Ferreira Fest 192

What an incredible Day of Giving at Haven Toronto, Canada’s only daytime shelter for elder homeless men!

We collected a ton of warm winter clothing dropped off throughout the day — thank you so much to our community for showing up.
We had visits from amazing donors, volunteers, members of the Toronto Police Service, and media coverage from Global News, CTV News and others.

What a wonderful way to kick off the season of giving!
We are still accepting donations — both clothing and monetary (click for more info about in-kind donations). Your generosity truly makes all the difference for men at Haven Toronto. Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to donate essential warm winter clothing for the men at Haven Toronto during our Day of Giving on December 2nd. We truly cannot do this without you!

This year, we collected over 200 items in just a few short hours. Many have already been distributed to Haven’s clients – highlighting the ongoing and urgent need for warm winter clothing.

We are still accepting clothing donations year-round. You can also support specific campaigns through our website.
Tax receipts are available for donations made until December 31st – please donate generously!

Thank you for continuing to support our community.

“Before this program, I never thought about how my words and actions affected my kids. I thought providing food and shelter was enough.

Through Caring Dads, I learned that being a good father also means listening, apologizing, and creating a safe space for my children.

Last week, my daughter hugged me and said she feels happy when I’m around. That was the first time I heard that in years.”
– Caring Dads Participant

“I really enjoyed meeting other moms, many of which in similar situations.
Everyone is very kind and relatable. Staff very sweet and supportive. Each brings different qualities to the group. Their kindness and understanding is so nice and refreshing.
Never felt judged, just understood!
I recommend this group to many mamas.”
– Mothers in Mind Participant

Read more about Safe at Home here!

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global call to action to end violence in all its forms, including intimate partner violence (IPV), which affects far too many families every day.

No child should have to grow up in a home marked by fear, instability, or harm. Yet many children across Canada, are living with or witnessing IPV, carrying burdens no child should ever have to bear.

For children, the impact is profound.

Shop WonderKits and give symbolic gifts that represent real impact. Each one helps youth from care create a moment they knew their future could change.

Until December 31, 2025 every WonderKit will be MATCHED by our generous donor, the Dottori-Attanasio Family Foundation, up to $100,000!

Shop now!

Dial The Gate has finally managed to snag Louis for an interview, and boy, they made out like bandits – it’s almost 2 hours long!

A transcript should be available on their Transcripts Page very soon.

Dial the Gate, the Stargate Oral History Project, aims to celebrate the success of the Stargate television and movie franchise with the creators and fans in long-form, multi-part retrospective interviews.

Follow Dial The Gate on YouTube for lots of interviews and watch parties!

Here’s an excerpt:

In Season 5 Episode 7, Walter confronts a drug lord named Declan (Louis Ferreira) in the desert and delivers, “Say my name,” to which Declan replies, “Heisenberg,” and White responds with, “You’re goddamn right.”
For me, this is what drives him. This line defines Walter White’s arc. His whole charade was to earn acknowledgment, not just money.

S.W.A.T. 315: Knockout – Sundance TV

Monday December 22, 5pm

Deacon’s second job with Buck’s (Louis Ferreira) security team places the SWAT team in the middle of a kidnapping case when a prize fighter’s wife is abducted.

S.W.A.T. 318: Stigma – Sundance TV
Monday December 22, 8pm
The team searches for Buck (Louis Ferreira), who has been in a downward spiral after screwing up with the private security firm he’s working for. When he stops returning phone calls, both Hondo and Street head out to look for their mentor. The search evolves into a full-on mission when they discover that Buck might be planning to take his own life.

Criminal Minds 418: Omnivore – WE
Sunday December 28, 4pm

BAU agents go to Boston to search for one of the most notorious serial killers in New England, who strikes again after a 10-year hiatus. They team up with the author of the killer’s biography, Roy Colson (Louis Ferreira).

S.W.A.T. 311: Bad Cop – ABC
Monday December 29, 5:35am

Street’s foster brother Nate is ensnared in a criminal enterprise that could ruin them both; a ruthless crew uses deadly force while stealing from card casinos; Buck (Louis Ferreira) approaches Deacon to partner on a private security opportunity.

“Just look at me dance with my fur!”
called Giraffe.

“One, two, three.
Dance with me.
Round I go.
Heel and toe!”

The Man in the Moon looked in.

“It’s time to go!
It’s time to go!”
he whispered.
“Get going!
Get going!”

And off they went. One by one he saw
the animals tumble back into the zoo book –

… to be continued next month!

In went bear,
then Giraffe,
then Tiger,
then Elephant,
then Monkey.


And that was that!

Louis shared this lovely Holiday portrait. He and Jackie wanted to wish everyone a wonderful time!

Jackie also shared a nice photo of her and Louis. As you can see the House of David beard and hair is gone!

Thanks, Jackie!

