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When Bryan (Fish) Googoo saw a photo of himself as a young boy posted on Facebook back in November, he was surprised. He had never seen the black-and-white photo of himself as a five or six-year-old, sitting at a school desk, pencil in hand. He doesn’t recall the photo being …
Read More »PWHL unveils names, logos for all six teams ahead of second season
The wait is finally over after the Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled the names for its six teams Monday. In Canada, there will be Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres. Across the border, it’s the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost and New York Sirens. “We heard loud and clear from …
Read More »TIFF 2024 kicks off with return to form, boasting big names in movies and music – Toronto
The Toronto International Film Festival returns in full force today after navigating several years of pandemic-related challenges and industry disruptions. Filmmaker Kazik Radwanski says the comeback is much needed after COVID-19 and Hollywood strikes hit the film business hard and dulled the star power of previous festivals. The Toronto native, whose dramedy “Matt & …
Read More »Toronto transit agency names temporary new boss – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto’s transit agency has announced the appointment of an acting chief executive, who will be replaced by an interim figure and an eventual permanent leader as the organization seeks a replacement for outgoing CEO Rick Leary. In an announcement on Wednesday, Toronto …
Read More »Manitoba Hydro names Allan Danroth as new president and CEO – Winnipeg
Manitoba Hydro announced Allan Danroth as its new president and CEO, Ben Graham, chair of the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board announced on Tuesday. Danroth served as a vice-president with Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries and in a senior role at Capital Power, an energy producer based in Alberta. “We are extremely pleased to …
Read More »Ontario names former GM executive as new representative in Washington
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 6, 2023 5:09 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario has named a former General Motors executive as its new representative in Washington, D.C. David Paterson has also worked as an executive at BlackBerry and Manulife Financial, as well as …
Read More »‘A chance to heal’: City of Winnipeg looks to change street names – Winnipeg
Two Winnipeg roads are up for a name change, but there’s more to it than just replacing street signs. Reports from the upcoming Property and Development Committee meeting show the city has budgeted more than $105,000 for costs associated with changing Grandin Street to Taapweewin Way, and more than $211,000 …
Read More »Saskatchewan Children’s Advocate says new names and pronouns school policy violates human rights
Saskatchewan’s Children’s Advocate said the new rules surrounding the use of preferred pronouns and first names in schools violate provincial human rights laws and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In August, former Education Minister Dustin Duncan announced children in Saskatchewan schools will need permission from parents or guardians to …
Read More »Toronto FC fires head coach Bob Bradley, names Terry Dunfield assistant coach – Toronto
Struggling Toronto FC has fired Bob Bradley, who doubled as the MLS team’s head coach and sporting director. Mike Sorber, assistant coach and technical director, was also relieved of his duties. Toronto is mired in 14th place in the Eastern Conference at 3-7-10. Terry Dunfield, a former TFC player and …
Read More »MPI names Marnie Kacher as interim CEO – Winnipeg
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has appointed Marnie Kacher as interim President and CEO. Kacher previously served as MPI’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and has been with the crown corporation for 12 years. “Effictively immediately, Mr. Eric Herbelin is no longer employed with Manitoba Public Insurance,” MPI Board of …
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