Weekly Disruptor: Jeannie O’Regan, Starlight Canada’s Chief Operating Officer
Each week at Embrace Disruption we introduce you to an influential person in the digital, blogger, arts, culture, film, or media world! Every Thursday, you can check back at EDPR to find out who we think is particularly amazing at ‘embracing disruption’ within their respective industries. This week, we’d like to introduce you to Starlight Canada’s […]
Client News: Starlight Children’s Foundation Raises $500,000 at 18th Annual Gala
TORONTO, ON (April 9, 2013) – On the evening of April 6, 2013 over 700 charitable attendees devoured cotton candy, fresh popcorn and decadent chocolate amongst fire-eaters, stilt walkers, strong men and a bearded lady at the Fairmont Royal York in support of the 18th Annual Starlight Children’s Foundation Gala. Celebrity supporters including Dragon’s Den’s Arlene Dickinson, ET Canada’s […]
Weekly Disruptor: Bill Coleman of Coleman Lemieux Compagnie
Each week at Embrace Disruption we introduce you to an influential person in the digital, blogger, arts, culture, film, or media world! Every Thursday, you can check back at EDPR to find out who we think is particularly amazing at ‘embracing disruption’ within their respective industries. This week, we’d like to introduce you to the Co-artistic […]
Client News: Canadian Lesbian And Gay Archives Celebrates 40th Anniversary With New Inductees To National Portrait Collection
TORONTO, ON (April 3, 2013) – On May 3, 2013, The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) will celebrate their 40th anniversary by welcoming Richard Hudler and Rupert Raj into the organization’s National Portrait Collection for significant individual contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted by ProudFM’s Pearse Murray, this event will provide context for the […]
Client News: Torstar Digital Employees To Build A New Business In Just 54 Hours During 2nd Annual Startup Weekend
TORONTO, ON – From Thursday April 11, 2013 to Saturday April 13, 2013, Torstar Digital employees will have a chance to pitch, create and launch a new business in just 54 hours during their 2nd Annual Startup Weekend. In partnership with Startup Weekend Toronto, this voluntary experience is a chance for employees company-wide to collaborate and contribute to diversifying […]
Client News: Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada Gears Up For 18th Annual Gala Hosted By CTV’s Anwar Knight
TORONTO, ON (March 4, 2013) – Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada is embarking upon their 18th annual Fundraising Gala on April 6, 2013 at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York (100 Front St West), hosted by CTV’s Weather Anchor Anwar Knight. “Our gala continues to be one of the most magical nights for all those involved with Starlight. […]
Client News: Toys”R”Us Canada Returns As Diamond Sponsor for 18th Annual Starlight Gala
TORONTO, ON (January 29, 2013) – Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada is pleased to announce Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us Canada are returning as Diamond Sponsors for their 18th annual Fundraising Gala on April 6, 2013 at The Fairmont Royal York. Since 1998, Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us have supported Starlight through annual in-store sales of Starlight Stars and the annual […]
Client News: CLGA & CCCA Host LGBTQ Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON (January 24, 2013) – The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) and The Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) will play host to a breakfast event and live webcast highlighting trailblazers of LGBTQ inclusion within the workplace on Monday, February 25, 2013. Moderated by ProudFM’s Mike Chalut, this event will showcase […]
Our Visit To Brookfield Place In Support Of Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada
We had a chance to stop in at Brookfield Place this evening to witness the true spirit of the holidays. Over the past 15 years, Brookfield Place (formerly the BCE place) has played host to an amazing lighting ceremony that brings members of the Toronto community together to support the Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada on […]
Client News: Brookfield Place Lights Up Holiday Spirits And Shines The Spotlight On Starlight!
We’re delighted to announce a new partnership with one of our favourite organizations, Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada. Over the course of the coming year, we’ll be sharing exciting updates, events and opportunities to participate with this fantastic and important foundation. This Thursday, Starlight invites the public to Brookfield Place for the 15th annual Holiday Lighting […]
Client News: Technology Website Overclock.net Wrongfully Reported As Hosting Man’s Online Threats
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 13, 2012 TEXAS, USA – On October 3, 2012, authorities and local media reported a man in Katy, Texas communicated threats through an online chat, wrongfully stating that the offending threats were posted on Overclock.net. In response, Overclock.net is seeking to address both the media and the general public to […]
Client News: On Brink Of 40th Anniversary, CLGA Invites Artist’s Unconventional Take On Gay Text
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 7, 2012 TORONTO, ON – Alberta-based artist Matt Gould seeks to challenge the perception of men, art, and gender with his textile exhibition, “words, wit, wisdom and wool” at the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives opening December 7, 2012. As the last exhibit before their 40th anniversary in […]
Client News: Libraries Exhibit Merges Monster Movies With A Drag Persona
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 15th, 2012 Libraries Exhibit Merges Monster Movies With A Drag Persona TORONTO, ON – On October 26th, 2012, the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) will play host to the opening of “Libraries”, an exhibit that curates content from art dialogues, natural history, popular culture, along with queer, cultural and […]
Client News: Pin Buttons Bring Community Together Over Live Stream Exhibit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 28, 2012 TORONTO, ON – On September 28th 2012, the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) will play host to an exhibit compiled of decades of archived ‘LGBTTQ’ identified pin buttons. Earlier this summer, these buttons were launched online for public review (http://pinbuttons.ca) in an […]
Client News: Torontonian Group Trevor James & The Perfect Gentlemen Headline at Garrison
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, August 13, 2012: Trevor James & The Perfect Gentlemen have recently secured a month long engagement at Toronto hotspot, The Garrison. The residency is leading up to an October 2012 release of their new digital EP entitled “Happy To Be Here”. TJPG delivered a debut self titled album in the spring […]
At The Same Time Contest Winner!
For those of you who made it out to the At The Same Time Exhibition last night, many thanks for joining! It was great to see all of you, and it was an amazing turn out for the artists. The night was a huge success! As you may know, Embrace Disruption held a contest for […]
