Winmar Winter Gala Fundraiser

A Winter Gala Fundraiser, inspired by Winmar Toronto/Brampton, and made possible by various partners, was held on Mar. 31 at the Pavillion Royale in Mississauga, Ont. Almost 220 people attended the gala — which raised $2,300 for the AIDS Committee of Toronto — where a truly inspirational master of ceremonies Sami Jo Small, two-time Olympian, […]

May 31, 2010 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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A Winter Gala Fundraiser, inspired by Winmar Toronto/Brampton, and made possible by various partners, was held on Mar. 31 at the Pavillion Royale in Mississauga, Ont. Almost 220 people attended the gala — which raised $2,300 for the AIDS Committee of Toronto — where a truly inspirational master of ceremonies Sami Jo Small, two-time Olympian, reminded everyone to be proud to be Canadian.

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Beat the clock: Update on the national flood program

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Beat the clock: Update on the national flood program

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A different type of auto fraud

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A different type of auto fraud

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After Calgary’s record-breaking storm, do homeowners have proper hail coverage?

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