Bells on Bay St. – The Bay St. Express

Every year the Bells on Bay St. ring, this year at the Fairmont Royal York.  It is a lovely event that allows attendees share the spirit of Christmas. The event was a lovely breakfast event with live music, excellent meal and even a fruit tray to represent a train track to match the theme of the event.

This year the guest speaker was Bruce McQuaig the President and CEO of Metrolinx who spoke about how transportation can provide communities with opportunities.  The audience also heard from Stacey Campbell, Executive Director and CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada as the Philanthropic Partner who spoke about children and the absence of Christmas when a parent is incarnation.  She told a story of a young man who had lost his parents to the system who they supported his ongoing education.

Bells on Bay St. was created out of a desire Intriciti had to share the spirit of Christmas with business leaders.  The idea was birthed to Alana in the early days of her ministry as she struggled with the “market bells” dominating Bay St.  She coined the phrase “Bells on Bay St.” for each of us (including herself) to be mindful of the “church bells” in the midst of the hustle and bustle at Christmas.

This year, Intriciti expanded this signature event to Ottawa with the inaugural “Bells on Bank St.” to over a few  hundred people.

When: December 3, 2014

www.intriciti.ca

The Fresh Burger Second Location Opens on Church Street

CityEvents enjoyed working on the launch of the newest location of Fresh Burger. Fresh Burger opened their second location, but this time in downtown Toronto, their first location opened up last September in Richmond Hill to rave reviews.

Fresh Burger opened for business on November 28th 2014, and to celebrate their new store they gave away free burgers for the first 2 hours. The plan was to give out free burgers for 1.5 hours but the owner extended after seeing the line. The turnout was out of this world. There were over two hundred people waiting to see what all the buzz was about and try the burgers for themselves.

Toronto seems to be crazy about their burgers, and Friday was no different. People waited patiently for the free burgers out in the cold. The energy surrounding the event was great and we were happy to hear so many positive comments! Once everyone received their burgers we asked them how they tasted and people were thrilled with quality of the ingredients and enjoyed the special sauce. Many guests also tried the poutine and one food expert said it was the best poutine they have had outside of Quebec.

Overall it was a stellar event and everyone was overjoyed with their free burgers. I used to drive to Richmond Hill for these burgers so happy that I can stay in the 905 to satisfy my cravings. (DL) I would recommend that everyone try these burgers!

 

 

 

 

You can find Fresh Burger’s 2nd location at 542 Church Street.

For photos of this event click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos

Author: Megan Teltscher and Deb Lewis

National Women’s Show Post Event

The three days of The National Women’s Show was a few weeks ago and it could not have been more fun for the attendees!  CityEvents assisted the show producers with a social media lounge.  The show was at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.  The space was perfect and everyone had a great time.  The lounge was equipped with modern couches and seating areas for guests.

 

There were so many different vendors selling unique items targeted for women.  Everything from hair products to organic foods.  There was a huge spectrum of items.  Aswell as giveaways there were also free gifts.  Everyone was getting free pasta, razors and other samples.

 

The National Women’s Show had something for everyone.  There was social media interactions, shopping and mingling with other women.  We stayed in the Social Media and Contest Lounge for the majority of the time.  We had live feeds from Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and more.  The live feeds were great for people for the online Twitter contests.  The online Twitter contests were great because we had many people competing for the prizes and it was simple to enter the contests.  All one had to do was retweet to win!

 

Next year is going to be just as spectacular and we hope to see everyone there again!

Click here to go to the NWS Website.

 

Author: Megan Teltscher

 

THCC Vision Showcase Awards 2014

Another unforgettable celebration of The THCC VISION Showcase Award 2014, The night of October 16th took place one of the most important celebration for the Hispanic Community in Toronto.

Five categories Awards, celebrates Canadian Hispanic business leaders in Toronto has achieved excellence in their field, making a positive impact on the community.

