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Month: November 2015

  • 103rd Grey Cup@Winnipeg(Sun.,Nov.28th,2015)

    Greetings from chilly Winnipeg! It was the 103rd Grey Cup and the 14th Grey Cup victory for the Edmonton Eskimos, who have been competing for the trophy since the late 1940’s. The final score in favor of the Edmonton Eskimos was 26-20, on Sunday night. It was Eskimos day and it has been over ten…

  • Washington Capitals Vs. Toronto Maple Leafs@A.C.C.(Sat.,Nov.28th,th,2015)

    The Washington Capitals won the game and got a look at the Maple Leafs’ backup goaltender on Saturday night. It was the third straight loss for last-place Toronto. Bernier made 19 saves in his first start in nearly two weeks – starter James Reimer sat with a lower-body injury. Jason Chimera had a goal and…

  • UPCOMING: 4th Annual AWHL Fundraiser Dec 4/5/6 @ Coffee Tree Roastery – 2412 Bloor Street West (Toronto)

    4th Annual AWHL Fundraiser — Keep the phone lines open for the Assaulted Women’s Helpline!  In keeping with tradition the staff at the Coffee Tree will donate all the tips they receive Friday Dec. 4, Saturday Dec. 5, and Sunday Dec. 6. As per tradition for the past three years, you can also donate $20 and take home…

  • Agency Wars VI@Muzik(Wed.,Nov.25th,2015)

    By Nicholas Chan The headlines read:24 AGENCY BOXERS, 12 FIGHTS, ONE NIGHT OF GLORY and ALL FOR CHARITY!!! AGENCY WARS VI – November 25th, 2015! at Muzik Agency Wars is a corporate charity boxing event that recruits the best and bravest men and women from the Toronto media & advertising industry… to step into the…

  • The Crystal Ball 2015@M.T.C.C.(Sat.,Nov.21st,2015)

    This year marked the 29th Annual Crystal Ball Gala and titled: “Against All Odds”, recognized as one of the top Black Tie revenue generating galas held in Canada. This gala drew the who’s who of the corporate elite, the affluent, philanthropists and A-Listers out for an evening of unsurpassed enjoyment. This gala stands out from…

  • Suits & Staches-In Support Of Movember Foundation@Leon’s Roundhouse(Fri.,Nov.20th,2015)

    by Don Quincy – DQC Photo #‎Movember‬, the time of the year where men do their best Tom Selleck or Ned Flanders impression or whoever their Stasche Hero may be! Global events including ‪#‎SuitsandStaschesCharityGala‬ are put on to raise awareness of men’s health issues and to raise donations in order to fund a diverse range…

  • The 5th Annual Under The Big Top For Autism@Liberty Grand-(Thurs.,Nov.19th,2015)

    The Fifth Annual “Under The Big Top For Autism” was held at the historic Liberty Grand on Thursday. A very successful evening benefiting Autism Speaks Canada with 600+ in attendance!!! They raised over $250,000.00 for ASC. This is a cause that’s especially dear to everyone as autism affects 1 in 88 children with that number…

  • 3rd Annual Angel Catwalk For Sick Kids@Andrew Richard Designs(Thurs.,Nov.19th,2015)

    By Nicholas Chan The 3rd Annual Angels Catwalk for Sick Kids in support of The Ashley’s Angels Fund http://www.ashleysangels.ca/aboutus was held on Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at the spacious Andrew Richards Designs. The evening was a great night and experience, live entertainment, silent auction, a cocktail reception with catering from some of the best chefs…

  • The 3rd Annual Le Grand Bal@The Fermenting Cellar(Wed.,Nov.18th,2015)

    By: William Kay+ Steve Blackburn The Third Annual Le Grand Bal Masquerade was held at the Fermenting Cellar in Toronto’s trendy Distillery District. This year’s Le Grand Bal was was in support of Toronto’s first transitional housing program for sex-trafficked victims via Covenant House Toronto. Thanks to the amazing efforts from Suzanne Rogers, Sylvia Mantella,…

  • 13th Annual Regent Park Film Festival@Daniel Spectrum(Wed.,Nov.18th,2015)

