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  • She Breaks Barriers, Adidas Initiative in Support of Women in Sport

    She Breaks Barriers is the initiative by adidas as a continuation of its commitment to remove barriers in sport. Expanding on the #CreatorsUnite conversation launched in August 2018, this multi-faceted initiative is designed to inspire, enable, and support the next generation of female athletes, creators, and leaders. To highlight the barriers faced by women in sport…

  • Toronto International Boat Show @Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place – January 18th-27th, 2019

    The 61st annual Toronto International Boat Show was back to put some summer in the cold days of winter. Some of the top highlights of this year’s show include new activities on the world’s largest indoor lake such as fly-fishing and remote-controlled sailboat races; the Royal Canadian Air Force’s exhibit of a CH-146 Griffon Search…

  • canfitpro World Fitness Expo @ MTCC (Aug 8-12)

    by Kimberly Samnang photography by Marisa Woo canfitpro World Fitness Expo, the World’s largest fitness conference and trade show, unites thousands of new and returning enthusiasts for 25th anniversary event, taking place August 8-12 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Over 10,000 fitness lovers gathered at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this past weekend to celebrate…

  • ROGERS CUP Semi-Finals & Finals Saturday, Aug.11th – Sunday, 12th, 2018 @Aviva Centre

    Interviews By Kimberly Samnang On Saturday, Rafael Nadal World No 1 ranked tennis player, beat Karen Khachanov 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 to set up a final with Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Rogers Cup. The final match up was set for Nadal on Sunday, as he was looking to beat and spoil the 20th birthday of the…

  • THE 2018 CURVE BALL GALA @ROGERS CENTRE – Mon., JUNE 18th, 2018

    It was the 2018 edition of The Curve Ball Gala, and the Blue Jays with their dedicated fans took to the field at the Rogers Centre in support of the Jays Care Foundation.   On Monday, the entire TORONTO BLUE JAYS roster, along with those lucky fans and more than 1300 VIP guests and media,…

  • ADPONG T.O. 2018 – SUMMER CUP THURSDAY JUNE 21, 2018 HUSTLE, HIT AND NEVER QUIT

    https://www.adpong.com/ It’s almost summer and time to have some fun , win some prizes and have a light beverage with us ! In it to spin it, and win it! Join as an individual or team to one of our upcoming Ping Pong Tournaments. *To our loyal friends, readership and family members, we have 5…

  • Greenwood Stakes @ Woodbine Racetrack (Sat. May 26)

    by Kimberly Samnang Toronto’s new fashion-forward event kicked off the summer at the Woodbine racetrack on Saturday, May 26. The Kentucky Derby meets The Great Gatsby with the Greenwoods Stakes – a heart-pumping day at the races filled with thoroughbred racing, fashion, art, cocktails, lawn games and more. Modeled after the Deighton Cup – dubbed…

  • URBAN SQUASH TORONTO’S 3RD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER (Wed. Mar. 7, 2018)

    By Kimberly Samnang   The theme from “Good to Great” was perfectly suitable as Urban Squash Toronto celebrated it’s first Graduating Class at the private Cambridge Club in downtown Toronto.  It was a special evening as UST presented it’s first graduating class. The evening’s guest of honour was Karl Subban, the first Toronto District School…

  • Bart Starr Award at the 31st Annual NFL-Sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast Saturday, February 3, 2018 | Minneapolis Hilton

    By Kimberly Samnang Baltimore Ravens tight end, Benjamin Watson was chosen by his National Football League (NFL) peers to receive one of the sport’s most prestigious honors, The Athletes in Action Bart Starr Award, given annually to a player who exemplifies character and leadership on and off the field.     The Bart Starr Award…

  • Wounded Warrior Amputees vs. NFL Alumni (Jan. 31, 2018)

    By Bill Kwan Videos by Kim Samnang Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and leading natural pet food company Blue Buffalo (Nasdaq: BUFF) co-sponsored the “Tribute to Heroes Game of Honor,” held for the First Time in the Twin Cities. The Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team (WWAFT) and its chief co-sponsors were…

