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  • Let The NFL Free Agency &Trade Frenzy Begin!-Tues.,March 12th-Mon., March 18th, 2024

    Let’s see what notable signings took place on day one. The revolving QB situation: Russell Wilson announced he was going to the Pittsburgh Steelers bound late Sunday night, Kirk Cousins, the top free agent quarterback heading to Atlanta. Gardner Minshew joins the Las Vegas Raiders on a two-year, $25 million deal. Reunited and it feels so…

  • Comicon @M.T.C.C. -March 15th-17th,2024

    by Sally Warburton& BKONTHESCENE Comicon Toronto, the annual comic book and pop culture convention was held at Toronto Metro Toronto Convention Centre on March 15th to 17th, 2024. It’s been happening since 2001 with its changes over the years, and has been a 3-day event with exhibitors, presentations, workshops, celebrity, high-profile guests… with increased attendance…

  • Brian Burke-2024 Grand Marshal For The St. Patrick’s Parade-Sun.,March 17, 2024

    The St. Patrick’s Parade Society are the custodians of a tradition to celebrate Ireland’s history, culture and heritage through entertainment. This is a not for profit, event staging organization, responsible for numerous Irish events throughout the year. The annually organize the Grand Marshal Ball, the St. Patrick’s Parade Lunch, Celtic Island, and Toronto’s St. Patrick’s…

  • CULTURAL GOODS GALLERY PRESENTED-MOHAWK WARRIORS, HUNTERS & CHIEFS/THE ART OF TOM WILSON TEHOHÁHAKE

    Coming to Cultural Goods Gallery this February,Mohawk Warriors, Hunters & Chiefs will explore the personal story of Juno Award-winning singer,songwriter, musician and performer, Tom Wilson Tehoháhake. This specially organized exhibition presents a selection of works created between 2015 and 2024, and celebrates the launch of Mohawk Warriors, Hunters & Chiefs, a ground-breaking bilingual book that explores the paintings and iconography of Tom Wilson. In his early fifties, Tehoháhake accidentally discovered that he wasadopted and that he was Mohawk from Kahnawake. “There’s blood memory that happened in my…

  • PDAC Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention -March 3 – 6, 2024 

    By Sally Warburton It’s March! It’s Toronto! So it’s the annual PDAC Convention. Held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC).  The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community. People involved in the mining industry come from all over the world to attend, speak and exhibit. …

  • The Web Summit Qatar  @Doha, Qatar-February 26 – 29,2024

    By Sally Warburton For the first time, the Web Summit was held in Doha, Qatar. The gem of the Middle East. A beautiful setting of palm trees and warm weather for a wonderful Web Summit…  The sold out Web Summit Qatar started with the Opening Ceremonies at DECC (The Doha Exhibition and Convention Center)  located in West…

  • Canadian International AutoShow @METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE-FEBRUARY 16-25, 2024

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm6MHXD-hCg&feature=youtu.beThe AutoShow opened last Friday to the largest crowd in the 51-year history of the event. Lineups were waiting when the show officially opened at noon. By the end of the day, 22,628 people had passed through the turnstiles to see the offerings from 44 different automotive brands across the 650,000 square feet of the…

  • POGO PJ Party In Support Of PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY GROUP OF ONTARIO-“Leap into the Wild”@The Symes-Thurs.,Feb.29th,2024

    It was the yearly POGO gala and PJ event at the art deco-the Symes. The evening started off with a cocktail reception, including a host bar and scrumptious hors d’oeuvres. http://www.pogopjparty.com/  POGO ensures that everyone affected by childhood cancer has access to the best possible care and support—from a child’s diagnosis, through treatment and into survivorship.…

  • The Lazys @Lee’s Palace-Fri.,March 1st,2024

    By Wayne Baggs Mate, The Lazy’s gig at Lee’s Palace on March 1st, 2024, was an absolute ripper! Leon Harrison and the Aussie crew tore the place up, and we were all on a rock and roll high that’s gonna last a while. Leon’s stage presence is like a lightning bolt – electrifying and impossible…

  • The  Second Annual SickKids Fired-Up Gala  @Four Seasons Hotel Fri.,Feb.23rd,2024 

    Photography By SV Photography It was the second annual SickKids Fired-Up Gala, with the success of the very first event last year which was started and Organized by Roxy Zapala – Art of Celebrations, this year it was held at the stunning Four Seasons Hotel in support of an amazing cause-The SickKids Burns and Plastics…

  • Blue Bovine Steak & Sushi House @Union Station Grand Opening-Friday, February 16, 2024

    By Sally Warburton ‘Meet me at the Bull’ will very soon be a well used Toronto expression. As that’s where we’ll all meet up to go to Toronto’s newest restaurant Blue Bovine  Steak and Sushi House. The bull statue outside Union Station entrance to Blue Bovine Steak and Sushi House represents where Bay Street business, sports and entertainment intersect. It…

