Top Choice Magazine - Spring 2012

Spring 2012 | Vol. 06 | No. 02 | www.TopChoiceMagazine.com | $4.99 CAN

Minding Everyone’s Business™

Steve Anthony:

Photo: Eugene Choi / Echo1 Photography

Made For Media

3 decades, 10 career experiences.

Steve Anthony was made for this stuff.

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Tips for Running a Successful Restaurant

FaShion

Business

FEaTurE

Worthy Work Wardrobe

What does it take to succeed for 3 decades in over 10 career experiences? passion? determination? WillpoWer? steve’s secret is a hearty, nutritious breakfast. it Was a long road to the top, but one thing’s for sure...steve anthony Was meant for media.

A guide to creating applaudable outfits that are appropriate for work, without the headaches.

Francesca Filippelli

Francesca Filippelli

Steve Anthony:

ThErE is onE Common trait between every successful person - and that’s passion. The great ones that have passed, that surround us and will be, all start and achieve greatness based on something they love to do. Never underestimate the influential power that comes from a person with passion.

Passion brings success and success brings happiness - it is in our nature to associate ourselves with positive energy.

In fact, start dreaming with passion, be around positive people and set one rule to your decisions - no negativity! What better way to surround yourself with positive energy than to watch it live on TV? To be more specific, there’s no better way to absorb positivity than to watch Steve Anthony live on TV. If you turn on the TV you are looking for entertainment to deliver information. Steve Anthony does just that...he delivers information to his audience while at the same time engaging you in laughter while listening to his early morning jokes. Top Choice Magazine had the opportunity to interview Steve Anthony co-host of the CP24 Breakfast as he shares the highlights of his life that led him to where he stands today.

To a person with so much life and so much energy being in front of a camera with an audience of thousands may seem like a walk in the park. Many individuals hold back on their secret to their vigorous and active personality but not Steve. “It all comes from a hearty, nutritious breakfast every morning, Mmmm Mmmm good!”, he spills his beans to our readers. Okay, Okay, let’s be honest, a morning breakfast might not be his entire secret; I mean, experience might have something to do with it!

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made For media Steve Anthony

It all started a little differently compared to how it presently is - but all with one purpose - to be heard. Steve’s first audience were those who were part of his deejaying days - He supported his brother’s radio show on campus and “it was all about how I could thrust my musical taste on everyone”, he shares with Top Choice. His audience loved it, but to Steve “that wasn’t enough, because now the thoughts swimming around in the deep recesses of my brain had to be heard by others as well - it’s nice to have an audience”. So why not extend his passion and move forward with it.

Steve began to study radio, television and film at John Abbott CEGEP in Montreal’s West Island, and ran the radio station while he was there, which was, with no surprise “interrupted by - tada - three job offers.” Having to choose one among the three, Steve decided to experience the one in Timmins, Ontario at CKGB as drive-home announcer and music director.

Shortly after his first few job offers other opportunities continued to “interrupt” the

[My job?] “Wake up, know everything about everything, talk about everything with another person who is supposed to know everything, make fun of most everything and make people laugh at most everything…”

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one previous to it. In a span of three decades Steve Anthony became a man with over 10 career experiences listed on his resume.

Finally, his love for broadcasting paid off as he explored his passion for television to the fullest. Steve is now part of what he refers to as “the fantabulous CP24 Breakfast” and has been for the past three years. Of course everyone has a starting point. For Steve, when he landed a job at CP24, he began with Chopper 24 doing traffic reporting and kibitzing from 1,000 feet above the ground, where shortly after “I was asked to co-host with Melissa Grelo in the CP24 newsroom.” Steve shares his enthusiasm and explains that “I was very excited to be part of an immensely credible news organization that Toronto immediately turned to for their information. I was able to speak about important subjects, or inane ones, voice opinions and objections, all of which I could do in other incarnations, but never from the starting position of an admired news outlet like CP24”, Steve continues.

Now, as fun as that sounds every job requires a sense of responsibility. Steve’s responsibilities classify above normal. In his own words, “Wake up, know everything about everything, talk about everything with another person who is supposed to know everything, make fun of most everything and make people laugh at most everything, interview interesting people about everything, or at least some things, thank everyone for everything they have done that day. Rinse and repeat”. That kind of lifestyle might take some time to get used to, don’t you think?

Expectations will come from a career whether you have the least or most responsibilities required from the company. How

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From radio to television, Steve shares over 3 decades of success.

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From personal experience, searching for an outfit in the morning before work almost feels like a second job. If you are constantly surrounded by individuals where looking fashionable and professional is necessary, finding the right outfit can be tricky. Not to worry, here are some guidelines I use to create outfits that are work appropriate without the headaches.

Let’s focus on the actual clothing. When it is strictly about the material make sure to remember only TWO specific points: fit and presentation. NO matter what the requirements of your dress code are, fit is very important. You must make sure that everything you wear fits you properly - wear the right size! Believe me, clothes that are too tight or too loose will not do you any good, this goes for any size or shape of body! One secret that’s always helped me is what I call “wearing before leaving”. Before leaving home I like to move around and sit in the outfit I plan to wear that day - if it fits properly and you are comfortable, you have a winner. In addition to fit and comfort, you must question if your outfit is too revealing. There shouldn’t be too much cleavage or leg showing; a little has never hurt but a lot will make others lose focus and does not really fit the “working in an office” atmosphere. In addition to that, make sure to wear the proper undergarments.

Visible bra straps and panty lines are definitely not good for the image of any company.

After fit, always remember to pay attention to your presentation! It is very easy to fail here, because we all have our personal favourite clothes. These items might hold a lot of memories, but anything you wear, and I mean anything, should be clean and without damage, no matter how much you like it. Keep colours, textures and patterns simple. It’s always good to include some but not too much. Certain colours do not get along and you should know that mixing different patterns is a big no-no. Head-to-toe

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of anything is always inappropriate.

Sequins, studs, and anything that shines can be worn at a workplace, don’t get me wrong, but only in SMALL amounts, please do not over do it! If one piece in an outfit stands out, in relation to colour or texture, then keep the rest of the outfit quiet, calm and supportive of the main piece.

Now, although those two tips are very important, your outfit is not quite complete. You should never leave your house without some sort of accessory. In fact, have fun with it; express yourself through your accessories. When you’re dealing with office attire the dress code is easier to work with, so a nice scarf and a few pieces of jewelry will really benefit your work wardrobe.

Oh and here’s something most of us never take into consideration…noise. Is your outfit noisy? You might be working close to some of your coworkers, and bangle or cuff bracelets can be noisy. Be respectful; don’t let your fashion statements cause someone to have a migraine.

You want your image to spread positive energy not ruin someone’s day Now we come to my favourite part of an outfit shoes! They are definitely another

issue to consider. Most shoes are acceptable, but understand, if you wear them to the club or the gym, you probably shouldn’t be wearing it to the office. Also, if you are planning to show a little bit of leg, be sure to take into consideration your company’s policies on stockings. If they are not required, and you choose to go bare-legged, ladies do us all a favour, take care of your legs - hair removal, lotion, a little bit of tan maybe - you decide! Look good, image is important!

You spend a lot of your time with your coworkers, some more than others.

It wouldn’t hurt to always look your best every day. Always remember, if for some reason you doubt your outfit it probably isn’t suitable for work. Leave it, do whatever you want with it, but do not wear it!

“Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” My final tip to ensure you develop and maintain a stylish and professional image is to constantly believe that each and every day you are going to have an important meeting. Not only will this way of thinking ensure you always leave a good impression of yourself and your company, it might also become reality.

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Worthy Work Wardrobe page 8

Veronica London

ProfiLe

Profile

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Veronika attending the 2012 ReelWorld Film Festival for a screening of Searching for Angels

Veronika London It is tempting to compare actress Veronika London with other contemporary bombshells. After all, Maxim magazine boldly christened her “The Megan Fox” of Canada in a sultry photo spread that set hearts and imaginations ablaze. But the Mexican-born beauty, raised in Canada, is charting a course all her own.

Her provocative performances on HBO’s LINGERIE and Showtime’s BODY LANGUAGE garnered her an instant following and put the world on notice that London’s appeal was much more than skin deep – she had acting chops and wasn’t afraid to use them. London’s career has also blossomed into the Spanish-language world in the films MEET MY WATER

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BUFFALO and the dark comedy short film THE ELUSIVE MAN. The latter garnered several festival awards including the “Action on Film Award” at the Action on Film International Film Festival. London is drawn to character-driven roles that offer what she calls “conflicting rawness.”

Now, London is poised for a starturn performance as the title character

in Nadeem Soumah’s gritty feature film S E A RC H I N G F OR A N G E L S o p p o site Vivica A. Fox (KILL BILL, INDEPENDENCE DAY). London plays a heroin-addicted prostitute who is discovered beaten in the street with no memory of her past. Refusing to trade on her looks, London fearlessly sheds the trappings that made her a Canadian sex symbol, and creates a riveting portrait of a young woman at serious risk. The result is a performance that is spellbinding in its power and truth.

London was born in Mexico City and raised in Toronto. Currently, she divides her time in Toronto and Los Angeles. Along with acting, London is a popular host, most recently as the host of TORO TV’s Damage Control.

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Top Choice Magazine Launch: Winter 2012

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Magazine Launch: Winter 2012

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Top Choice Magazine Launch

Winter 2012 Issue written by Michael Fillier Photos by Maggie habieda Nowakowski, Fotografia Boutique

You know what? It is events like the Top Choice Magazine Winter 2012 Launch Party that really prove how a little effort towards your personal and business success can go a long way.

I could remind you again about the importance of networking and how relationship-building is a necessity for any business (especially in today’s sociallycharged world) but you are probably sick of hearing it by now. This stuff seems complicated, especially if you have never attended networking events or had a bad experience while attending one. But being involved in magazine launches has taught me that the most important thing is to just get out there; put yourself in a room full of successful people, be honest, be open and everything else just happens naturally.

…put yourself in a room full of successful people and there is no escaping the possibility of great things happening…

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Jennifer Valentyne, the WInter 2012 issue’s cover story

Monica Couto, David Silvestre, Francesca Filippelli and Melissa Masters

Jennifer Valentyne sharing the night with CityTV

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Table of Contents Fashion 8 » Work Worthy Wardrobe Food 10 » Stuffed Chicken Breast A’la Monica Events 12 » Grand Opening: 7camicie Roma 14 » Top Choice Magazine Launch: Winter 2012 Success 20 » “Must Be Nice” 24 » The Benefits of Business Portraits Special Feature 26 » St. Clair Cosmetic & Laser Clinic: Nonsurgical Facial Enhancement of the New Millenium Technology 34 » Nature vs Technology 36 » Give Them Something to Talk About Cover Story 40 » Steve Anthony: Made for Media Inspiration 46 » Grenville Pinto, Violinist Experts 48 » Cinema Stage: Better Communication, Better Business 50 » IBX Services: Family Roots, Corporate Success 52 » Eddie Quindamo: The Duties of a Mortgage Broker

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Managing Editor Monica Couto Art Director Michael Fillier Accountant Executive Sal Verri Editor Marco Luccisano Sales Manager Fay Xuan Graphic Designers Michael Fillier Photographers Sam Santos George Pimentel Maggie Habieda Writers Sandy Caetano Francesca Filippelli Monica Couto David Silvestre Marco Luccisano Dyvine Silvestre Business Review Specialists Sandy Caetano Francesca Filippelli

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Hello everyone. Spring is among us demonstrating nature as the perfect example of “balance” needed in our lives; constantly changing and adapting to survive!

So my message to my loyal readers is that if you want your business to persevere through the new and modern ways of doing business you must change your thoughts and adapt to this fast-paced, ever-changing business world.

The flowers are growing, the leaves are green and its unreal how many people are affected with this transformation that constantly surrounds us. What I have noticed is that the number of people “willing” it is growing by night; but the number of people actually “applying” it is decreasing by day, which leads me to conclude that we need more action and less opinions.

You may be asking what this all means?

After a thorough process of research and analysis I was not surprised to find out that globalization is influencing so much the way we think, act and live. The internet has opened large avenues in our thought processes. But if one is not properly prepared to filter the information received by our brain one can easily send anyone directly to the “willing list“. You can compare this to putting a loaded gun in the hands of a baby. The tendency for humans to compare themselves with others is creating a huge impact on how things really work, much like a snowball that keeps rolling…if it’s not re-directed properly it can damage an entire generation!

It’s not about age anymore. It’s about what information you’re reading, receiving, assimilating, processing and applying.

Nowadays everyone has easy access to powerful information. But how we use it is what differentiates the successful from the frustrated. As a result, we consistently see the “weak” wanting to compare themselves with the “strong”, assuming they didn’t suffer or give up anything to become strong! The teenagers compare themselves with adults, assuming they have the same responsibilities.

The followers compare themselves with the leaders assuming their willingness is enough to become a leader.

For example, I trained in martial arts for the past 25 years and never dared compare myself with my Master! Interestingly enough, what I apply today in my business is exactly what I have learned in the martial arts lessons and tournaments…becoming whole and complete.

“Perfectionism is a neurosis. It is an illness. And the more you try to become perfect, the more frustrated you will become. The goal of perfection has led the whole of humanity towards madness.” – lazyyogi.tumblr.com

What you may be trying to perfect most likely won’t be needed tomorrow; however what most definitely will be needed tomorrow is your ability to change and adapt.

