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Stepping out in style for a cause
Thousands of dollars were raised at A Celebration of Generations, a fashion show held by the “Women of the World” Sisterhood of Chabad Markham at the Arcardian Court Ballroom in Toronto recently.   Read more…
   
Worth talking about: York walk raises $75K for Kids Help Phone
Walkers in York Region joined thousands of Canadians from across the country last month, in the ninth annual Walk for Kids Help Phone.   Read more…
   
Vaughan In Motion events give cancer care a $90,000 boost
Vaughan In Motion, which dedicates itself to a future without cancer, raised over $90,000 at three recent events in the city recently.   Read more…
   
World Cup excitement reaching fever pitch
It’s that time of year again! Every four years the world stops to embrace its most beautiful game – football, or perhaps you’d like to call it futbol, or maybe we’ll stick with soccer.   Read more…
   
Record crowds enjoy Winterfest
A record crowd of more than 8,000 people attended the City of Vaughan’s 21st annual Winterfest at the Vellore Village Community Centre last month.   Read more…
   
The Reel Deal?
Sometimes, we put too much weight into the superficial realities of success.   Read more…
   
Something to Smile about: Gala raises $100,000 for SickKids
The Smiles of Innocence Memorial Charity gala, which took place on November 7 at Le Parc Banquet Hall in Concord, was a great success, raising $100,000 in support of the Hospital for Sick Kids.   Read more…
   
Organizers of art event speak of bigger picture
The arts can play an important role in the development of children.   Read more…
   
Even in death, Swayze proves an inspiration
The Ladies Auxillary of the CIBPA (Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association) took a recent tragedy and used it as inspiration, in an attempt to raise funds and awareness for a great cause.   Read more…
   
Ferrari fans give SickKids project a shot in the arm
Over 100 Ferrari and Maserati Tifosi took part in the 11th Annual Rally for SickKids Foundation, hosted by Ferrari Maserati of Ontario on October 4.   Read more…
   
$1 Million donated by Carlo and Angela Baldassarra Family to Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation
The Carlo and Angela Baldassarra family hosted the recent Touched with Hope Gala in support of the Markham Stouffville Hospital, where they donated $1 million dollars to the Hospital’s expansion plans.   Read more…
   
Talented Vaughan under-7s go on title winning spree
They may be too young for the big time just yet, but the Vaughan’s U7 Azzurri All Stars soccer team is certainly headed in the right direction after winning eight titles over the season.   Read more…
   
Twice as Nice!
Whatever Magazine has done it again! Thanks to our readers, Whatever won the Top Choice Award for best magazine of 2009, as voted by the community in the GTA, for the second year in a row.   Read more…
   
Stage set for funny girl D’Agostino to spread the laughter
Melissa D’Agostino is ready for a bigger stage.   Read more…
   
What’s age got to do with it?
When I met first met Giovanna Vallozzi (aka Mamma Jo), her family lived on the next street over.   Read more…
   
Dirty Dancing for a worthy cause
Some 1,000 people are expected to be in attendance when the Ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Italian Business Professional Association (CIBPA) stages Moda in Motion, an annual event to raise funds for worthy causes.   Read more…
   
Baldassarra’s $1m hospital gesture
The Markham Stouffville Hospital’s Ultrasound Unit will receive a $1 million shot in the arm, thanks to a magnanimous donation from the president and CEO of the Greenpark Group of Companies, Carlo Baldassarra.   Read more…
   
Night at the Oscars nets healthy $155,000 for Vaughan hospital
Guests enjoyed a “Night at the Oscars” at this year’s Mayor’s Gala, raising approximately $155,000 net for a hospital in Vaughan.   Read more…
   
Vaughan seniors enjoy chance to keep active
Seniors in Thornhill, Vaughan and Concord are enjoying the opportunity to lead a more active lifestyle, thanks to a little help from the Canadian government and the City of Vaughan.   Read more…
   
Making X’mas wishes come true
CHRISTMAS.   Read more…
   
Gala raises over $1 million for Vaughan healthcare projects
The Vaughan Health Care Foundation raised $1,030,000 at its second annual fundraising event An Enchanted Garden Gala, held on October 23.   Read more…
   
It’s time to put the brakes on younger drivers
I was in Italy in July when I got the call that my 20-year-old son Tyler had died in Muskoka, in a drink-and-drive accident.   Read more…
   
DelZotto and Longo families are honoured at CIBPA gala
The DelZotto family which runs Tridel Corporation and the Longo family which operates Longo Fruit Markets were among those to win top honours at a gala celebrating the achievements of Canadian-Italians.   Read more…
   
York Region athletes among medallists as Canada performs strongly at Olympics
York Region’s Eric Lamaze and Mac Cone were among the athletes celebrating medals after one of the strongest performances by Canada at a Summer Olympics.   Read more…
   
Three outstanding youngsters from our community who have done their country proud
At 16, Vaughan’s Eric Selvaggi has already had the honour of representing Team Canada in international competition.   Read more…
   
Road to Beijing is paved with hurdles (and more)
Remember track and field in elementary school? For many kids, these events meant an opportunity to spend a day out in the sunshine instead of in the classroom.   Read more…
   
Foundation of hope
We all know what the term ‘life’ means, but how does one define it? If theological reflection is “bringing life to faith and faith to life”, then my leadership classmates and I experienced this reflection on a recent Habitat For Humanity mission trip to New Jersey.   Read more…
   
Hail to the Chief
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Commissioner Julian Fantino is a busy man.   Read more…
   
Success is such a Beautiful Feeling
The music industry is dominated by hype and circumstance.   Read more…
   
How I learned to be the change
On our first day in the town of Urubamba, Perú, under the snow-capped Chicon mountain, our Nexos Voluntarios project coordinator Maricarmen Valdivieso told us that the people we would meet in the next seven days would remember us for the rest of their lives.   Read more…
   
Transformation contest winner embarks on journey from flab to fab
  The Vaughan real estate agent who recently won a $7,000 “ultimate transformation package” in a competition launched by local businesses has described the challenges that made her enter the contest in the first place.   Read more…
 
 
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