A 2016 CHRISTMAS MUST-SEE AT THE NAC: A CHRISTMAS CAROL

A MUST-SEE AT CANADA’S NAC: THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC – A CHRISTMAS CAROL Perhaps one of the most popular phrases known alongside Christmas is SCROOGE. Being known as the SCROOGE is exactly the anti-thesis of the spirit of giving during Christmastime. While this generally accepted parlance have came to refer to folks who are selfish, uncharitable,…

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CF RIDEAU CENTRE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA FOR EASTER SEALS ONTARIO: TOP 3 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

CF RIDEAU CENTRE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA FOR EASTER SEALS ONTARIO: TOP 3 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND Saturday mornings are special. In one way, it’s a great way to wrap up the work week before it and in another, it’s a great promise for a lovely weekend ahead. The Saturday of November 19, 2016 will…

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CALL FOR CHANGE: WE DAY CHALLENGE WITH TELUS, MTV CANADA AND FRANCESCO YATES

“I believe the CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside… Give them a sense of pride.” A legend once sang that (Whitney Houston, 1984). It rings true then and it still rings true now. Do you believe that the children are…

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THRIFTING 101: 8 TIPS ON HOW TO SHOP AT VALUE VILLAGE

For those of us who love to shop, it’s always fun to add a level of difficulty to the task. Why head straight to a shopping mall where you can shop in ease and comfort of an impeccably arranged clothing rack when you ca add a bit of spice into your shopping adventure. It’s like…

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ONE-FOR-ONE, FOR ALL: TOMS FOR TARGET HOLIDAY COLLECTION – THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

As the temperature drops just a bit lower, the days get shorter and the sun seems to stay away longer, we are comforted by the fact that the holiday is just around the corner. The stores start to twinkle with every Christmas lights and ornaments up on display and the aisles get filled with glittering…

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OTTAWA GALA 101: UNOFFICIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO A NIGHT OF SPIES AND DOLLS

  Widely known for politics and the Senators (the other kind), Ottawa should really be on the map for being a leader of the pack in something else. Galas! There isn’t a week in a Ottawa that a Gala is not being celebrated somewhere and we wouldn’t want to have it any other way. Why?…

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Special Post: Have a Merry Merry Chicks’mas in Support of Harmony House

As Christmas lights start to twinkle and stores are brighter and more festive with holiday presents and Christmas trees, ‘tis is the season to be merry. It is the time to celebrate with friends and family over festive dinners and open presents by the Christmas tree, in the warmth and comfort of our homes. Unfortunately,…

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ROYAL BABY BLUE – BY GEORGE, THIS IS NOT ABOUT THE PRINCE OF CAMBRIDGE

  Although we at Twenty York Street, along with the rest of the free world, congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for the much anticipated birth of His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, this post is not about that. We do follow the coverage of the biggest news from the United…

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GIVE A KIDNEY: ADI SHESHA FUNDRAISER BAZAAR

      Meet Dhan Bahadur Boharo, a 17-year-old boy from a poverty-stricken community in Nepal. He is suffering from End Stage Renal Disease and needs a kidney to save his life. Currently receiving hemodialysis, he is one step away from getting his life back—his mother is eligible to be a donor; however, they cannot…

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