I often hear expressions such as “I wanna be like...” or “I wanna be beautiful/perfect just like...”. This is a classic example of misguided priorities deeply rooted from when a child, especially in developed countries like Canada and USA, has spent too much time in the cyber world instead the real world! As a result, we have simplistic values like humility being substituted with “I am entitled to” or “I am too good for that type of job”. Soon enough we will have a nation full of unemployed and over-qualified people that become emotional when shown they are dreaming and need to be awakened.

So what can we do? Change is the answer and, oddly enough, the weak teen or aimless follower, anyone for that matter, can do it.

Start by reducing the time you spend online following certain websites; do the same for your kids or loved ones. Have dinner together with those you care about as much as possible.

Talk more, type less! Get up in the morning with a purpose! Smile and hug often! Feel like you’re part of your work place; realise how important your job is without others telling you. Shake hands with a co-worker; kiss your family!

All this will show you what is missing… the basic priority in life: love yourself and those who deserve your care and never forget to let yourself be loved.

“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.”

– Steve Maraboli

The reason why Top Choice Magazine is different from the rest is because inside you will only find people that learn how to adapt, change and keep pressing on to reach what in life is a key priority: being happy. They find happiness in successful business and family.

The best way to succeed is to have specific Intent, a clear Vision, a plan of Action, and the ability to maintain Clarity. Those are the Four Pillars of Success. It never fails!

I hope this message reaches your heart and change starts with you. Smile!

David Silvestre, Publisher

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Fashion

Worthy Work Wardrobe A guide to creating applaudable outfits that are appropriate for work, without the headaches.

Francesca Filippelli From personal experience, searching for an outfit in the morning before work almost feels like a second job. If you are constantly surrounded by individuals where looking fashionable and professional is necessary, finding the right outfit can be tricky. Not to worry, here are some guidelines I use to create outfits that are work appropriate without the headaches.

Let’s focus on the actual clothing. When it is strictly about the material make sure to remember only TWO specific points: fit and presentation. NO matter what the requirements of your dress code are, fit is very important. You must make sure that everything you wear fits you properly - wear the right size! Believe me, clothes that are too tight or too loose will not do you any good, this goes for any size or shape of body! One secret that’s always helped me is what I call “wearing before leaving”. Before leaving home I like to move around and sit in the outfit I plan to wear that day - if it fits properly and you are comfortable, you have a winner. In addition to fit and comfort, you must question if your outfit is too revealing. There shouldn’t be too much cleavage or leg showing; a little has never hurt but a lot will make others lose focus and does not really fit the “working in an office” atmosphere. In addition to that, make sure to wear the proper undergarments.

Visible bra straps and panty lines are definitely not good for the image of any company.

After fit, always remember to pay attention to your presentation! It is very easy to fail here, because we all have our personal favourite clothes. These items might hold a lot of memories, but anything you wear, and I mean anything, should be clean and without damage, no matter how much you like it. Keep colours, textures and patterns simple. It’s always good to include some but not too much. Certain colours do not get along and you should know that mixing different patterns is a big no-no. Head-to-toe

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of anything is always inappropriate.

Sequins, studs, and anything that shines can be worn at a workplace, don’t get me wrong, but only in SMALL amounts, please do not over do it! If one piece in an outfit stands out, in relation to colour or texture, then keep the rest of the outfit quiet, calm and supportive of the main piece.

Now, although those two tips are very important, your outfit is not quite complete. You should never leave your house without some sort of accessory. In fact, have fun with it; express yourself through your accessories. When you’re dealing with office attire the dress code is easier to work with, so a nice scarf and a few pieces of jewelry will really benefit your work wardrobe.

Oh and here’s something most of us never take into consideration…noise. Is your outfit noisy? You might be working close to some of your coworkers, and bangle or cuff bracelets can be noisy. Be respectful; don’t let your fashion statements cause someone to have a migraine.

You want your image to spread positive energy not ruin someone’s day Now we come to my favourite part of an outfit shoes! They are definitely another

issue to consider. Most shoes are acceptable, but understand, if you wear them to the club or the gym, you probably shouldn’t be wearing it to the office. Also, if you are planning to show a little bit of leg, be sure to take into consideration your company’s policies on stockings. If they are not required, and you choose to go bare-legged, ladies do us all a favour, take care of your legs - hair removal, lotion, a little bit of tan maybe - you decide! Look good, image is important!

You spend a lot of your time with your coworkers, some more than others.

It wouldn’t hurt to always look your best every day. Always remember, if for some reason you doubt your outfit it probably isn’t suitable for work. Leave it, do whatever you want with it, but do not wear it!

“Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” My final tip to ensure you develop and maintain a stylish and professional image is to constantly believe that each and every day you are going to have an important meeting. Not only will this way of thinking ensure you always leave a good impression of yourself and your company, it might also become reality.

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Food

Dinner with Family Monica Couto Modern life has become very demanding upon the new generation and it’s slowly working its way to the Top. We are currently involved in so many projects which we feel are important that we are forgetting the biggest project in our lives: Our Family.

I am outraged by families who eat their dinner with their plate in hand watching TV.

Dinner with the family is so important.

It’s in that exact moment, when we sit down for dinner, that we take time to listen to each other. It’s in that moment that I open my eyes to things that are happening in the lives of my children and my loved ones. It’s at that very moment that I discover the reality of their news. That’s when I open my heart to know them better.

There are so many problems in families that could be avoided or resolved if the members of these families could just listen.

In families where children are constantly growing a united dinner becomes increasingly difficult, but creating good habits from when they are small is crucial. Bring your kids together, get them a bit more involved in the kitchen; perhaps they may start off by simply washing the vegetables or chopping them. This creates a sense of unity and accomplishment. Instead of preparing dinner for your kids, prepare it with them and enjoy their reaction :)

Stuffed Chicken Breast A’la Monica Ingredients:

Instructions:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast • 200g firm goat’s cheese, such as Crottin de Chavignol • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus 4-6 sprigs • 8 slices of streaky bacon , thinly sliced • 4 zucchini, thinly sliced • 2-4 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling • 500g vine tomatoes, thinly sliced Serves 4

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1.

Heat oven to 375°F. Split the chicken breasts almost in half from one long side and open them out like a book.

Hit them out a little with a rolling pin to flatten them. Season on all sides.

Put half the goat’s cheese on each piece of chicken and sprinkle with the thyme leaves. Fold the chicken over to enclose the cheese, and then wrap each one in two slices of bacon.

2.

Lightly oil a shallow gratin dish then arrange overlapping rows of zucchini and tomatoes over the base. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme sprigs. Sit the chicken on top.

3.

Bake for 40-45 minutes until the bacon is crisp and golden and the zucchini are tender. Serve straight from the dish with new potatoes or good bread. Bon appétit

Tip: For a quick, light meal, serve with your favourite salad (I like mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, tossed in olive oil and vinegar). If you are feeling hungrier, serve with steamed asparagus and brown rice.

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Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor of Vaughan and Rosanna DeFrancesca, Councillor (right) commemorated the opening of 7camicie with an official ribbon cutting.

A Camicia Anyone?

The grand opening of 7camicie Roma in Vaughan, the high-end unisex shirt boutique Francesca Filippelli On the 1st of March Top Choice Magazine stood first in line to cover yet another incredible event. The lovely Vittoria Giovannetti, a woman built with passion and excitement, has recently opened a new unisex clothing store that is sure to create traffic for all the visitors of the 28 Roytec Road plaza. 7camicie Roma opened its doors for all those invited for a night of drinks, hors d’ouevres and celebration.

As the room quickly fills up with family and friends attending to support the new fashion line in Vaughan, you can’t help but

to explore and discover the elegance of the fashion that surrounds you. The store is made up of designer dress shirts and a style that is sure to sell. Many styles and colours pinned against the wall for your eyes only.

In the meanwhile, an incredible group of ladies greeted all those who attended, displaying the fit and presentation of the shirts as they offered a numerous selection of tantalizing finger foods.

The night was stress-free and a success for many. Vittoria Giovannetti did a fantastic job; she presented herself with the utmost grace and is sure to bring this

Vittoria Giovannetti, Owner of 7camicie Vaughan Vaughan location all the way to the Top. She has exceeded her goal and created a night for all to enjoy. The incredible hostess was nothing short of amazing as she greeted and welcomed all her newcomers, showcasing her new accomplishment and addition to the city.

It all started with an idea which slowly turned into an example that many should embrace - follow your dreams and succeed in everything in your life. Vittoria Giovannetti displayed her gratitude and the confidence she carries for her store.

That kind of attitude is sure to attract numerous people to visit and support 7camicie Roma for this year and many more years to come.

To see what all the buzz is about , check out 7 Camicie Roma for yourself.

Visit them at 28 Roytec Rd Plaza (Weston Rd, just South of Langstaff) or give them a call at 1-855-7shirts

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Top Choice Magazine Launch

Winter 2012 Issue Written by Michael Fillier Photos by Maggie Habieda Nowakowski, Fotografia Boutique

You know what? It is events like the Top Choice Magazine Winter 2012 Launch Party that really prove how a little effort towards your personal and business success can go a long way.

I could remind you again about the importance of networking and how relationship-building is a necessity for any business (especially in today’s sociallycharged world) but you are probably sick of hearing it by now. This stuff seems complicated, especially if you have never attended networking events or had a bad experience while attending one. But being involved in magazine launches has taught me that the most important thing is to just get out there; put yourself in a room full of successful people, be honest, be open and everything else just happens naturally.

…put yourself in a room full of successful people and there is no escaping the possibility of great things happening…

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Jennifer Valentyne, the WInter 2012 issue’s cover story

Monica Couto, David Silvestre, Francesca Filippelli and Melissa Masters

Jennifer Valentyne sharing the night with CityTV

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The Top Choice Magazine ladies getting crazy for the camera

Dr. Nino Kuzmar from St. Clair Cosmetic and his wife (right) enjoy a laugh with Jennifer Valentyne

Jennifer Valentyne with Frank Russo, GM of Novotel Vaughan / TRIO Restaurant, and his wife.

“People seem to be addicted to our events, they attend once and keep showing up.” – Monica Couto Maybe you have tried networking before and found yourself in a room full of people who share a closer resemblance to a zombie than a professional. The highlight of your night is scraping cheese off a platter as you look around and find absolutely nothing of interest. You creep silently to the exit as to not attract any attention, promising yourself to never waste your time on “cheesey” networking ever again.

Our publisher, David Silvestre, and Managing Editor, Monica Couto, have been to countless events just like this and they promised to never, ever, put anyone through an experience that can only be described as torture. They have a history of putting together events that people actually want to attend and the launch at

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Novotel Vaughan/Trio Restaurant was no different. “We plan events that we actually enjoy personally. If I am not having a good time then what about our guests?” said David. “People seem to become addicted to our events, they attend once and keep showing up.” added Monica.

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Event she also managed to have a camera follow her around all night to capture her interactions with attendees. How does she do it?

Top Choice Magazine has never had any problems getting people together, but the response for the Winter 2012 issue was much greater than expected.

It can be tricky to get people out on a Friday evening, but guests would not be disappointed. Forget the trays of crusty cheeses. This party was packed to the brim with great food, drinks, music and, of course, people. Food and drink provided by Steam Whistle, Phillipe Dandurand Wines, Tokaji Wine, Corby Distilleries, Bairrada and The Big Cannoli complemented Trio Restaurant’s fresh assortment of chef-prepared appetizers.

Fotografia Boutique was on hand to capture photos of guests as they enjoyed the night; we don’t need to complement the studio’s work...as you can see the photos turned out great. The atmosphere was set by the brilliance and charm of violinist G Pinto, whose blend of contemporary and classical music provided a vivid background for the entire evening. We also had the pleasure to interview some guests on camera during the night and the feedback was pretty mutual that the event had a real great energy throughout.

I am sure that our next launch will be a tremendous success. On behalf of the team, I hope you drop by to meet some new friends or connect with some old ones and if you don’t manage to do either, at least have a great time! If we don’t see you there, there’s always next time, which will be great too!

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“Must Be Nice” A look at why this cliché response to another’s success or achievement might actually stand in the way of your own success.

David Silvestre Lately I have been greeted with the comment “It Must be Nice David!!!”

Wondering why, I questioned myself and the image I portray. But after looking into it and asking others if they were ever faced with that same comment I realized I wasn’t alone!

“Must be nice”, they say, when I’m seen driving a Maserati, travelling often, dining out, giving interviews on TV or radio, always being IN the spotlight and getting all the attention from all kinds of beautiful people.

What is really remarkable is how rarely anyone says congratulations David for all the hard work and wise plan you’ve been developing for over a decade. But don’t get me wrong...I am not complaining at all because, after all, it is really nice to enjoy what one

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works so hard for! I have never taken my eyes off of my goals and I don’t stop to look to the side and compare myself to others.

After realizing that I was not the only one hearing that comment I started to further investigate what the source of this comment was. Without surprise and as expected, all my research had led to individuals with negative emotions built within, creating the famous “Victim Mindset”. This is the worst type of attitude that you can have when trying to get ahead in life.

As you read this article I’m probably enjoying myself in the Azores, the 9 islands of Portugal. It must be nice, right?

Your friend Francesca graduated from college without any debt. Must be nice, right?

Your co-worker Sandy left the place of

employment to go work for herself. It must be nice, right? Here you are working your butt off and having no fun. Why do others have it so much better than you?

It must be nice, right? Are the previous three examples proof that things are just nicer for other people while you struggle?