  • SUE FOLEY ANNOUNCES NEW ONEGUITAR WOMAN ALBUM ANDRELEASES FIRST SINGLE – ELIZABETH COTTEN’S “OH BABE IT AIN’T NO LIE”

    Spotify I Labelstore | Amazon US | Amazon CA Sue Foley’s new acoustic solo album, ONE GUITAR WOMAN is a moving tribute to the female pioneers of guitar, the women whose music and lives delivered the inspiration and paved the way for those that followed. Sue honors artists spanning a whole spectrum of styles. She writes in her liner notes, “They were massively talented,…

  • Jay Douglas Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Toronto’s Musical Landscape with The Mabel-Helen-Rose Foundation Stone Award

    Led To Love : A Black History Month Celebration 11:00am – Sunday, February 18th 2024 11:00am Worship Service at Verity Centre For Better Living – 449 Vaughan Road, Toronto Guest Speakers: Eddie Bullen ~ Jazz Pianist; Dani Elwell and John Devenish ~ JAZZ.FM91 Guest Performers Drummers From The Community Verity Community Choir, Derrick Sweet & Son, and…

  • A Great Taste In Music: February’s “Flavours & Vibes” Curated By Jones & Jones Serves Up A Full Menu Of Styles

    Mark the date and get ready to dig in! Flavours & Vibes will bring a sumptuous mix of uplifting sounds to Brampton’s The Rose Mainstage on February 22, 2024, in an evening of songs and sensations headlined by international roots, rock and reggae sensation Jesse Royal. With performances by The Human Rights, Omega Mighty, JUNO Award…

  • Chiefs Defeat 49ers In O.T. To Repeat As Champs @Allegiant Stadium-Las Vegas, Nevada-Sunday, February 11, 2024

    By Bill Kwan The K.C. Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime to win Super Bowl LVIII. Wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. scored the winning touchdown, thrown by Patrick Mahomes. Travis Kelce caught nine of his 10 targets for 93 yards and five first downs, producing two productive plays of 15 or more yards. The Overtime…

  • “HOUSE OF NINJAS” IS NOW NUMBER 7 ON TOP 10 SHOWS IN NETFLIX US

    Watch the Official Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/embed/gaDl_i80PYU?si=oKRoy5-dTbww3yZSNinjas existed throughout many pivotal times in Japanese history — but what if they were still secretly undertaking missions in modern society? Set in today’s Japan, this series tells the story of the Tawara family, the last ninja clan who abandoned their roots after a mission gone wrong. Now, an unprecedented crisis…

  • Dragon Ball 2024  Fundraiser Yee Hong Foundation @The Metro Toronto Convention Centre-Sat., Feb.10th, 2024

    By Sally W. https://www.yeehongdragonball.org/ The Metro Toronto Convention Centre was a busy place on Saturday, February 10th. It was the celebration of the Lunar New Year and the biggest annual fundraiser for the Yee Hong Foundation Toronto. The Dragon Ball gala was held in the lower level in the MTCC North Building which is an…

  • Bullseye -The Players Tailgate During SB58 Week @4213 S Las Vegas Blvd.,Las Vegas, Nevada-Sun., Feb.11th, 2024

    Host Chef Bobby Flay, Featured Chef Aaron May, along with 18 Celebrity Chefs, Emcee Sage Steele, DJ Irie and over 50 Pro players like Cam Jordan, Jaylen Waddle, Nico Collins, Roquan Smith & Puka Nacua. Players Tailgate featured a collaboration between Bullseye Event Group, D’USSÉ, and Roc Nation. World-class tailgate food needs to be paired…

  • TASTE OF THE NFL PRESENTED BY FRITO-LAY, QUAKER, AND THE PEPSICO FOUNDATION@ Keep Memory Alive Event Center Las Vegas, Nevada-Sat., Feb.10th, 2024

    We had the pleasure of partaking in the yearly tradition of Taste Of The NFL with curated delicious food by some of the nation’s hottest culinary talent, including renowned chefs Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Tim Love, Lasheeda Perry, and Mark Bucher. Joining them were over 25 locally loved Las Vegas chefs creating signature dishes. The…

  • Charity Poker Tournament at the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party! @The Ahern Hotel, Las Vegas-Sat., Feb.10th, 2024

    It was the first-ever Charity Poker Tournament at the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party! Hosted by legendary World Series of Poker Champion (and consummate philanthropist), JAMIE GOLD. The  annual Super Bowl Party took over the Ahern Hotel in Las Vegas and hosted guests including Drew Brees, Terrell Owens, Joey Fatone, Rob Riggle, Cedric the Entertainer, Kelly Dodd, Brandon Marshall, Omar Bolden,…