H&M Shopping Night for Windfall

H&M held their first shopping party in support for Windfall, a charity which specializes in new clothing, yesterday at their Yonge and Bloor location.  The event was full of downtown shoppers (mostly women – the basement level, which houses the men’s section was pretty dead), many of whom wore white (to support the charity and their […]

H&M Shopping Night in Support of Windfall – January 26, 2011

Come join H&M on Yonge and Bloor (15 Bloor Street West) on Wednesday, January 26 for a night of shopping, nibblies and fun in support for Windfall a charity that specializes in NEW donated clothing for the 64,000 individuals in Toronto who live in poverty.  Windfall is perhaps best known for its annual Wear White 4 Windfall campaign, which encourages Torontonians […]

Ron White Kicks off 2011 Shoe Drive

Toronto’s footwear retailer, Ron White Shoes, known for its comfortable and stylish shoes,  kicked off its 15th Annual Shoe Drive on January 6 at their flagship Manulife Centre store.  This year, the drive will collect shoes at all Ron White locations in the Greater Toronto Area as well as the Avenues level of the Fairmony […]

Windfall Wears White for Anti-Poverty Awareness

Windfall, the charitable organization which collects clothing for those in need is once again holding its Wear White 4 Windfall campaign in 2011.  The 2011 campaign will start in the beginning of the year and will not only raise funds, but also public awareness about those in need.  Several Canadian celebrities including Traci Melchor, Anne […]

The Art of Cooking with Jamie Oliver!

Jamie Oliver was in Toronto for just one night and he cooked up a storm for 3,000 of his favourite fans.  Organized by The Art of Cooking and presented by The Food Network, Oliver came, saw and conquered the bedazzled crowd.  The Naked Chef was in town promoting his new book and program “Jamie’s America.” […]

The Diamond Industry: Working for a Girl’s Best Friend

Diamonds are in Rendy Ng’s blood as she is the third generation to work in the industry, at Hong Kong’s Bee’s Diamonds.  A history major who went on to law school, this was a complete change of career for her.  Though she took her Graduate Gemologist and Accredited Jewelers Professional diplomas from the Gemological Institute of America, law was […]

Restaurant Helps Youth Become the Next Jamie Oliver

UK celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, known for his healthy eating tips has restaurants in several cities which give young people the chance to train to become chefs. I had the opportunity to try the location in London. Risotto from the dining room’s tasting menu Fifteen, which is located in a more residential area, has two parts.  […]