Winnipeg-based family business Freed & Freed’s new heritage line might just replace the ubiquitous Canada Goose parka as the de facto uniform for Canadians this winter. Inspired by old English tweed, Freed’s coat collection was unveiled at an exclusive VIP preview at the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Toronto on Aug. 20, 2014, where guests were guided …
Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, Ont., is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering a three-night, four-day yoga retreat for breast cancer fighters, survivors and their loved ones. Throughout the retreat, which takes place from Oct. 7 to 9, 2014, participants will be led through a gentle yoga program — suited for yogis of all …
Local beauty icon and television personality Rita Stirpe has been nominated for a Contessa Award in the category of Makeup Artist of the Year. Hosted by Salon Magazine, the annual Contessa Awards is one of the most buzzed-about events in Canada’s beauty industry. Currently placed in the top 10 semi-finalists in her riding, which were …
The Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design returned to TIFF this September to celebrate show-stopping costumes with a star-studded guest list. Spotted was actress Natalie Brown, womenswear designer David Dixon, Toronto Fashion Incubator’s Susan Langdon, Juno-winning R&B artist Jully Black, Fashion Week fixture Robin Kay and other prominent personalities. The crowd …
After Vaughan’s leading lifestyle publication City Life Magazine unveiled its new cover design for its August/September 2014 issue, Masthead, the premier website destination for the periodical industry, picked up the story and reported on the magazine’s new look and direction. The piece outlined how City Life’s redesign displays a modern and cutting-edge art style that …
Primerica Financial Services, a credited member of the New York Stock Exchange and the largest financial brokerage in North America, opened a new office at 960 Edgeley Blvd. in Vaughan on July 12th. Friends, family and clients of the brokerage came out to celebrate the grand opening of the branch, which will bring Primerica’s internationally …
Members and guests of the Vitanova Foundation in Vaughan gathered for an open house appreciation day this past July to celebrate the rehabilitation centre’s newly installed commercial kitchen that will better serve its clients. Earlier this year, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care’s Central Local Health Integration Network provided Vitanova with a grant …
Vaughan-based nut-free sweets shop Oh So Sweet rang in its second anniversary with a customer appreciation bash on July 12. Welcoming friends and customers both new and old to the shop’s quaint setting, the party provided ample music, face painting and cupcake- and cookie-decorating for the kids. Refreshments were also served, offering an array of …
Tutor on Wheels, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the extracurricular literacy of youth in the GTA, hosted its fourth annual spelling bee that kicked off in April and culminated with the competition’s finale at Vellore Village Community Centre on June 14. Deputy mayor of Vaughan Gino Rosati, regional councillor Deb Schulte and York Region …
Eagles Nest Golf Club overflowed with star power on June 26th, as the fifth annual Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament brought celebrities and professional athletes together to help raise money in support of the Children’s Aid Foundation and other local charities. Former Toronto Blue Jay Joe Carter, known for his legendary walk-off homerun that clinched …