About 200 people attended the event and enjoyed a great night host by the Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

The Celebration took place in the beautiful venue of Glenn Gould Studio, CBC.

30 Businesses and Entrepreneurs were nominees in the following categories: Emerging Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business, Arts & Culture, and Career Achievement Award.

This business will be the best, embodying all of the highest attributes of entrepreneurship and community involvement.

Exquisite food was provided by Santo Pecado, an authentic mexican catering in Toronto.

This night was presented by an amazing group of sponsors as- Scotiabank, City of Toronto. Cusco, Unikron, Copa Airlines, Schible, CityEvents, Munera, Pina Ruso, Clarkhuot, Lula Lounge.

The media partners provide all the glamour at this big night – TLN telelatino, LATINOS magazine, Univision Canada, Toronto Hispano, 360°FM.CA, Hispanos en Canada, Panamericanworld, BHIVE, ALMA LATINA, Las Perlas TV, Correo canadiense, Now what.

Many representatives of different countries and Canada were presents at the event and  the Hon. MP Bernard Trottier brought greetings from the Government.

The Visión Award Winners 2014:

Small Business

Fidel Pena – Award Recipient

   

Emerging Entrepreneur

Steven Gonzalez – Award Recipient

   

Entrepreneur

Salvador Alanis – Award Recipient

   

Arts and Culture

Hilario Duran -Award Recipient

   

Career Achievement

Cesar Palacios – Award Recipient

   

The VISIONARY Award Recipient presented to one Outstanding Entrepreneur who is a source of inspiration to us all.

Roberto Alomar
Famous baseball player, Roberto Alomar was born in Ponce Puerto Rico, Roberto studied the game of baseball from a young age reaching the Major Leagues in 1988.
Championships that helped the Toronto Blue Jays win.

  

Congratulations to all award recipients! Your accomplishments make our community to grow stronger!!

Looking forward to celebrate The vision Award next year.

Written by Andrea Palafox.

 

From Toronto with Love!

You like her. And you want to tell her that she is someone special to you. You already know the words you are going to say. But something is missing…The ideal place!

CityEvents has unearthed some places where couples can spend a great time during this summer in Toronto. Pick a place and let your creativity and imagination surprise your sweetheart!

Any other ideas of some romantic places you have been? Comment and let CityEvents knows where it is!

Share a picture of your Romantic Moment or Location on Instagram #RomanticCityEvents @CityEvents and who knows..
maybe you’re the couple that will win a gift certificate to Habibi Day Spa!
More details? Rendezvous on Instagram: CityEvents

Contest closes on August 1st, 10:00PM.

…& The winner is @40somethngbride!
CONGRATULATIONS!

 

Here are some suggestions of where to go with your special someone in Toronto.

– The Flower Garden at Rosehill Reservoir in David A. Balfour park
– The warm atmosphere of the restaurant El Catrin at Distillery District, awarded as restaurant for a best first date by Dine TO’s and named one of toronto’s best mexican restaurants by Toronto.com:

– Nice public patio, in front of the restaurant SassaFraz, with Waterfall next to “Gelato, Simply Italian” at 146 Cumberland Street
– Outdoor fireplace couches at Brassaii, Café-Restaurant-Lounge
– Under the paper heart trees at Trinity Bell Park, call and wait for your dropoffs picnic baskets:

1/ Sushi Place
2/ Fiesta Farms
3/ Clafouti

             

Country General:

– Grab a blanket and attend the “Shakespeare in High Park” (June 26 – August 31)
– Meet each other in the summer sunset at Nathan Philips square
– An escape to the Toronto Islands
– Enjoy live symphony at Casa Loma, Every Wednesday
– Check out one of the Outdoor movie locations during all summer, revisit an old classic.
– Rent bikes at Evergreen brickworks and bike through the ravine
- The Waterfront Tuesday Dinner series at Palais Royale 

             

 

Author: Annie NGUYEN

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