Trailblazers

WITH THE publication of this, East of the City’s 10th anniversary issue, it’s safe to say the magazine knows a thing or 10 about what it takes to keep its readership engaged month after month, year after year. Regional stories of the unique people, places and things that enrich our daily lives have been the foundation on which East has built its success. For me, it’s always been the people profiles. And so it goes that I had the privilege of interviewing the inaugural group of five of our region’s most beloved trailblazers for this special edition. And in each the following five editions you will meet five additional innovators who call our region home.

A Tale of Stores

Queen Street Common in Port Perry is home to many quaint and inviting shops and eateries, each with their own unique flavour and flair. At 180 Queen Street, you will find the epitome of what draws people to the streets of the Port – a trio of treasures under one roof, featuring: a bean, a bird, and a bunny....

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Stephanie Herrera

If you haven't met the remarkable Stephanie Herrera yet, it’s probably because she hasn’t stayed in one place long enough for you to shake her hand. A multi-faceted fireball of energy, Stephanie has a positively radiant spirit. She’s been creating a home of her own including a one-of-a-kind career right here Durham Region. When you finally meet her, and you will, you can expect to learn a lot and laugh like you were a kid again, too. ...

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Ottawa’s Castle turns a Century

My memories of the Château Laurier go back to when I lived in Ottawa in my early twenties. As it does now, located next to the Parliament Buildings, the Chateau dominated the downtown landscape, looking as though it just popped out of a fairy tale. I loved stepping inside the elegant lobby of this historic building wondering what tales the walls could tell. Many years have passed since then, and as the grand old lady gets ready to celebrate her 100th birthday I had the chance to spend a weekend in her company getting to know her better....

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Desert Dream

Mega-ships on a sea cruise are not too dissimilar to spa resorts in a desert oasis. Here, the three Rs of well-being may be experienced: relaxation, revitalization and romance. This constitutes the trifecta of the great getaway. Averaging 300 days of sunshine annually, we launched an Arizona escape to sample the attributes of some established upscale spa resorts....

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