Category: Induction
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The Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Weekend 2025
By Wayne Baggs & Additional Photography By YYZ Events As a lifelong hockey fan now in my late sixties, the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony felt deeply meaningful. It offered a chance to reflect on decades of watching the game evolve and to appreciate the players and builders who shaped so many eras…
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Hockey Hall of Fame Media Event – 4 Nations Face-Off display and newly engraved 4 Nations Cup revealed – Tuesday, March 4, 2025
What an epic NHL break and a change to the All-Star format as Team Canada thrilled hockey fans last month with their triumphant win over the USA to win the inaugural trophy for the 4 Nations. Hockey Hall of Fame opened an exhibit showcasing artifacts from the incredible 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament, including items from…
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The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration @New Orleans’ historic Mahalia Jackson Theater of Performing Arts,-Wednesday, February 5,2025
The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, an official NFL-sanctioned event and a cornerstone of Super Bowl weekend for over a quarter of a century, unites music, faith, and football in the heart of the Big Easy for an unforgettable evening of inspiration on Wednesday, February 5. Held at New Orleans’ historic Mahalia Jackson Theater of Performing Arts, the…
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The Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Weekend 2024
Jeremy Roenick with Natalie Darwitz, Pavel Datsyuk,Shea Weber and Krissy Wendell-Pohl were presented with their rings on Friday to start off the fun filled weekend to celebrate the induction of these illustrious hockey players.It was also the swan song for Lanny McDonald as chairman of the HHOF for ten years, as he passed the torch…
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The 32nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, Presented By Women of Influence @The Ritz Carleton-Fri.,Nov.8th,2024
It was the 32nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, presented by Women of Influence, as they announced the seven winners of the 2024 awards. An inspiring night for five recipients of the Ones to Watch award category, announced in September of this year. The winners in each of the award categories are true role models who…
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Day #6 of TIFF – Movie Reviews, Red Carpet And Events – Tues., Sept. 10th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Paul Anka Red Carpet and world premiere of documentary film PAUL ANKA: HIS WAY – Royal Alex Theatre Director John Maggio tells the life story of one of the world’s most successful singer-songwriters as he takes a candid look at Anka’s life and career. Paul Anka was 15! Yes, 15 years old when he went…
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Day #7 Of TIFF – Movie Reviews,Red Carpet And Events-Wed., Sept.11th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Piece by Piece – Pharrell Williams @Lightbox Cinema Singer and producer Pharrell Williams’ life is told through LEGO pieces in this animated feature debut from director Morgan Neville. Wonderful bonus to the fantastic music is that it features voices of Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z. Retelling Pharrell Williams’ successful career with…
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Hot Docs Awards $75,000 to Canadian and International Filmmakers
Hot Docs is proud to announce the winning documentaries from this year’s official competition, along with recognizing outstanding Canadian and international filmmakers through additional awards. These awards were revealed at the Hot Docs 2024 Awards Presentation, held at the Centre for Social Innovation – Annex and hosted by arts journalist and co-founder of Media Girlfriends,…
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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…
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THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLE-A War Child Gala-Wed.,Dec.6th,2023 @Four Seasons Hotel
On December 6th THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLE, was an exclusive gala evening to celebrate humanity’s vast potential, stir the imagination, and inspire us to create the world that’s possible.Proceeds from this unforgettable night of gourmet international cuisine, and inspired by the regions where War Child works, world-class entertainment, storytelling, and philanthropy support children living with…
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The 25th Anniversary Of Canada’s Walk of Fame @M.T.C.C.-Sat.,December 2nd,2023
Interviews-Jesse Read,Videographer-Shannen Johnston & Photography-Wayne Baggs Attending the 2023 Canadian Walk of Fame event was an unforgettable experience that left me with a profound sense of pride for my country and admiration for its exceptional talent. From the moment I stepped onto the red carpet, the energy was electric, surrounded by fellow fans and the…
