Teva’s Pair for a Foot Campaign
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Teva’s Pair for a Foot Campaign is a global commitment to clean up and maintain waterways around the world. For every pair of Teva shoes sold in 2011, Teva will protect one linear foot of water by donating Read more
Vinsanto Ristorante
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Fresh off its recent renovation, Vinsanto Ristorante unveils an extended seating area just in time to celebrate its fifth anniversary. Now, even more patrons may enjoy decadent first-generation Italian entrees, dinners and desserts, all artistically arranged in a unique and surprising fashion that’s rarely seen on Vaughan’s dining scene. www.vinsanto.ca
Left – A recent addition allows for extra seating so even more guests can enjoy Vinsanto’s mouth-watering Italian delights.
Discover Boating
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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Discover Boating is a national non-profit program dedicated to educating Canadians on recreational boating. Offering information on boating activities, which include wakeboarding, skiing, fishing, cruising Read more
SavourYork Region Restaurant Week
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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The launch of SavourYork Region Restaurant Week on Feb. 24 – March 20, 2011 at the newly opened Novotel-Vaughan welcomed SavourYork’s top chefs – alongside media personalities from Global Toronto and Z103.5FM – to prepare dishes using mystery ingredients that were later moderated by a panel of SavourYork judges. Guests were encouraged to bring Read more
Vivian Risi: Aiming Higher
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under Ask the Expert
Inside every individual lies the hope to soar to new heights and fulfill unrealized potential. With arms outstretched, we anticipate the strength to conquer the obstacles that cloud our vision and welcome the materialization of our aspirations. While there are pinnacles that may seem beyond our reach, there are those who can turn the impossible into possible.
Society’s most vulnerable now have a second chance at redemption because of Vivian Risi, owner and founder of real estate firm Royal LePage – Your Community Realty. As chair of Yellow Brick House (YBH)’s Second Shelter, Second Chances capital campaign, Risi’s tireless efforts to house abused women and children have finally paved the way to a much-needed second shelter in York Region, where up until now, there have been no services Read more
Bixi Toronto bike-sharing
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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As of May 3, 2011, Bixi Toronto’s bike-sharing program will allow residents and tourists of the city to enjoy a healthy, active and green lifestyle by commuting through its bike-sharing system. Read more
Canada Rocks 4 Japan
April 12, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Together in support of the Canadian Red Cross, over 20 Canadian artists and entertainment industry professionals are gathering to donate their time and talent for a one-of-a kind fundraising concert benefiting Japan’s disaster relief efforts on April 14, 2011, at Toronto’s Sound Academy. Canada Rocks 4 Japan has only one goal in mind: to aid Japan in its time of need. Join Maestro Fresh Wes, Karl Wolf, Blake McGrath, and more, as they unite through music to rebuild and save lives.
To purchase tickets, go to www.canadarocks4.com or call 416.870.8000
Start Line – Girls on the Run GTA
April 5, 2011 by City Life Staff
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Giggles, chit-chat and friendships are definitely on the agenda at the launch of this year’s Girls on the Run (GOTR) GTA 10-week after school program. More than 1,100 girls in 50 schools across the GTA will be a part of this program this spring. GOTR GTA also is proud to announce to its 207 coaches that it has received top marks in a pre and post evaluation survey that measured its effectiveness on Grades 3 to 5 girls’ self esteem, body image satisfaction, physical activity level and sports team participation.