October 3, 2026
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Canadian Heartthrob, Christopher Russell

Christopher Russell talks about his latest role in SYFY’s newest horror series, Day of the Dead, his favourite new Swedish fitness regime called “fartlek” and how he attributes his success in the entertainment industry to being authentic to himself. “If I’ve shown up and done my best, it doesn’t matter what the outcome is”. From …

#FarmersProtests For India’s Majority Population

New agricultural laws in India — a country situated thousands of kilometres away from Canada — have sparked protest rights across this country: rights that call for fair and equitable farming practices. It has been billed as one of the largest protests in human history, and there are no signs of it letting up. And …

The Salvation Army: A Place For Everyone

Widely known for its presence during the holiday season, The Salvation Army isn’t just Christmas kettles or food banks. The support around the holiday season is just a small part when it comes to serving the community. Chestnuts roasting over an open fire. Cookies, carrots and milk. Gifts under a Christmas tree — these hallmarks …

Rob Mayes: Big Risks, Bigger Rewards

This actor and country artist-songwriter has grabbed for the brass ring his entire career, and with an acclaimed new Western movie and iHeart-scripted podcast about Nashville songwriting, he has yet to fall short. A known certainty in life is that it is not without its risks. We all deal with these daily, and in the …

Murda (ing) D Beatz

The odds were stacked against Murda Beatz; realistically, there was every reason for him not to make it. Feeling like a misfit who was on the outside looking in, Murda grew up in small-town Ontario, a long way from the music scene. But that didn’t deter him. It was an inauspicious beginning for Shane Lee …

Mackenzie Health Foundation Takes Gala Guests Around The World

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 …

Pizza Nova: Groundbreaking

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 …

Butterfly Gala for Hospice Vaughan 2019

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 …