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“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah I want to help you avoid the “it must be nice” syndrome that so many of us are guilty of at some point:

Take an honest look at your situation.

What’s your situation? Is it really so tough? Are you getting adequate sleep? Are you sleeping too much?

Where am I going with this? You need to take an honest look at your own situation before you try to envy anyone else.

I had a friend tell me it must be nice to drive such an exotic car. What he failed

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to realize was that until I opened my own business I worked 10 years with 1 full-time and 2 part-time jobs, lost out on sleep, was always tired, and lost out on family time. It sucked at the time; I did miss out on a lot by always working hard. Nobody considers that aspect of my own success.

Deal with your issues as they come.

All issues can be dealt with. The problem is that we put them off and let them get bigger than they need to be. I believe in dealing with small issues as they happen.

This way you get it over with and don’t need to stress about it.

When it comes to bigger problems I always believe in handling them with small steps. I find that a small step is much more beneficial than no step at all.

How hard are you working?

Are you really working hard? I was never envious of anyone that had achieved

greater success than me. I never thought that they were luckier than me or perhaps they were given something. Nobody is given anything. You have to take everything. You have to work for everything. I was never jealous of rich people because I always understood that they work harder and smarter than me.

If you take anything from my research I want it to be this: Be realistic. If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.

Oprah said “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”

Do I think that others have it better than you? Maybe some do and some don’t.

When it comes down to it we all have the same 24 hours within the same solar system; we are all judged under the same governing laws. With the Internet we have access to the same resources. It’s just not fair to assume that someone has it better than you.

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The Benefits of Business Portraits It is becoming incresingly more likely that a potential client will see your photo online before they ever meet you in person.

What is your portrait saying about you?

Written and Photographed by Maggie Habieda Nowakowski, Owner of Fotografia Boutique Business portraits should be a part of every professional’s arsenal of communication tools, and a professional portrait will convey positive messages about you and your abilities. But only a seasoned photographer will be able to execute a professional image to represent you and your company properly, which is important because “your headshot is part of your brand,” says Maggie Habieda Nowakowski, owner of Oakville portrait studio Fotografia Boutique. “Be sure it is sending a message compatible with your professionalism.”

Business portraits can be used for online profiles and professional networking sites, meaning that your business portrait is now accessible by thousands more people than

“Your headshot is part of your brand” ever before. If that photograph is unflattering or amateurish, then so too will be the first impression your image creates.

On top of social networking sites, business portraits are also being used to decorate office spaces, and to tell the story of how a company has grown over the years.

A professionally shot portrait will ensure that employers, clients, and colleagues recognize your place in company history as an optimistic and productive time.

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Non-Surgical Facial Enhancement of the New Millenium A collection of articles by Dr. Nino Kuzmar, Facial Cosmetic Physician Dr. Nino Kuzmar is the medical director of the highly successful St. Clair Cosmetic & Laser Clinic and has developed into one of Toronto’s top minimally invasive facial enhancement specialists, highly sought after for his natural rejuvenative results. continue to the articles 

Facial Enhancement of the New Millenium by St. Clair Cosmetic & Laser Clinic

Facial Bioplasty Described by many as the “Plastic Surgery of the new millennium”, Facial Bioplasty is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive technique involving the implantation of biomaterials into the deep anatomical planes of the face. The approach of a well-trained, experienced Facial Bioplasty physician or surgeon goes well beyond merely filling lines with dermal filler products.

Dr. Nino Kuzmar We view the ageing face as a dynamic entity undergoing progressive physiological change at the deep dermal and subcutaneous tissue level best described as a combination of ”Deflation, Descent and Medial Rotation”…. deflating, dropping and turning inward if you will. We see beyond the surface and focus our attention on what needs to be corrected or re-established in this deep tissue. We know that in the ageing face, most lines, folds and grooves are mere

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surface manifestations of an overall deeper volume loss problem.

Using mainly biocompatible, biodegradable Hyaluronic Acid based (“non-permanent”) products with varying degrees of viscoelasticity (“thickness”), we delicately rebuild the entire face from the inside out maintaining the highest levels of appreciation for subtlety and nuance …… true non-surgical facial sculpting. Topical or local anaesthesia is used to ensure

comfort. The product is delivered through a combination of longer, wider bore needles and/or micro cannulas with rounded tips which avoid damage to blood vessels and nerves. Typically, when doing a “mid plus lower facial bioplasty lift”, I use anywhere between 4cc to 8cc of product.

When I evaluate a client’s face, I always step back first to get an overall impression of the degree of volume loss. Once I have a sense of the scope of the concern, I then move forward and shift my gaze over the specific areas in need of volumizing. I map out my plan directly on the face with a make-up pencil showing the patient what is being done, why it is being done and what they can expect as far as the results. The procedure itself from topical anaesthesia, injections to final arnica gel massage and cold packs takes less than one hour.

The results are immediate, long lasting and patients are often moved by just how incredibly natural and refreshed they look.

It was as if they had been given another chance at a more youthful time of their life.

This high degree of patient satisfaction coupled with the true artistry component has really instilled in me a sense of passion for Facial Bioplasty.

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The Two Stage EVOLASTIN™ Minilift From time to time, innovative thinking can produce the experience of pure excitement from an idea, concept or procedure so good that it becomes difficult to contain oneself.

Dr. Nino Kuzmar I, my friends, have found myself in such a predicament.

For the greater part of one year, I have spent countless hours pondering and developing a treatment protocol and technique that I feel will represent the most effective intervention in the pursuit of the Holy Grail of Aesthetic medicine, the elusive NonSurgical Facelift. Yes, but a truly serious option, one with serious results comparable to facelift surgery. One characterized by more than mere retraction of tissue, but

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2 months approached from a more natural aesthetically sensitive perspective. One that makes perfect sense by addressing the actual deep structural as well as textural changes that occur in the ageing face. One that ultimately produces natural as well as lasting results.

My personal experience with the revolutionary new ePRIME deep dermal volumizing technology along with the latest advances in dermal filler technology and technique for the mid to lower face has really inspired my confidence in the pursuit of this goal.

About one year ago, the new ePRIME technology from Syneron-Candela became a personal obsession. The revolutionary injectable RF (radio frequency) delivery system with combined real-time temperature and impedance feedback was unique to any existing current technology in the global market. The prospect of creating robust amounts of new deep dermal supportive collagen, hyaluronic acid and for the first time histologically proven elastin was fascinating.

At the same time that I was observing the endless possibilities with my new technology, I was refining my personal protocols in the area of advanced dermal filler lifting techniques in the mid to lower face.

Through substantial personal clinical experience, I found as great as highly viscoelastic HA dermal filler was, if the deep dermal support matrix was “too lax or not thick enough”, it would limit the success of the final result ... a nice vs. wow result ... I personally shoot for wow.

Then I remembered my father, who was a general contractor, laying tiles in the kitchen. It was important to him that he had a good supportive metal mesh upon which to work. Then he would fill with concrete and lay the tiles down perfectly. It was apparent that this component of the work was critical in getting that beautiful and smooth appearance to the floor.

Then it dawned on me ... ePRIME was going to give me the “mesh” that I needed to support and maximize the dermal filler lifting effect I could achieve especially in the ageing lower face of the 50+ year old patient.

So I started adding my dermal filler lifting protocol at about week 10-12 in my ePRIME/EVOLASTIN clients.

And guess what? ... Wow was the only thing I could say ... The lift especially in the lower face was beyond what could have been expected with dermal filler alone.

This combined approach was now effectively producing 50-60% or more of the result compared to surgical intervention.

I have since continued to refine the finer details of this protocol and can confidently say that this far less expensive, minimally invasive intervention represents a real option for those patients unwilling to go under the knife but want the best possible non-surgical results in the least number of sittings.

As I have already alluded to in previously published magazine articles…the new era of minimally invasive facial enhancement has truly begun.

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Facial Enhancement of the New Millenium by St. Clair Cosmetic & Laser Clinic

“SoftLift” as done

by Dr. Kuzmar “SoftLift” is a descriptive term for an injectable procedure combining the use of Botox® Cosmetic in the upper face and Dermal Filler in the mid to lower face.

Dr. Nino Kuzmar “SoftLift” itself is essentially a general term, it’s interpretation in practice, much like art, varies from one practitioner to another.

My technical experience with injectables over the years has really evolved along the creative themes of “less is more” and “beauty being found in the balance and symmetry of features”.

As such, my personal approach for this combined single sitting procedure: first

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utilizes Botox in the upper face for the absolute and definative correction of frown lines; next, the subtle softening of forehead lines still allowing for some natural expression; followed by only a very gentle lift of the lateral brow; and finally, only a partial reduction of the muscular contracture in the crow’s feet area allowing for pleasant but not overwhelming smile lines.

Moving then to the mid face region with dermal filler, this is an area where all of

us experience some level of progressive volume loss. Here, it is very important to augment the lateral cheek area with a sufficiently adequate volume of product so as to re-establish and lift the mid face. It is this part of the procedure, when done just right, that the greatest visual impact and rejuvenative effect is made. The dermal filler work to follow will focus primarily on softening the remaining deeper folds seen in the mid to lower face.

Once all the preceeding critical areas have been addressed, then depending on the individual patient needs, fine tuning with additional dermal filler can be used for: enhancing the fullness of lips; further elevation of the brow if needed; softening of the undereye hollows; and an area of special interest for me - contouring of the jawline/prejowl and chin.

In the final analysis and after countless injectable procedures, I feel the “SoftLift” approach to facial rejuvenation still remains the most effective and satisfying non-surgical intervention for both patients and myself.

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The New Era of Minimally Invasive Facial Enhancement Has Begun Surgical vs non-surgical, ablative vs nonablative…confused yet?

Now how about invasive vs minimally-invasive?

Relax, it’s all good news for the cosmetic consumer.

Dr. Nino Kuzmar

The dynamic field of Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine coupled with a seemingly endless demand for cosmetic services is fuelling an arms race type of technological escalation resulting in the development and commercialization of some incredible new products in the area of facial enhancement.

ePrime Non-Surgical Facelift The phrase “non-surgical facelift” has been bandied around so much by so many ineffective technologies over the years that the term itself has almost lost its relevance.

Almost…

Enter the revolutionary new “minimally invasive” ePrime system from the recently merged powerhouse of Syneron-Candela.

This device is absolutely ground-breaking. It is in essence a highly sophisticated system for the consistent and unimpeded delivery of RF energy to the deep dermal tissue where it is most needed in order to dramatically improve skin laxity.

Wow…and how do you say it can do that?

Well, the skin is injected with a matrix of tiny needles directly into the deep dermis bypassing the more superficial epidermis and upper dermal layers. These needles have real time temperature and impedance monitors that ensure the consistent delivery of the collagen and elastin stimulating energy with each and every application.

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The results achieved with this device are so impressive that they are not compared with other laser or energy based technologies but rather with the gold standard itself, surgical facelift.

Yes, you read right! Results are comparable to a surgical facelift.

Dr. Alexiades, cosmetic dermatologist and Yale associate professor, recently published a peer reviewed clinical comparison of ePrime results and surgical lower facelift procedure examining the prejowl, jawline and upper neck regions. It was determined that on average, ePrime delivered 37% of the improvement achieved with a surgical facelift procedure. That result does not in and of itself replace surgery as the best treatment option for this indication, but it does highlight how far along the spectrum of non-surgical options this technology has come.

This treatment is very much for the man or woman who is starting to see early signs of sagging tissue in the pre-jowl and jawline region and are not considering surgery as an option that’s right for them.

After researching the clinical studies, meeting the development team, and personally being trained on this technology by Dr. James Newman , Facial Plastic Surgeon and Stanford Associate Professor, I was so impressed that I had to move forward and offer this remarkable treatment to my own patients immediately.

For my practice, the new era of minimally invasive facial enhancement has begun.

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Facial Enhancement That’s Right For You Dr. Nino Kuzmar

In this age of information overload and sleek marketing, finding out what facial cosmetic procedure is right for you can seem like a daunting task.

First, one must ask the question, what type of result am I looking to achieve?

If subtle enhancement is the goal, then a non-invasive approach would be appropriate.

If significant transformation with elimination of substantial sagging tissue is your objective then the skilled hands of an experienced facial plastic surgeon may be your best option. In the non-invasive realm, there simply is no comparison to the results achieved 32

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Dr. NiNo Kuzmar Cosmetic Physician Dr. Nino Kuzmar is a University of Toronto Medical Graduate and founding medical director of the St. Clair Cosmetic & Laser Clinic. He is a cosmetic physician with a special interest in non-surgical facial rejuvenation.

after through the combination of Botox Cosmetic, dermal filler and fractional laser technology.

It is natural for most people to feel apprehensive about the idea of having injections or laser devices applied to their face. However, when in the hands of well qualified and experienced practitioners that approach their work with a sense of artistry and pride, there really is little to fear. And the results are worth it!!!

Botox Cosmetic injection is a great procedure for reducing that tired and often intense look we get from forehead and frown lines, not to mention the agedness associated with “crow’s feet�.

Hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers such as Teosyal, Juvederm and Restylane work remarkably well in gently restoring volume loss in the cheek and mid-face region as well as enhancing the fullness of lips.

Non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing devices like the Cynosure Affirm Multiplex are both safe and highly effective in improving the overall textural quality of sun-damaged skin by reducing pore size, fine lines, uneven pigmentation as well as skin tightening. The level of collagen remodelling attained with the Affirm laser is not only useful in anti-aging but has also helped many of my acne scar patients achieve great improvement.

