On Nov. 7, the annual Living City Dinner took place. Marking the 26th edition since its launch, the initiative strives to create a better quality of life for people in Toronto. Taking place at the Riviera Event Space, the event helps Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to work toward preserving the health of the …
Described as “an exploration of cultures that make up southwest York Region,” the Mackenzie Health Foundation’s Around the World Gala took place on Nov. 2. Featuring European-inspired cuisine and performances from Asia and Latin America, the event brought together over 1,100 businesses and community leaders from the GTA. Funds raised at the gala were donated …
Get ready, everybody: we’re getting our own Family Feud Canada with families coming from across the country — and a Canuck host. It’s a simple format: a TV show featuring two families competing against each other to guess the most popular answers to survey questions for cash and prizes. Now we’re getting our own version …
On Monday October 21, Pizza Nova had their groundbreaking ceremony at 1260 Lawrence Avenue East. This location will become Pizza Nova's new Support Office and Call Centre with an expected date of April/May 2020. The new state-of-the-art premises will also serve as a fully equipped training centre facility to all staff and franchisees. The new space …
On October 18, 1000 guests enjoyed great company, food, and live entertainment at the Terrace Banquet Centre in support of the Butterfly Gala for Hospice Vaughan. EMCEE Jennifer Valentyne presented the gala, and representatives from all levels of government enhanced the evening. This year’s event helped raise $500,000 in funds for Hospice Vaughan. The …
Alegria, one of Cirque du Soleil’s most iconic productions, will be presented at the Big Top, Ontario Place in Toronto until November 24th. Packed with signature songs and acrobatics, the show has already been presented in 255 cities and seen by more than 14 million people worldwide. www.cirquedusoleil.com
On Sept. 19, the Waves of Changes for Autism Gala took place in support of the autistic community in Vaughan. Attended by over 900 people, including the likes of Julian Trozzo, Victoria Colmenares and Roberto Tanco, the event’s donations were added to the $320,000 already raised by Waves this year. www.wavesofchanges.ca
Sept. 8 saw the success of the seventh Vaughan Parkinson SuperWalk at Vaughan City Hall. Taking place annually, 225 walkers and runners participated in the two-kilometre and five-kilometre routes. The event concluded with closing remarks from Nadia Smith, the organization’s chair, and raised over $80,000. www.donate.parkinson.ca
Former owner of Gino Ladies and Men’s Fashion on St. Clair, Gino Cucchi, unveiled a sign on Sept. 14 titled the “Cavaliere Gino Cucchi Laneway.” Situated between Earlscourt Avenue and Nairn Avenue, just north of St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, it was attended by friends who met at a local restaurant to share memories from …
The seventh Free-Them Freedom Walk took place at the end of September. Attended by over 500 people, the walk took place to raise awareness about human trafficking and exploitation in the country. At press time, the event has raised over $90,000 and will keep raising money until Oct. 15, when the CN Tower is hoped …