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The grass isn’t always greener on the other side, that is unless you’re a vegan

The grass isn’t always greener on the other side, that is unless you’re a vegan

BY MAXINE LOWE WhyVegan is a site dedicated to educating Canadians about the growing vegan population, what a vegan is, as well as how to go vegan. We have a Twitter and Pinterest account dedicated making sure we have information daily on the latest in vegan news, complete with dietititans recommendations. VISIT whyvegan.thesheridansun.ca

Farewell to a legend

Farewell to a legend

STORIFY BY MAXINE LOWE The life of Nelson Mandela was full of struggles and triumphs, from spending nearly 27 years in jail to becoming the first black South African to hold office. This is a timeline of all accomplishments and hard times that Mandela endured throughout his 95 years.   [View the story “Nelson Mandela […]

The biggest shopping day in the U.S. makes its way to Canada

The biggest shopping day in the U.S. makes its way to Canada

STORY BY MAXINE LOWE Hundreds of people, massive sales and enough cleaning to last for hours. Many of you might be have been a shopper in the madness we call Black Friday. I was on the opposite end. I work at Forever 21, one of the newest stores at Lime Ridge Mall. It’s one of the few stores […]

A 3D perspective for Sheridan College

A 3D perspective for Sheridan College

VIDEO BY MAXINE LOWE Last Wednesday, students and faculty gathered in the SCAET building for the demonstration and unvailing of the new 3D camera. The camera was a gift given to the school by NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal vice president of sales Wanda Brandley and executive vice president Ron Suter were in attendance for the event, along […]

A one-of-a-kind Canadian design

A one-of-a-kind Canadian design

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MAXINE LOWE It’s not every day that one of the biggest fashion magazines in Canada features a Sheridan College graduate. But that’s what happened to 31-year-old Julia Leitch and her company Runway Crush. They were featured in Flare magazine as one of the top places to shop in Canada back in July. Runway Crush is […]

A day of remembrance

A day of remembrance

INFOGRAPHIC BY MAXINE LOWE Monday was a day to remember and show our thanks to the soldiers who fought for our rights and freedoms. From veterans to poppies, The Sheridan Sun gives you a look at the different reasons why you should remember your fallen soldiers.

Ford finally admits to smoking cocaine

Ford finally admits to smoking cocaine

BY MAXINE LOWE Today, Mayor Rob ford has admitted to smoking crack cocaine to reporters at Toronto City Hall.

#HopeforCristina: Cristina Di Corte seeks a bone marrow donor at Sheridan

#HopeforCristina: Cristina Di Corte seeks a bone marrow donor at Sheridan

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MAXINE LOWE Just 70 people worldwide are reported to have a rare disease called Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease (MNGIE). It’s a disease that Cristina Di Corte, 23, was diagnosed with two years ago. It forced her to learn how to walk again, and dropped her weight down to 68 pounds. The genetic disease […]

Last stop, Toronto: Flare ends this year’s World Runway Tour

Last stop, Toronto: Flare ends this year’s World Runway Tour

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MAXINE LOWE It’s not every day you can get done up to the nines. But you could have if you were invited to Flare’s second annual World Runway Tour event at the Design Exchange Museum in Toronto on Oct. 25. The event, presented by TRESemmé, showed the latest trends for fall/winter 2013, […]

Fall Festival brings community together

INFOGRAPHIC AND PHOTOS BY MAXINE LOWE Downtown Oakville held its first Fall Festival last Saturday, Oct. 5. Towne Square was filled with performers from Fred Astaire’s Dance Studio, a circus act by Circus Jonathon and hula hoop fun for the kids with hula hoop artist Kavita Matthews. There were also street performances by Dan Campbell […]

Guide dogs lead the way for those in need

Guide dogs lead the way for those in need

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MAXINE LOWE It’s hard to resist playing with Tulip, with her tiny frame, wagging tail and soft, black fur. But the miniature poodle isn’t just a normal pet. She’s a seizure guide dog that helps those with epilepsy. Her owner, Elizabeth Rose von Rosenbach, fosters Tulip and helps her get used to […]

FALLing for fashion: A look into this seasons trends

FALLing for fashion: A look into this seasons trends

STORY AND VIDEO BY MAXINE LOWE A crispness in the air, colourful leaves and the return of a favourite TV show can only mean one thing – the fall has arrived. And what better way to celebrate the arrival of autumn than by adding some fall trends to a your wardrobe. Swap a pastel high-low skirt […]

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