These days, the relative affordability of these technologies when compared to more invasive procedures has really made facial enhancement and rejuvenation attainable for many more people. And why not? When in the right hands, they produce great results safely, with little or no downtime and certainly need not be feared. www.TopChoiceMagazine.com

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Nature vs Technology What do a beach and a microchip have in common? A whole lot more than you might think.

Technology, a part of nature, not a replacement.

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and. Every tropical paradise and sun-laden beach is drizzled with nature’s white crystal-like grain.

Considered a natural soothing remedy (imagine walking barefoot along a warm sunny beach), sand has useable properties that take it beyond what nature had intended. In our never-ending quest to evolve from the dark ages into whatever era the future may hold for us, partly due to our own doing and direction, we have tapped into nature’s hidden secrets. By doing so, we’ve unraveled some of life’s mysteries;

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Marketing subsequently, we have also unearthed “natural technologies” that we never could have imagined existed or, maybe worse yet, how nature could ultimately affect us.

Technology as we know it today is due mostly in part to the invention of the microchip. It gave way to faster processing time in a much smaller working environment.

Take, for example, today’s modern microprocessor powering a 4.5” smart phone. As impressive as it sounds, it all started with nature’s generous contribution...sand. In multi-billion dollar facilities, sand is melted and refined to produce 99.9999% pure single-crystal silicon. This basic element is the building block of all technology we see and use today. Aside from the many personal reasons we use computing power, we also attempt to use our newfound technology to conquer nature, although for the most part this proves to be an exercise in futility.

We can’t control the weather with a computer, nor can we stop or slow time. We can, however, co-operate with the natural progression of elements and time...if you can’t beat them, join them. Over recent years, we’ve seen our planet being ravaged by killer tsunamis, hurricanes, and earthquakes.

While we had no chance whatsoever to prevent the devastation and outcome, we were well-equipped to predict the arrival of

Earth’s crystal beaches have given rise to modern technology.

Technology, in turn, has given way to nature’s mysterious paths of life, allowing our discovery and development to grow and flourish. nature’s fury. Although thousands lost their lives, the early warning signs saved thousands or possibly millions more.

One of the most recent events that prominently displayed nature’s reigning rule over our use of technology happened March 6, 2012. During the early morning hours, a larger than normal solar flare erupted approximately 150,000,000 kilometres away, give or take a few million kilometres depending on the time of year.

Within a day or two, communications on earth was disrupted, and we were helpless in fending off this type of natural attack.

Fortunately, the extent of trouble caused by this eruption was suffering without a cell phone signal for a few brief moments, only in some affected areas of the globe. As inconsequential as that may sound, this event may be just one of many future episodes we’ll have no choice but to endure and prepare for much more paramount disaster. Megatons of radiation are emitted during a flare, affecting everything under the sun...no pun intended. Putting this into perspective, enough radiation from a solar flare will cripple long-range telecommunications, like radar. Bringing it closer to home, this outage could compromise the path of the airplane you’re traveling in to get to your well-deserved vacation hotspot.

I think it’s best not to consider the tragic outcome and hope for the best.

In a nutshell, we are no match for nature and all it has in store for us. However, we can embrace our gift of knowledge and utilize it to our fullest capacity to harmonize with nature’s path of evolution and reformation. Earth’s crystal beaches have given rise to modern technology. Technology, in turn, has given way to nature’s mysterious paths of life, allowing our discovery and development to grow and flourish.

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Give Them Something to Talk About People are using social media to flirt with your business; here’s what to do to avoid blowing the first date.

Michael FIllier Trends, fads, buzzwords…they come and go faster than a weekend marriage and divorce in Vegas. But sometimes they stick around, especially if there is money to be made. Radio. Television. Newspapers.

Magazines. These have been the staple platforms for marketing a business and yet they all originated as outlandish ideas that were met with much skepticism. Not too long ago websites and email were in a similar boat, and yet today most businesses have a website and use email in their daily operations (or at least they should…I mean, I can give you a whole list of reasons why and maybe I will in my next article).

Widespread adoption of websites and email in our daily lives primed us all for the next trend, and easily the most powerful influence technology has ever had on us, social media.

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When you talk about social media you are speaking mainly about two websites, Facebook and Twitter. These two services have over 1 billion users combined (Facebook, 845 million 1, Twitter, over 200 million2) meaning that 1 in 7 people

78% of people trust each other more than advertising3, when someone shares a thought or opinion via social media, others listen.

on the planet are using one of these services. But numbers are just numbers; what businesses care about are results and that is where social media is delivering beautifully. Because 78% of people trust each other more than advertising3, when someone shares a thought or opinion via social media, others listen.

For businesses, having a social media profile is not enough. Sure you can open a page and start talking good about yourself, but this just becomes another form of advertising. Also, it’s just shameless selfpromotion. Shame on you. You can’t just blast information at your potential customers. You need to actually give the people something to talk about, a good reason for them to speak favourably about you. This is what will drive customers to your business instead of away from it. Sure, standard

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People are constantly connected and social media is important to them. Seemingly usual experiences, like doing business with you, become opportunities for sharing. advertising options might work for your business, but nothing will match the longterm benefits of actually connecting with your customers. Getting started may seem like a challenge, but I cannot tell you how relieved our own clients at Top Choice Media become when they discover that managing social media can be easy, either by having us train their staff or by allowing us to manage it completely on their behalf.

Just as each business is different so are the approaches to building an audience. If you think about some of your own favourite businesses and brands a few household names we all know and recognize will come to mind. Think Coca-cola, McDonald’s, Kraft, etc. A quick lookup on their social media profiles will prove how loyal their customers are to the brands they love. Reaching numbers like these major brands is not realistic for most businesses; but we don’t need to engage millions of people, we just need to get involved with our current customers and they will help us generate business by influencing their friends and family. This type of influence is quickly overtaking all other forms of advertising as people can get advice from people they already know. No advertisement can stack up to that!

Social media is the new battleground where consumers have the power to say

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Social media is the new battleground where consumers have the power to say “I like this” or “I don’t like that” and they do it whether you are on social media or not.

“I like this” or “I don’t like that” and they do it whether you are on social media or not. They view social media as an open forum for blessings and complaints alike.

The new marketing strategy becomes less about looking for new customers and more about loving our current customers (which we should anyways) so they will love us back and tell their friends and family. Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, we have situations with customers that end in less than optimistic results.

These people hop online (almost instantly if they are using their mobile phone) and tell the whole world about their horrible experience. If your company can engage your customers’ complaints on the social

network that they love, you may actually win the customer back, or at least you will have demonstrated your commitment to customer satisfaction.

Referrals, aka “word-of-mouth”, have always been considered the most effective way to get new customers. But think how slow a process it is; how long do you think it would take someone to actually speak to all their friends and family about the incredible experience they had with your company? Today it only takes seconds.

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What does it take to succeed for 3 decades in over 10 career experiences? Passion?

Determination? Willpower? Steve’s secret is a hearty, nutritious breakfast. It was a long road to the top, but one thing’s for sure...Steve Anthony was meant for media.

Francesca Filippelli There is one common trait between every successful person - and that’s passion. The great ones that have passed, that surround us and will be, all start and achieve greatness based on something they love to do. Never underestimate the influential power that comes from a person with passion.

Passion brings success and success brings happiness - it is in our nature to associate ourselves with positive energy.

In fact, start dreaming with passion, be around positive people and set one rule to your decisions - no negativity! What better way to surround yourself with positive energy than to watch it live on TV? To be more specific, there’s no better way to absorb positivity than to watch Steve Anthony live on TV. If you turn on the TV you are looking for entertainment to deliver information. Steve Anthony does just that...he delivers information to his audience while at the same time engaging you in laughter while listening to his early morning jokes. Top Choice Magazine had the opportunity to interview Steve Anthony co-host of the CP24 Breakfast as he shares the highlights of his life that led him to where he stands today.

To a person with so much life and so much energy being in front of a camera with an audience of thousands may seem like a walk in the park. Many individuals hold back on their secret to their vigorous and active personality but not Steve. “It all comes from a hearty, nutritious breakfast every morning, Mmmm Mmmm good!”, he spills his beans to our readers. Okay, Okay, let’s be honest, a morning breakfast might not be his entire secret; I mean, experience might have something to do with it!

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It all started a little differently compared to how it presently is - but all with one purpose - to be heard. Steve’s first audience were those who were part of his deejaying days - He supported his brother’s radio show on campus and “it was all about how I could thrust my musical taste on everyone”, he shares with Top Choice. His audience loved it, but to Steve “that wasn’t enough, because now the thoughts swimming around in the deep recesses of my brain had to be heard by others as well - it’s nice to have an audience”. So why not extend his passion and move forward with it.

Steve began to study radio, television and film at John Abbott CEGEP in Montreal’s West Island, and ran the radio station while he was there, which was, with no surprise “interrupted by - tada - three job offers.” Having to choose one among the three, Steve decided to experience the one in Timmins, Ontario at CKGB as drive-home announcer and music director.

Shortly after his first few job offers other opportunities continued to “interrupt” the

[My job?] “Wake up, know everything about everything, talk about everything with another person who is supposed to know everything, make fun of most everything and make people laugh at most everything…”

one previous to it. In a span of three decades Steve Anthony became a man with over 10 career experiences listed on his resume.

Finally, his love for broadcasting paid off as he explored his passion for television to the fullest. Steve is now part of what he refers to as “the fantabulous CP24 Breakfast” and has been for the past three years. Of course everyone has a starting point. For Steve, when he landed a job at CP24, he began with Chopper 24 doing traffic reporting and kibitzing from 1,000 feet above the ground, where shortly after “I was asked to co-host with Melissa Grelo in the CP24 newsroom.” Steve shares his enthusiasm and explains that “I was very excited to be part of an immensely credible news organization that Toronto immediately turned to for their information. I was able to speak about important subjects, or inane ones, voice opinions and objections, all of which I could do in other incarnations, but never from the starting position of an admired news outlet like CP24”, Steve continues.

Now, as fun as that sounds every job requires a sense of responsibility. Steve’s responsibilities classify above normal. In his own words, “Wake up, know everything about everything, talk about everything with another person who is supposed to know everything, make fun of most everything and make people laugh at most everything, interview interesting people about everything, or at least some things, thank everyone for everything they have done that day. Rinse and repeat”. That kind of lifestyle might take some time to get used to, don’t you think?

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Feature you approach the pressure of success is what matters and what will ultimately affect the result of your career. Appreciate your life to the fullest and more good will come. Steve faces life with the same attitude, “I don’t need a lot of reminding about how great things generally are. And, yes, of course I have stress. But all that stuff is just incidental. It all comes and goes and if I ever feel like I am not happy, I have trained a herd of monkeys to come and slap me silly for being so ungrateful and self-indulgent” – what a great idea!

Once you reach your goals, maintain them. Remain and continue on the great path you have created for yourself - get used to the idea of following your dreams and being successful. If you are happy with the way your life turned out continue to do what you have been doing. “My family taught me a motto: leave it better than you found it. Well they didn’t say that, I did”, Steve shares his secret to success. “Some

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Steve Anthony received the 2011 Top Choice Award for Top Male Television Personality of the Year in the Greater Toronto Area.

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percentage of the time thinking that way really is an impetus to be successful and it has served me well”, he concludes.

The viewers of CP24 sense the love Steve portrays for his career. I, along with thousands of followers, can admit that he truly is made for media. In fact, Steve Anthony was recently awarded Top TV Personality of 2011 in the GTA during our latest Top Choice Awards Gala by his faithful audience. We were more than happy to have him attend our event in November.

He speaks for the audience and remains on the same chapter with his followers “I hope that the impact I have is that I reflect them, the public, the audience at least when it comes to topics of the day. I like to think they see me as a guy that would ask a lot of questions they would ask, look at things the way they would look at things”, he states.

The viewers feel that commitment with Steve and that is the reason why he is one of the Top and will continue to be a man his audience demands to see for a very long time.

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Grenville Pinto was Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and first discovered his love for music at the age of seven. In fact, Pinto was different than most and, unlike many boys his age, sports was not his biggest concern. He followed the same interest and values as his family and loved the sound of musical notes coming together to result in a beautiful melody.

He has his mother to thank; she was the first to introduce him to a music program where he shortly fell in love with his newfound art and spent most of his time.

As time passed, his love for music grew and so did his musical abilities - he explored many instruments in his lifetime but remained faithful to only one

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- the violin. Pinto extended this passion and began to train under the Royal Conservatory of Music and became a member of the Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. These programs gave him the opportunity to play in numerous recitals and performances where, as a result, Pinto became a leading choice for events all over the GTA. Once you have succeeded and surpassed the ability to receive education there comes a time when you can’t be taught anymore and teachers fall short. The next step is simply to apply the training and create your own style of music. Pinto did exactly that. He refers to it as “Classical Fusion” - the playing of contemporary music on

a classical instrument. In fact, he is completely different from your regular violinist.

He creates an environment that the audience cannot get enough of. For those who have not had a chance to see Pinto perform, it may be time to do so - “the violin is my tool, I can choose to wow my audience with numerous numbers that will get them off their chairs and participate with the sound.” It is all about performance and Pinto showcases that during events.

He is not only talented but he has the power and knowledge to adapt to any kind of audience. “I try and select music that will inspire”, he adds. He chooses the kind of sound depending on the kind of people he is performing to – “you don’t only have to

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Pinto dedicated his album Christmas Glow to his mother, who unfortunately passed away last year. Her final support for his music was proofing a few songs on the album before her passing. He is forever grateful. learn the notes and the instruments, you also have to learn your audience”.

