Forget dancing like no one’s watching — a unique community dance project in downtown Toronto has families dancing with (and for) their neighbours Have you ever looked around your neighbourhood and wondered what life looks like on the inside of those houses? What stories do those individuals and families have to tell? A few years …
Edible Arrangements The hunt for the perfect healthy, delicious snack is over — and it ended in your own backyard. Edible Arrangements is famous for its fresh fruit creations, from boxes of chocolate-dipped strawberries to edible bouquets. Stop by the Vaughan location next to Vaughan Mills to pick up a savoury (and guiltless) treat for …
Toronto-based home décor boutique RT Designs has welcomed a new brand to its empire of chic-ness. Roula Thalassinos, founder and principal designer at RT Designs, fell instantly in love when she discovered the work of Corinne Campenio, a native of southern France with an artistic eye for furniture design. Her collection of travel-inspired chairs, ottomans …
Musiqhäus resto-lounge and its neighbouring venue Wendel Clark’s Classic Grill and Sports Lounge welcomed a bigger party than usual on July 1st, 2014, when the coveted Stanley Cup made an appearance. Michael Futa, co-director of amateur scouting for the LA Kings, spent his evening with the Cup at the live music venue, bringing with him …
Woodbridge Art School After months of sitting at school desks, let your kids’ imaginations roam free as they get back in touch with their right-brain abilities at Woodbridge Art School. This year, York Region’s largest and most renowned school of fine art is celebrating 20 years of seasoning young artists. The 4,000 square feet of …
It started with a bike ride. Nearly a decade ago on a warm August day, Edward Sorbara was pedalling along the back roads west of Toronto. He was, as he had done a handful of times before, cycling in the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada’s annual Brampton-to-Guelph-and-back fundraiser. It was here that he had an …
The City of Vaughan has become a hot spot for cultural festivities, and the Vaughan Film Festival (VFF) is a major player in this evolution. Promoting aspiring filmmakers — both local and international, the VFF is also gaining international recognition. “This is the Festival’s second year and we couldn’t be more excited about it,” say …
The holiday season can be stressful for families struggling through financial hardships. Parents desperately want to be able to provide gifts for their children to open on Christmas morning, but often the pressure of tight financial binds can be discouraging. Charitable initiatives, such as the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish, encourage communities to get in the …
The stockings are hanging by the fire, the beautifully lit garland is wrapped around banisters and the freshly chopped trees are trimmed — Christmas season is in full swing. But in the midst of all the holiday prep, people often forget about the importance of fire prevention. Check out Central York Fire Services’ essential safety …
ICARE GALA In support of Runnymede’s innovative patient programs and hospital operations, $200,000 was raised at Runnymede Healthcare Centre’s 4th annual ICARE Gala on Nov. 15th, 2013 at Bellvue Manor in Vaughan. Eva Fragiskatos, traffic and entertainment reporter for 680News and Breakfast Television, acted as master of ceremonies for the evening. Canadian singing legend Andy …