Author: BK
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New Green Frontier Featuring Gene Simmons @ Arcadian Court (Mon. Nov. 19, 2018)
The Biggest Cannabis Event on Bay Street brought in Gene Simmons of the legendary band, KISS. The inaugural edition of the New Green Frontier Cannabis Investor Conference was held on Nov. 19th in Toronto. Presented by SmallCapPower and held at The Arcadian Court, this full-day event featured over 20 presenting companies and over 350 attendees. The…
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8th Annual Under the Big Top for Autism @ Liberty Grand (Thu. Nov. 15, 2018)
It was a fun and successful evening at The Liberty Grand benefiting Autism Speaks Canada, with over 600 in attendance!! This is a cause that’s especially dear to everyone as autism affects 1 in 88 children and that number is growing constantly. It was an honour to be a part of an event that is trying…
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CAMH Engage Fundraiser Event – Friday, November 16, 2018 TORONTO@The Thompson Hotel
By Sally Warburton “Ignite the Conversation – Mental Health is health” The Breakthrough Challenge celebrationwas an exciting place on November 16 where the sold out CAMH Engage fundraiser was held. The CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) Engage fundraiser is the culminating event of The Breakthrough Challenge. It’s the Award evening of the $10,000…
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Indigenous roots-rockers Midnight Shine’s poignant debut video “I Need Angels” shines light on tough topic
“I wrote “I Need Angels” because there are a lot of people struggling in Canada’s Indigenous far North communities,” says Midnight Shine frontman Adrian Sutherland, who hails from the Cree community of Attawapiskat in remote Northern Ontario. “We’ve had a lot of loss, a lot of tragedies, and I think it’s important for me as…
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Apryll Aileen Says “Don’t Make Me Wait” Canadian Singer/Songwriter Releases Modern 80s / 90s Pop Bopper She Wrote in the MIDDLE of a Party!
Apryll Aileen Says “Don’t Make Me Wait” Canadian Singer/Songwriter Releases Modern 80s / 90s Pop Bopper She Wrote in the MIDDLE of a Party! Watch “Don’t Make Me Wait” via YouTube here “Impressive vocals!” — First! Playlists “She doesn’t imitate, she creates… A dynamic range and vocal gravel Stevie Nicks and Janis…
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Get Ready To TAKE FLIGHT with MINI POP KIDS This Winter Canada’s #1 Family Entertainment Group Celebrates 15th Anniversary Announcing Cross-Canada Tour & New Album
CANADA’S #1 FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, MINI POP KIDS ANNOUNCE CROSS-CANADA TOUR href=”https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VAjBQ6cM2faT2UKxONV93″>Spotify Home Don’t miss your chance to TAKE FLIGHT with Canada’s best-selling kid’s music group! The MINI POP KIDS area heading out on tour across Canada, and releasing a brand new album. The MINI POP KIDS are set to embark on a nationwide tour…
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John C. Reilly, Bill Idol, Patrick Duffy and more @ STAN @ OLLIE post-screening party – hosted by Guillotine Vodka
photography provided by Sony Picture Classics Michael Simon/Startraks Photo Stars visited the AFI Special Screening After-Party for Sony Pictures Classics’ “STAN & OLLIE” Wednesday night at Liaison Restaurant + Lounge hosted by Guillotine Vodka. John C. Reilly (RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET), Shirley Henderson (24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE) Director Jon S. Baird, Writer Jeff Pope, Makeup…
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Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Weekend -Fri., Nov.9th- Mon., Nov.12th,2018@HHOF, Toronto
Photography By Nicholas Chan & BK on the SCENE On Friday, November 9, we were invited to the INDUCTION MEDIA CONFERENCE with the Official Ring Presentation and Photo Opportunity, inside Esso Great Hall of The Hockey Hall Of Fame. Elected in the Builder Category were: Gary Bettman and Willie O’Ree. Elected in the…
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COMMUNITY ROCKS 2018@THE QUEEN ELIZABETH BUILDING CNE-Sat.,Nov.10th,2018
By Sally Warburton The Queen Elizabeth Building on the CNE grounds was a happening place on Saturday, November 10 ! Community Living Toronto was having its biennial fundraising event. With the disco theme “Celebrate good times, come on!” event throughout the venue – disco balls, disco dancers performance, guests dancing up a storm to the…
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10th Annual Prosperity Ball @ Royal York Hotel (Sat. Nov 10, 2018)
New Beginnings Support Program hosted its 10th Annual Prosperity Ball – Night of Diamonds on Saturday November 10, 2018 at the Royal York Hotel. The Host for the evening was Amanda Lang, an Internationally recognized Canadian Business Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Amanda believes giving back is a necessity to improving the lives of…