    The Regent Park Film Festival is Toronto’s only free-of-charge multi-cultural community film festival, dedicated to showcasing local and international independent works relevant to inner-city communities across Toronto. We host an annual festival and also hold year-round school and community screenings, workshops and discussions at no cost. The Festival aims to reach isolated communities throughout Regent…

  • Transgender Awareness Week 2015(Nov.14th-20th)+Interview With Jack Jackson

    To mark Transgender Awareness Week 2015 (Nov.14 – 20), Jack Jackson of “Alljackedup” has designed a special, one-off commemorative bow tie celebrating the achievements of activists, pioneers and heroes of the transgender, gender variant and gender non-conforming communities. Available for a limited time, the bow tie features the names of current transgender role models like…

  • 2015 Promise Ball@Paramount Conference&Event Venue(Sat.,Nov.14th,2015)

    The 2015 Promise Ball gala is the culmination of tireless and committed individuals who are dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. JDRF was paying tribute to the Frost Family as the honouree at this year’s Promise Ball. The M.C. for the evening was celebrated comedian and…

  • 27th Annual 12 Trees Of Christmas Preview-The Joy Of Creativity@Gardiner Museum(Thurs.,Nov.12th,2015)

    A special guided tour took place at the Gardiner Museum for the annual 12 Trees event. Dee Dee Eustace is the curator of this year’s 12 Trees, with the support of 12 Tree artist and designers to create this year’s edition called”The Joy Of Creativity.” This explores the possibilities of what a Christmas tree can…

  • Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremonies 2015@HHOF Toronto(Nov.6th-Nov.9th,2015)

    By Nicholas Chan and Don Quincy This was the Class of 2015 full of superstar defenceman and how did it rank compared to past inductees? You be the judge but this year must rank among some of the best hockey players ever! Sergei Fedorov, Phil Housley, Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Pronger, Bill Hay, Angela Ruggiero and…

  • The Annual Stone Tile Gala Event(Thurs.,Nov.12th,2015)

    By Nicholas Chan The annual Stone Tile Gala was the perfect setting to bring together the GTA’s design industry professionals in one spot. For over 20 years, Stone Tile has been recognized as North America’s foremost authority on natural and manufactured tiles. The showroom was a perfect place to hold the gala. Though a huge…

  • Giller Prize@Ritz Carelton(Tues.,Nov.10th,2015)

    The 22st Scotiabank Giller Prize was held in the grand ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton and televised by CBC on November 10, 2015. The Giller Prize, the richest literary award for fiction recognizes Canadian authors for the talents. The prize $100,000 goes to the winner and $10,000 going to other finalists. Founded by Jack Rabinovitch in…

  • Jenice J. Heo@Andrew Richards -Neil Young Series-Opening Night@Struck Contemporary(Turs.,Nov.5th,2015)

    It was the grand opening of the Jenice J. Heo “Neil Young Series of art. This was part two of the “Struck Contemporary”series that showcased some amazing art such as Andy Warhol’s original artwork. The invited guest were treated to great hospitality which included:delicious appetizers, creative desserts and an open bar. Two art work that…

  • “Spectre” Movie Premiere@Scotia Bank Theatre+007 After Party@Drake One Fifty(Tues.,Nov.3rd,2015)

    By Nicholas Chan It was a dual partnership when Dignitas International combined with the premiere of the new James Bond movie Spectre at the Scotia Bank theatre in downtown Toronto. Founded in 2004, Dignitas International is a leader in health systems. They work with patients, health care workers, researchers and policymakers. They are advocates of…

  • Boom Box@Tiff Bell Lightbox(Thurs.,Nov.5th,2015)

    By Nicolas Chan It was called”A Night Of Explosive Creativity Inspired By The Exhibition of Andy Warhol:Stars Of The Silver Screen” and it delivered in style on a Thursday night in Toronto. This event was named by Best Of Toronto’s Annual Event Of The Year For 2014. This event proclaimed that “Everyone will be famous…

  • The Third Annual Hush Hush@Bloor/Gladstone Branch Library(Sat.,Oct.31st,2015)

    The Third Annual HUSH HUSH Bash in support of Toronto Public Library was held on Saturday,October 31st, 2015 at the Bloor/Gladstone Branch Library. The library was transformed into a “Haunted House” for one night for the event. This event was being hosted by New Collection, the Toronto Public Library Foundation’s young patrons group. HUSH HUSH…