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.
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Home & Gardens

Find Fine Solid Wood Furniture

The year was 1974. The place was Canada. Pierre Trudeau was Prime Minister, basketball phenom Steve Nash was born, and Tim Horton died. This was also the year that Mark Mager opened the doors of Woodcraft in Canada.
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Places

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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People

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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