Alaina’s movie Waltzing with Brando is available to watch on several platforms now! Come step back into time with us!

Pick your link:

Amazon

Apple TV

Fandango

Aryn was a featured guest on Kat Reynolds’ Booked & Busy Podcast (episode 13). Kat says:

“I absolutely LOVED having this chat with the incredible Aryn Mott! In this episode Aryn reflects on their experiences working on the Emmy-winning series Shogun, highlighting the need for emotional safety on film sets. We discuss their journey as an intimacy coordinator and actor and Aryn shares insights on the tools and techniques used in intimacy coordination, the balance between acting and coordinating, and their experience becoming a published author. Throughout this chat, Aryn also reflects on the lessons learned from auditions and the significance of collaboration and curiosity in storytelling.”

Aryn has new headshots! They write:

“These are the first photos where I actually see… me.
For years, my headshots: stunning, incredible photographers never quite matched the person I was. The last few years have been a mix of internal shifts and external changes, gender-affirming care, unlearning old expectations, and finally acknowledging myself in full.
And showing up authentically in my work? It’s a different kind of fulfilling. Easier on my nervous system, louder in my clarity, and so much more grounded in who I actually am. It’s where I can soar.
These photos feel like that alignment finally caught on camera. A small, powerful moment of recognition.
Here’s to showing up honestly and feeling the difference.”

Aryn writes:
“Honored to be heading to the 25th Annual Whistler Film Festival! So excited to join some of my favorite and most inspiring humans on stage this year for a powerful convo at WFF25 – Caring Creatively: How Inclusion Shapes the Stories We Tell.
This panel means a lot to me. Inclusion, identity, and telling stories through lived experience isn’t “extra” in filmmaking – it’s the heartbeat. And I’m grateful to sit in community with people who are actually doing the work.
Also… surreal moment: a few of the shows I’ve worked on are premiering at the festival. Honored doesn’t even cover it.
Here’s to 25 years of bold storytelling, and to making more room for voices that have always deserved to be centered.”

Aryn’s first film script Still Blooming was a finalist at the Crazy 8s Film Festival!
“This story is about trans elders, told through the lens of a good old rom-com. It’s my first script, and my first time being in the top 12 at Crazy 8s, something I’m still letting sink in.
To have my work sit alongside 11 other stories, in a space that truly celebrated the work already accomplished, was deeply affirming. Seeing all the other teams, the collective buzz and the genuine desire for everyone to succeed, made it feel generous rather than competitive.
Having my mom there at the top of the day made it even more meaningful. Getting to do this with Sasha as a producer, and then to work with Zachary Hug, digging into the story and the craft, is a masterclass and an experience I’ll carry with me.
At its heart, this experience reinforced why this story matters: trans elders finding their voice, being heard, and being seen, sometimes through joy, humor, and love.”

Patrick won the UBCP/ ACTRA 2025 award for Best Supporting Performance in a Series!

“Deeply grateful to my UBCP/ ACTRA peers and all union voices who have supported and encouraged me. To Megan, Nate, Oliver, and the School Spirits universe for their words and trust. And to my home team, Vault Entertainment and Lucas Talent, we can retire now. Thank you!”
Congratulations, Patrick!!

Tired storefront? Not anymore.
Ready for your commercial space to look this polished? Let’s make it happen!
Need your commercial property brought back to life with the same level of care? We’re ready when you are.

A North Shore icon, refreshed. Phase one of the Lonsdale Quay restoration is complete and that signature red staircase is looking bold again. And we’re not done yet. This is only the first stage of a larger project. Our team will be back on site soon to continue transforming the rest of the structure.

This is what happens when you take a good-looking home and give it that Even Brighter touch. If you want your place to pop like this when the sun goes down, we’re ready when you are.

Turn your business into the brightest spot on the block.

Book now. Let’s get your business glowing!

Ingrid Rogers and Rob Munic

“Get a puppy for happiness!” they said.

“Bring a new dog into your life for joy!” they said.

“You’ll never know love like a puppy!” they said.

“Puppies are the closest things to angels!” they said.

Well, ya know what? They were right.

Click on the screen cap to watch the hilarious video of how Rob became Ziggy’s couch.

from the Vancouver Sun:

“To be honored by my peers in this way is beyond humbling,” said Stryker. “Playing Anton, a boxing trainer with Parkinson’s disease, felt like a pretty big risk if I’m being honest. It was the first time a role had intimidated me in a very long time. For it to play out in this way fills me with gratitude that we as a filmmaking team were able to create something that resonates with people.

And for me, that is the highest accomplishment unto itself.”

Read the full quote here.

Bradley is also making his Broadway debut!

He plays Rutherford Selig in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone by August Wilson.

Bradley writes:
“Alas in 2026 dreams do come true! I am beyond grateful to make my Broadway debut with this stellar cast, led by the incomparable Debbie Allen.”
Way to go, Bradley!!