The Fairmont Royal York Hotel felt like Gatsby’s mansion on April 18, 2015, as the 20th annual Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada Gala — themed “Roaring ’20s” — took over its premises. Over 700 guests donned their best ’20s attire and marvelled at the luxe décor and fabulous performances by Juno Award winner Divine Brown and …
A five-course dinner, an open bar, a live auction and entertainment made this 10th annual dinner a memorable one. Held at Bellvue Manor on April 10, 2015, the event raised funds for the Olive Branch for Children’s programs that focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and care, early childhood education, food security and vulnerable children and women …
Over 100 people gathered at 7611 Pine Valley Dr. to celebrate the grand opening of Stars Hair Salon on May 24, 2015. After Vaughan’s mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua joined the festivities and ribbon-cutting, guests enjoyed a live DJ and an abundance of snacks and drinks to commemorate the occasion. www.starshairsalon.ca
Now Vaughan can tap into its inner Katniss Everdeen at The Archery Game, which opened in the heart of the city this past April. Over 200 people gathered to celebrate the occasion, many of whom took part in an actual round of the Game — which is essentially dodgeball, but with bows and foam-tipped arrows …
Children’s fashion boutique Trendy Bambini hosted Toronto Bakes for Nepal, a fundraising event in support of the Nepal crisis, which took over 8,000 lives and left 600,000 people homeless. Planned by Candice Pirali, owner of Trendy Bambini and its new sister store Shaye Collezioni, alongside Louise Lu and Gita Khanal, the outdoor event raised $13,320 …
UPDATE March 4, 2016 — House of Cards Season 4 now on Netflix! Fan favourite Kevin Spacey talks Hollywood, Jack Lemmon and the power of the letter After two Oscar wins and a string of box- office smashes under his belt, Kevin Spacey was a giant in Hollywood with the industry at his feet. The …
Castello Ristorante and Brando’s Clothing in Woodbridge recently collaborated on a charity fashion show in support of the Joey Conte Foundation, which benefits the Burn Program at the Hospital for Sick Children. The event took place at Castello on March 5, 2015, welcoming over 100 guests to a memorable evening as the latest fashions from …
The Bellvue Manor in Vaughan was hopping on Feb. 14, 2015, the night of the ninth annual A Cure in the Future Retro Gala. Held in support of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, the event treated guests to an exquisite meal and entertainment by Sensation Live Music and Platinum Entertainment Solutions. Special guest emcees Dina …
On International Women’s Day, Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino spent the day meeting with hundreds of women from across Vaughan to honour their commitment to the health, prosperity and security of the city. Minister Fantino personally delivered mimosa flowers — a symbol of the celebrations of Women’s Day in several countries — to women …
City Life sits down with Jason Bent, head coach of TFC II, Vaughan’s first professional sports team An oppressive wind dominates the Downsview Park Sports Centre on a sun-soaked Tuesday morning, but Jason Bent remains calm. The head coach of TFC II is seated in a video room at the Kia Training Ground, only days …