On Nov. 27, Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) held the 23rd edition of its gala, Bloor Street Entertains, which is working toward its mission to end the HIV epidemic in Canada within five years. The evening saw over 700 guests dine on food prepared by the city’s best chefs, and CANFAR revealed its Becoming …
A genuine supporter of community, Alex Filiatrault is a man of action and a champion of transformation and inclusiveness. “Diversity” and “inclusiveness” are buzzwords that have been making the rounds over the past few years. There is a decided difference, however, between parroting the words conversationally and actually practising these philosophies as truisms through continuous …
On Wednesday, Nov. 28, Bloor Street Entertains (BSE) hosted its annual fundraising gala event in support of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) and its mission to end the HIV epidemic in Canada. Through support of sponsors, partners and guests, the gala successfully raised approximately $900,000! The elegant evening of entertainment and dining was …
The colourful president of Cineplex Media, Salah Bachir, peels back the layers on the beautiful little things in a life full of star-studded galas, activism and art. Of all the countless black-tie events and elegant high-society galas Salah Bachir has attended over his life it was his 60th birthday that he deems his favourite. “Best …
As Canada’s largest annual fundraiser in support of HIV and AIDS, CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains brought together prominent philanthropic individuals that included 2015 event chairs Sylvia Mantella, chief marketing officer of Mantella Corporation, and Cineplex Media president Salah Bachir. The event saw Toronto’s Mink Mile come alive as Bloor-Yorkville galleries and boutiques transformed into lavish …
As the battle against AIDS rages on, prominent citizens from Toronto and surrounding areas gathered at the 12th annual Bloor Street Entertains gala. With a fundraising goal of $500,000, the money raised went to support the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR). Guests enjoyed a stunning array of fine dining cuisine, followed by an evening …
