Industrialist, philanthropist and gentleman W. Galen Weston, the patriarch of the worldwide Weston empire that controls Loblaw Companies Ltd. and other retail holdings, passed away April 12 at the age of 80. Known as Galen Weston Sr., he died “peacefully at home after a long illness faced with courage and dignity,” according to a family …
September marked a momentous occasion for the Prince’s Trust Canada, with a celebration of the Hon. Hilary Weston that reflected on her tireless dedication to the trust charity and looked forward as she prepares to occupy her new role as chair emeritus of the Prince’s Trust Canada board. Organized by Sylvia and Robert Mantella, the …
On Oct. 11, over 200 members of the business and philanthropic community came together to support Bridgepoint Active Healthcare at the annual Fandango! gala, presented by BMO. With this year’s Big Band theme, guests were transported back to the Roaring ’20s as they entered the Crystal Ballroom at the Omni King Edward Hotel and were …
A private hideaway on one of Toronto’s most popular streets serves as a second home to the city’s quick-witted kin. This exclusive members-only King West sanctuary might sound a little stately, but if you step over its invisible velvet rope you’ll quickly realize that there’s more behind its curtains than a deck of face cards. …
