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  • The Stone Tile Party@1451 Castlefield Avenue(Thurs.,Nov.10th,2016)

    It was a cold Thursday November night in Toronto as we travelled uptown to be picked up in a limo bus to the annual Stone Tile party. For over 20 years, Stone Tile has been recognized as North America’s foremost authority on natural and manufactured tiles. The annual Stone Tile Gala was the perfect setting…

  • The 9th Annual Rally For Kids With Cancer@Real Sports Bar&Grill And Arcadian Court(November 4th & 5th, 2016)

    By NIcholas Chan and BK on the SCENE THE RALLY FOR KIDS WITH CANCER SCAVENGER CUP, entering into its 9th year in Toronto, has raised over $17,000,000 for children’s cancer research treatment and care at SickKids. On November 4th & 5th, 2016, supporters rallied and continued the FIGHT against children’s cancer.  The Car Rally is…

  • THE 6th ANNUAL FURNITURE BANK CHAIR AFFAIR@Casalife(Friday 28 October 2016)

    It was a Friday night in west end Toronto, as guests from across the city joined Canada’s top designers and furniture industry elite for Furniture Bank’s 6th annual fundraising gala CHAIR AFFAIR. Retail design paradise casalife played host to over 1,000 members of the industry, media and caring Canadians alike. Proceeds create homes for over…

  • TIFF-BOOMBOX”WARP SPEED”@TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX(Thurs.,Oct.27th,2016)

    This was the 50th anniversary of Star Trek and this year’s edition of Boombox explored everything associated with the iconic T.V.show/movie! Toronto filmmakers, artists and dancers created amazing installations and performances to showcase how influential Star Trek has been for 50 years ! BOOMBOX is the annual fundraiser in support of TIFF’s charitable foundation. Revenue…

  • Toronto LifeMagazine 50th Anniversary@Casa Loma(Thurs.,Oct.20th,2016)

    We were privileged to attend the exclusive, invite-only gala which was held at the beautiful Casa Loma on Thursday, with Toronto Life celebrating its 50th anniversary and a special November issue. It was a lavish event and it showcased the best in red-carpet style to celebrate 50 years of publishing “what to do+what’s happening in…

  • Hush, Hush@Bloor/Gladstone Library(Sat.,Oct.15th,2016)

      The spectacular Bloor/Gladstone Library Branch was the setting for the fourth annual Hush Hush party in support of Toronto Public Library – one of the busiest urban public library systems in the world! This amazing night raised funds so that the 70% of Torontonians who use the library will have more access to technology,…

  • The Polaris Music Prize@The Carlu(Monday,September 19th,2016)

    Kaytranada was the big winner on Monday night for the Polaris Music Prize as Buffy Sainte-Marie presented the 24-year-old Haitian-Canadian producer with the $50,000 prize. His debut album titled 99.9% was awarded the eleventh annual Polaris Prize, which recognizes a single Canadian record each year for the most artistic merit, regardless of sales or label.…

  • Lee Lifeson Art Park in Willowdale honours Canadian rock band Rush(Sat.,Sept.17th,2016)

    It was a grey, rainy and gloomy day but the park was filled with adoring fans and packed with media. Mayor John Tory presented Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson with the keysto the city The 7,000 sq. metre park, at 45 Princess Ave., included an intimate amphitheatre, stage and art installations with a musical theme. It…

  • World Hockey Championship Media Day&Distillery Village Preview(Thurs.,Sept.15th,2016)

    It was an early morning at The Air Canada Centre where the who’s who of professional hockey held court to speak with the media and answer all their inquisitive questions. Of course some of the players were inundated with the media scrum such as the usual notable players: Sydney Crosby, Carey Price and the Boston…

  • UniFrance cocktail party honouring French films and talents at TIFF 2016@ The Fifth Social Club(Sat.,Sept.10th,2016)

    Images by Don Quincy of DQC Photography This year’s UniFrance cocktail party honouring French films and talents at TIFF 2016 was held on Saturday, September 10th at The Fifth Social Club . It was a celebration along with the sponsors which inlcuded: Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée (CNC), Ministère des Affaires Etrangères…

  • Apothic White Reprises Role as the Premier Wine Partner of the 2016 USA Series of Le Dîner en Blanc

