To celebrate the 90th anniversary of Canada and Japan’s diplomatic relations, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado visited Mississauga, Ont., during the Japan Festival CANADA. With the last visit taking place 15 years ago, it marks the first time a member of the Japanese Imperial Family has visited Mississauga. “Our relationship with Japan is one that …
Hundreds of golfers recently gathered at a sold out event to support Spirit of Generosity, an initiative making a positive impact on the community’s wellbeing. Funds raised at the event contributed to the $70 million already raised by Mayor Bevilacqua, which has been donated to over 200 not-for-profit and community organizations shaping Vaughan. www.vaughan.ca
City Life was honoured to spend the afternoon taking in nature, wellness and delicious food! The days events consisted of a mindful yoga class with Carmelinda DiManno on the beautiful Kortright grounds. After lunch the group was taken on a guided nature walk, we tested our survival skills by building a fire and finally relaxed …
On June 2, the Mackenzie Health Foundation hosted its 5th Ride for Health. Taking place annually, the event had participants ride through the York Region and raised a record-breaking $350,000, bringing the total to $1 million since the event’s beginnings in 2015. The funds raised will be used to better equip the future Mackenzie Vaughan …
Steeped in tradition, Villa Charities’s 13th Annual Giro Cycling Fundraiser tested cyclists’ endurance on three scenic routes through Vaughan, Kleinburg and King City, Ont. Riders at the May 26 event, were treated to a variety of Italian snacks and a hot lunch featuring Italian favourites. The Giro ride raises the necessary funds needed to enhance …
On May 23, the 2019 ICCO (Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario) Air Canada Business Excellence Awards were held at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex in Toronto. For the past 17 years, the most outstanding and innovative leaders in the business, scientific, academic and cultural communities have been highlighted. The impact and incredible achievements these …
At the beginning of May, Lioness Women’s Club hosted the VIP Posh Purple Party. The night featured live music, food and a packed program of speakers who included the likes of Ann Kaplan, CEO and president of iFinance Canada Inc. All proceeds from the event were donated to Canadian Women’s Foundation, an organization dedicated to …
This year’s Pink Ribbon Event marked the seventh from The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Taking place in April of this year in the City of Vaughan, Ont., the event featured dinner, a dance and a private auction. The evening didn’t just build on the $92,600 already raised by the organization, but it also went directly …
Mia Martina, a French-Canadian singer-songwriter, speaks to us from her home in Miami about what music, community and love mean to her. After a break from the music industry, Mia Martina, a multi-platinum recording artist, is ready to come back better than ever for her fans, of whom she speaks very fondly and graciously. In …
With the release of the 2019 Shero Role Model series, young girls will now get to see the possibilities ahead of them, thanks to a group of empowered women, including Canada’s own Tessa Virtue. This year marked a momentous occasion — the 60th anniversary of Barbie. Having been around for six decades, Barbie has had …