PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ The 11th location of internationally feted Panera Bread Bakery-Café kicked off its grand opening in Woodbridge with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Oct. 16th, 2013. The president and CEO of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, Paula Curtis, along with Vaughan councillors and invited guests, were in attendance. Known for its high-quality sandwiches, salads, …
I’m standing in the middle of what many women might call their “happy place”: a freshly unveiled, 30-foot Swarovski Christmas tree twinkles at my side in the shiny midst of Yorkdale Shopping Centre, and Matt Dusk, one of the most charming personalities on today’s jazz music scene, is grinning in front of me as he …
It’s that time of year to spoil your loved ones. And for the gentlemen on your list, David’s Fine Linens invites you to wrap up all the comforts of home with a luxurious twist. Make his holiday shine with towels from David Home, embellished with real Swarovski crystals, or warm him up with Portuguese duvet …
October 2, 2013 An Open Letter to Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of City Council Dear Mayor Bevilacqua and Members of City Council: We, the undersigned, are writing to you today to express our strong support for City Council’s decision to continue further consultation with respect to the development of an integrated entertainment and …
The star of Les Misérables discusses reprising his role as the production’s hero, his love of music and his search for diversity Les Misérables, the longest-running and arguably most famous musical in the world, returns to Toronto this fall, and with it comes award-winning theatre performer Ramin Karimloo. At only 35, the Iranian-born, Canadian-raised actor …
Prayers for Noah Facecchia Undergoing intense medical procedures since he was diagnosed with idiopathic refractory status epilepticus in 2011, Noah Facecchia, 8, has endured more than any child should. Shoppers Drug Mart at 4000 Highway 7 and Ainsley Grove will host its second annual gala in honour of Noah on October 19, between 11 a.m. …
IN THE RISING MIST With a passion for poetry and creative non-fiction, Vaughan resident Kamal Parmar is excited to announce the December 2013 release of her second book, In the Rising Mist, which features beautiful poetry about the simplicity of life and the beauty of nature. An associate member of the League of Canadian Poets …
Lara Jean Chorostecki is tucked inside a small glass box, her back pressed into a tight corner. But despite being crammed in a panic-inducing, creaking Edwardian elevator paused on the fourth floor of the Gladstone Hotel, Chorostecki does what she does best. She gets into character. “Daaarllling,” she drawls, channelling an amalgam of Marlene Dietrich …
Nearly 200 people crowded at the Cardinal Golf Club in Newmarket for this year’s Andrew Mizzoni Charity Golf Classic on June 20. Almost $15,000 was raised during the afternoon, all in support of pediatric cancer research at SickKids Hospital. The event’s special guests included SickKids doctors and nurses, and the master of ceremonies was the …
Mayor Dave Barrow of Richmond Hill held the 9th annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at Le Parc Dining & Banquet Hall on Thursday, May 30. Guests at this year’s event savoured a delicious breakfast while listening to keynote speaker Cardinal Thomas Collins. The yearly meeting is a Christian celebration of prayer hosted for the community leaders …