Peter Edwards attended Central Secondary in London and UWO before becoming the organized crime reporter for The Toronto Star. He’s written 15 non-fiction books and a young adult novel. Most of his books are on organized crime, including The Bandido Massacre: A True Story of Bikers, Brotherhood and Betrayal, which took place west of London. He was an executive producer on the mini-series Bad Blood, based on the non-fiction book of the same name about Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto, which…
Find out more »Sponsored by: Okwaho Equal Source is proudly 100% Indigenous owned and operated and is a highly sought-after global leader and change agent in Indigenous inspired social innovation, social enterprise, social finance, and social procurement models in Canada and Australia. Their mission is to fuel social, economic, and environmental impact via the Indigenous empowerment and inclusion of diverse entrepreneurs and Indigenous-owned enterprises. Learn more from Shyra Barberstock, President (North America) and Global Chairperson and Ryan Barberstock, Vice President & COO.
Find out more »GoodLife Fitness is proud to sponsor Olympian Alex Kopacz. In his Olympic debut at PyeongChang 2018, Alex Kopacz won gold in the two-man Bob Sleigh event with pilot Justin Kripps. They were part of just the second ever tie for an Olympic bobsleigh gold medal, matching the four-run total time of Germans Francesco Friedrich and Thorsten Margis. In the months leading up to the Games, Kripps and Kopacz earned four World Cup podiums together in the two-man event, including one…
Find out more »On June 6th, 1944, Allied forces invaded Normandy, France. Of the nearly 150,000 Allied troops,14,000 were Canadians. Although the Allies encountered German defenses bristling with artillery, machine guns, mines, and booby-traps, the invasion was a success. However, this success came with a big cost. On D-Day, Canadians suffered 1074 casualties, including 359 killed. Join us in reflecting on one of the most pivotal battles of all time, with Dr. Jeff Noakes, Second World War Historian.
Find out more »This event is sponsored by the City of London. Join panelists Dr. Alan Shepard, President and Vice-Chancellor of Western University, and Peter Devlin, President of Fanshawe College, to hear about the Future of Education and how these two organizations compliment each other. This session will be moderated by Mayor Ed Holder.
Find out more »Keith Merker, CEO of WEEDMD, a federally licensed producer and distributor of cannabis products with two local facilities, will provide insight into this evolving and rapidly expanding industry. In April of this year, the first retail location opened in London: Central Cannabis. A representative from Ontario Cannabis Holdinigs will speak about how they aligned with Central Cannabis to open, manage and operate this location.
Find out more »On September 3, 2006, Canada as lead nation engaged in its largest battle since Korea. “Operation Medusa” was tasked with re-establishing government control over an area of Kandahar Province. Commanded by then Brigadier-General David Fraser, they achieved what Afghan history said was impossible. “Operation Medusa” The Furious Battle That Saved Afghanistan from the Taliban” was co-authored with Brian Hanington. David will draw from experiences in his book for an insightful look into the many contributions made by the men and…
Find out more »Proudly sponsored by Kings' University College. Professor Cushing launched a Research Centre in April 2019, with King's University College and the Jean Vanier Association in France to mobilize and evolve core insights of Canadian Jean Vanier - the world renowned philosopher, theologian, and humanitarian. As founder of the L'Arche communities, Jean Vanier was a genuine community builder - he built relationships across difference and shared stories that illuminated the value and dignity of his disabled friends. By lifting up people's gifts instead of their deficits, he taught millions…
Find out more »London has been home to a number of companies that have found substantial success not just in our city, but around the Globe! We will honour three of those impressive businesses: Voices.com, Hudson Boat Works and Pulse Infoframe Inc. Come hear their stories of a London start to a global finish, sharing in their success and learning from it. Confirmed speakers: Stephanie Ciccarelli, Chief Branding Officer and Co-Founder - Voices.com Glen Burston, Operations Manager - Hudson Boat Works Roger Witteveen,…
Find out more »Kyle Norrington, President of Labatt Founded in London, Ontario by John Kinder Labatt in 1847, Labatt has become a world renowned leader in the brewery industry. A true testament to innovation and growth and a proud part of our community's history! Kyle Norrington started working with Labatt right after university, selling beer in downtown Toronto. Almost 20 years later, he became the President. Learn about Kyle's journey and his plan for the future of this company here in London and…
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