Over 500 people gathered at The Carlu in Toronto for one of the most influential events of the year, the St. Francis Xavier University National Dinner. The Hon. Frank McKenna, deputy chair, TD Bank Financial Group and chair of the University’s Board of Governors, served as host. PHOTOS: Seamus O’Regan (host, CTV Canada AM); John …
The ‘TEN’ gala, held at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, brought together many of the city’s fabulous personalities and socialites in support of Canada’s largest brain tumour centre – The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumour Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital. The elegant, French-inspired soiree marked 10 years of fundraising activities to finance state-of-the-art treatment …
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Toronto’s avid patrons of the arts joined the talented young musicians of The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School at Mozart Unlaced, its sixth annual celebration and fundraiser. The evening featured spontaneous musical performances throughout the Conservatory’s home, the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning. PHOTOS: The Hon. Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas) Peter …
Stars on Spadina, a musical gala celebrating the heart and soul of the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, saw some of Toronto’s brightest talents, including Sophie Milman and Melanie Doane, come out to pay tribute to the “Y” at Bloor and Spadina, and the contribution it has made to the cultural evolution of downtown Toronto. …
For Internet tycoon Gurbaksh Chahal, pursuing his dream was never a question. With a Digital Age replete with successful dot-com entrepreneurs, Chahal’s story is special, because he fulfilled it before blowing out the candles on his 19th birthday cake. Chahal started his first company when he was just 16, breaking society’s long-standing stereotypes that education …
Eugene Levy – one of Canada’s internationally renowned comedy stars – and The Second City were recently presented with the DAREarts Foundation’s 2010 Cultural awards. DAREarts is a Canadian, not-for-profit charity whose arts education empowers at-risk children to become leaders. The event, sponsored by Guy Carpenter, Lombard Canada and Scotiabank Group, took place at the …
The 8 Ball is Toronto’s premier charity billiard event, sponsored by Senator Homes, TD Water House and BMW Mini Canada. Over 300 guests enjoyed fine wines from Halpern and fabulous food from North 44, Sotto Sotto, Noce and Edo Sushi. Funds raised support the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at University Health Network. PHOTOS: Presenting Sponsor …
Sarah Palin, one of the most talked-about political figures of our generation, chose Carmen’s Banquet Centre in Hamilton for her first public speaking appearance in Ontario. An Intimate Evening with Sarah Palin featured a wonderful four-course dinner, live auction, and an excellent keynote address by Governor Palin, followed by a question and answer session. PHOTOS: …
Co-chairs Gillian Hewitt Smith and Dan McClure played host at the Massive Party: Speakeasy, Toronto’s sixth annual ultimate art party in support of the Art Gallery of Ontario. With 1,800 guests in attendance, the AGO was transformed into an opulent, sexy streetscape, taking the notorious party underground. Live music continued into the wee hours of …
