On Mon., January 7th 2019, The 30th Annual Dragon Ball was previewed to showcase the spectacular gala, in celebration of The Year of the Pig Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation kicked off the 30th annual Dragon Ball, one of Toronto’s premier gala events and the largest fundraising gala celebrating Chinese New Year in Canada. More […]
Category Archives: Health
December
30
Big Sugar and musician friends’ tribute to Garry Lowe @Danforth Music Hall Toronto – Friday, December 28, 2018
posted by BK
by Sally Warburton The Danforth Music Hall was packed on Friday, December 28. It was a sold out tribute concert to honour Garry Lowe – bassist for Big Sugar who died July 7, 2018 of cancer. Big Sugar is a Canadian blues, reggae rock band from Toronto whose 1st album was released in 1991. Big […]
December
24
Big Sugar paying tribute to their long-time bassist GARRY LOWE with a benefit concert on December 28 at Danforth Music Hall featuring Barenaked Ladies, Bedouin Soundclash, Broken Social Scene, Culture Shock, Danko Jones, Dream Warriors, Maestro Fresh Wes, Human Rights, I Mother Earth, Isax Injah, Julian Taylor, Lazo, Leroy Sibbles, Mojah, Adrian Sheriff Miller, The New Deal, Tom Wilson, Wide Mouth Mason, Willi Williams, and many more.
posted by BK
I’m sure you’ve already heard, but Big Sugar are paying tribute to their long-time bassist GARRY LOWE with a benefit concert on December 28 at Danforth Music Hall featuring Barenaked Ladies, Bedouin Soundclash, Broken Social Scene, Culture Shock, Danko Jones, Dream Warriors, Maestro Fresh Wes, Human Rights, I Mother Earth, Isax Injah, Julian Taylor, Lazo, […]
November
20
CAMH Engage Fundraiser Event – Friday, November 16, 2018 TORONTO@The Thompson Hotel
posted by BK
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 […]
August
21
Virtual Reality for Seniors at Yee Hong@ Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care has launched a new Virtual Reality for Seniors (VRS) Program-Mon.,Aug.20th,2018
posted by BK
. Funded by the government of Ontario through the Seniors Community Grant Program, this virtual reality program is the first of its kind and aims to provide a platform where seniors can learn to use virtual reality technology and engage with others in their community. Unlike the therapeutic focus of other virtual reality initiatives in […]
June
22
Sinai Soiree@The Globe And Mail Centre-Thurs.,June 21st,2018
posted by BK
By Nicholas Chan & BK on the SCENE It was a night where young professionals and young philanthropists gathered at The Globe and Mail Centre in the heart of downtown Toronto for a Summer Solstice themed fundraiser, and Future Sinai welcomed all the guests with open arms. It really was a night of hot beats, gourmet eats, […]
June
18
The ALL-STAR GALA IN SUPPORT OF SICK KIDS @TORONTO ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE – Fri., June 15th, 2018
posted by BK
This year the Gala took place at the CNE Toronto Events Centre on Friday, June 15th, once again bringing together an assortment of professional athletes and personalities from hockey and other sports, including emcee Jay Onrait from TSN. The highlight was Brett Connolly from the Washington Capitals as the Caps recently won the 2018 Stanley […]
June
10
The 2nd Annual O’Cannabiz Conference and Expo@The International Centre-Thurs.,June 7 – Sat.,June 9, 2018
posted by BK
It was the 2nd Annual conference and expo for O’Cannabis. O’Cannabiz explores the latest regulations, industry standards and best practices for medicinal and recreational marijuana. A ground-breaking event where patients, physicians, licensed producers (LPs), industry professionals and general public from across the world gathered to learn, network and advocate, while exploring the latest issues in […]
June
09
THE 17th ANNUAL SCRUBS IN THE CITY@EVERGREEN BRICKWORKS-Thurs.,June 7th,2018
posted by BK
Photography by A.J.Lam & BK on the SCENE It was the 17th annual Scrubs In Then City and $820,000 was raised on Thursday night for the re-imagine the SickKids campus. The funds support the Re-imagine Our Campus of the SickKids VS Limits campaign, helping to build brand-new clinical facilities designed to accommodate cutting-edge best practices […]
April
20
The 5th Annual GLITTER NIGHT OF ICONS, in support of SickKids@The Carlu -Saturday, April 16, 2018
posted by BK
By A.J.Lam & BK on the SCENE More than $375,000 was raised during the fifth annual Glitter event held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 to benefit The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). This event took place at The Carlu and offered casino games, food from Toronto’s top chefs and entertainment from SickKids patient ambassadors, Emily […]
April
12
Green Living Show @ MTCC (Apr. 6-8, 2018)
posted by BK
(Toronto – March 6, 2018) The Green Living Show, Canada’s largest event dedicated to healthy and sustainable living returned to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from April 6 – 8, 2018. Over the course of the three-day event guests tested out the newest electric vehicles on the market, explored the latest health and wellness trends, and picked up […]
March
30
DREAM WITH SCIENTIST Supporting Sinai Health Foundation’s Lunenfield-Tanenbaum Research Institute@Rebel Entertainment Complex-Wed.,March 29th,2018
posted by BK
We had the privilege of being invited to the Rebel Entertainment Complex for The Dream With Scientist gala. With the generous support of the sponsors, community and donors, Dream with Scientists raised an incredible $350,000 for Sinai Health’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute. Dream with Scientists is Sinai Health System’s signature fundraiser but it’s not your regular […]
March
26
SNAP 2018-“A Photographic Fundraiser For ACT”-Thursday, March 22nd, 2018@The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon@The Toronto Reference Library
posted by BK
SNAP 2018 was held on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library. SNAP is one of ACT’s two annual fundraising events. A photographic fundraiser featuring a Live and Silent Art Auction, and a photo competition, SNAP is an opportunity to bring together those who have a […]
March
15
Green Living Show @ Toronto (Apr. 6-8, 2018)
posted by BK
The Green Living Show is Canada’s largest consumer show dedicated to simple solutions for leading a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. This three-day event features local and organic food; beer and wine tastings; influential speakers; thousands of innovative products; eco home and garden design; health, wellness and yoga pavilions; eco fashion and green beauty; electric vehicle […]
February
13
Dragon Ball 2018@MTCC-Saturday, February 10, 2018
posted by BK
By A.J.Lam and BK on the SCENE Dragon Ball 2018 celebrates the Chinese New Year of the Dog! 1,200 celebrants attended Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation’s sold-out 29th annual prestigious Dragon Ball at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The annual Dragon Ball is the annual signature fundraising gala for Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation. It […]
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