IC Network Rings in the Persian New Year

Members of the Iranian-Canadian Network invited Iranian-Canadians and guests from all over the world to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Joyous guests and dignitaries alike joined the gala to celebrate the new day at Riveria Parque Dining Banquet & Convention Centre in Vaughan. Those in attendance enjoyed a delectable meal served by Shomal Restaurant, and a live musical performance by guitarist Babak Amini. Dr. Saeid Sarrafian, president of IC Network, gave an endearing speech, which expressed the organization’s ongoing mission to help Iranian-Canadians succeed at work and in business by networking Read more

Shining Through Centre fundraising Gala

Stars twinkled brightly as the generous supporters of autistic children attended the 11th annual Shining Through Centre fundraising gala. Guests clad in dazzling gowns and suits smiled over a decadent dinner Read more

Valterra Landscape — Breakaway in your Backyard

As  the temperatures begin to rise, so too will your desire to enjoy time outdoors. Don’t look any further than transforming the garden behind your home the right way.

“People are entertaining outside nowadays, so the outdoor kitchen is being incorporated into a lot of our designs,” says Vince Baggetta of Valterra Landscape Contractors Inc.

Enjoying a meal with your family or a get-together with friends in your own yard is made easy with Valterra Landscape Contractors Inc., which strives to create a pristine setting that will leave both clients and their guests impressed.

Some outdoor embellishments Valterra Landscape can add to create a serene sanctuary include eye-catching waterfalls Read more

Motionball’s Cloud Nine Gala

With rampant excitement about the Canadian Olympics, Motionball’s Cloud Nine Gala brought together a beautiful crowd on Feb. 5th, 2010, to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Canada. Read more

Wake up to Alfa Cappuccino

Nothing captures excitement quite like the sweet aroma of Ionia coffee. On Jan. 20th, 2010, the Cammalleri brothers of Alfa Cappuccino invited all coffee lovers around Toronto and the GTA to experience the traditional appreciation of authentic Italian coffee. An open house not without a cause, Alfa Cappuccino gave back to the community with a donation to Vaughan in Motion to Cure Cancer. Read more

Elements, Toronto — Bellyfit Marathon

As a premier fitness chain new to our city, Elements, Toronto hosted its successful Bellyfit Marathon on Feb. 25th, 2010, in support of Gems of Hope, a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing the standard of living for marginalized women in developing countries. The pristine boutique-style club Read more

Vaughan Winterfest 2010

Crowds flocked to Winterfest to take in the musical talent of Best of Both Girls, a tribute to Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus. Tuning into live music and the literary charisma of Robert Munsch, the story telling Read more

Canada Plays with Heart and Hits Gold

Neil Young’s search for a heart of gold ended at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada. In just over two weeks, the True North stood strong, gaining more golds – 14 – than any other country in Read more

Tasting Inspiration

Hundreds of producers and food processors gathered in Vaughan on March 9, 2010, to become inspired by some of Canada’s most entertaining and enlightening speakers at the Farm Credit Canada Forum. The event featured inspirational stories from CBC’s Peter Mansbridge, Paralympian Chantal Petitclerc, and entrepreneurs Chris Emery and Larry Finnson. Petitclerc shared her heroic life journey to becoming a Paralympic champion, while Emery and Finnson followed with their success story of creating Clodhoppers candy. Finally, Mansbridge shared some of his incredible experiences as a Canadian journalist to a group of people who work hard to feed Read more

Happy Birthday Rosaria Tramonte

A lovely centenarian in the Vaughan community, Rosaria Tramonte celebrated her 100th birthday on March 8, 2010. Joined by four generations of family, Rosaria counted her blessings. There’s nothing quite like blowing a century of candles with the warm surroundings of your loved ones. www.villacharities.com

PHOTO: Rosaria Tramonte’s children, Lucy Luciani and Sigismundo (Jay) Tramonte, help her blow out the candles on her birthday cake.

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