Jan. 18, 2019, marked a monumental day for Hospice Vaughan in Woodbridge, Ont., as it hosted a presentation to accept the Ministry of Health Hospice Capital Grant of $2 million. “When the doors to this facility open later this year, our citizens will have peace of mind knowing critical services, such as counselling, and emotional …
Early this year, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua offered his congratulations to the Tier 1 senior boys’ soccer team at St. Joan of Arc during a City of Vaughan Committee of the Whole meeting. This followed the team’s win at the York Region Athletic Association Championship. The sport, which has been a tradition of the Vaughan community …
Produced by MonstrARTity, an incorporated 2 not-for-profit arts organization, #MonsterArts for Youth has been created to infuse inclusivity and diversity into schools by bringing in artists to teach students about South Asian dancing, singing, music, film, poetry and visual arts. These workshops are offered at no cost to schools or students throughout Peel Region and …
This January, the expansion of Niagara University into Vaughan was announced by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua as he welcomed students and professors on the first day. The 12,000-square-foot space comprised of classrooms, offices and lounge areas is located in the Cortel Group’s Expo City complex and will be an integral component of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. …
The Grand Prior of Canada of the Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem Knights of Malta had its Grand Prior Charity Ball on Dec. 14, 2018. Held at the Riviera Events and Convention Centre in Concord, Ont., the event was a great success and raised in excess of $50,000 to support the O.S.J. …
If you find yourself at Vaughan Mills this year, keep your eyes peeled for more than just sales — watch for the Love Lock Wall. Inspired by one of the most prominent symbols of love, the Love Lock Bridge in Paris, the Love Lock Wall has been a feature during the holiday season at Vaughan …
Pantone just released Living Coral as its Colour of the Year for 2019. The colour experts at Pantone, best known for its Colour Matching System, describe the cheery hue as “animating” and “life-affirming” — definitely a change from 2018’s Ultra Violet purple. Pantone chooses a new colour each year to represent fashion, technology and other …
TACC Construction Ltd. hosted its annual Safety Awareness and Awards Presentation this year, with terrific results. After raffle sales, the event raised $7,500, which the company matched, resulting in a donation of $15,000 to Waves of Changes for Autism. After the event, Silvio DeGasperis offered an extra $5,000 donation, bringing the total to $20,000. “We …
Established in 2014, this Montreal-based home furnishing store has opened its first location in Toronto at 55 Avenue Rd., in Yorkville Village. With a broad range of styles and products, your design needs are sure to be met at this 4,000-square-foot store. The knowledgeable sales associates can walk you through the boutique, introducing you to …
In September 2019, the Peel District School Board will introduce its first Regional Skilled Trades program at West Credit Secondary School. “Our facility is truly unique and features 12 different industry-standard specialized technology education shops, which will prepare our students with the skills, tools and training they need for apprenticeships, work and college pathways,” says …