The Canadian Tenors in Concert at Jackson-Triggs’ Niagara Estate Amphitheatre July 16th, 2010

The well-known Canadian Tenors will perform at the 1st annual Doors Open Niagara Benefit Concert on Friday, July 16 at Jackson-Triggs’ Niagara Estate Amphitheatre.

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LCBO 19th Annual Charity BBQ for Camp Oochigeas raises $130,000 for the children.

Warm weather, sunshine and over 4500 people with big hearts were out in force at the LCBO 19th annual barbecue in support of Camp Oochigeas www.ooch.org , a year-round camp for children affected by childhood cancer.

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The 30th Annual Genie Awards Broadcast May 9th.The Wine Ladies red carpet experience rocks!

John Dunsworth arrives at the 30th annual Genie Awards

Red Carpet 30th Annual Genie Awards 2010 The Wine Ladies TV

Red Carpet 30th Annual Genie Awards 2010 The Wine Ladies TV

Toronto, ON April 12, 2010 The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is proud to announce the winners of the 30th Annual Genie Awards.

Polytechnique (produced by Maxime Rémillard and Don Carmody) garnered nine awards, including Best Motion Picture, Achievement in Direction (Denis Villeneuve), Original Screenplay (Jacques Davidts), and Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Karine Vanasse). Other award winners include Joshua Jackson for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (One Week), and Kari Skogland for Adapted Screenplay (Fifty Dead Men Walking). A total of 21 awards were presented at the Awards Gala held in Toronto, as well as the Academy Special Achievement Award (Mel Hoppenheim), the Claude Jutra Award (Xavier Dolan), and the Golden Reel Award (De père en flic / Father and Guns).

The awards show will be broadcast later tonight on Canwest-owned Independent Film Channel and webcast on CBC.ca at 9:00pm ET.

The show will be re-broadcast on Sunday May 9. Astral Media on TMN’s MFEST (9:00pm ET) and by Corus Entertainment on Movie Central (9:00pm PT).

30th Annual Genie Award Winners

BEST MOTION PICTURE / MEILLEUR FILM POLYTECHNIQUE – Maxime Rémillard, Don Carmody

ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION/PRODUCTION DESIGN / MEILLEURE DIRECTION ARTISTIQUE EVE STEWART – Fifty Dead Men Walking

ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN / MEILLEURS COSTUMES ATUAT AKITTIRQ – Before Tomorrow

ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY / MEILLEURES IMAGES PIERRE GILL – Polytechnique

ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTION / MEILLEURE RÉALISATION DENIS VILLENEUVE – Polytechnique

ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING / MEILLEUR MONTAGE RICHARD COMEAU – Polytechnique

ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP / MEILLEURS MAQUILLAGES DJINA CARON, ANDRÉ DUVAL – Grande ourse: La clé des possibles / The Master Key

ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSIC – ORIGINAL SCORE / MEILLEURE MUSIQUE ORIGINALE NORMAND CORBEIL – Grande ourse: La clé des possibles / The Master Key

ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSIC – ORIGINAL SONG / MEILLEURE CHANSON ORIGINALE JOHN WELSMAN, CHERIE CAMP – NURSE.FIGHTER.BOY Oh Love

PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE / INTERPRÉTATION MASCULINE DANS UN PREMIER RÔLE JOSHUA JACKSON – One Week

PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE / INTERPRÉTATION MASCULINE DANS UN RÔLE DE SOUTIEN MAXIM GAUDETTE – Polytechnique

PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE / INTERPRÉTATION FÉMININE DANS UN PREMIER RÔLE KARINE VANASSE – Polytechnique

Be sure to watch the re broadcast of the 30th Annual Genie Awards by Astral Media on TMN’s MFEST (9:00pm ET) and by Corus Entertainment on Movie Central (9:00pm PT May 9th, 2010). A total of 21 awards were presented at the Awards Gala held in Toronto, April 12th, 2010 as well as the Academy Special Achievement Award (Mel Hoppenheim), the Claude Jutra Award (Xavier Dolan), and the Golden Reel Award.