    California Table Wine, ©201 6 Apothic Wines, Modesto, CA. All rights reserved. For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Henry Eshelman/Sabrina Zeile PMG 323.337.9042 heshelman@platformgrp.com; sabrina@platformgrp.com Apothic White Reprises Role as the Premier Wine Partner of the 2016 USA Series of Le Dîner en Blanc Modesto, CA, August 19, 2016— Apothic White—the white wine with dark motives—…

  • TIFF 2016: Citizen Jane:Battle For The City@Varsity Theatre+Round Table Interview@Trinity Square Video, 401 Richmond St. W.(Fri.,Sept.9th,2016)

    Citizen Jane: Battle For The City Directed by Matt Tyrnauer World Premiere Toronto International Film Festival Docs Programme Director Matt Tyrnauer, Producer Robert Hammond and Producer Corey Reeser were in Toronto for the premiere were available for interviews. Before she became one of Canada’s greatest public intellectuals, a defender of Toronto’s diverse urban fabric, and…

  • TIFF 2016: The Creative Coalition Events@Tiff 2016@Thompson Hotel+SUPPER SUITE By STK

    STK TORONTO OFFERS SNEAK PEEK FOR TORONTO’S TOP FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRITIES AND FILMS BY HOSTING A-LIST COMMUNICATIONS’ SUPPER SUITE BY STK OVER FIRST WEEKEND A-List Communications, along with The ONE Group’s signature restaurant brand STK and GREY GOOSE® Vodka, will bring a series of film festival pop-ups to Toronto, introducing the Company’s first Canadian location…

  • Canadian National Exhibition@Toronto Lakefront(Aug.19th-Sept.5th, 2016)

    It was the 138th edition of The CNE. Guest were welcomed to the opening ceremony with a Parade Procession which included:Toronto Police Mounted Unit and a Youth Guard. Chef Michael Smith, CNE General Manager Virginia Ludy and President of the CNE Brian Ashton all stepped up to the podium to welcome the guest who attended…

  • The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio@Maranello Alfa Romeo in Vaughan(Tues.,Aug.16th,2016)

    The Giulia Quadrifoglio (cloverleaf in Italian) was unveiled at The Maranello Alfa Romeo in Vaughan. The car is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter engine used in the Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans. The car delivers 85 hp more power than the BMW M3 (425 hp), which is also is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter engine.…

  • SWATCH Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals Toronto ’16@Polson Pier(Thurs.,July 21st,2016)

    By BK on the SCENE A Media Kick-Off was held at Polson Pier on Thursday morning with an announcement by The International Volleyball Federation and the Beach Major Company for The 2016 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour which takes place from September 13th-18th, with matches beginning on the 14th. Toronto is the proud venue…

  • The Green Flag Gala@Hunter’s Landing(Thurs.,July 14th, 2016)

    By BK on the SCENE The Green Flag Gala is the official opening party and everyone was rev up for the Honda Indy Toronto! And of course the big race was on Sunday by the lakefront. The Green Flag Gala featured a live auction of race items, experiences and locally sourced treasures. Proceeds supported blood…

  • Toronto Maple Leafs Centennial Exhibit@Hockey Hall Of Fame+NHL Draft Party@Real Sports Bar&Grill

    By Bill Kwan With 67 Players and 12 Builders, Toronto’s hockey franchise boasts the most Honoured Members inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Beginning in 1917 as the Arenas, becoming the St. Patricks in 1922 and then the Maple Leafs in 1927, the Toronto Maple Leaf Centennial exhibit pays homage to those that have…

  • Toronto’s Festival Of Beer@Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place(July 22nd,23rd+24th,2016)

    http://beerfestival.ca/ We Hope to see everyone on Friday +/or Sunday!Saturday is totally “SOLD OUT”! 7 Reasons to attend this year’s Toronto’s Festival Of Beer! 1) House Of Pain(To Kick Off The Opening Day!) Legendary Hip Hop artists House Of Pain are known to be incredible live. This is your chance to see Everlast, Danny Boy…

  • Honda Indy@Exhibition Palce, Toronto(July 15th-17th, 2016)

    http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/ For Tickets: http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/tickets Fan Guide: http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/fanguide Schedule: http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/eventschedule History: http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/history FESTIVAL CHECKLIST Looking to see and experience all the Honda Indy Toronto has to offer? HONDA WORLD + Honda Automobiles + Honda Motorcycles + Honda Power Products+ Honda Jr. Red Riders + Face Painting + Honda Racing Simulators + Photo Op’s + Sign Hinch’s…