As the release of her highly anticipated new album Made in Canada fast approaches, the country’s queen of R&B teaches us a thing or two on how to party our way though the holidays CL: What’s your most cherished holiday tradition? JB: Hands down, my favourite holiday tradition for the past six, seven years is …
Only one in six children affected with mental illness receives the care they need, according to the George Hull Centre for Children and Families. Since 1985, the non-profit organization has been committed to providing hope and healing to those in need. On Oct. 24, 2014, event coordinator Carm Viola hosted its third annual fundraiser — …
Steeles Paint was decked out in pink on Nov. 1, 2014, as it concluded its successful second annual Give Pink campaign. All throughout October, the store raised awareness and funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation — Ontario Region (CBCF). The party brought the 30-day celebration to a close with a guest list that included …
Local home and garden destination Terracotta rung in the holiday season with candlelight, festive florals and a touch of glitter at its Christmas Open House on Nov. 20, 2014. Delighted friends and clients gathered at the inspiring studio in Kleinburg to kick off the new season. From custom bouquets and rustic home accents, Terracotta Home …
In mid-October, the Villa Leonardo Gambin charity celebrated the 10th anniversary of its long-term residence with over 450 guests at Famee Furlane. The Las Vegas-themed fête, part of its annual fundraising event the Oak Leaf Gala, was complete with a ballroom reminiscent of a five-star nightclub and three shows. From Marilyn Monroe to Elvis Presley, …
The local community gathered in support of those battling drug and alcohol addiction on Nov. 23, 2014, at the Vitanova Foundation’s Celebration of Life fundraiser dinner. Held at the Da Vinci Banquet Hall, the annual event featured the graduation of clients who completed the Foundation’s treatment program as well as a customary concert by the …
Shemar Moore is back with his next big project — only this time, he’s stepping both in front and behind the camera It’s a few days into the Toronto International Film Festival and Shemar Moore is running late, but his evening companions don’t seem to mind. About 400 adoring fans, fellow filmmakers and camera-wielding media …
Toronto was once again transformed into a mini Sunset Boulevard as TIFF returned to the city from September 4 — 14th, bringing its camera flashes, screaming fans and the hottest Hollywood celebrities. As red carpets, VIP screenings and star-studded after-parties popped up throughout the heart of the city, City Life kept up with the frenzy …
This October, Canada’s biggest independent paint store, Steeles Paint, is bringing back its Give to Pink campaign, which last year raised over $25,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation — Ontario Region (CBCF). In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all October long Steeles Paint will donate $1 from every purchased can of Benjamin Moore …
Since 1964, the Ford Mustang has always, and unabashedly, been a staple of pop culture. This year the sleek and sporty car turns 50 and five global fashion visionaries — American fashion icon Anna Sui, Rogan Gregory and Scott Mackinlay-Hahn of Rogan, luxury handbag designer Paula Cademartori, Tomaso Anfossi and Francesco Ferrari of CO|TE and …