In today’s world many of us can find a common ground through the love of music. Music has the power to bring joy to our hearts and pleasure to our soul the moment we feel sorrow. It gives us a sense of control and freedom when we know we have the right to choose the genre or style we want. The moment he discovers the type of sound his audience prefers the sound hits them and “it moves them, it excites them and there’s that kind of connection between them”, Pinto shares. In fact, it has the power to enlighten our days and the power to put a smile on our face. It has the ability to concentrate the attention

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of many into one melody - Pinto explores and practices that power through each of his performances.

Our recent Winter Magazine Launch was a huge success and we had the pleasure of including Grenville Pinto’s beautiful sound during the night. His talent was extraordinary. His methods of playing the violin were completely original and you couldn’t help but to stop, watch and listen.

He connected with all of our attendees in more ways than one and we couldn’t be happier to have him perform.

To hear Grenville Pinto in action, or to book him for an event, visit gpinto.com or call (416) 296-9494.

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Better Communication, Better Business A better business needs better communication. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what’s the value of a video call or interactive training? From here on out audio-visual will be the standard way we communicate, here are some tips from Cinema Stage Inc. so you can ensure that your business doesn’t fall behind.

Know what is out there Far too often, too much focus is directed to corporations’ current needs. Rather, an innovative audio visual contractor should be responsible to inform the client of all available technologies in the market place to allow the client to conduct an internal audit of needs and foresight into where they would like to be in terms of technology. This information is priceless to the AV contractor when designing the systems, whether or not the technologies are implemented immediately or in the future. Knowing where the firm is headed will most definitely mitigate any risk associated with premature replacement of components.

Investing in the future There is no way around it, implementing audio visual systems in a facility does come at a cost. It is best to view this as an investment in the corporate culture. Although the initial price tag may be rather high, integrating technology will immediately begin to pay off. The ROI will be immediately seen with employees through increased productivity and attention during meeting on top of faster workflow processes through collaboration and video conferencing. The key to maximizing the ROI is high levels

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of support/training for staff upon initial implementation. This is sure to set the tone and help change the corporate culture to embrace audio visual technology.

What, When, Where, Why and How? Coordination and Implementation can make or break every project. Professional audio visual systems are meant to be fully integrated and aesthetically pleasing; no components should “stick out” but rather be more subtle. Coordination and implementation also extends into the timelines between various trades and client deliverables, often following timelines is critical to the successful implementation of these systems.

Be in Control The key to ROI as mentioned above (support and training) is only second to the following: Control. If the systems are not consistent, intuitive and easy to use, people will almost always revert to their old habits, thus wasting the time and expense invested in an audio visual system. Programming scope of these systems should be determined with the user groups directly. Often small hiccups or inefficiencies lead to rejection of new technologies and workflow.

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Form Follows Function At the end of the day, what technology is chosen and how it is implemented must be exclusively determined by current and anticipated use or needs. Having a knowledgeable firm guide a client through the process is an invaluable tool that is worth its weight in gold. These firms have successfully implemented installations similar and in stark contrast to the one at hand, which alleviates any tunnel vision often found in any given organization.

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something bigger and better.

Larger facilities, more employees and most importantly bigger smiles. IBX has family at its roots, but this foundation is not lmiting them from branching out and pushing the boundaries in every aspect of their industry.

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» Sushi Inn » Ho Su Bistro » Sushi On Bloor

» Maia & Associates » Humberview Insurance Brokers » Ferreira Insurance & Investment Concepts

Jewellery retailer » Bitter Sweet » Tiffany & Co. » Spence Diamonds

kids’ catering company » Real Food for Real Kids » Alphabet Kids » Yummy Catering

kitchen cabinet maker

limousine services » Erin Mills Limousine » Toronto Limousine Services » Enchanted Limo

luggage retailer » Heys » Jet-Setter » Samsonite

» The Home Improvement People Inc. » Copacetic Woodwork & Design » Kitchen Designers Plus

» Emkiro Health Services » Davis Ville Health » Bodyone

kitchen remodelling services

meat shop

» GiGi’s Importing Ltd. » Aurora Importing & Distributing Ltd. » Primo Foods

» SKY Kitchen Cabinets Ltd » Kitchen Designers Plus » The Home Improvement People

» Nosso Talho Meat Shops » Salsicharia Pavao » Talho e Salsicharia Rui Gomes

injury law firm

korean restaurant

» Share Lawyers LLP » Bergel, Magence LLP » Gluckstein & Associates LLP

» Korean Grill House » Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu » Nak Won

insurance agent

landscaping services

» The Co-operators » Allstate Insurance Company of Canada » State Farm Insurance Agent

» ForeverStoneDesign Inc. » Iberia Landscape Services Ltd » Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd.

immigration law services » Niren & Associates » Mamann Sandaluk Immigration Lawyers » Bellissimo Law Group

importing company

massage therapist

mexican restaurant » Burrito Boyz » Chipotle Mexican Grill » El Trompo Taco Bar

mortgage specialist » Assured Mortgage Services (Vaughan) » Mark Neves » Ram Krish » George Gikas

Authentic Portuguese meets fine dining Churrasqueira Martins Grill House completely redefines the Portuguese restaurant experience by combining traditional Portuguese cuisine with the flare and finesse of fine dining. Martin’s is the new Portuguese.

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Top Portuguese Restaurant of 2011 in Toronto

moving and storage company » ATMS Moving Systems Inc. » Tender Touch Moving Company Inc » Consolidated Moving & Storage Ltd

music centre » University Settlement Music & Arts School » Dave Snider Music Centre » Snider School Of Music

music school » Merriam Music » Arcadia Academy Music School » Yamaha Music School

nail salon » Zen Nails And Spa » Nice One Nails » Everest Nail Salon

nanny services » Diamond Personnel » Nannies on Call » Nanny agency toronto

office furniture retailer » ABCO Business Interiors » National Business Furniture » At Work Office Furniture

optician » Hakim Optical » Josephson Opticians » Kanda Optical

» Advil » Tylenol Muscle and Body » Aspirin

» Bloor West/High Park Physiotherapy » Core RX at The Urban Athlete » ProCare Rehabilitation

pizzeria » Pizza e Pazzi » Terroni » Pizzeria Libretto

plumbing services » Mr Rooter Plumbing of Greater Toronto » WaterWorks Plumbing and Drains, Inc. » Priority Plumbing

portuguese restaurant » Adega Restaurante » Churrasqueira Martins » Amadeus Restaurant

printing services » PE Plus Imaging Inc » Print 2 Go » Print City

property management (residential) » Gold Seal Management » Del Property Management » Pal/Max Property Management Inc.

» Fences Toronto » Dufferin Iron & Railings » International Fence & Railing

real estate brokerage

painting services Capital Columns and Trim Creative Painting Co Pinnacle Painting Inc Painters Group

painting supplies retailer » Home Depot » Steeles Paint » Benjamin Moore Paints

pet shop 60

physiotherapy clinic

rails & fencing

pain medication

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» PJ’s Pets » Pet Smart » Pet Valu

» Home Life » Remax » Royal Le Page

real estate sales representative » Brian Elder » Elli Davis » Richard Silver

restoration company » Stonehenge Foundations

Spring 2012

» IBX Services » Victorian Restoration

tea shop

roadside assistance provider

» Teaopia » Davids Tea » The Tea Emporium

» GM Roadside Assistance » CAA » AXA Assistance Canada

roofing company » Professional roofers.com » Mr Roof Repair.ca » Skyway Roofing LTD

sandwich shop » Caplansky’s Delicatessen » Sky Blue Sky Sandwiches » California Sandwiches

seafood restaurant » Taste of China » Rodney’s Oyster House » Red Lobster

spa » » » »

Ritual Hair skin beauty Healthwinds Spa Elixer Organic Spa Victoria’s Wellness, Spa and Rehabilitation Centre » California Sun Spa

sporting equipment retailer » Sail » Pro Hockey Life » Nike Canada

steak house » Ruth’s Chris Steak House » Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse » Bardi’s Steak House

take out restaurant » Sardinha O Rei Dos Frangos » Churrasquiera Estrela » Bairrada Churrasqueira

tanning salon » 4 Seasuns Tanning Studio » Forever Tanned » Sunset Beach Tanning Inc

taxi company » Co-op Taxi » City Taxi » Beck Taxi

thai restaurant » Sunset Beach Tanning Inc » Thai Princess Restaurant » Linda’s

travel agency » Expo Cruises » 411 Travel Buys.ca » Happy Travellers

uniform supplier » Cintas » Unifirst » Canadian Linen And Uniform Service

varicose vein clinic » Dr. Fred Weksberg and Associates » The Vein Institute Of Toronto and Medical Aesthetic Clini » Centre for Vein Care

Weight loss clinic » Shulman Weight Loss Clinic » Dr. Bernstein Diet & Health Clinics » MedRehab

Window & door company » Dundas Wood Windows & Specialties Inc. » Stone River Windows + Doors Inc » Arrow 2000 Window and Door Systems » Globex Windows & Doors Inc.

Women’s clothing retailer » Laura » Banana Republic » Melanie Lyne »

yoga studio » Breathe Yoga Studio » Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto » Downward Dog

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BRAMPTON accupuncturist » Wellness Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation » Brampton Wellness Centre » Queen West Physiotherapy & Acupuncture

air conditioning & heating company » Pinewood Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd » Cambridge Heating Cooling & Duct Cleaning » Convertible Heating and Air Conditioning » Priory Heating & Air Conditioning

air line

» Dreams Convention Centre » Embassy Grand Convention Centre

bar » Keltic Rock Pub & Restaurant » Dreams Convention Centre » The Crown and Lion English Pub

barber shop » Avondale Barber Shop & Hairstylists » Rino’s Mens Hairstyling » Savy Barber Shop

bathroom remodeling services » Watchtower Interiors » Bath Solutions of Toronto East » Absolute Interior

» Porter » CanJet » WestJet

aquarium store

breakfast restaurant

» Pet Smart » Pets And Ponds » Big Al’s Aquarium Service

» Frans » Cora’s » Sunset Grill

athletic clothing retailer » Sport Ckeck » Roots » Lululemon Athletica

athletic footwear retailer » Foot locker » Athletes World » Champs Sports

auto body repair services » Supreme Collision Centre » Bodyworks Auto Collision » Dashme Auto Body Shop » Altra Tech Auto Collision & Service

banquet hall » Pearson Convention Centre 62

Spring 2012

bridal shop » L & J Bridal Boutique » Bea Shawn Fashions » Dress People Ltd

building material retailer » Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse » Rona’s » Home Depot

burger shop » Hero Burger » South Street Burger Company » BQW Burgers

business school » Canadian Business College » George Brown » Seneca College

casino

cosmetic clinic

» Fallsview Casino » Casino Rama » Woodbine Entertainment

» Laser Cosmetics Clinic » Dr. Matta Cosmetic and Laser Clinic » Brampton Cosmetic Surgery

cellular telephone services

courier/delivery services

» Bell » Koodo » Roger

» UPS » Purelator » Fed Ex

certified general accountant

culinary school

» Inderjeet Bindra » Saini Ved » Asim Husain

child care services » Wee Watch Enriched Home Child Care » Alpha Child Care » Busy Bees Child Care Centre

chinese restaurant » Golden Lake Chinese Food » Singapore Garden Chinese Restaurant » Golden Palace Restaurant

chiropractor » Sandalwood Chiropractic & Wellness Centre » Justine Blainey Wellness Centre » Heart Lake Chiropractic Clinic

civil law services » Howard W Reininger » Fader Furlan Moss LLP » Currie Law

coffee shop » Second Cup » Tim Horton’s » Starbucks

computer retailer » Future Shop » Canada Computers » Best Buy

» George Brown » Nella Cucina » Liaison College

dance school » Jo-Anne Chapman School Of Dance » The Studio School Of Dance » Jade’s Hip Hop Academy

department store » Sears » Walmart » Home Outfitters

display and exhibition services » Best Displays and Graphics » ADfab » ExpoSystems Canada

duct cleaning services » Top Line Air Duct Cleaning Inc. » Capps Duct Cleaning Services Inc » Prestige Duct Cleaning

electrical contractor » Gemini Electrical Group » CLI Electric » Direct Electric

electronics superstore » Best Buy » Tiger Direct » Future Shop

family law firm

» Kania Buttigieg Professional Corporation » William R. Gilmour » Kavita & Associates

fast food restaurants » Subway » McDonalds » Wendy’s

financial advisor » Kris Sammy » S. Robinson & Associates » Roy Jamshidi

fitness club » Extreme Fitness » Goodlife Fitness » Curves

flooring retailer » Markham Flooring Inc. » Goldwood Stairs & Floor Inc » Pacific Carpet & Flooring

footwear retailer » Aldo » Town Shoes » Browns

gas station » Shell Canada Limited » Esso » Petro

golf course/club » Royal Ontario Golf Club » Flemingdon Park Golf Club » Eagles Nest Golf Club

hair salon » Koi Hair Salon » Cut Above Salon & Aesthetics » Bella Mia Hair Studio

hairdressing school » Fiorio Beauty Academy » Marca College » Marvel Beauty Schools

hardwood flooring services » European Flooring » Amcan Hardwood Floors LTD. » Yorkdale Hardware Flooring » Markham Flooring Inc.

