Father's Day is a celebration of fathers inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting. After the success obtained by Anna Jarvis with the promotion of Mother's Day in the US, some wanted to create a similar holidays for other family members, and Father's Day was the choice most likely to succeed. There were other persons in the US who independently thought of "Father's Day", but the credit for the modern holiday is always … [Read more...]
TORONTO WOMEN’S EXPO was a Blast !!!
June 13, 2012 by
TORONTO WOMEN'S EXPO 2012 - A Celebration of Women was there ... WOMAN of ACTION - Lai Ping Lee is setting up with our little Future Woman LEADER, Vanessa Lee Awesome women, Susan Winlaw, Marianne Funny, Lai Ping Lee manning one of the booths ... with Catherine wearing the upcoming Celebration Chrysalis, a lovely silk shoulder wrap that is being produced to raise funds for our foundation's upcoming launch of Celebration House ! *These wraps will be available soon, … [Read more...]
Toronto Women’s EXPO – Sunday, June 10th, 2012 – FREE PASS!
June 8, 2012 by
RANDI GOODMAN does it again !!! 10AM-5PM Days Hotel & Conference Centre 185 Yorkland Blvd., Toronto, ON A Celebration of Women will be participating in the Toronto Women’s Expo and are offering our clients, friends and associates a FREE Pass to the June expo! Need a fun day out of the house? Spend time with your friends? Want to find a new look, product or service? Want to learn something new for you or for your business? Participate in a Speed Networking Event to increase … [Read more...]
Angela DeMontigny celebrates Design Studio Grand Opening – June 23, 2012
June 6, 2012 by
Angela DeMontigny celebrates Design Studio Grand Opening Saturday, June 23, 2012. 10:00am until 6:00pm. 701 TRINITY ROAD S., UNIT #3, ANCASTER, ONT. L0R 1R0 An Open House to celebrate the Opening of the Design Studio, National Aboriginal Day and the Summer Solstice. Special Guests, refreshments and fun! REGISTER HERE … [Read more...]
Even Ensler’s V-DAY is Taking Action !!!
June 6, 2012 by
UPDATE: 142 Countries and RISING! In February we launched ONE BILLION RISING and in just a little over three months the campaign has spread to 142 countries around the world. Women and men from Mali to Afghanistan, Rwanda to Taiwan have pledged to STRIKE, DANCE and RISE on February 14th, 2013. We've seen tens of thousands of new activists come on board. We've seen V-Day benefit events in the UK and Australia, Italy and South Africa, and in over 50 other countries end with audiences standing … [Read more...]
Toronto event this Thursday! , Jennifer Hough
June 5, 2012 by
A special "By Donation" evening event in Toronto this Thursday! "The Four Pillars of Awakening! ~ Living Beyond Beliefs and Out of Your Mind" Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 7pm-9:30pm Awakening is a process of remembering who we are, cellularly and beyond. It is a series of infusions, physical shifts and integrations that take us all on the inevitable journey of physically and etherically realizing who the Universe say us to be, before we even got here. Join us for a special "by donation" … [Read more...]
PM designates Canada Olympic House for 2012 Summer Games
June 5, 2012 by
PM designates Canada Olympic House for 2012 Summer Games in London June 5, 2012 London, United Kingdom Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Canada House on Trafalgar Square in London will become Canada Olympic House during the London 2012 Summer Olympics. The announcement was made during the Prime Minister’s visit to the United Kingdom for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. “Our Government is committed to fully supporting Canadian … [Read more...]
JUNE is Migraine Awareness Month – Nancy Harris Bonk
June 3, 2012 by
The National Headache Foundation has declared that June is officially Migraine Awareness Month. There are plenty of exciting activities for us to spread the word and bring more awareness to Migraine disease and headache disorders. The theme of the month is "help make Migraines visible." Happy Migraine Awareness Month June 1 marks the kickoff of Migraine Awareness Month: Help Make Migraines Visible. By expanding our efforts from one week to a month-long event, the NHF has been … [Read more...]
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates Diamond Jubilee – 60 years on throne!!!
June 1, 2012 by
WINDSOR CASTLE, UK (CBS)- Monday's an important day for Queen Elizabeth. It's the 60th Anniversary of the day she became Britain's monarch. And starting tomorrow, a new photo exhibit shows this stoic figure at work and at play. Queen Elizabeth the Second is about to open the doors of Windsor Castle to the public on display a royal collection of candid photographs. PHOTO Name: Queen Elizabeth II Full Name: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Born: April 21, 1926 at 17, Bruton Street, … [Read more...]
2012 MARTY Award Winners Announced!
June 1, 2012 by
2012 MARTY Award Winners Announced! The spotlight shone on Mississauga’s Living Arts Centre on May 31 as leading artists were honoured with an unforgettable evening of red-carpet glamour at the 2012 MARTY Awards! Top artists were lavished with praise, recognition and media attention at the 18th annual event. Produced by the Mississauga Arts Council, the MARTYS filled the Living Arts Centre with an ecstatic crowd who gathered to celebrate the winners of the coveted award. The … [Read more...]
What is going to happen in Rio?
June 1, 2012 by
What has in the past and what is going to happen in Rio 2012? Rio+20: from environment to sustainable development To grasp the background and stakes of Rio+20, it is useful to have a look at the Stockholm-to-Rio continuum of the Conferences, and to go through some key milestones in the long march that gave birth to international agreements on sustainable development. How did we move from Environment to Sustainable Development, what are the consequences of this move, and where … [Read more...]
World Pulse is Taking Action for RIO +20 – Submit Your Story !!!
May 29, 2012 by
Advise World Leaders on What Sustainable and Equitable Development Means to YOU In partnership with the Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO), World Pulse is collecting personal stories outlining women’s experiences and recommendations on sustainable and equitable development for presentation at the Rio +20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. How Can My Voice Be Included? SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Log in to your PulseWire account. Not a … [Read more...]
Top Artists to be celebrated at the 2012 MARTY Awards!
May 29, 2012 by
May 29, 2012 TOP ARTISTS TO BE CELEBRATED AT THE 2012 MARTY AWARDS! MISSISSAUGA, ON- The Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is ready to roll out the red carpet for the city's top artists at the 2012 MARTY Awards. MAC is set to dazzle the arts community with an unforgettable evening of glamour at the popular event. The MARTYS will take place on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Living Arts Centre, located at 4141 Living Arts Drive in … [Read more...]
