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  • Heart Of Fashion 2016 In Support Of The Interventional Radiology Suite@Bridal Path(Sat.,May 14th,2016)

    On Saturday, May 14th, it was a unforgettable night of fashion, food and entertainment under an absolutely stunning marquee tent in the Bridle Path ravine beyond the gates of Glendon. Proceeds from Heart of Fashion supported Interventional Radiology at North York General, suppored the patients and the families. http://www.nyghfoundation.ca/our-events/2016-heart-fashion<img Heart of Fashion was an exclusive…

  • Scrubs In The City London For SickKids@Evergreen Brickworks(Thurs.,June 2nd,2016)

    It’s the scene to be seen at! “London Calling!”. Support the annual @SickKids at Scrubs in the City, June 2nd!  The party of the year, mate!. http://www.skscrubs.com #skscrubs See everyone there! Scrubs in the City: London Are you a toff or a tough? A Royal or a rebel? London’s a city of contrasts, and they’ll all…

  • ONE NIGHT STAND: Take a Stand for Children’s Mental Health@Steam Whistle Brewing(Thurs., June 2nd,2016)

    One in five children suffer with mental health issues and 80% of those children WILL NOT receive the help they need. Take a stand for children’s mental health through ONE NIGHT STAND in support of The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre. Proceeds from the event will support vital children’s mental health programs, including prevention, early intervention, treatment, training,…

  • “RICH THINKING”Barbara Stewart@Gardiner Museum(Mon.,May9th,2016)

    Barbara Stewart, CFA; is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Cumberland Private Wealth Management, where she works with high net worth investors, both individuals and families. At the same time, Barbara is also a researcher and writer on issues around women and finance, and released the sixth instalment of her Rich Thinking series on International…

  • The POGO Ball@Liberty Grand(Sat.,May 7th,2016)

    Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO). Is inspired by the children/families whose lives strive to improve. Plus champion childhood cancer care on behalf of the childhood cancer community. POGO presented Travel the Spice Route, which took place at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex on Sat.,May 7th, 2016. The Evening included a lavish culinary experience, striking…

  • An Evening of Black,White&Diamonds in support of Sinai Health System@Saks Fifth Avenue(Tues.,May 3rd,2016)

    Black,White and Diamonds in support of brain health and rehabilitation at Sinai Health System was held at Saks Fifth Avenue on Tuesday night. The evening brought together an exclusive group of influencers and supporters. All proceeds from the event supported brain health at Sinai Health System,comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Complex,…

  • 48th Annual Purina Animal Hall of Fame@Purina Pathway(Tues.,May3rd,2016)

    Purina honoured (#AHOF) extraordinary acts of animal heroism at the 48th Annual Purina Animal Hall of Fame,hosted at Purina(@PurinaCanada) PawsWay(wwww.PawsWay.ca), its permanent home. Since its inception in 1968, the Purina Animal Hall of Fame has honoured pets and service animals for their remarkable feats of bravery, from alerting humans to life-threating medical emergencies,to saving them…

  • Invictus Games Official Launch Ceremony@Fairmount Royal York(Mon.,May 2nd,2016)

    “Invictus” is Latin for unconquered, and it embodies the fighting spirit of the service personnel. Prince Harry established the Invictus Games following a visit in 2013 to the US-based Warrior Games, a sporting competition for ill and injured American service members and veterans. He was inspired to create an expanded version of the Games that…

  • Dare To Dream in aid of New Beginnings@Fairmount Royal York(Sat.,April30th,2016)

    This was the 8th annual gala in aid of “New Beginnings” support program and the theme this year was “Dare To Dream”. Patrons of the event were treated to a delicious three course dinner as the hosts and acts entertained the guests as they dined, browsed the items at the silent auction tables and purchased…