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The 2023 Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Celebration Weekend @HHOF-Fri.,Nov.10th-Mon.,Nov.13th
By BKONTHESCENE &YYZ Photography The 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration was on Monday, November 13, in Toronto (preceded by the traditional slate of “Induction Weekend” events beginning on Friday, November 10th,for the ring ceremony and also including the annual “Hockey Hall of Fame Game” hosted by the Toronto Maple Leafs).Monday was the red…
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Taste Of The NFL Presented By Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation @Chateau Luxe, Phoenix, AZ – Saturday, February 11, 2023
Taste of the NFL event presented by Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation, was held at the Chateau Luxe, Phoenix, AZ. The event welcomed the attendees to a Culinary heaven like no other to benefit GENYOUth’s End Student Hunger Fund. For over 25 years, #TasteoftheNFL has been working to #kickhunger with more than $25 million raised…
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Canada’s Walk of Fame Star-Studded Gala Returns @Beanfield Centre, Saturday, December 3rd,2022
Photography By Alex Lam,Video By Shannen Johnstone&Interviews By Jesse Read More than 700 guests converged at Toronto’s Beanfield Centre on December 3rd to celebrate this year’s Inductees and Honourees during an unforgettable night of tributes and performances. During the star-studded Red Carpet arrivals, Canada’s Walk of Fame honoured the 2022 Inductees with their commemorative “Star” unveiling;…
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Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) 3 Days Of Festival Events & 21 Award Categories-November 28th to 30th, 2022
By Steph C. & Alex Lam THE DiRECTORS PARTY TIFF for the fashionistas? Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) showcased the very best submissions from the international fashion films community for three days from November 28th to 30th in Toronto. An intimate and exclusive Directors’ Party kicked off the event at the majestic Eglinton Grand…
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THE QUIET EPIDEMIC, the provocative new documentary about Chronic Lyme and tick-borne disease
TQE Trailerhttps://youtu.be/f8pBkzUwb88 “THE QUIET EPIDEMIC” RELEASES TRAILER IN ADVANCE OF PREMIERE ON MAY 2nd AT HOT DOCS FESTIVAL IN TORONTOTHE FILM INVESTIGATES REPEATED FAILURES BY THE CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) TO WARN THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE DANGERS OF LYME DISEASE, IMPROVE TESTING, AND PROVIDE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTLos Angeles, CA –The Quiet Epidemic, the provocative new documentary about Chronic Lyme and tick-borne disease,…
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MusiCounts Announces Five Nominees for Prestigious Teacher of the Year AwardWinner to be Revealed Live on the 2022 JUNO Awards Broadcast
MusiCounts, Canada’s leading music education charity, is excited to announce five nominees for the 2022 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award, presented by the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation. Each year, the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award recognizes an inspirational Canadian music educator’s impact on students and music education. Today, the charity is proud to highlight the five…
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HOCKEY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION 2020-Fri.,Nov. 12 to Mon.,15, 2021.
By Nicholas Chan, Kimberly Samnang and BKONTHESCENE The Weekend was filled with a media introduction and ring ceremony in “The Grand Hall” at The Hockey Hall Of Fame on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 15th. The inductees for 2020 were: Doug Wilson, Kim St-Pierre, Kevin Lowe, Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa and Ken Holland Because…
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The Weeknd sweeps the JUNOS taking home five awards.Winners announced for The 50th Annual JUNO Awards, highlighting Canada’s important musical achievements
Winners announced for The 50th Annual JUNO Awards, highlighting Canada’s important musical achievements The Weeknd sweeps the JUNOS taking home five awards Jann Arden performed from Calgary’s National Music Centre following her induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Presented by TD,by the legendary Anne Murray The Tragically Hip received the 2021 Humanitarian Award…
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Canadian Music Week is happy to announce Kim Mitchell will be inducted into the INDIES Hall of Fame at the 20th Annual Jim Beam INDIES Awards on May 21, 2021
Rock Icon Kim Mitchellto be Inducted intoINDIES Hall of FameDuring Canadian Music WeekFriday, May 21, 2021 Canadian Music Week is happy to announce Kim Mitchell will be inducted into the INDIES Hall of Fame at the 20th Annual Jim Beam INDIES Awards on May 21, 2021. Canadian Music Week will run May 18 – 21, 2021with a virtual conference and showcase festival.Kim Mitchell is a guitarist,…
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