The inaugural Vaughan Pizzafest welcomed over 16,000 pizza enthusiasts to the Woodbridge Fairgrounds, July 15 through 17. Guests indulged in slices from Ricci’s Pizzeria, Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint, Il Bistro Pizzeria, Posto, Slopes of Vesuvius, Ice Cream Patio, Via Mercanti and Tutti Panini. There was also plenty of craft beer to pair with the …
Cyclists participated in the third annual Giro D’Niagara, hosted by Spin Kicks Cycle & Fitness on Aug. 7. Participants pedalled their way through their choice of an 80- or 120-km scenic route. Participants were treated to a relaxing massage, as well as a delightful brunch to fuel up. Complimentary lunch was provided after the race, …
It was an evening of fashion, cocktails and entertainment on Sept. 26 for the George Hull Centre for Children and Families. Avenue Cibi e Vini hosted the event benefitting the centre, which offers a full spectrum of child and youth mental health services. Funds raised will go toward mental health programs and other crucial services. Sponsors …
Guests walked the “pink carpet” for the grand opening of Alka’s Total Fitness in Toronto on Sept. 7. The boutique studio offered a taste of its aerial yoga, kick boxing, TRX Suspension Training and capoeira Brazilian martial arts classes. Yoga and zumba demonstrations on Yonge St. even grabbed the attention of passersby. Owner and lead …
Boyd Park in Vaughan was filled with smiling faces and fast cars on Aug. 21, 2016, as the 2016 Scuderia Ferrari Club Toronto Picnic took off. Families and car enthusiasts alike united to celebrate the Ferrari passion and to appreciate all Italian cars. Attendees were treated to snacks and entertainment, while Ferrari owners had the …
Offering a bevy of beautifying services, Freedom Medi-Spa in Vaughan recently celebrated its three-year anniversary. With food provided by Nourished & Co. and a door prize donated by Novotel Toronto Vaughan, the open house drew in clients and new faces throughout the day. freedommedispa.com
Vaughan’s leading design academy hosted its annual end-of-year fashion show this July. Over 500 people attended to catch Haute Couture Academy of Fashion, Fine Arts & Design’s talented students showcasing their beautiful work. hcfashionarts.ca
Community members flocked to Eagles Nest Golf Club for the ninth annual Royal LePage Your Community Realty Charity Golf Tournament. Over $650,000 was raised in support of the Yellow Brick House, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, Mackenzie Health and United Way. yourcommunityrealty.com
The ninth annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer saw cyclists covering 200 kilometres in two days from Toronto to Niagara and vice versa. The Ontario Ride has raised over $155 million for cancer research, treatment advances and education since 2008, with this year’s ride bringing over $17 million for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. conquercancer.ca
Our last issue’s cover star Luca Gennuso was honoured with a fundraising gala on June 11 to assist with costs related to his therapies and treatments after experiencing a near-drowning accident in 2014. Held at Da Vinci Banquet Hall in Woodbridge, the event was sponsored by Goldpark Group, Patronato EPASA and Parente Borean, among others. …