10 Jun 2016

GIRO 2016 – Vaughan

Villa Charities Foundation hosted its 10th annual Giro ride on May 29. This year cyclists chose between two routes, both of which began and ended at Eagles Nest Golf Club: the 100-km “GranFondo” and the 60-km “MedioFondo.” Participants raised 110...
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10 Jun 2016

The Vitanova Foundation

The Vitanova Foundation, a non-profit corporation providing addiction-related services, is now selling T-shirts to raise awareness and funds for its cost-free programs, including therapy services, individual counselling and shelter for individuals living in recovery from substance abuse. All net proceeds...
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10 Jun 2016

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS

In celebration of National Volunteer week, the City of Vaughan held its 2016 Volunteer Recognition Awards this past April. The ceremony, which encouraged not-for-profit community organizations to nominate their most outstanding volunteers, recognized over 70 individuals for their efforts throughout...
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10 Jun 2016

Giant Tiger Raises over $100,000 for Fort McMurray Wildfire Relief Efforts

Family-owned company Giant Tiger has raised over $100,000 to date for Fort McMurray wildfire relief efforts. A fundraiser to “round your receipt up to the closest dollar” began on May 5 at Giant Tiger stores across Canada. The funds will...
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10 Jun 2016

Jazz.FM91 presents “An Evening with Tony Bennett”

Tony Bennett and his quartet put on a spectacular performance on April 2, as guests enjoyed the tastes of a gourmet dinner at the Liberty Grand. “An Evening with Tony Bennett” in support of Jazz.FM91 drew in a crowd at...
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10 Jun 2016

Nanny Angel Network

Three hundred guests gathered at Palais Royale on Friday, May 6, where the Nanny Angel Network (NAN) hosted its first-ever “Angels and Heroes” fundraiser, featuring Michael Feinstein as the special guest entertainer. The NAN is a program that matches up...
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10 Jun 2016

Better Beds Fundraising Campaign

The Better Beds Fundraising Campaign officially launched on May 19. The event raised close to $97,000 for the Villa Leonardo Gambin Residence, which brought them closer to their $560,000 fundraising goal. The Residence, which houses 168 seniors and adults with...
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03 Jun 2016

7 Festival Trends We’re Trying this Summer (and You Should Too!)

If you’re reading this, you’re more than likely going to at least one festival this summer (let us guess — Wayhome? Osheaga? The Governors Ball? Lollapalooza?!). Which means that, like us, you probably started daydreaming about your festival ensembles months...
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