Pristine beaches, gourmet gastronomy, stunning suites and superlative service are just some of the universally celebrated touchstones of a Sandals property. Before Gordon “Butch” Stewart created his billion-dollar empire of luxury resorts, the Jamaican native had a vision to provide patrons with an all-inclusive experience that would outshine all others. Almost three decades later, and …
More than 400 eager participants stretched, danced, and united at the 2nd annual Yoga in Motion to raise over $200,000 for life-saving breast cancer research at Mount Sinai Hospital. The all-day fitness marathon, held at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, was led by some of the top fitness instructors in the Greater Toronto Area. PHOTOS: …
Joining renowned authors such as Catherine Gildiner, Nino Ricci, Anne Michaels, Vincent Lam, Lawerence Hill, Tish Cohen, Linwood Barclay, and many more acclaimed writers, marvelous guests twirled into the Fairmont Royal York on Feb. 11, 2010. With unique themes that blended eight diverse books, the night was a blast. Delectable hors d’oeuvres started the night, …
“It’s Always Something,” an evening of comedy, music and dance in support of Gilda’s Club, Greater Toronto, hosted its 8th annual Variety Show at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Russell Peters was joined by an all-star cast, which included Dave Thomas, Sean Cullen, Steven Page and Divine Brown. PHOTOS: Janna Polzin, a.k.a Maria from The …
An anticipated event, the 23rd Annual Teddy Bear Affair, hosted by the Children’s Aid Foundation, transported more than 800 guests back to the Age of Swing. Citytv Breakfast Television personalities Dina Pugliese and Kevin Frankish hosted at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, which featured a special performance by Matt Dusk. PHOTOS: Dina Pugliese and Kevin …
To mark its 30th anniversary, the Herbie Fund – a charity that provides financial support so that children from around the world can receive life saving or life-altering surgical treatment at The Hospital for Sick Children – hosted “A Night in Mumbai” at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. The dramatic Bollywood-themed evening featured live …
Fairmont Chateau Laurier If you’re looking for something très grande, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier is the place to go. The location is prime and calling it centrally located would be an understatement. The hotel is steps away from Ottawa’s largest mall and Parliament, as well as many other amenities and forms of entertainment. The suites …
Montblanc hosted its final Signature for Good “Children’s Wishes for Children” event on Dec. 15, 2009 in New York City. The goal of the nationwide initiative that kicked off in mid-November was to raise funds and awareness for UNICEF’s efforts in increasing worldwide literacy. Gossip Girl’s Kelly Rutherford shared nothing but messages of hope as …
Presented by Scotia Bank, the 8th Annual Giller Light Bash was a huge success. The event, in support of Frontier College’s efforts to provide programs that help children, youths and adults without literacy skills, was held at Berkeley Church in Toronto on Nov.10th, 2009. More than 400 young professionals attended in support of Canadian literature, …
A long the calming, sun-drenched shores of Naples, Florida, an architectural marvel stands out on the shoreline like a majestic gem, drawing in all who crosses its path. Within the golden The Ritz-Carlton walls lies a wonderful world of possibilities, with 450 guest rooms that offer stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico, six innovative …
