The Fairmont Royal York played host to St. Francis Xavier University’s National Dinner on April 15, 2014. Over 400 leaders in business, government and the community attended the affair, which focuses on the value of strong leadership and the influence that post-secondary education makes on the country. Hosted by CBC’s senior business correspondent Amanda Lang, …
Summer was warmly welcomed at the third annual McMichael Moonlight Gala on June 14, 2014, where a select group of 500 of the city’s culture fanatics gathered at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg to savour an evening of art and music under the stars. Canada AM’s Beverly Thomson, a great supporter of the …
Most Wanted, one of the most anticipated fashion events of the city, took over Eagles Nest Golf Club’s picturesque facilities on May 8, 2014. This year’s rendition of the annual event was held in support of the new Immune Therapy Program supporting Gynecological Cancer Care at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and welcomed a select group …
The Queen’s York Rangers (1st American Regiment) have played a series of vital roles in making history, including being sent to serve in the Riel Rebellion in 1885 and to fight in the South African (Boer) War of 1899 — 1902, as well as on operations in Cyprus, Croatia, Kosovo, Bosnia, Somalia, Namibia and Afghanistan. …
Over 100 guests braved a wicked storm on the evening of June 17, 2014, to attend the Heart of Fashion 2014 launch party, a precursor to Heart of Fashion, a philanthropic event taking place in October in support of the BMO Financial Group Breast Diagnostic Centre at North York General Hospital. The evening of food, …
Over 500 guests flocked to Casa Loma on May 28, 2014, for the annual Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Trust Gala, which this year was themed “A Night at the Castle.” The spectacular evening raised nearly $800,000 for an incredible cause. The not-for-profit organization is determined to make a difference in the quality of lives …
What do you get when you gather London-themed live and silent auctions, an Austin Powers impersonator, a Spice Girls tribute band and 700 of the city’s finely dressed do-gooders and celebrities, all surrounded by the grooviest Union Jack-inspired décor? The 19th annual Starlight Children’s Foundation Gala, which this year was themed “London Calling.” Held at …
Weizmann Canada’s Women and Science Committee hosted its inaugural Wonderful Women event at Casa Loma in the late spring. Over 200 guests were welcomed to the scenic venue, where a panel of inspiring and accomplished women spoke to the crowd, including event moderator Patricia Lovett-Reid, CTV News’ chief financial commentator; Dr. Naama Geva-Zatorsky, who completed …
An intimate cocktail reception was held on May 6, 2014, to raise support for the Ignite the Spark Fund, an arm of the Children’s Aid Foundation that helps children who can’t afford, or have no access to, sports, arts and recreation.
Always one of the most talked-about bashes about town, the annual Scrubs in the City social event returned to Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works for its 13th year on June 12. Over 800 guests donned their chicest white ensembles for the event, which this year was themed “Soiree Under the Stars: Into the Night Dressed in …