Maintenance Inc » Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd. » Iberia Landscape Services Ltd

language school

home builder

» LSC Language Studies Canada » Hansa » ILAC

» Saberwood Homes » Sunfield Homes » Crystal Glen Homes

laser hair removal services

insurance brokerage » » » »

ICD Insurance Brokers Insurance Portfolio Inc The Co-operators brokers trust insurance inc.

it school » triOs College » Centennial College » Academy of Learning

italian restaurant » That Italian Place » Pomodoro Italian Kitchen » Vesuvio Ristorante

Japanese (sushi) restaurant » Sushi House » Toshi Japanese Restaurant » Hockey Sushi

Jewellery retailer » Bitter Sweet » Tiffany & Co. » Spence Diamonds

kids’ catering company » Alphabet Kids » Real Food for Real Kids » Yummy Catering

kitchen remodelling services » The Home Improvement People » SKY Kitchen Cabinets » Kitchen Designers Plus

landscaping services » ForeverStoneDesign » Turf Lawn Care &

» Skin Perfection » Pure Med Spa » Derma Electrolysis & Laser Clinics

laser vision correction » Bochner Eye Institute » Yonge Eglinton Laser Center » LASIK MD

limousine services » Erin Mills Limousine » Toronto Limousine Services » Enchanted Limo

luggage retailer » Jet-Setter » Heys » Samsonite

meat shop » Nosso Talho Meat Shops - The King Of Meats » Salsicharia Pavao » Talho e Salsicharia Rui Gomes

mexican restaurant » Burrito Boyz » El Sombrero » Taco Time Cantina

mortgage specialist » AKAL Mortgages » Raymond Daez » Canadian Mortgage Services

moving and storage company » Tender Touch Moving Company Inc » Consolidated Moving & Storage Ltd

» ATMS Moving Systems

music school » Long & McQuade » Buster’s Musical Instruments » Musician’s Choice

nail salon » Renaissance European Day Spa » Nice One Nails » Stroke of Beauty

new car dealership » Brampton Chrysler Dodge Jeep » Colony Ford Lincoln » Frost Pontiac Buick Cadillac Ltd.

office furniture retailer » National Business Furniture » ABCO Business Interiors » atWork Office Furniture

optician » Hakim Optical » Josephson Opticians » Kanda Optical

pain medication » Aspirin » Tylenol » Advil

painting services » Painters Group » Capital Columns and Trim » Painter’s Group » Creative Painting Co » Pinnacle Painting Inc

pizzeria » Pizza Depot » Cocelli Pizza » Tony & Jim’s Place

plumbing services » WaterWorks Plumbing and Drains, Inc. » Priority Plumbing » Mr. Rooter

printing services » Print 2 Go » PE Plus Imaging Inc » Print City

property management (residential) » Pal/Max Property Management Inc. » Landlord Property & Rental Management » Del Property Management

rails & fencing » Fences Toronto » Dufferin Iron & Railings » International Fence & Railing Inc.

real estate brokerage

sporting equipment retailer » Sail » Pro Hockey Life » Nike Canada

tanning salon » Tijuana Tan » Ooh La La Tanning Studio » Arizona Tan

taxi company » Co-op Taxi » City Taxi » Beck Taxi

thai restaurant » Thai Pepper » Tamarine Vietnamese & Thai Restaurant » Bamboo Garden

uniform supplier » Cintas » Unifirst » Canadian Linen And Uniform Service

Weight loss clinic

» Royal Le Page » Remax » Century 21 Parkland Ltd Brokerage

» Dr. Bernstein Diet & Health Clinics » MedRehab » Shulman Weight Loss Clinic

real estate sales representative

Window & door company

» Mary Klein » Naveed Ahmad » Jennifer Jones

roadside assistance provider

» Pet Valu » Pet Smart » PJ’s Pets

» CAA » AXA Assistance Canada » GM Roadside Assistance

physiotherapy clinic

roofing company

» Activa Clinics Brampton » Action Physiotherapy Clinic » Kings Cross Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

» Skyway Roofing LTD » Professional roofers. com » Mr Roof Repair.ca

pet shop

» Hanh Salon and Spa » Nadia’s Day Spa

spa » Body Revival

» Dundas Wood Windows & Specialties Inc. » Globex Windows & Doors Inc. » Stone River Windows + Doors Inc » Arrow 2000 Window and Door Systems

Women’s clothing retailer » Melanie Lyne » Banana Republic » Laura

yoga studio » Eastern Vibes Yoga » Yoga Loft » 5 Elements Yoga & Pilates Spring 2012

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Markham air conditioning & heating company » Pinewood Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd » Priory Heating & Air Conditioning » Cambridge Heating Cooling & Duct Cleaning » Convertible Heating and Air Conditioning

air line » Porter » WestJet » CanJet

aquarium store » Big Al’s Aquarium Service » Pets And Ponds » Pet Smart

athletic clothing retailer » Sport Ckeck » Roots » Lululemon Athletica

athletic footwear retailer » Foot locker » Champs Sports » Athletes World

auto body repair services » Supreme Collision Centre » Maaco » Midas

automotive repair services » Master Mechanic » Gerry & Son Auto Service » Markham Auto Repair

baby furniture retailer » Dear-Born Baby Express » Dream A Little Dream Baby Boutique » CanaBee Baby

banquet hall » Shangri-la Banquet Hall & Convention Centre » Crystal Fountain Banquet Halls Inc » MEC Markham Event Centre 64

Spring 2012

bar

coffee shop

» Duchess of Markham » Major Milliken Pub & Eatery » Sgt. Peppers Pub & Grill

» Starbucks » Second Cup » Tim Horton’s

bathroom remodeling services

computer retailer

» Watchtower Interiors Inc. » Bath Solutions of Toronto East » Absolute Interior

» Future Shop » Canada Computers » Best Buy

breakfast restaurant » Cora’s » Sunset Grill » Frans

» Perfect Skin Cosmetic Clinic » Woodbine Cosmetic Clinic » Markham Institute of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

building material retailer

courier/delivery services

» Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse » Rona’s » Home Depot

» Purelator » Fed Ex » UPS

burger shop » Hero Burger » BQW Burgers » South Street Burger Company

business school » Canadian Business College » Seneca College » George Brown

casino » Casino Rama » Woodbine Entertainment » Falls View Casino

cellular telephone services » Bell » Roger » Koodo

child care services » All Smiles Childcare » All About Kids » Kids and Company

chinese restaurant » Chef Chan » ZJ Chinese Restaurant » Mandarin

cosmetic clinic

culinary school » Nella Cucina » Liaison College » George Brown

dance school » Elite Danceworx Inc » KICKS Dance Studio » Sandra Amodeo Dance Studio

department store » Home Outfitters » Walmart » Sears

display and exhibition services » ADfab » Best Displays and Graphics » ExpoSystems Canada

duct cleaning services » Top Line Air Duct Cleaning Inc. » Capps Duct Cleaning Services Inc » Prestige Duct Cleaning

» Direct Electric

electronics superstore » Future Shop » Tiger Direct » Best Buy

family law firm » Feldstein Family Law Group Professional Corporation

fast food restaurants » Wendy’s » Subway » McDonalds

fitness club » Goodlife Fitness » Extreme Fitness » Curves

flooring retailer » Markham Flooring Inc. » Pacific Carpet & Flooring » Goldwood Stairs & Floor Inc

footwear retailer » Browns » Town Shoes » Aldo

gas station » Shell Canada Limited » Esso » Petro

golf course/club » Eagles Nest Golf Club » Flemingdon Park Golf Club » Royal Ontario Golf Club

hair salon » Styles of Creation » Back Stage Hair » Great Lengths Hair Gallery

hairdressing school

electrical contractor

» Marca College » Marvel Beauty Schools » Fiorio Beauty Academy

» Gemini Electrical Group » CLI Electric

hardwood flooring services

» » » »

Markham Flooring Inc. Yorkdale Hardware Flooring European Flooring Amcan Hardwood Floors LTD.

home builder » Saberwood Homes » Crystal Glen Homes » Sunfield Homes

insurance brokerage » » » »

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it school » Centennial College » Academy of Learning » triOs College

italian restaurant » Falco’s Ristorante » La Piazzetta Ristorante » Carmelina Restaurant

Jewellery retailer » Tiffany & Co. » Spence Diamonds » Bitter Sweet

kids’ catering company » Real Food for Real Kids » Alphabet Kids » Yummy Catering

kitchen remodelling services » SKY Kitchen Cabinets Ltd » The Home Improvement People » Kitchen Designers Plus

» Chrysalis Med-spa Salon Inc » Ashgrove Spa » Tip & Toe MED Spa

laser vision correction » Yonge Eglinton Laser Center » Bochner Eye Institute » LASIK MD

limousine services » Erin Mills Limousine » Toronto Limousine Services » Enchanted Limo

luggage retailer » Samsonite » Jet-Setter » Heys

meat shop » Talho e Salsicharia Rui Gomes » Nosso Talho Meat Shops - The King Of Meats » Salsicharia Pavao

moving and storage company » ATMS Moving Systems Inc. » Tender Touch Moving Company Inc » Consolidated Moving & Storage Ltd

music school » Esch Music Academy » World Academy of Music » Yip’s Children’s Choral and Performance Arts Centre

nail salon » Magic Nails » Go 4 Nails & Spa

landscaping services

office furniture retailer

» Turf Lawn Care & Maintenance Inc » Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd. » Iberia Landscape Services Ltd » ForeverStoneDesign Inc.

» ABCO Business Interiors » atWork Office Furniture » National Business Furniture

language school » ILAC » Hansa » LSC Language Studies Canada

laser hair removal services

optician » Josephson Opticians » Hakim Optical » Kanda Optical

pain medication » Tylenol Muscle and Body » Aspirin » Advil

painting services » Creative Painting Co » Pinnacle Painting Inc » Painter’s Group

painting supplies retailer » Steeles Paint » Benjamin Moore Paints » Home Depot

pet shop » PJ’s Pets » Pet Valu » Pet Smart

physiotherapy clinic » Markham Physiotherapy Clinic » Cornell Physiotherapy » Active Health Centre

plumbing services » Priority Plumbing » WaterWorks Plumbing and Drains, Inc. » Mr Rooter Plumbing of Greater Toronto

printing services » Print 2 Go » PE Plus Imaging Inc » Print City

property management (residential) » Pal/Max Property Management Inc. » Landlord Property & Rental Management Inc. » Del Property Management

» GM Roadside Assistance

roofing company » Skyway Roofing LTD » Professional roofers.com » Mr Roof Repair.ca

sporting equipment retailer » Sail » Nike Canada » Pro Hockey Life

tanning salon » Tropical Rayz » Sunset Beach » Ultimate Tan 7

taxi company » Co-op Taxi » Beck Taxi » City Taxi

thai restaurant » Thai One On » Stars of Thai Cuisine » Kim Bo Vietnamese & Thai Restaurant

uniform supplier » Unifirst » Canadian Linen And Uniform Service » Cintas

Weight loss clinic » MedRehab » Dr. Bernstein Diet & Health Clinics » Shulman Weight Loss Clinic

Window & door company

» Dufferin Iron & Railings » Fences Toronto » International Fence & Railing Inc.

» Dundas Wood Windows & Specialties Inc. » Globex Windows & Doors Inc. » Arrow 2000 Window and Door Systems » Stone River Windows + Doors

real estate brokerage

Women’s clothing retailer

rails & fencing

» Remax » Royal Le Page » Century 21 Parkland Ltd Brokerage

roadside assistance provider » CAA » AXA Assistance Canada

» Melanie Lyne » Banana Republic » Laura

yoga studio » Moksha Yoga Markham » Hot Yoga » Sylvia Spring 2012

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air conditioning & heating company » Convertible Heating and Air Conditioning » Cambridge Heating Cooling & Duct Cleaning » Priory Heating & Air Conditioning » Pinewood Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd

air line

banquet hall » Mississauga Grand » Mississauga Convention Centre » Roma’s Hospitality Centre

bar » Cooper’s Pub » Failte Irish Pub » Ten Restaurant

bathroom remodeling services

» Porter » CanJet » WestJet

alternative health » Holistix Naturopathic & Health » Natural Path Wellness Clinic » Healthy You Naturally

aquarium store » Big Al’s Aquarium Service » Pets And Ponds » Pet Smart

athletic clothing retailer » Sport Ckeck » Lululemon Athletica » Roots

athletic footwear retailer » Foot locker » Athletes World » Champs Sports

auto body repair services » Midas » Auto Magicians » Atlantic Collision Group » Maaco » Lyons Auto Body » Supreme Collision Centre

» Bath Solutions of Toronto East » Watchtower Interiors » Absolute Interior

breakfast restaurant » Fran’s » Sunset Grill » Cora’s

bridal shop » Bridal Image » David’s Bridal » Izabella Bridal Boutique

building material retailer » Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse » Home Depot » Rona’s

child care services » Peekaboo Child Care Centre » Hearts Child Care Centres » Kidde Kare Day Care Services

chinese restaurant » Goldenview Chinese Restaurant » Congee Dynasty » Best Friend Chinese

chiropractor » City Centre Chiropractic » Grossbeak Chiropractic and Massage » Lambert Chiropractic Health Centre

civil law services » DeRusha Law Firm » Reddington & White » Binsky Whittle

coffee shop » Starbucks » Tim Horton’s » Second Cup

burger shop

computer retailer » Future Shop » Canada Computers » Best Buy

business school

» Purelator » Fed Ex » UPS

» Canadian Business College » George Brown » Seneca College

casino

» Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards Furniture » Macklem’s » Safety Superstore

