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TIFF 2024 mesmerized Toronto from September 5 to 15, 2024. According to the Toronto International Film Festival, it is the “leading public film festival in the world, screening more than 300 films from 60+ countries every September. Our programmers have earned a reputation for excellence, and a diverse array of films is shown: Hollywood galas,…

The Main Event:  Honda Indy Toronto:  NTT INDYCAR SERIES: Colton Herta won the Honda Indy Toronto on Sunday July 21, 2024 starting from the pole and maintaining first place throughout the race.  It was his first victory in over 2 year.  “It’s awesome. It’s amazing,” Herta said. Kyle Kirkwood came in 2nd coming in .34…

The 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore 2024 Awards, presented by The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) and sponsored by The Romano D’Andrea Foundation graced the halls of the historic Elgin and Winter Theatre Centre.  It was hosted by Ryan G. Hinds who entertained the crowd with humour and grace and award-winning music director…

Mae Martin hosts the Canadian Screen Awards 2024, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television’s final award show of Canadian Screen Week 2024 celebrating the achievements of Canadian talent in film, television, and digital media: Television Screen Awards: Crave/APTN’s Little Bird won 13 television honours at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards:  including: Best Drama Series; Best…

CMW Live Music Industry Awards Gala 2024 stormed the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto  on June 4 – it was hosted by Canadian rapper Haviah Mighter (winner of the  2019 Polaris Music Prize).  It was the 8th CMW Live Music Industry  awards. Performances & Awards: Stunning performances by host Haviah Mighty, contemporary blues guitarist Christone…

2024 YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Awards Gala sparkled under the sun at the luxurious Liberty Grand on May 23, 2024.  It was a beautiful & stunning evening of celebration honoring the amazing achievements of five change-makers who champion gender equity. It was all for a worthy cause:  to raise much needed funds for the…

UWI Toronto Benefit Awards 2024 dazzled the Ritz Carlton on Saturday, April 20, 2024.  The 15th Annual University of the West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Awards brings together corporate, public and individual supporters for an inspiring evening of giving, sharing and celebrating.  The event supports a scholarship fund for outstanding academic achievers in the Caribbean,…

Canadian International Auto Show 2024 was held from February 16 to February 25, 2024 in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre by the Toronto Automobile Dealers Association. With over 600,000 square feet of displays and engaging exhibits, the car manufacturers displayed their new vehicles and innovations.  It is a good show for potential buyers to view…

Global humanitarian organization War Child Canada hosted its 2023 gala, The World That’s Possible on December 6th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. It was for a worthy cause:  supporting the millions of children and families affected by war and violence in Yemen, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Sudan, and South Sudan….

Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Weekend 2023 was held from November 10 to 13, 2023.  It consisted of the Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic on November 12 and the Induction Celebration on November 13, 2023 and a weekend full of events. Hockey icons Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic Game – Team Oates vs….