2010

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WHO: Canada Honors its Film and Television Legends and the Canadian industry’s most accomplished young talent  Special Guests: Ellen Page, Norman Jewison, Gordon Pinsent, Jay Baruchel, Jacob Tierney, Dr. David Suzuki, Paul Bronfman, Don Carmody, Alanis Obomsawin, Jeffrey Latimer, Zaib Shaikh, Kevin Tierney, Missy Perygrym, Victor Loewy, Deb McGrath, Charlotte Sullivan, Jordan Gavaris, Kyle Mac, Amy Matysio, [...]

Weeding through the pesticide ban: MVQS a first to offer consumers greener choices

Granview – MVQS Full Mix May 21 Long before the debate was even sparked over pesticide use in Nova Scotia, Ryan Streatch got a valuable tip he will never forget from some loyal customers: offer green choices when it comes to sod. The sales and marketing director with Musquodoboit Valley Quality Sod (MVQS) has always [...]

Metal rocker Ronnie James Dio has died, wife says

Salt & Pepper Media Inc/Thursday Night Magazine News By Paul Fitzgerald Heavy metal rocker Ronnie James Dio died Sunday morning after a battle with stomach cancer, his wife announced. The news has hit music fans and millions of them world wide are now in mourning. Thursday Night Magazine has learned of this breaking news and [...]

One Dime at a Time Campaign is Helping Change Lives in Uganda

They are only dimes, but if you save them in a jar, then they add up pretty quickly. Even better, if you spend them wisely, you can help educate and empower women in need. Just ask Valerie Kitchen of Mississauga, ON and Darcey Swannell of Norfolk County, ON who just launched a campaign called One [...]

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