  • 7th Annual International Pub Night@Daniel Spectrum

    Patrons were treated to premium beer, cider tasting, tasty pub fare, an oyster bar, 50/50 draw, a silent auction, a d.j. and a grand prize raffle. The entertainment for the evening was comedian Mike MacDonald. The host of the evening was media personality Natalie Johnson of CTV News/Toronto. By supporting International Pub night you are…

  • 2nd Annual Courtney’s Quest Charity Gala in support of Sick Kids Foundation+Camp Trillium@Parkview Manor(Sat.,April23rd,2016)

    This was the 2nd annual event benefiting SickKids Foundation and Camp Trillium and both are dear to the hearts of our host/guest speaker Courtney Sadler and her family. The goal this year was to raise $100,000 for both the SickKids Foundation and Camp Trillium. Some of noted guest included: The Master of Ceremonies Marivel Taruc…

  • Earth Ball 2016 MILL STREET BREWERY: 21 Tank House Lane Distillery District(Fri.,Arpil 22nd,2016)

    The annual Earth Ball event hosted more than 400 business and environmental leaders in celebration of environmental achievement, while delighting guests in a culinary experience coupled with exciting entertainment. For 25 years, Earth Day Canada has inspired and activated Canadians of all ages to reduce the collective impact on the environment through innovative programming and…

  • An Evening Of Black,White&Diamonds@Saks Fifth Avenue(Tues.,May 3rd,2016)

    We like to thank Janessa Bishop of Mount Sinai for the invitation to An Evening Of Black,White&Diamonds.

  • 21st Annual Starlight Gala”Under The Sea”@Fairmount Royal York(Sat.,April 16th,2016)

    By BK on the SCENE This year the 21st Annual Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada celebrated with the theme of “Under The Sea” and it was a spectacular evening of live music, aquatic dancers, A Mermaid model and water life decorations displayed all over the event hall. It was truly a Water theme and all for…

  • Toronto Food+Drink Market@Enercare Centre(Fri.,April 8th,2016)

    The Food And Drink Market media preview started early at the legendary C.N.E. “Enercare Centre” with a bevy of vendors handing out samples and gift bags ON Friday. The Food And Drink show ran from Fri., April 8th to Sunday April 10th, 2016. Our taste buds were tested as we sip, savoured and sampled our…

  • Made With Love@Liberty Grand(Mon.,April 11th,2016)

    This was the line up awaiting Toronto’s biggest cocktail competition in April at the Liberty Grand. Here’s the best local barchefs in action, eager to impress  guests with their exquisite crafted creations! A special mention to the 21 of them who made it to the next round, the main competition was April 4th!The annual Made…

  • The 5th Annual Memory Ball@Palais Royale(Sat.,April 9th,2016)

    Photography by Nicholas Chan It is a yearly fight against Alzheimer’s and again this year’s edition of The Memory Ball was a sell out. A lot of well dressed patrons occupying the beautiful and historic Palais Royale which dates back to the “Big Band”era with the walls full of pictures of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald…

  • SNAP 2016 A Photographic Art Fundraiser for ACT@Reference Library(Thurs.,March31st,2016)

    SNAP!, presented by TD, is one of Toronto’s most exciting annual auction of contemporary photography, held in support of the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT). Featuring both a live auction and silent auction, SNAP! took place Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon (Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street) with Dragons…

  • Lucky Ball benefitting The Food Bank@Revival(Thurs.,March 17th,2016)

    The Lucky Ball gala with all proceeds going towards the Fort York Food Bank. Hosted again at the Revival Bar on College Street, in the heart of Toronto’s Little Portugal, the night brought on young professional who support this great cause. Young professionals and supporters of this great cause came out on a Thursday night…

  • UPCOMING: Canadian Music Week (CMW) May 2-8, 2016

    Now in it’s 34th year, Canadian Music Week is recognized as one of the premiere entertainment events in North America focusing on the business of music. The Canadian Music Week festival spans 7 nights of performances, with hundreds of showcasing bands at more than 40 live music venues in downtown Toronto. Canadian Music Week (CMW) is…