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.

Precious Hearts fundraising Dinner & Gala

Only Cupid was missing on Feb. 12, 2010, when The Precious Hearts fundraising dinner and auction gala inspired love at the Venetian Banquet & Hospitality Centre. In commemoration of beloved leaders Read more

Local Talent Delivers

On Jan. 10th, 2010, Vaughan residents Mark Pagliaroli and Antonio Ienco celebrated the successful premiere of their film Genesis, a story which is set three years after a nuclear world war. Audiences intently tuned into the story of character David Orwell, an officer whose duty is to shelter a group of small-town innocent civilians from a gang of criminals. Along with directors Pagliaroli and Ienco, actors Eli Martyr, Lina Franci and Christina Frondella worked long and hard over the course of two years to produce this mind-captivating film. Read more

Brainchild

Police officers Lisa and Jarrod Boon were overjoyed when they became the parents of a beautiful healthy girl on Feb. 18, 2009. But just four months after Suri Olivia Boon was born, she was diagnosed with ATRT, a form of aggressive malignant brain tumour. “We just couldn’t believe it. We never asked why it was happening, Read more

Valentini Continues Cystic Fibrosis Support

Love was in the air on Feb. 17th, 2010. Guests schmoozed at Six Degrees Event Centre for the annual Valentini event, enjoying delectable hors d’oeuvres and delicious cocktails. Ticket purchases were sealed with generous intentions, as proceeds went to supporting cystic fibrosis research and treatment. To top this tender night off with the spirit of love, Oscar-styled gift bags were handed out to each and every guest. Read more

Power of Women Exchange

The Toronto Power of Women Exchange kicked off the year with its newest chapter: Toronto East. Sweet ladies delved in delicious delights at a cocktail reception, held at Blue Danube Conference Hall prior to the trade show for businessmen and businesswomen. Over 200 leading professionals gathered around to network and support speakers Tina Dezsi and Lia Bandola. The trade show was a hit – inspiring women from all over the world to reach for the stars. www.powe.ca

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