The star of Les Misérables discusses reprising his role as the production’s hero, his love of music and his search for diversity Les Misérables, the longest-running and arguably most famous musical in the world, returns to Toronto this fall, and with it comes award-winning theatre performer Ramin Karimloo. At only 35, the Iranian-born, Canadian-raised actor …
CONCERTS IN THE PARK Vaughan celebrated its 19th annual Concerts in the Park with a series of complimentary professional concerts this past summer. There were performances in each of the five wards, with local councillors kicking things off by addressing the audience. Thousands of Vaughan residents attended, enjoying entertainment tributes to Adele, Beyoncé, Rihanna, The …
MS Bike An outstanding 275 cyclists travelled through Toronto’s scenic bike trails and city streets with family, friends and co-workers this past September. Together, participants successfully raised over $146,000 for individuals living with multiple sclerosis. Funds raised will help to support services for people affected by MS, as well as research, treatment and a cure. …
Prayers for Noah Facecchia Undergoing intense medical procedures since he was diagnosed with idiopathic refractory status epilepticus in 2011, Noah Facecchia, 8, has endured more than any child should. Shoppers Drug Mart at 4000 Highway 7 and Ainsley Grove will host its second annual gala in honour of Noah on October 19, between 11 a.m. …
IN THE RISING MIST With a passion for poetry and creative non-fiction, Vaughan resident Kamal Parmar is excited to announce the December 2013 release of her second book, In the Rising Mist, which features beautiful poetry about the simplicity of life and the beauty of nature. An associate member of the League of Canadian Poets …
BEHIND THE MASK OF LMS MASQUERADE BALL Eat, drink, and be scary. With a goal to raise awareness and cure for a rare form of cancer, the second annual Behind the Mask of LMS Masquerade Ball will be held at the Embassy Grand Convention Centre on Oct. 25, 2013. Established in memory of Vaughan resident …
STEELES PAINT GOES PINK In support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Ontario Region’s “Give Pink” campaign, Steeles Paint & Decorating Centre will be decorated in pink while staff will adorn pink corset T-shirts with the slogan “Love, Hope and Paint.” Steeles Paint pledged to donate $1 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation for …
The 6th annual Circle of Friends-Butterfly Kisses Memorial, held at Doctors McLean District Park in Woodbridge, was a heartfelt event that allowed families to come together and grieve the loss of their loved ones. Four hundred monarch butterflies were released, symbolizing freedom and hope. A donation of $10,000 was raised for Hospice Vaughan. www.butterflykissesmemorial.com
It was Anna Lopes’ 40th birthday when she felt the pang of purpose tugging at her heart. “I needed to find my mission, my purpose in life,” she reminisces of the day she decided to start devoting her time to charity work. Little did she know, this decision would spark smiles on the faces of …
Lara Jean Chorostecki is tucked inside a small glass box, her back pressed into a tight corner. But despite being crammed in a panic-inducing, creaking Edwardian elevator paused on the fourth floor of the Gladstone Hotel, Chorostecki does what she does best. She gets into character. “Daaarllling,” she drawls, channelling an amalgam of Marlene Dietrich …