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A Fundraiser in Support of Liver Research and Education@The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel (1 Harbour Square, Toronto,)-Fri.,Nov.16th,2018
A Fundraiser in Support of Liver Research and Education. Liver disease is often seen as an adult problem but in reality thousands of children in Canada – from newborns to teens – suffer from various forms of life-threatening liver disease. Our urgent challenge is to transform the future of these children, to offer them a…
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Canadian Indie Pop Artist Zoelly Captures Heartache & Longing in New Single. Toronto-Based Singer/Songwriter Releases Follow-Up Single & Video After Summer Smash “Blowing Smoke”
Canadian Indie Pop Artist Zoelly Captures Heartache & Longing in New Single Toronto-Based Singer/Songwriter Releases Follow-Up Single & Video After Summer Smash “Blowing Smoke” — Watch on YouTube! “Strong, passionate vocals” — PopFiltr “I love the powerful, flawless vocals” — Unrecorded “Passionate, pretty vocals with a calming beat” — Tongue Tied Magazine “Vocals sound amazing!…
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Watch Toronto-Based Audra Santa’s Self-Directed Amorously Macabre Masterpiece “Afterglow” The Canadian Trip-Hop Goth-Soul Singer/Songwriter and Mixed Media Artist’s New Video
Watch Toronto-Based Audra Santa’s Self-Directed Amorously Macabre Masterpiece “Afterglow” The Canadian Trip-Hop Goth-Soul Singer/Songwriter and Mixed Media Artist’s New Video Considered Too Risqué for Facebook Boosting ‘Afterglow’ — YouTube Video In one of her most raw, intimately-told and empowering works of art yet, mixed-media trip-hop, pop, soul, and rock singer/songwriter Audra Santa has debuted…
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Canadian Indie Folk/Roots Artist John Muirhead Will Sleep on the Floor with New Single”I Can Sleep Anywhere”
Canadian Indie Folk/Roots Artist John Muirhead Will Sleep on the Floor New Single “I Can Sleep Anywhere” Tells of Life on the Road Doing What He Loves Video Compiled from Behind the Scenes iPhone Footage — Available now! Watch “I Can Sleep Anywhere” via YouTube Here November 16th w/ CAMIE @ Brown & Dickson, London…
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Chair Affair @ Casalife (Fri. Nov. 2, 2018)
photography by Nick Chan Over 700 Furniture Bank friends descended on casalife on Friday, Nov 2 to party for the cause. The event was the most successful Chair Affair held to-date, with more funds raised and more attendees than ever! The charming emcee’s Todd Talbot and Matt Dusk wooed the crowd with their fantastic performance.…
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11th Annual Chief of Police Gala @ Beanfield Centre (Thu. Nov. 1, 2018)
by Kimberly Samnang The Chief’s Gala is a yearly event hosted by Chief Mark Saunders in support of Victim Services Toronto. It is a celebration that highlights a highly valued volunteer organization that is respected and essential not only to victims, but also to police officers at the scene of crimes and sudden tragedies. A…
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The Great Jewellery Heist @ Toronto Ritz Carlton (Thu. Nov. 1, 2018)
by Kimberly Samnang On November 1, over 400 guests came together in support of Bridgepoint Active Healthcare at the eighth anniversary of The Great Jewellery Heist (Heist), presented by CIBC and Ivanhoe Cambridge. The sold-out fundraiser brought together a diverse and influential group of men and women from Bay Street and Toronto’s fashion circles for…
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Canada’s Great Kitchen Party, Regional Qualifier
Canada’s Great Kitchen Party presents its annual Toronto Regional Qualifier for the Canadian Culinary Championships, hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos and featuring a line-up of acclaimed Canadian chefs, elite athletes and musicians, celebrating pillars of Canadian culture – sport, music and food. Guests enjoyed a variety of delicious dishes from 10 competing chefs, mingle and meet…
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Happy Place @ Toronto Harbourfront (Nov. 1 – Jan 1, 2018)
We were invited to an exclusive sneak peek of HAPPY PLACE! This is a pop-up sensation on its first international stop and it ‘s showing by Toronto’s Harbour Front, from November 1, 2018 to January 1, 2019. HAPPY PLACE creator Jared Paul was present during our visit. #CaptureYourHappy! HAPPY PLACE was created because they BELIEVE that our world today can…
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2018 Taste Canada Awards (Tue. Oct. 30, 2018)
photography by Kimberly Samnang October 30, 2018, Toronto, ON — Taste Canada Awards / Les Lauréats des Saveurs du Canada (tastecanada.org) has announced the winners of the country’s only national, bilingual food writing awards. October is National Cookbook Month #Love Cookbooks #MoreThanRecipes A champion of cookbook authors and food bloggers, Taste Canada inspires readers to…