» Fallsview Casino » Casino Rama » Woodbine Entertainment

Spring 2012

» Roger » Bell » Koodo

» BQW Burgers » Hero Burger » South Street Burger Co.

baby furniture retailer

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cellular telephone services

courier/delivery services

culinary school » Nella Cucina » Liaison College » George Brown

dance school » The Dance Factry

» Boutilier Sean Academy of Dance » Studio PAVAS Performing & Visual Arts School

department store » Sears » Home Outfitters » Walmart

display and exhibition services » ExpoSystems Canada » Best Displays and Graphics » ADfab

duct cleaning services » Top Line Air Duct Cleaning Inc. » Capps Duct Cleaning Services Inc » Prestige Duct Cleaning

electrical contractor » Gemini Electrical Group » CLI Electric » Direct Electric

electronics superstore » Best Buy » Tiger Direct » Future Shop

family law firm » Kain & Ball Family Law Lawyers » Annette Wilson D M Divorce & Family Law » Reddington & White Barristers and Solicitors

fast food restaurants » Subway » Wendy’s » McDonalds

» Extreme Fitness » Goodlife Fitness » Curves

flooring retailer » Goldwood Stairs & Floor » Pacific Carpet & Flooring » Markham Flooring Inc.

footwear retailer » Aldo » Town Shoes » Browns

gas station » Esso » Shell Canada Limited » Petro

gelateria » Murphys Ice Cream Parlor » Dairy Cream » Amici Cafe Gelateria

golf course/club » Eagles Nest Golf Club » Flemingdon Park Golf Club » Royal Ontario Golf Club

hair replacement clinic » Sure Hair International » Canadian Institute of Hair » My Hair Replacement Centers

hair salon » Donato Salon and Spa » Jason Michael’s Hair Salon » Jacob Anthony Salon

hairdressing school

financial advisor

» Marca College » Marvel Beauty Schools » Fiorio Beauty Academy

» Gus Gianias » Trevor Miller » Raymond James Ltd

hardwood flooring services

fitness club

» European Flooring » Yorkdale Hardware

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Flooring » Amcan Hardwood Floors LTD. » Markham Flooring

Improvement People » SKY Kitchen Cabinets » Kitchen Designers Plus

home builder

landscaping services

» Saberwood Homes » Sunfield Homes » Crystal Glen Homes

» Turf Lawn Care & Maintenance Inc » Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces » ForeverStoneDesign » Iberia Landscape Services Ltd

immigration law services » Mamann & Associates » Adekusibe Fola Law P.C. » Imran Khan

insurance agent » Martin & Wright Insurance Brokers » Renata Midura » Donna Raczka

insurance brokerage » » » »

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it school » Academy of Learning » Centennial College » triOs College

italian restaurant » Il Porcellino Italian Restaurant » Alioli Ristorante » La Scala Fine Italian Cuisine

» Kanda Japanese Restaurant » Sushi Tei » JJ Japanese Thai

laser hair removal services » Skinn Laser Clinic » Skin Vitality Medical Clinic » Skinatomy

laser vision correction » Yonge Eglinton Laser Center » Bochner Eye Institute » LASIK MD

limousine services » Toronto Limousine Services » Erin Mills Limousine » Enchanted Limo

luggage retailer

meat shop

Jewellery retailer » Bitter Sweet » Spence Diamonds » Tiffany & Co.

kids’ catering company » Alphabet Kids » Yummy Catering » Real Food for Real Kids

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» LSC Language Studies Canada » ILAC » Hansa

» Jet-Setter » Samsonite » Heys

Japanese (sushi) restaurant

» The Home

language school

» Talho e Salsicharia Rui Gomes » Nosso Talho Meat Shops » Salsicharia Pavao

mexican restaurant » Cantina Mexicana » El Sombrero » Quesada Mexican Grill

moving and storage company » ATMS Moving Systems » Consolidated Moving & Storage Ltd

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» Tender Touch Moving Company Inc

office furniture retailer » atWork Office Furniture » ABCO Business Interiors » National Business Furniture

optician » Josephson Opticians » Kanda Optical » Hakim Optical

pain medication » Aspirin » Advil » Tylenol Muscle and Body

painting services » » » »

Pinnacle Painting Inc Creative Painting Co Painters Group Capital Columns and Trim

painting supplies retailer » Home Depot » Steeles Paint » Benjamin Moore Paints

pet shop » Pet Smart » Pet Valu » PJ’s Pets

physiotherapy clinic » Mississauga Centre for Physiotherapy » TAC Physiotherapy Clinic Inc » Quality Touch Physiotherapy & Wellness Clinic

pizzeria » Mickey’s Pizza » Luca Pizza » Peroni’s Pizzeria

plumbing services » WaterWorks Plumbing and Drains, Inc. » Priority Plumbing » Mr Rooter Plumbing of Greater Toronto

portuguese restaurant » Leao Douro » Mario’s BBQ » Bairrada Churrasqueira

printing services » Print 2 Go » Print City » PE Plus Imaging Inc

property management (residential) » Pal/Max Property Management Inc. » Landlord Property & Rental Management » Del Property Management

rails & fencing » Fences Toronto » Dufferin Iron & Railings » International Fence & Railing Inc.

real estate brokerage » Remax » Royal Le Page » Century 21 Parkland Ltd Brokerage

real estate sales representative » Tracy Nursall » Tina A. McQuaid » Stan Machniewicz

roadside assistance provider » CAA » GM Roadside Assistance » AXA Assistance Canada

roofing company » Professional roofers. com » Mr Roof Repair.ca » Skyway Roofing LTD

sandwich shop » Alliston Meat & Delicatessen » Artisano Café » All Grill

spa

» Joanne Lipp European Skin Care Electrolysis & Laser » Serenity Spa » Village Wellness

sporting equipment retailer » Sail » Pro Hockey Life

tanning salon » Bodyrayz » Midnight Sun Tanning » Sunset Tan

taxi company » Co-op Taxi » City Taxi » Beck Taxi

uniform supplier » Unifirst » Canadian Linen And Uniform Service » Cintas

Weight loss clinic » Shulman Weight Loss Clinic » MedRehab » Dr. Bernstein Diet & Health Clinics

Window & door company » Arrow 2000 Window and Door Systems » Dundas Wood Windows & Specialties » Globex Windows & Doors Inc. » Stone River Windows + Doors Inc

Women’s clothing retailer » Melanie Lyne » Banana Republic » Laura

yoga studio » Free Spirit Yoga » Parivartan Mississauga Hot Yoga Studio » Holistic Yoga & Meditation

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air conditioning & heating company » Cambridge Heating Cooling & Duct Cleaning » Convertible Heating and Air Conditioning » Priory Heating & Air Conditioning » Pinewood Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd

barber shop » Pat’s Men’s Hairstylists And Barber Shop » Corrado’s Hair Design & Barber Shop » The Snip Shop

bathroom remodeling services » Watchtower Interiors Inc. » Absolute Interior » Bath Solutions of Toronto East

breakfast restaurant

air line

» Sunset Grill » Fran’s » Cora’s

» Porter » CanJet » WestJet

bridal shop

aquarium store » Pet Smart » Pets And Ponds » Big Al’s Aquarium Service

athletic clothing retailer » Lululemon Athletica » Sport Ckeck » Roots

athletic footwear retailer » Foot locker » Champs Sports » Athletes World

auto body repair services » Essy Auto Sales & Services » Supreme Collision Centre » Maaco » Carstar » Midas » Dent Doctor

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» All Star Wings & Ribs » King Henry’s Arms » The Crown And Phoenix

electronics superstore

cellular telephone services

» Future Shop » Tiger Direct » Best Buy

» Bell » Koodo » Roger

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family law firm

» Dr Robertus Laser And Cosmetic Clinic » SunRay MediSpa » Skin Med Laser Clinic

» Epstein & Associates » Krol & Krol » Stanchieri Family Law

certified chartered accountant (cca) » Dimitry Skupchenko » MDS LLP Chartered Accountants » Mosoff & Liu Professional Accountants

certified general accountant » Hamid Ghahraei » Garry Milley » Edwin Law

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building material retailer

chinese restaurant

burger shop

» Chpstix and Rice » Yang’s Fine Chinese Cuisine » Dragon Boat Fusion Cuisine

chiropractor

» BQW Burgers » South Street Burger Company » Hero Burger

» Leslie Chiropractic Clinic » Liz Angelevski » Snider Chiropractic Clinic

business school

civil law services

» George Brown » Canadian Business College » Seneca College

» Hilbing Mathew H » Epstein & Associates » Ali K. Manavi

casino

» Direct Electric

computer retailer

» Early Years Daycare Center » Active Kidz » York Montessori School

» Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse » Home Depot » Rona’s

» Tim Horton’s

» Best Buy » Future Shop » Canada Computers

» Shivone Atelier » Vivi Bridal Gowns & Photography Services » Lovely Wedding Details

» Woodbine Spring 2012

Entertainment » Casino Rama » Fallsview Casino

coffee shop » Second Cup » Starbucks

courier/delivery services » Fed Ex » UPS » Purelator

culinary school » Liaison College » Nella Cucina » George Brown

fast food restaurants » Wendy’s » Subway » McDonalds

financial advisor » Richard Girardin » Page and Associates » L.I.K. + Associates Inc.

fitness club dance school » Ovation! Performing Arts » CB DANCE STUDIO » Dansecore

department store » Home Outfitters » Walmart » Sears

display and exhibition services » ADfab » Best Displays and Graphics » ExpoSystems Canada

duct cleaning services » Prestige Duct Cleaning » Capps Duct Cleaning Services Inc » Top Line Air Duct Cleaning Inc.

electrical contractor » CLI Electric » Gemini Electrical Group

» Curves » Goodlife Fitness » Extreme Fitness

flooring retailer » Goldwood Stairs & Floor » Markham Flooring » Pacific Carpet & Flooring

footwear retailer » Aldo » Browns » Town Shoes

gas station » Esso » Shell Canada Limited » Petro

golf course/club » Flemingdon Park Golf Club » Eagles Nest Golf Club » Royal Ontario Golf Club

hair salon » Farah Salon and Spa

» Colors Hair & Skin Studio » Cerilli Beauty Centre

hairdressing school » Marca College » Fiorio Beauty Academy » Marvel Beauty Schools

hardwood flooring services » Yorkdale Hardware Flooring » Amcan Hardwood Floors LTD. » European Flooring » Markham Flooring

Jewellery retailer » Tiffany & Co. » Bitter Sweet » Spence Diamonds

kids’ catering company » Yummy Catering » Real Food for Real Kids » Alphabet Kids

kitchen remodelling services » SKY Kitchen Cabinets » The Home Improvement People » Kitchen Designers Plus

home builder

landscaping services

» Crystal Glen Homes » Sunfield Homes » Saberwood Homes

» Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd. » Iberia Landscape Services Ltd » ForeverStoneDesign I » Turf Lawn Care & Maintenance Inc

immigration law services » M Shahid & Associates » Feldstein Family Law Group P.C. » Blackstone Law

insurance brokerage » » » »

Insurance Portfolio Inc The Co-operators ICD Insurance Brokers brokers trust insurance inc.

it school » triOs College » Academy of Learning » Centennial College

italian restaurant » Marlowe Restaurant & Wine Bar » Fraticelli’s Italian Grill & Lounge » Saporito

Japanese (sushi) restaurant » Akasaka » Sano Sushi » Tomo Japanese Restaurant

language school » LSC Language Studies Canada » Hansa » ILAC

laser vision correction » LASIK MD » Bochner Eye Institute » Yonge Eglinton Laser Center

limousine services » Erin Mills Limousine » Toronto Limousine Services » Enchanted Limo

luggage retailer » Heys » Jet-Setter » Samsonite

meat shop » Rui Gomes Meat Shop » Nosso Talho Meat Shops » Salsicharia Pavao

moving and storage company » Consolidated Moving & Storage Ltd » ATMS Moving Systems » Tender Touch Moving Company Inc

music school » OVATION! PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

physiotherapy clinic » York Physiotherapy Associates » ICC Healthnet Canada » 1 to 1 Rehab

pizzeria » Vanellis Restaurant » Mamma’s Pizza » Abruzzo Pizza

plumbing services

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spa » Advance Medspa » Crystal Water Salon & Spa » Fountain Spa & Hot Yoga

sporting equipment retailer

» Trade Secrets » Bobo’s Nail Salon » Nice One Nail Ltd

» WaterWorks Plumbing and Drains, Inc. » Priority Plumbing » Mr Rooter Plumbing of Greater Toronto

office furniture retailer

printing services

» ABCO Business Interiors » National Business Furniture » atWork Office Furniture

» Print 2 Go » PE Plus Imaging Inc » Print City

» Beck Taxi » Co-op Taxi » City Taxi

property management (residential)

uniform supplier

nail salon

optician » Josephson Opticians » Kanda Optical » Hakim Optical

pain medication » Tylenol Muscle and Body » Advil » Aspirin

painting services » Capital Columns and Trim » Painters Group » Creative Painting Co » Pinnacle Painting Inc

painting supplies retailer » Benjamin Moore Paints » Home Depot » Steeles Paint

pet shop » Pet Valu » Pet Smart » PJ’s Pets

» Del Property Management » Landlord Property & Rental Management » Pal/Max Property Management Inc.

