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Mariel Hemingway, Oscar-nominated actress and granddaughter of author Ernest Hemingway, sheds light on the silent suffering of mental illness. Mariel Hemingway appears to have lived a charmed life. She’s the granddaughter of literary great Ernest Hemingway and an Oscar-nominated actress (Woody Allen’s Manhattan). But there is a darkness that’s hung over her family. Addiction and …

L’ALTRA ITALIA — VAUGHAN

Want to immerse yourself in Italian culture? L’Altra Italia invites you and your family to celebrate Italian cinema by gathering and enjoying a night out at the movies, complete with receptions in both Toronto and Vaughan! Get out in the new year to view La Scuola Più Bella del Mondo on Jan. 14 and 22 …

5TH ANNUAL RUNNYMEDE ICARE GALA — VAUGHAN

Imagine this: Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders belting it out with Billboard legend Andy Kim, singing “Sugar, Sugar.” This was one of the highlights at the 5th annual Runnymede Healthcare Centre ICARE Gala, which took place on Oct. 16 at the Bellvue Manor in Vaughan. The gala raised over $220,000 in support of health care …

World MasterCard Fashion Week – TORONTO

World MasterCard Fashion Week is the nation’s leader in celebrating fashion. This year the presentations propelled Canadian designers to the forefront of the fashion industry. On Oct. 19-23, 2015, established and emerging designers from Canada had the opportunity to showcase some of their best spring 2016 pieces at David Pecaut Square. worldmastercardfashionweek.com Photos By George …

L’ORO JEWELLERS — TORONTO

As part of the new North Expansion in Sherway Gardens, L’Oro Jewellers debuted their third location and new flagship store at the beginning of October. L’Oro offers customers prestigious brands such as Pandora, Gucci and many more. The third location follows two successful stores in Markville Shopping Centre and Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre. www.loro.ca Photos …

63RD ANNUAL PRESIDENT’S BALL — VAUGHAN

Universal EventSpace, the newly built by Peter and Paul’s venue, hosted the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association of Toronto’s 63rd Annual President’s Ball on Nov. 7. Some of the most distinguished members of Toronto’s Italian-Canadian business community gathered for the event to acknowledge outstanding individuals who are making a difference in their professional field. …

IMPROVE CANADA — VAUGHAN

HGTV host Paul Lafrance played master of ceremonies at this year’s Explore Improve gala, which took place on Sept. 29 at Improve Canada’s home improvement centre in Vaughan. Guests enjoyed refreshments while they were given a sneak peak at Improve Canada’s 320,000-square-foot building with over 400 showrooms. Industry professionals and the mayor of Vaughan had …

PENTOLA D’ORO 2015 Winners — TORONTO

On Nov. 2, The Carlu on Yonge Street celebrated the tastes of Italy’s rich culture and foods at the 2015 Pentola d’Oro Awards Gala Dinner. The event is held annually by the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario to promote and celebrate innovation and excellence in the Italian-Canadian food and beverage industry. This year’s awards …

Jonathan Sadowski – Young & Hungry for more

Actor Jonathan Sadowski shares his thoughts on perseverance, passion and a surprise proposal to his fiancée. CL: Congratulations. Young & Hungry got picked up for another two seasons. Does this mean you’ll be working all winter? JS: Thank you. Yeah, we are back on set November 30 and we will be shooting until June. I …

LIVE LOVE PILATES STUDIO — KLEINBURG

On Oct. 15, Kleinburg pilates instructor Stacey Falbo hosted “Shop For a Cause,” a breast cancer awareness event held at her home. Local vendors raffled off products like jewelry and other accessories, as well as yoga and pilates wear. A holistic and wellness workshop with Nature’s Emporium Wholistic Market was also a highlight at the …