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2 more from Help Portraits it’s amazing to feel the gratitude and see how thankful people are when they get their photos. This initiative was started by Jeremy Coward and in Toronto .sinclairphotography and have carried the tradition for years. This gesture has has spread around the world.

Looking back at a pretty incredible moment from 2025
The Canadian Opera Company’s Centre Stage Competition brought the house down this year — and a massive congratulations to Nikan Ingabire Kanate, who took First Place and the Audience Choice Prize.
A performance that grabbed everyone’s attention, filled the room, and stayed with you long after the final note. Just pure connection, talent, and presence on stage.
Big bravo to all the artists who stepped into the spotlight, and to the COC for continuing to support and celebrate emerging voices.
Pictured, Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition First Prize and Audience Choice Prize winner Nikan Ingabire Kanate and COC General Director David Ferguson 2025. Conductor Johannes Debus , lighting designer Mikael Kangas . Photo: Michael Cooper

Stepping into White Christmas at the feels like stepping inside a snow globe—glittering costumes, gorgeous harmonies, and that unmistakable holiday warmth only live theatre can deliver. ❄️✨
A magical production filled with charm, nostalgia, and world-class talent. If you’re looking to kick off the season with joy, laughter, and a few happy tears.


White Christmas at Shaw Festival

Directed by Kate Hennig
Music direction by Paul Sportelli
Choreographed by Allison Plamondon
Set and costumes designed by Judith Bowden
Lighting designed by Kevin Lamotte
Sound designed by Joanna Lynne Staub

Image credits
1-Jeff Irving with the Ensemble performing “Blue Skies”.

2-The Ensemble performing “Let Yourself Go”

3- Ensemble performing “Snow.”

4-Mary Antonini as Judy and Camille Eanga-Selenge as Betty.

Spending time with Kimberley Rampersad is always a gift. A director with vision, a choreographer with soul, an educator with heart — and a truly exceptional human being. Grateful to capture her in her element. ✨ Do you like this image or the previous post best?

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“Another Halloween filled with laughter, costumes, and candy-fueled joy. Watching these little ones bring their imagination to life never gets old. 🎃👻 ”