Category: Life & Culture
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The Six Torontos Tour 2026 with Karen Stintz: Let’s Talk Toronto
By Sally Warburton On Tuesday, October 13 was the evening of Karen Stintz’ final evening of her Six Torontos Tour. Held at the Powder Room at 129 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto. Set in the heart of Yorkville, the venue on the 2nd floor was a perfect location for this evening talk event. Guests were welcomed by…
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The GATEHOUSE- The 8th Annual Healing the Voice Within Art Gala Fundraiser @Liberty Grand-Thurs.,Oct.8th,2026
By Sally Warburton Thursday, October 8th was the date for The Gatehouse’s Fundraiser for 2026. Held at the luxurious Liberty Grand on Exhibition Grounds in Toronto. The evening started with a welcoming community from The Gatehouse staff including Humber students in the Police Foundations program. At the front foyer guests signed in and greeted each…
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Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for a special Open Mind program featuring world-renowned child psychiatrist and Founder of the Child Mind Institute, Harold Koplewicz,
“Up Date !” Dear Friends,We regret that there was a glitch in the confirmation emails for the Scaffold Parenting registration. We ask that those of you who registered and received an incorrect confirmation date of March 3rd with an incorrect zoom link, please re-register using the registration link below.We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you on October 20th,…
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After Breast Cancer Pink Diamond Gala 2026
By Sally Warburton By Sally Warburton Sunday, September 27 was a beautiful, sunny day. It set the scene for the 14th Annual After Breast Cancer Pink Diamond Gala. The fundraising Gala was held at Bellvue Manor on Jane Street in Vaughan. The perfect location for this glamorous event. It’s a venue for weddings and corporate…
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The Tragically Hip, Leslie Feist, Mike Reno and Paul Dean of Loverboy, and Roch Voisine Inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
By Sally Warburton Roch Voisine’s Surprise Duet, FINNEAS Honouring Feist, Amanda Marshall Saluting Loverboy and a Stirring Tribute to The Tragically Hip Define the Night at Massey Hall Leslie Feist accepts her induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame at Massey Hall in Toronto on September 26, 2026.Credit: Lu Chau @Photagonist FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TORONTO, ON,…
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CNE / THE EX 2026
Review&Photography By Sally Warburton, Additional Photography By:Jesse Read-Shannen Johnston & BKONTHESCENE The start of the CNE signals the end of summer holidays approaching. But it signals the start of 3 weeks of fun, food, excitement, rides, music, shopping and exhibits. Ice Skating Show at Coca Cola Stadium. Cat Show. For live music, the main area…
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FanExpo 2026 @M.T.C.C. -Thurs., Aug., 27th -Sun., Aug., 30th, 2026
FanExpo 2026 was once again a totally memorable experience as the MTCC was packed to the rafters with incredible panels, amazing meet-and-greets, exclusive merchandise, meeting new people and of course detailed costumes for the whole weekend. Some of the celebrities on site included:John Cena with his conversations about his journey from WWE wrestling superstar to…
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Honda Indy Weekend In Markham-Ericsson Wins Chaotic Inaugural Markham IndyCar Debut
We started the first day with the unveiling of the trophies at the Angus Glen golf course with some of the drivers were on site to meet and greet fans.A nice day in Markham to start the weekend off for the inaugural Honda Indy. The USF Pro 2000 series held a doubleheader during the Ontario…
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Volcanic Hills Tasting @Club Paris
We had the pleasure of attending Club Paris to experience Volcanic Hills wines and spending time with wine enthusiasts,journalists and the Ossington community. It was a pleasure to taste the variety of wine, hear everyone’s thoughts, and notice how engaged the guests were in terms of wine talk and the conversation around the table. We…
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Billy Talent @RBC Amphitheatre -Sat.,July 18, 2026
By Wayne Baggs Billy Talent rolled into Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre on July 18, 2026, and if there was any doubt they can still put on one of the best live rock shows in the country, it disappeared about two songs in. The place was packed, the crowd was fired up before the band even walked…
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Join Us In October 2026 (in person) For The Newport Beach Film Festival’s (NBFF) 27th Year
