The 28th annual Mackenzie Health Foundation’s Las Vegas Gala took place on Oct. 24 at the Universal EventSpace. The gala, presented by Rogers, featured fundraising efforts such as a raffle and live and silent auctions. The event raised a record-breaking $1.25 million that will help to enhance patient care at the existing Mackenzie Richmond Hill …
On Nov. 6, the annual Safehaven Gala was held at the Bellvue Manor in Vaughan, where one lucky guest drove away in a brand-new 2015 Fiat 500 Lounge — just one of the big-ticket items that was generously donated for the occasion. Safehaven provides residential and respite care to families whose children have multiple disabilities. …
It was an afternoon affair at the Paramount Conference and Event Venue in Woodbridge as the 6th Annual Women to Women Symposium commenced on Nov. 4. The event, hosted by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, raised $4,500 for Million Dollar Smiles, a non-profit designed to grant wishes to children in challenging life situations. The theme …
Where can you find the new Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Richie jewellery lines in Vaughan? Glitz Jewellery Boutique, of course! Glitz showed off its high-end jewellery collections at its grand opening, just in time for Christmas. Doors opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua himself. Guests were able to check out and …
The Academy Award-winning actor who’s brought us stellar performances throughout the years takes us on a journey through the streets of NYC as co-founder of The Greenwich Hotel. A star. A legend. Today these words are used for almost every celebrity. Two or three successful movies and these superlatives are already being thrown around. But …
What better way to celebrate Jim Jammehdiabadi’s 40 years in the vacuum cleaning industry than with a customer appreciation anniversary event complete with pizza, cake and coffee? From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2015, everyone is invited to visit the AAA Vacuum Superstore on Wilson Avenue in North York for free giveaways, …
The checkered flags were waving proudly at the 8th annual Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup in Toronto. The two-day race event in September featured luxurious supercars competing against each other in an effort to raise just under $1 million, which will benefit The Hospital for Sick Children’s pediatric cancer research, treatment and care …
Actress Carlson Young chats with City Life Magazine on fear, fantasy and her beloved pet, Francis the Cat. CL: Let’s go back to the beginning. What prompted you to get into acting? CY: I always wanted to be an actress — I’d beg my parents every day when I was little. I was lucky enough …
A graduate of the Ballet Academic Program and a student plucked from the school’s prestigious Aspirant Program, ballerina Sophia Lee has claimed the title of principal dancer in the critically acclaimed Royal Winnipeg Ballet. The young Korean-born native has stepped into various roles on stage, including Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Clara in The Nutcracker and …
Hosted by Element Financial Corporation, the Bay Street Kicks Kids’ Cancer Soccer Tournament scored a fantastic turnout and raised over $67,000 at the Woodbridge Soccer Club on Sept. 19, 2015. Benefiting from the proceeds is Camp Quality Canada, an organization devoted to helping kids with cancer go to camp for a free, six-week adventure. www.campquality.org …