rails & fencing » Fences Toronto » International Fence & Railing Inc. » Dufferin Iron & Railings

real estate brokerage » Century 21 Parkland Ltd Brokerage » Royal Le Page » Remax

roadside assistance provider » CAA » AXA Assistance Canada » GM Roadside Assistance

roofing company » Skyway Roofing LTD

» Nike Canada » Sail » Pro Hockey Life

taxi company

» Unifirst » Canadian Linen And Uniform Service » Cintas

Weight loss clinic » Shulman Weight Loss Clinic » Dr. Bernstein Diet & Health Clinics » MedRehab

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Women’s clothing retailer » Melanie Lyne » Banana Republic » Laura Spring 2012

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air conditioning & heating company » Cambridge Heating Cooling & Duct Cleaning » Priory Heating & Air Conditioning » Pinewood Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd » Convertible Heating and Air Conditioning

air line

» Terrace Banquet Centre » The Royalton Hospitality Inc. » The Venetian

bar » Lucky Strike Lanes » Dub Linn Gate Irish Pub » Wegz

barber shop » Barber Chair » Kleinburg Barbershop » Tom’s Barber Shop

bathroom remodeling services » Bath Solutions of Toronto East » Watchtower Interiors » Absolute Interior

» WestJet » CanJet » Porter

aquarium store

breakfast restaurant

» Pets And Ponds » Pet Smart » Big Al’s Aquarium Service

» Cora’s » Sunset Grill » Frans

athletic clothing retailer

» Monti » Sposa Italia Couturier » Woodbridge Bridal Shoe Shop & Accessories

» Lululemon Athletica » Sport Ckeck » Roots

athletic footwear retailer » Foot locker » Athletes World » Champs Sports

bridal shop

building material retailer » Lowe’s » Home Depot » Rona’s

auto body repair services » Supreme Collision Centre » Midas » Maaco

baby furniture retailer

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business school

» Baby Decor » Baby Land » Ragazzi

» Canadian Business College » Seneca College » George Brown

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casino » Fallsview Casino » Casino Rama » Woodbine Entertainment

cellular telephone services

» Canada Computers » Best Buy

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courier/delivery services

» Extreme Fitness » Goodlife Fitness » Curves

» Purelator » Fed Ex » UPS

culinary school

» Roger » Bell » Koodo

» George Brown » Nella Cucina » Liaison College

child care services

dance school

» Kids Island Daycare » Childventures Early Learning Academy » Peekaboo Childcare » We Are Family Children’s Centre

chinese restaurant » Mandarin » Asian Course » Peak Top Cuisine

chiropractor » Vellore Chiropractic & Wellness Centre » Vaughan Chiropractic » Vibrant Life Chiropractic

churrasqueira » Churrasqueira Costa Verde » Churrasqueira Red Rooster » Gallo Churrasqueira

civil law services » Bianchi Presta LLP » Pomer & Boccia Professional Corporation » Mathew H Hilbing

coffee shop » Second Cup » Tim Horton’s » Starbucks

computer retailer » Future Shop

» Dance Elite » Rugcutterz Danz Artz » The Dance Zone

department store » Sears » Home Outfitters » Walmart

display and exhibition services » Best Displays and Graphics » ADfab » ExpoSystems Canada

duct cleaning services » Capps Duct Cleaning Services Inc » Prestige Duct Cleaning » Top Line Air Duct Cleaning Inc.

electrical contractor » Gemini Electrical Group » CLI Electric » Direct Electric

electronics superstore » Future Shop » Best Buy » Tiger Direct

fast food restaurants » Wendy’s » McDonalds » Subway

flooring retailer » Pacific Carpet & Flooring » Goldwood Stairs & Floor » Markham Flooring

footwear retailer » Aldo » Town Shoes » Browns

gas station » Shell Canada Limited » Petro » Esso

golf course/club » Eagles Nest Golf Club » Royal Ontario Golf Club » Flemingdon Park Golf Club

hairdressing school » Marvel Beauty Schools » Fiorio Beauty Academy » Marca College

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language school

» Nice One Nails » Top Nails » Bliss Nail and Spa

» Priority Plumbing » WaterWorks Plumbing and Drains, Inc. » Mr Rooter Plumbing of Greater Toronto

» ILAC » Hansa » LSC Language Studies Canada

laser hair removal services » Dreamcare Medical » Liliana Laser Clinic » Neutra Skin Care & Laser Clinic

laser vision correction » Yonge Eglinton Laser Center » Bochner Eye Institute » LASIK MD

limousine services » Erin Mills Limousine » Toronto Limousine Services » Enchanted Limo

luggage retailer » Jet-Setter » Samsonite

Jewellery retailer

meat shop

» Tiffany & Co. » Spence Diamonds » Bitter Sweet

» Nosso Talho Meat Shops » Salsicharia Pavao » Talho e Salsicharia Rui Gomes

kids’ catering company » Yummy Catering » Real Food for Real Kids » Alphabet Kids

kitchen remodelling services » The Home Improvement People » SKY Kitchen Cabinets » Kitchen Designers Plus

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office furniture retailer » National Business Furniture » ABCO Business Interiors » atWork Office Furniture

optician » Josephson Opticians » Kanda Optical » Hakim Optical

pain medication » Tylenol Muscle and Body » Advil » Aspirin

painting services » Capital Columns and Trim » Creative Painting Co » Painters Group » Pinnacle Painting Inc

painting supplies retailer » Benjamin Moore Paints » Steeles Paint » Home Depot

men’s clothing retailer » Per Lui » Moores Clothing for Men » Holt Renfrew

mexican restaurant » Quesada Mexican Grill » Mucho Burrito » La Taquizza

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pet shop » PJ’s Pets » Pet Valu » Pet Smart

physiotherapy clinic » Maple Glen Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Clinic » Vaughan Physiotherapy Clinic » SPINEgroup

pizzeria » Bocadillo » Nino D’Aversa Bakery » Ciao Roma

printing services » PE Plus Imaging Inc » Print 2 Go » Print City

property management (residential) » Del Property Management » Landlord Property & Rental Management Inc. » Pal/Max Property Management Inc.

rails & fencing » International Fence & Railing Inc. » Dufferin Iron & Railings » Fences Toronto

real estate brokerage » Remax » Century 21 Parkland Ltd Brokerage » Royal Le Page

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sporting equipment retailer » Nike Canada » Pro Hockey Life » Sail

tanning salon » La Bella Sole » California Waves » Monaco Sun Tanning

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Weight loss clinic » MedRehab » Dr. Bernstein Diet & Health Clinics » Shulman Weight Loss Clinic

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roofing company

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» Skyway Roofing LTD » Mr Roof Repair.ca » Professional roofers. com

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roadside assistance provider » GM Roadside Assistance » CAA » AXA Assistance Canada

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» Laura » Melanie Lyne » Banana Republic

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At Niren and Associates we specialize in preparing applications for Canada and US permanent residence, work permits, study permits and visitation. The applications we prepare for you involve more than just completing forms and collecting supporting documents. Our applications are designed to persuade and to convince immigration officers to grant you the visa and to say “Yes” to your application for admission.

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Breathe Yoga Studio

This specific yoga studio is absolutely amazing. The interior and exterior are beautifully finished with a very calm and relaxing decor. The studio itself serves its purpose and portrays a soothing atmosphere with the help of the peaceful music surrounding you.

Along with the beautiful set-up the studio offers a variety of classes. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, Breathe Yoga offers lessons for any and every energy level you might possess. They have built their reputation as one of the best in Toronto due to their extremely successful training programs and due to the faculty being composed of some of Toronto’s top yoga instructors. I recommend Breathe Yoga Studio to anyone who is looking to gain a deeper understanding of yoga - visit them today! You will not regret it!

2968 Dundas St. W, 3rd Floor Toronto, On 416-926-YOGA (9642) breatheyogastudio.com

Sunset Beach Tanning

Visiting Sunset Beach Tanning was really a positive experience. The second I walked through the door I was greeted very hospitably by the employees. The set-up and layout of the business was very organized and well-portrayed. The atmosphere was screaming “vacation” and you can’t help but to rush into those beds. In fact, on a good note, the beds are extremely clean with a fresh towel included for personal use. Now, since they have been open for more than 15 years you are sure to receive one of the best treatments Toronto has to offer at this location. Visit Sunset Beach Tanning today - you are guaranteed that their beds and products will accelerate your tan, condition your skin and, most important of all, keep that beautiful glow longer.

1480 St Clair Ave. W Suite 2 & 3 Toronto, On 416-658-3298 sunsetbeach-tanning.com

BodyOne

With Toronto being filled with all sort of spas and massage centres it can be very overwhelming to decide which spot is best. Nevertheless, after visiting BodyOne you won’t have to search any longer.

They are a great choice for you if you are looking to improve your self-being. BodyOne is located on the third floor of the building with quiet surroundings and a dim comfortable atmosphere. Your first though is a relaxation centre. With a great work environment also comes great services. During my visit the staff was extremely pleasant; they are experts in their fields and are guaranteed to know what is best for you and your body. The massage therapy offered

by BodyOne is one that is certain to address problems for both your health and physical injuries. Visit BodyOne today!

1831 Mattawa Ave. Toronto, On M6J 1C5 (416) 516-2114 www.bodyone.ca

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Since 1996, Prestige Duct Cleaning has strived to provide Southern Ontario customers with the best quality heating and air conditioning system cleaning at reasonable prices. We use an exclusive Roto-Whip™ cleaning system to deliver the direct surface contact cleaning benefits of old-style brush cleaning combined with the safety of modern pneumatic cleaning systems.

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Ritual Hair Skin Beauty

For 10 years now, Ritual Hair Skin Beauty has been recognized for their outstanding service and professionalism. They offer facial treatments, manicures, pedicures, waxing and hair styling services, as well as massages by experienced RMTs (registered massage therapists) and carry their own private line of makeup called "Beauty By Ritual". Their Toronto location is simply beautiful and is filled with extremely friendly staff. I was welcomed the moment I entered and realized that the customers before me looked completely satisfied with the treatments and services. Their take on beauty is that it’s all about maintenance and efficiency. This spa is the essence of sophistication. They do not only provide physical enhancement but they also sell jewellery at the front counter - talk about FULL beauty treatments - Ritual offers many services in order to guarantee the customer leaves happy.

Visit them today for a full body recovery!

789 King Street West Toronto, On M5V 1N4 416.306.0040 www.ritual.ca

720 King West Dental

There are many of us out there that absolutely hate visiting the dentist but unfortunately dental care is a necessity to our life routine. In that case, visit a dental office you know you will be comfortable in and greeted with a smile the moment you walk in. If reliability and care is what you are searching for then 720 King West Dental is the place for you. The place is completely immaculate, great decor and the staff moves quickly and efficiently...but you never feel rushed or unwelcome. Dr. Jermaine Hao, along with the staff at the front desk, was very friendly and organized. Throughout my visit I realized why this dental office is now nominated to win for Top in Toronto.

Need dental care? Search no more!

720 King St. West, Toronto, On M5V 2T3 (416) 703-6408 www.720kwdental.com

Acupuncture Pain Relief Clinic

Let’s face it...if you’re about to enter an acupuncture clinic you’re in need of some type of massage to help restore your bones and get them back to their natural shape. When you are searching for a service that involves care and personal interest of your own body you are in need of knowledgeable and experienced doctors who will make a difference. Take my word for it and visit Acupuncture Pain Relief Clinic.

I had the pleasure to speak to Dr Allen Wang and he demonstrated confidence and support for his clinic throughout my whole visit. The work environment is very relaxing and you can’t help but feel that “homely” ambience the moment you walk in. Any of the clients walking in and out revealed a comfortable and calm energy as they either prepared for their upcoming appointment or just finished receiving the service. Visit them today...you will have complete satisfaction!

425 Queen St. W, #217 Toronto, On M5V 2A5 416.977.9853 www.painreliefcanada.com

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Veronika attending the 2012 ReelWorld Film Festival for a screening of Searching for Angels

Veronika London It is tempting to compare actress Veronika London with other contemporary bombshells. After all, Maxim magazine boldly christened her “The Megan Fox” of Canada in a sultry photo spread that set hearts and imaginations ablaze. But the Mexican-born beauty, raised in Canada, is charting a course all her own.

Her provocative performances on HBO’s LINGERIE and Showtime’s BODY LANGUAGE garnered her an instant following and put the world on notice that London’s appeal was much more than skin deep – she had acting chops and wasn’t afraid to use them. London’s career has also blossomed into the Spanish-language world in the films MEET MY WATER

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BUFFALO and the dark comedy short film THE ELUSIVE MAN. The latter garnered several festival awards including the “Action on Film Award” at the Action on Film International Film Festival. London is drawn to character-driven roles that offer what she calls “conflicting rawness.”

Now, London is poised for a starturn performance as the title character

in Nadeem Soumah’s gritty feature film S E A RC H I NG F OR A NG E L S o p p o site Vivica A. Fox (KILL BILL, INDEPENDENCE DAY). London plays a heroin-addicted prostitute who is discovered beaten in the street with no memory of her past. Refusing to trade on her looks, London fearlessly sheds the trappings that made her a Canadian sex symbol, and creates a riveting portrait of a young woman at serious risk. The result is a performance that is spellbinding in its power and truth.

London was born in Mexico City and raised in Toronto. Currently, she divides her time in Toronto and Los Angeles. Along with acting, London is a popular host, most recently as the host of TORO TV’s Damage Control.

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