On March 2, Lupus Ontario had its annual Italian Dinner Dance at the Riviera Event Space. The evening saw generous funds raised, which will go toward the Geoff Carr Fellowship. Created in 1990, the fellowship is a bursary designed to train a rheumatologist in the management of patients with lupus. The only fellowship of its …
On March 23, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto hosted the International Competition for The Erik Bruhn Prize. Created by Erik Bruhn to recognize two young ballet dancers, one male and one female, the prize’s winners this year were Siphesihle November, 20, of The National Ballet of Canada, and Catherine Hurlin, …
An independent certification program for home builders, the Home Owner Mark of Excellence (H.O.M.E.) was created by CustomerInsight to allow the voice of the customer to come through and dictate the results. This year, Empire Communities had a triumphant night, walking away with the awards for Low Rise Builder of Choice in Ontario and Best …
On Jan. 11, L’Oréal Men Expert proudly announced the expansion of its team of experts by signing Adam Levine as the newest global spokesperson for the Hydra Energetic range of products. You may know him as the lead vocalist of the three-time Grammy-winning band Maroon 5, from his time as a judge and coach on …
For more than three decades, the META Centre has been helping the community in its mission to support those living with disabilities or challenges. This year marked a new milestone for the centre with the official opening of the James De Zen Centre of Abilities at the Veneto Centre in Woodbridge, Ont. The Centre of …
Hosting its third annual gala, Waves of Changes for Autism raised a record-breaking $260,000 to aid in its mission to support children and their families living with autism. The evening hosted more than 1,000 members of the Vaughan, Ont., community, who all share in the organization’s goals. Waves of Changes has been able to provide …
Real Vaughan residents share their chosen charity for the holiday season. 1. Why do you love Vaughan? 2. What inspires you to do what you do? 3. Best gift you have ever received or given? 4. What organization will you donate to this holiday season? Dr. Laura Tari, Chiropractor and clinic owner of Movement Chiropractic …
Partnering with the Breakfast Club of Canada, Joan Kelley Walker will be making a donation to the club with each purchase made at Walmart.ca of the Joan Kelley Walker Collection. “There are so many things I love about the Breakfast Club program: the diversity, inclusiveness and its mission to nurture potential and grow healthy students. …
The We Love You Connie Foundation held its first annual Connie’s Warrior Walk at the Friday Harbour Resort in Innisfil, Ont., on Sept. 22. This intimate event, headed by Connie’s mother, Michela Guglietti, was attended by friends and family, as they remembered the beautiful, kind warrior and heroine Connie was and still is today. With …
With over 500 attendees, the Vaughan Chamber’s ninth annual Women to Women Symposium was a resounding success. The day-long event included a Women’s Health & Wellness Panel, a fireside chat with Air Canada’s Bambina Marcello and the committee chair Isabella Bertani, as well as keynote speaker Michele Romanow, and close to 50 vendor booths to …