  • 2018 North American Auto Show@Detroit- Cobo Centre-Sat.,January 20, 2018

    Photography By Doel Debasu Datta The 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit might not have been as hogh profile as it could’ve been, but that doesn’t mean the show was a dud! Quite the opposite, vintage cars, pickup trucks and muscle cars are in your garage, thenthis year’s show was for your taste…

  • The Gentlemen’s Expo@M.T.C.C.-Friday Nov. 24th&Sat.,Nov.,25th 2017

    By: Sorin Sim What does shopping, wine, tweed, a culinary stage and boxing have in common? You could find them all and more at this year’s Gentlemen’s Expo. Some of Saturday’s honourable mentions were: Chef Tonia Wilson, Joe Carter & Robbie Alomar (center stage), Rachel Bies, Darcy Tucker & Curtis Joseph and Michelle Tham (head…

  • Pittsburgh Penguins Donate 2017 Stanley Cup Ring@Hockey Hall Of Fame-Wed.,Nov.29th,2017

    By Kim Samnang and BK on the SCENE A 2017 Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup ring – donated by the Penguins organization for the second consecutive year – was added to a special Stanley Cup Championship display at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hockey Hall of Fame Vice President and Curator, Phil Pritchard and defending Stanley…

  • Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Inductees@The Hockey Hall Of Fame-Nov.10th-13th,2017

    By Nicholas Chan Lanny McDonald, Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame and John Davidson, Chairman of the Selection Committee, announced that seven individuals had been elected to Hockey Hall of Fame Honoured Membership, five in the Player Category and two in the Builder Category.   The vote took place at the annual meeting of…

  • Maxim Hot 100 Canada Search & After Party (Sat. Oct 21, 2017)

    We’re excited to announce: The Maxim Hot 100 Canada Contest and After Party is coming back to Toronto Event Centre, October 21st, 2017! We’re looking for Canada’s Top 100 Ladies to enter for a chance to win an editorial feature on Maxim.com. After the October 21st @TorontoArgos game in Toronto, Ladies come to the Toronto Event Centre (15 Saskatchewan Rd.) to register and take…

  • Invictus Games Toronto&OpeningCeremony@A.C.C.Sat.,Sept.23rd-Sat.,Sept.30th,2017

    The Opening Ceremony began with a procession from the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal 22nd Regiment Band. Iconic Canadian sportscaster and tonight’s emcee Brian Williams welcomed the world to the Invictus Games Toronto 2017. The parade of nations officially begun with over 550 competitors from 17 nations entering the arena.…

  • Engineered Automotive – Cars n’ Coffee Season Closer-Sun.,Sept.17th,2017

    By Sorin Sim Modified cars, exotics, coffee and models are what drew what seemed hundreds of automotive enthusiasts to this year’s season closer. I got up nice and early (8am) on a Sunday as I was excited to grab some free coffee, oh yeah the Housemusic DJ and food vendors were alright also! However, I…

  • SHOWTIME SPORTS: MAYWEATHER vs McGREGOR WORLD TOUR

    By Kimberly Samnang, THE TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA-TOUR-BUDWEISER STAGE SHOWTIME Sports presented the official live stream of the Mayweather vs. McGregor international press tour, across digital platforms as boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and UFC superstar Conor McGregor embarked on a four-city, three country tour to announce their Aug. 26 blockbuster event. Mayweather and McGregor faced off…

  • Cavalia Odysseo @ Odysseo’s White Big Top, Mississauga – Thu, June 15, 2017

    Photography By Amit Adhya Odysseo is set for its debut performance on June 21 in Mississauga, but we were lucky enough to be invited to the advance red carpet arrival and unique stable visit! The gala even had a special appearance by Odysseo fan and Toronto personality, Michael “Pinball” Clemons. The Vice-Chair of the Toronto Argonauts…

  • The 15th Annual John Stallworth Celebrity Golf Tournament@Hampton Cove Golf Course-Fri.,June 2nd,2017

    On June 2, 2017, the 15th Annual John Stallworth star studded Celebrity Golf Tournament took place at Hampton Cove Golf Course just outside Huntsville, Alabama. This was a rare opportunity to golf with Pro-Football Hall of Famers, former Pittsburgh Steelers and players from other NFL teams, and Alabama and Auburn alumni. Proceeds from this event…