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Beauty and the Best of Toronto: Homegrown Fashion at Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Oscar Party
By John-Paul Ricchio The Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party is one of the most prestigious events in Hollywood, and attending it is a dream come true for any fashion lover. As a leading figure in Toronto’s fashion industry, Harry Rosen represents fashion at its finest. When President and COO Ian Rosen told…
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Putin Hanging: Images From The City on the One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Today, February 24th, marks the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. One year ago today, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion causing horrific suffering and devastation. According to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, as of February 21st, 21,293 civilian casualties have been recorded, including 8006 deaths. The true number…
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The Canadian Tire Christmas Trail
It was definitely worth the effort trying to get tickets to this very popular drive-through journey through twinkling lights and stunning Christmas interactive displays. The Canadian Tire Christmas Trail is located right next to Black Creek Pioneer Village at 1000 Murray Ross Parkway. The experience is designed for you to enjoy from your car; it’s…
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How To Donate Directly to Ukraine From Canada
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022 and since then we have been watching on our screens the horror and unimaginable suffering of a full-blown war. We are far away from those who are helping Ukrainians flee armed conflict and we want to help, but don’t know the best way how. One way is to…
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Vivier Pharma at Elton John’s AIDS Foundation 30th Annual Oscars Viewing Party
By John-Paul Ricchio The 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party took place on Sunday, March 27, in West Hollywood Park, LA. I was thrilled to attend with Vivier Pharma, a Canadian skin care company honoured to support EJAF for a second year in a row. The party was hosted by Lady…
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Concert For Hope 2022 Supporting Mental Health Hosted By Luba Goy
It’s a special gift to be able to create amazing art that brings joy to others. On January 24th, you have the opportunity to experience a virtual concert featuring Grammy and Juno awarded musicians and other remarkable artists who have been touched by mental illness. Hosted by the phenomenal Luba Goy, performers include: Stephen Sitarski…
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A Conversation with David Furnish
Check out The Scoop’s Beauty and Fashion Contributor John-Paul Ricchio’s engaging interview with David Furnish, discussing the Elton John AIDS Foundation and its mission.
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Autism Dog Services Online Auction
Autism Dog Services is an incredible charity that places certified service dogs with children with autism and related disorders in southwestern Ontario. Click here to check out an online auction supporting them. It ends March 7th at 8:30pm. There is some great stuff up for grabs including a WestJet voucher good for two tickets on…
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Balzac’s Coffee Roasters
Whenever we visit the Distillery District our first stop is Balzac’s. It’s one of my favourite spots to get a coffee. I love walking into their cafes in both the Distillery and Liberty Village; the amazing smell of their delicious roasts is like a huge coffee hug. I discovered Balzac’s a few years ago when…