Newport Beach Film Festival Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festival 27 Years Running Submit Now Join us in October 2026 (in person) for the Newport Beach Film Festival’s (NBFF) 27th Year. Internationally recognized as one of Southern California’s leading film events, we host eight days of 350+ film screenings, 58,000+ attendees, engaging networking opportunities, industry…
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CANREADS Book Awards 2026 Toronto- Thursday, May 28, 2026
By Sally Warburton The CANREADS Book Awards honour outstanding achievements in Canadian literature – stories which move us, voices which inspire and words which stay with us long after the final page. The CANREADS Awards evening was held at The Storeys venue on Duncan Street in downtown Toronto. The beautiful second floor of this iconic…
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STROKE AWARENESS PICNIC 2026
LIVING WELL AFTER STROKE JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FOOD, FUN, &INTERACTION! =”Stroke Awareness Image”>STROKE AWARENESSPICNIC 2026LIVING WELL AFTER STROKEJOIN US FOR A DAY OF FOOD, FUN, &INTERACTION!You are invited to attend our second annual LASER-Net Stroke Awareness Picnic.The invitation extends to all stroke survivors and their family/friends.The picnic will take place on Saturday, May…
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Artist Project @Enercare Centre-Thurs.,March 26th-Sun.,March 29th,2026
We were fortunate to attend the preview of over 250 independent artists at Artist Project in Toronto. It was wall to wall art with a stimulating environment designed to ignite conversations and it brought a personal connection with art. There were thousands of artworks, large scale installations, enjoy curator led art tours and guests took…
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Comicon @M.T.C.C. – Fri., March 20th – Sun., March 22nd, 2026
We had a great time at Toronto Comicon, presented by FAN EXPO Canada. It was certainly an action-packed three days of fandom fun at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre during March break. There was something for all who attended: a picture with a celebrity, sci-fi, fantasy, comics, anime, gaming and horror. There were panels and…
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Join Us: Understanding Eating Disorder Recovery with Mallary Tenore Tarpley & Dr. Stuart Murray
Wednesday, April 15, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT Registration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Please join the Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program featuring Mallary Tenore Tarple, author of Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery,…
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Toronto Comicon 2026 @Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building (255 Front St W) – Fri., March 20th – Sun., March 22nd, 2026
TORONTO COMICON 2026 ADDRESS: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building (255 Front St W) SCHEDULE: Friday, March 20, 10 AM – 7 PMSaturday, March 21, 10 AM – 7 PMSunday, March 22, 10 AM – 5 PM TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE Everyone is a fan of something, and Toronto Comicon is a place to celebrate all things…
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The POGO PJ Party @Steam Whistle – “The Golden Age Of The Riviera Glamour!” – Thurs., Feb.26th, 2026
We had the amazing opportunity to attend The annual POGO PJ Party. This year’s theme was Inspired by the golden age of Riviera Glamour. This dreamy soirée captured the haute coastal style of vintage beachside elegance. Guests attended in silk beach pajamas, robes and comfortable wear that was styling with their own creativity, ala Riviera-chic. There…
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A Lunar New Year Art & Culture Pop-UpPresented by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Cry Baby Gallery February 17–22, 2026 @Cry Baby Gallery1468 Dundas Street West, Toronto
A BOLD START TO 2026 Chinese New Year, Fire Horse Club ignited Toronto with a five-day art, culture, and luxury pop-up celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. Inspired by the glamour, ambition, and creative energy of Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year, the experience brought the city’s distinctive spirit to life through contemporary art, elevated…
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A Brilliant Adaptation- The Power of the Therapeutic Bond
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT On ZoomRegistration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Join us UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsyciatric Hospital Board of Advisors for a virtual Open Mind with Sally Maslansky, LMFT, author of the searing memoir, A Brilliant Adaptation — How Dissociative Identity Disorder & the Power…
