TORONTO FILM. NET

Sunday June 6 @ Toronto's Berkeley Church on Queen Street East, 'The Family Association For Mental Health Everywhere '('F.A.M.E.'), presented their 5th year of "simply divas" , organized by Christine Cooper, F.A.M.E.'s executive director. Showcasing singers and dancers from the Etobicoke School Of Arts, tributes were performed to "the most enduring and endearing divas of our time..." including Billie Holiday, Barbra Streisand, Beyonce, Sarah McLachlan, Donna Summer, Tammy Wynette, Natalie Cole, Sheryl Crow and Aretha Franklin. The Sunday afternoon event was in support of F.A.M.E., providers of services/education on the challenges of mental illness for families across the Greater Toronto Area. "It's so much fun," said Cooper. "It's very much an experiential event - the calibre of talent, the magnificent backdrop of this two-level church. It's a big, giant cocktail party." Guests were also treated to a silent auc

62 contestants continue to compete for the title of 'Miss Universe Canada , now in its 3rd year @ the Metro Toronto Convention Centre's John Bassett Theatre venue, with preliminaries held June 12 and a finale coming up June 14. Created in 2002, the “Beauties of Canada” Organization has the exclusive rights to send a Canadian representative to the Miss Universe Pageant, with National Delegates competing for the title of 'Miss Universe Canada 2010', representing Canada at the 'Miss Universe 2010' competition, later this summer. Canada is one of only four countries (including France, Germany, and the USA) competing in the 'Miss Universe' pageant since its inception in 1952. "This is an exciting year, where we have brilliant, ambitious Canadian women from all walks of life competing to represent our country on the world stage," said Denis Davila, National Director of Miss Universe Canada. "Not only are this year's delegates multicultural