Author Archives: Jody Glaser

Mayor’s Lunar New Year Reception

There were many large events across the city of Toronto to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and mayor John Tory attended most. His last was actually his own January 31st as the public and counsellors were invited for a reception in the Members Lounge of City Hall. Guests were treated to a bounty-full buffet […]

Fete Chinoise returned to the Shangril-La Hotel Toronto

Fete Chinoise returned to the Shangril-La Hotel Toronto January 28th with their 8th annual signature event with the theme “Into the Unknown” to celebrate the human spirit in the face of unknowns, uncertainty and adversity, in other words, taking a leap of faith. The entire 3rd floor of the hotel never looked better, dressed in […]

December 8th patrons of the Italian Contemporary Film Festival

December 8th patrons of the Italian Contemporary Film Festival, ICFF, were invited to a very special preview screening of “Lamborghini, The Man Behind The Legend “. This was not a regular evening because guests were encouraged to dress to the nines with gents in black tie and ladies in fine evening wear. The reason; a […]

Teddy Bear Affair

The Teddy Bear Affair has been one of the longest-running major fundraisers in Toronto. Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada was so pleased with the turnout at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for this 36th Annual Gala. Highpoints of the evening were to hear the amazing journeys of 4 young people who represent so many other […]