The 7th annual amfAR gala was hosted in Sao Paolo, Brazil, this past April. Celebrities, international superstars and supporters from around the globe were in attendance to honour Brazilian artist Vik Muniz, and his dedication to the fight against AIDS. The event raised over $1.3 million for amfAR’s AIDS research initiatives. [display_ad] www.amfar.org Photos by …
After a lifetime of success, Hanya Kizemchuk is paying it forward through her new foundation that will provide vital resources to young survivors of abuse and sex trafficking. In her 60 years, Hanya Kizemchuk has worn a surprising number of hats, as a model turned real-estate investor turned entrepreneur. But her latest project, Hanya’s Hope …
Unique Store Fixtures Ltd. remains an industry leader after more than three decades in business. Ferruccio Corrente, a son of a master ebonist, came to Canada in 1964 and worked alongside world-class designers in the store fixture industry. Due to great popularity and demand, he started his own company in 1983. Ferruccio Corrente, CEO of …
This past April, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Health Minister Jane Philpott were presented with daffodils to mark the Canadian Cancer Society’s (CCS) Daffodil Month. It was the 60th annual CCS Daffodil Month, dedicated to those battling all forms of cancer. The daffodil is symbolic of resilience and strength. It’s a month that’s recognized nationwide. …
If the return of a warm summer breeze isn’t enough to awaken inspiration, these vibrant finds will spark the flame. 1. SWEAT IN STYLE: Train with the Polar M430 — a timepiece that tracks your run, and your vitals, in a heartbeat www.polar.com 2. STAY GOLDEN: This gilded die comes in a stunning set of …
Elegant accommodations and well-supported R&R are just one side of the yachting life. For die-hards, the real luxury is the freedom to go exploring. When Kitchener, Ont., native Derek Mader was just 12 years old, he built his very first boat with some help from his father. As a young boy, Mader would often go …
