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Category: Award Gala

  • Canadian Screen Awards Day 1+2@Ritz Carleton+Sheraton Centre Hotel+

    By Bill Kwan Day one of The Canadian Screen Awards was held at the luxurious Ritz Carleton. The red carpet was held in the corridor and the after party was held in the Ballroom. Some of the guests included: Helga Stephenson – CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Martin Katz – Board Chair, Academy…

  • Reel World Visionary+Trailblazer Awards-Thurs.,Jan19th,2015@CBC Atrium

    Trail•blaz•er:”Someone who creates a path to guide others; a pioneer in a particular area who is pointing things in a new direction; an innovator.” It was an evening of awards, walking the Red Carpet,food, photo opps and drinks at the CBC Barbara Frum Atrium to celebrate outstanding contributions to The Reel World Film Festival. Tanya…

  • Juno Awards Announcement-Wed.,Feb.18th,2015@Casbah-Hamilton

    By Newton Yee Each year, the JUNO Awards recognizes Canadian music artists. This year’s show has an exciting lineup of nominees, performers, and events throughout JUNO week. JUNO week starts March 9, and culminates with the awards ceremony in Hamilton Place on March 15. The press release was hosted at the Casbah. The JUNO announcements…

  • 31st Annual Great Valentine Gala-Sat.,Feb.,7th,2015@Westin Harbour Castle-Metro Grand Ballroom

    It was the 31st year for The Great Valentine Gala for Canadians who live with a disability. On Saturday February 7th,2015, the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons hosted their Gala at The Hilton Harbour Castle in Toronto. The foundation have raised more than $26 Million on behalf of Canadian with disabilities. The night included…

  • SUPER BOWL XLIX 2015 EVENTS (Arizona)

      We’re back from Arizona Super Bowl XLIX … stay tuned for our coverage: Taste of the NFL Ron “Jaws” Jaworski’s Super Bowl Cigar Party The Players Super Bowl Tailgate (Bullseye Event Group) Friars Club Sports Roast: Terry Bradshaw 14th Annual Players’ Wives Fashion Show Moves Magazine Presents: NIGHT MOVES Super Bowl Event Jordin Sparks |…

  • WXN 12th Annual-Canada’s Most Powerful Women:Top 100-Thurs.,Nov.27th,2014@M.T.C.C.

    The 12th Annual Canada’s Most Powerful Women: https://www.wxnetwork.com/top-100-women Top 100 Leadership Summit&Awards Gala was held in Toronto this past Thursday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Leader Summit was hosted by Kathleen Taylor, Chair of the Board of RBC. A tireless and super busy speaker this week. Kathleen hosted the RBC Top Women Entrepreneurs…

  • The 22nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards-Nov., 26th, 2014@Fairmont Royal York

    By Rose Khan, Photography By Bill Kwan The 22nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards held on November 26th, 2014 at the luxurious  Fairmont Royal York in Toronto named six winners of this year’s prestigious awards including: the co-founder of Canada’s best selling brand of organic baby food; the visionary behind the world’s leading provider of…

  • Canadian Opera Company – Ensemble Studio Competition Gala, Nov. 25, 2014 @Four Seasons Centre

    The Canadian Opera Company (COC) hosted the 2nd Annual Centre Stage Ensemble Studio Competition Gala at the Four Seasons Centre to showcase 7 of Canada’s next opera stars.  Their journey began November 24, 2014 in a competition judged by a jury and the audience’s choice as well.  The prizes for the competition was $5,000 for…

  • 2014 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction, Nov. 14-17, 2014 @Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto

    2014 marked the year Rob Blake, Peter Forsberg, Dominik Hasek and Mike Modano were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as players, while late Pat Burns (coaching) and Bill McCreary (referee).  Of the players that were inducted, this years players were inducted each player are legends at their position. Rob Blake, a triple gold…

  • Scotiabank Giller Prize, Nov 10, 2014 @The Ritz-Carlton

    The 21st Scotiabank Giller Prize was held in the grand ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton and televised by CBC (click on the link to view the show) on November 10, 2014.  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…

  • 2nd Annual 50 Most Influential People-Thurs.,Nov.6th,2014@Ritz Carleton

    The second annual list of Toronto’s 50 most influential people was held at The Ritz-Carleton with over. 300 guests in attendance for this intimate cocktail event. Guests were welcomed in with an advance copy of the new December issue in which the list appears,Toronto Life publisher David Hamilton and editor Sarah Fulford started off the…

  • 11th Annual ANGELS BALL – In Support Of Free The Children – Sat. Sept. 27, 2014 @ Montecassino Woodbridge

    A big “shout out” goes to ANGELS BALL Chair Mr.Glenn Webster of The Toronto Earlscourt Rotary and the rest of The Board Of Directors for their invite and hospitality for the 11th Annual ANGELS BALL  – In Support Of Free The Children. The charity proceeds from this year’s 2014 ANGELS BALL to the Free The Children Adopt…

  • The Italian Walk Of Fame-Wed.,May 28th, 2014@Royal Theatre+Riviera Parque Banquet Hall

    By Alvin Wong+Bill Kwan The 6th Annual Italian Walk Of Fame event on Wednesday May 28th, 2014 was a two part celebration of the inductees with a red carpet ceremony unveiling in Little Italy, College Street’s-Regal Theatre in Toronto, home to the largest community of Italians outside of Italy comes the world’s first and only…

  • Hello! Canada:Canada’s Most Beautiful-Thurs.,May 22nd,2014@Shangri-La Hotel

    By Rose Khan Hello! Canada celebrated its 50 Most Beautiful Stars issue with a soiree last Thursday night (May 22) at Toronto’s Shangri-La hotel. Some of the country’s best-loved talent walked the red carpet! Among Canada’s most genetically blessed guests who attended the event were Drew and Jonathan Scott of Property Brothers. Also ET Canada‘s…