Heart Healthy and Golden! The Wine Ladies radio, 8:30am Sun April 25th on The Jewel Radio Network

Set that dial to The Jewel Radio Network at 88.5 FM in Toronto, 98.5 in Ottawa and 107.7 in Hawkesbury on line at http://www.jewelradio.com every Sunday morning at 8:30a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show.

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“Heart of Gold: The Fundraiser where YOU make Money!” Join us May 6th!

Everybody has some in their jewellery box — Unwanted gold necklaces, out of date or broken pieces or pieces missing from a set and the stuff you simply don’t want. The Wine Ladies are inviting you to turn that jewellery into cash. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario ww2.heartandstroke.cawill benefit from the evening and you will leave with cash. What’s happening that evening: * This a gold-for-sale event. Your unwanted gold and jewellery will be evaluated and for it, you will be paid cash. * The experts from the Goldsmart Network www.goldsmart.ca and Fortunes Fine Jewellers www.fortunes.com will conduct the buying. * Enjoy the elegant atmosphere of the Clarins Skin Spa www.clarinsskinspa.ca where you may have a mini lip or hand treatment, have a consultation for make-up or even a relaxing mini chair massage. * You will be treated to Girls’ Night Out Wine http://www.girlsnightoutwines.com courtesy of Colio Estate Wines, http://www.coliowinery.com sample amazing, healthful hors d’oeuvres by Encore Catering http://www.encorecatering.com and be tempted by the decadent chocolates of Bernard Callebaut. www.bernardcallebaut.com * To help the Heart and Stroke Foundation, a portion of the total value will be donated by The Heart of Gold Partnership. * In addition to the cash you get, you will receive a gift bag laden with gifts graciously donated by a number of neighbouring stores. * Free parking coupons are available upon request, kind courtesy of Hazelton Lanes. * Meet The Wine Ladies in person. This event is RSVP only and is strictly limited in attendance. If you like to attend, please send us an email to: rsvp@thewineladies.com Event Details: Where: Clarins Skin Spa Address: 87 Yorkville Ave Date: May 6, 2010 Hours: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm BRING YOUR GOLD TO BE EVALUATED AND TO SELL. WHERE YOU MAKE MONEY! More details at:https://thewineladies.com/one_sip_at_a_time/join_us_may_6th_for_the_heart_of_gold_party_in_support_of_the_heart_and_str We hope to see you there and raise a glass to your health! A glass of red wine from time to time is good for your heart health!

Going green from the dirt up! The Wine Ladies radio, 8:30am Sun April 18th on The Jewel Radio

Set that dial to The Jewel Radio Network at 88.5 FM in Toronto, 98.5 in Ottawa and 107.7 in Hawkesbury on line at http://www.jewelradio.com every Sunday morning at 8:30a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show.

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“Heart of Gold: The Fundraiser where YOU make Money!” Join us May 6th!

Everybody has some in their jewellery box – Unwanted gold necklaces, out of date or broken pieces or pieces missing from a set and the stuff you simply don’t want. The Wine Ladies are inviting you to turn that jewellery into cash. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario ww2.heartandstroke.cawill benefit from the evening and you will leave with cash.

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Healing Hearts for the Heart and Stroke Foundation with the Heart of Gold party

 

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Join us May 6th for “The Heart of Gold” Party in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation

Everybody has them in their jewellery box….. gold necklaces, out of date jewellery, broken pieces, one earring sets, rings with missing stones or gold jewellery you simply don’t want anymore. Why not turn all of that gold into liquid gold ….. cash and at the same time support the Heart and Stroke Foundation? http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/splash/

