Monte Carlo Inns Golf and Spa Tournament

Following its 12-year trend, the Annual Monte Carlo Inns Golf and Spa Tournament was a huge success. Taking place at Hockley Valley Resort on June 8, 2011, the event raised an astonishing $22,000 for the Darling Homes for Kids – a palliative care hospice centre for children. Thanks to the generous hearts of suppliers, customers, and guests, Monte Carlo Inns is making a difference in the lives of many families. Read more

BPW Brampton Ladies Golf Tournament

The 16th annual women’s charity golf tournament of the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Brampton was once again a raving success. Over 100 golfers embarked on a nine-hole course at Caledon Country Club to raise over $5,000 for the Wellspring Chinguacousy Cancer Support Centre, the Salvation Army Honey Church Women’s Shelter, and ‘Walk with Me’ – a human trafficking survivors program.

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Francesco Comito: Make it Raw

Like most Italians, Francesco Comito was born into a family of kitchen connoisseurs where food wasn’t just appreciated, but celebrated. “I was always trying to help her,” he says, reminiscing about his mother’s culinary exploits, “asking if I could do this or that. And then I would start to feel calm and relaxed around food and that is where my passion began.”

In 2000, Comito journeyed west to try his luck on the Canadian dining scene, and soon landed a sous chef position at a happening restaurant in Vaughan. Health issues, however, began to stifle his progress; issues he attributed to an imbalanced diet lean with fruits and veggies and weighted with pastas and meats. Read more

Great Reads

Turn over a new leaf with unique reads that are bursting with colour.

Charles Chaplin, My Autobiography
This book is a peephole into the private life of one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century. Charles Chaplin brought laughter into the lives of those living through war and economic hardship; listen carefully as the star of silent films Read more

St. Emily’s Angel Hair for Kids Day

In 2009, two students, Eva and Aliyah, were diagnosed with cancer, and since then, St. Emily’s Elementary School has been showing Vaughan what it means to support one’s community. On June 13, 2011, the 3rd Annual Angel Hair Day for Kids united the entire school as staff and students watched 28 female students and 16 male students cut their hair to help provide wigs for young cancer patients. In attendance was Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, who spoke to the St. Emily community. “When I look at you, I am so confident about the future of the city,” he said. Read more

Heatwave Beach Volleyball

York Region caught some volleyball action as Heatwave York Beach Volleyball Challenge for SickKids celebrated its sixth year on June 18, 2011, at the Sports Village in Vaughan. Two dozen corporate co-ed volleyball teams squared off for fun in support of a great cause. To date, the Heatwave tournaments have raised more than $2 million for childhood cancer research at SickKids. www.heatwaveevents.com Read more

12th Annual Rebel Golf Tournament

The weather was perfect for a day on the greens at Glen Eagle Golf Course in Bolton. With the help of dedicated volunteers, the first-ever shotgun start tournament was hosted. With 110 players, 22 corporate hole sponsors, and over 30 raffle prizes, $15,000 was raised for the Down Syndrome Association of York Region. This brings the grand total of fundraising to an inspiring number of almost $90,000. Read more

BodyBare Laser, Skin and Wellness Clinic

While modern skin care clinics present a selection of rejuvenation and beautifying treatments, many overlook the benefits traditional wellness techniques can deliver. Specializing in hair removal for men and women, BodyBare Laser, Skin and Wellness Clinic not only offers revitalizing skin-care treatments that combat aging, but combines those therapies with comforting, conventional wellness practices to soothe the body and soul.

“Our priority is to make clientele look and feel good; to give them the confidence to really bare it all,” says owner Dina Martins. “We focus on de-stressing and revitalizing, not just your body, but also your mind, and we achieve that through unparalleled customer service.”

A fusion of cosmetic and medical esthetics as well as wellness treatments, BodyBare utilizes today’s familiar Read more

Poetry in a Bottle: Perfect Perfumes

These transitional months bring the end of the summer and the beginning of fall. But love is something that never goes out of season. We let our noses guide us to find the perfect perfumes for all of your romantic adventures.

1. When Love Takes Over Feminine and bold, you will fall head over heels for Love Struck by Vera Wang. Floral scents like pink guave, mandarin, and a subtle balance of tuberose and lotus blossom will make your Romeo weak at the knees. Read more

New Arrivas at Hazelton Lanes

Imagine yourself in the centre of luxury at Hazelton Lanes Shopping Centre. Its Oval Square is bringing together Yorkville residents, tourists and fashonistas to celebrate the finer things in life. “This is going to serve as a community hub for events, fashion shows, concerts, celebrity appearances, cooking demonstrations,” says Marcella Abate, marketing manager at Hazelton Lanes. Surrounding this newly developed home base are high-end brands, fabulous food and stylish people. Hazelton Lanes houses hand-picked fashion pieces from around the world in stores like Hugo Nicholson, a newly opened TNT, 45-minute complimentary dog sitting, and a Whole Foods Market to accommodate every shopping need.  Read more

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