Hedo Turkoglu Million Dollar Smile Event
June 11, 2010 by City Life Staff
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Score some points with Raptors’ number 26, Hedo Turkoglu, and leave with a million dollar smile knowing you have contributed to children living with life-threatening illnesses. On April 10th, gamers Read more
Sisterhood Soiree with Anne Murray
June 11, 2010 by City Life Staff
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The bond of sisterhood never felt so strong. Ladies came out to support the event with each member donating $2500 to the soiree in support of The Canadian Women’s Foundation. Changing the lives of Read more
Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women’s Cancer
June 11, 2010 by City Life Staff
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On September 11–12, lace up your running shoes and walk to support a fight for a cure that will end the cancer that many women suffer. Whether you’re walking or opening your wallet, there are many ways you can get involved and participate. Select a fundraising goal that suits you and earn up to five $100 credits when recruiting friends and family to walk with you. To make donations or sponsor a walker or team visit www.endcancer.ca
Nissan Motor Co. Supports Haiti
June 11, 2010 by City Life Staff
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“I’m pleased Nissan has answered our call for trucks to aid our recovery efforts in Haiti,” says former U.S. President Bill Clinton. As the lives of a nation remain destroyed by tragedy, Nissan Motor Co. has made a grand gesture to show its support. “This generous donation will be critical in ongoing efforts to Read more
Coco Motion Chocolate Gala
June 11, 2010 by City Life Staff
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Sweet dreams are on their way to reality with the help of attendees and volunteers who came out to support the Coco Motion Chocolate Gala. The Chocolate Ball teams up with Vaughan in Motion Read more
The Happiness Project
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
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In our increasingly self-involved, individualist culture, it’s easy to get down on ourselves and believe that our problems are insurmountable. North Americans tend to have a victim mentality that focuses on the individual before all else and fails to look at the big picture. Our counterparts to the East, on the other hand, have a more optimistic mindset, placing the collective whole before the self. Although this approach can have its downfalls, we can definitely learn a thing or two from its fundamentals, because for these individuals, happiness is a way of life.
As a former Yale-trained lawyer, Gretchen Rubin, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Happiness Project, was aware of the complexities of the way we live. All the long hours, pressing deadlines, cellphone and e-mail addictions were depleting her time and her happiness. Read more
Jersey Boys
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
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As temperatures change, the pop and rock tunes of ’60s band The Four Seasons enjoy a sunny forecast. The Dancap Production of Jersey Boys is now in its second year on stage at the Toronto Centre for the Read more
Client Excellence Award — Acura 2000
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
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At Acura 2000, father-and-son duo Paul and Francesco Policaro place the vehicle service department on its priority list. Recently receiving the Acura Client Excellence Award for the 10th consecutive year, Acura 2000 maintains its position as the top volume dealer in Ontario, along with upholding the highest percentage of satisfied Read more
Robert Herjavec welcomes Dolce Publishing
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
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Lights, camera, action! Venture capitalist star of Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank Robert Herjavec welcomed Dolce Publishing Inc.’s creative director, Fernando Zerillo, and Angela Palmieri, director of operations, into his home. Candid and refreshing, Herjavec led the Dolce crew through his sprawling Bridal Path estate, which is often the venue of prestigious fundraisers and a place where celebrities retreat. Get the whole story on Herjavec at www.dolcemag.com
Photo: Dolce Publishing Inc.’s Director of Operations, Angela Palmieri, and Creative Director Fernando Zerillo with venture capitalist, Robert Herjavec, centre.
Caliber Homes presents Kortridge Estates
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
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On Feb. 27th, 2010, Caliber Homes held the grand opening of its Kortridge Estates presentation centre on the southwest corner of Major Mackenzie and Weston roads. This is Caliber Homes’ latest exclusive Read more