We have teamed up with ” The Heart of Gold” charity drive established by Sam Rosenbaum, to host a gold selling event with partial proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This event to be held Thursday May 6th, 2010 at the chic Clarin’s Skin Spa www.clarinsskinspa.ca in Yorkville is by invitation only and will employ the expert buying services of The Gold Smart Network www.goldsmart.ca in conjunction with Fortunes Fine Jewellers www.fortunes.com to purchase gold and jewellery. The elegant Clarins Skin Spa, will be offering a wide menu of specials on its unparalleled spa services, including pedicures, facials and body treatments, make-up touch ups, mini chair massages and more. Enjoy delectable heart healthy hors d’oeuvres catered by Encore Catering www.encorecatering.com/ and decadent chocolates by Bernard Callebaut, Oakville http://www.bernardcallebaut.com/users/folder.asp while sipping on Girls’ Night Out www.girlsnightoutwines.com wines generously donated by Colio Estate Wines. www.coliowinery.com We invite you to join us for our inaugural “The Heart of Gold” party. Why not turn all of that gold into liquid gold … WALK OUT WITH SOME CASH and at the same time support the Heart and Stroke Foundation? http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/splash/ RSVP early to ensure a spot as space is limited. RSVP@thewineladies.com. Having recently lost our own mother in October 2009 after a lengthy and debilitating stroke, we understand firsthand how awful this illness is and how preventable it could have been. We know that our family is only one among many that have been struck by this. Every 7 minutes, someone dies from heart disease or stroke and heart disease and stroke is responsible for one out of three deaths per year. We are proud to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation and hope that you will join us in this wonderful cause. We hope to see you there and raise a glass to your health! A glass of red wine from time to time is good for your heart health! Cheers! The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne What’s happening that evening: · Sell diamonds, vintage and estate jewellery to The GoldSmart Network , professionally evaluated by Fortunes Fine Jewellers, www.fortunes.com/ with the same matching donation to The Heart & Stroke Foundation. A portion of the money you receive will be donated to The Heart & Stroke Foundation with a matching donation by The GoldSmart Network. www.goldsmart.ca · Complimentary Girls Night Out wines www.girlsnightoutwines.com from Colio Estate Wines www.coliowinery.com and the delicious and hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Encore Catering www.encorecatering.com · Enjoy a hand or lip mini treatment, make-up touch up or mini chair massage. http://www.clarinsskinspa.ca · Win one of two Harmony Phi Classic Pendants. An original jewellery creation, courtesy of Fortunes Fine Jewellers www.fortunes.com valued each at $175.00 · Meet The Wine Ladies in person · Gift bag courtesy of our sponsors

Caption: Harmony Phi Classic Pendant

Where it’s happening: · Clarins Spa, 87 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1C1 · Thursday May 6th 2010 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm · Attendance strictly limited · This is a PRIVATE party, no cover or admission charges, but strictly RSVP@thewineladies.com · This is a fund raiser: bring all the gold you can sell, your own or your friends’ How to register: · Email The Wine Ladies at RSVP@TheWineLadies.com ( limited to 100 guests only) · Call The GoldSmart Network at 416-594-6533 in Toronto. Outside Toronto local area call Toll Free at 1-877-599-6533 If you would like to know about wine and your health, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and how you can turn your old gold into liquid cash join us at www.thatchannel.com on Wednesday April 21st,2010 at 2:30-3:30PM for The Wine Ladies TV show. For a complete podcast of The Wine Ladies TV go to www.thatchannel.com/thewineladies Some Important Facts about Heart and Stroke Heart disease and stroke is responsible for one out of three deaths per year Every 7 minutes, someone dies from heart disease or stroke Every 10 minutes, someone dies or is disabled by stroke, and if we can’t support further research and reduce prevalence, in 10 years this could be every five minutes Heart disease and stroke are extremely serious, complex and frequently fatal diseases Survivors often require the most advanced care available Heart disease and stroke have a greater impact on Canadians’ health than all other diseases combined – including cancer Almost 1 in 5 Canadians over the age of 65 are living with some form of heart disease of stroke 300,000 people in Canada are living with the effects of stroke and this number is predicted to increase significantly with our aging population Heart disease and stroke costs the Canadian economy over $22.2 billion a year including direct healthcare costs, as well as indirect economic costs related to disability and death The rates are on the decline and has been since 1951 though the amount of cases are going up because we have a larger population and people who are living longer.