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2020 Trillium Book Award Finalists

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Mardi, mai 12, 2020
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There are two English and two French prizes: the Trillium Book Award in English and the Prix Trillium in French, as well as the Trillium Book Award for Poetry in both English and French.

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  • There are two English and two French prizes: the Trillium Book Award in English and the Prix Trillium in French, as well as the Trillium Book Award for Poetry in both English and French.
  • For detailed information on all the 2020 Trillium Book Award finalists click here .
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    French-language Finalists for the Trillium Book Award:
    Finalists for the Trillium Book Award for Poetry in English language:
    Finalists for the Trillium Book Award for Poetry in French language:
    "Ontario Creates nurtures the very best literary talent in our Province through Ontario's formidable publishers who contribute $523M to Ontario's economy and employ over 6,000 people.
  • Two titles have been short-listed for the Trillium Book Award for Poetry in French language, which is awarded in alternating years with the Trillium Book Awards for Children's Literature in French language.

Introducing the Best in Home Fitness, FORME Life Launches with Unrivaled Design and Technology

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Mercredi, mai 6, 2020
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"FORME Life is designed for people who care about their well-being and who care about design.

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  • "FORME Life is designed for people who care about their well-being and who care about design.
  • When turned off, FORME Life is a sleek mirror that blends effortlessly into the rest of the home.
  • "This is what I've been telling my clients to hold out for," says Harley Pasternak, renowned celebrity trainer and Chief Fitness Advisor to FORME Life.
  • FORME Life leverages its stereoscopic cameras and advanced technology in human-centric computer vision to provide accurate guidance on form and technique.

Don Gillmor Announced as the 2020 Recipient of the Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement

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Mardi, avril 21, 2020
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TORONTO, April 21, 2020 /CNW/ - The National Media Awards Foundation (NMAF) is excited to announce that the 2020 Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement will be presented to Don Gillmor.

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  • TORONTO, April 21, 2020 /CNW/ - The National Media Awards Foundation (NMAF) is excited to announce that the 2020 Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement will be presented to Don Gillmor.
  • His collection of NMAs began in 1991, when he won a silver medal for "Dangerous Liaisons," published in Saturday Night.
  • Who deserves the Outstanding Achievement award for 2020?
  • For Gillmor's incredible contributions to the Canadian magazine industry, we are proud to present him with this prestigious award.

"The Agenda with Steve Paikin," TVO’s flagship current affairs show, wins regional RTDNA award

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Jeudi, avril 16, 2020
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Toronto, April 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TVOs The Agenda with Steve Paikin has won the Trina McQueen Award in the TV News Information Program category at the 2020 Central Region RTDNA Awards of Excellence.

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  • Toronto, April 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TVOs The Agenda with Steve Paikin has won the Trina McQueen Award in the TV News Information Program category at the 2020 Central Region RTDNA Awards of Excellence.
  • The Trina McQueen Award is given to a program that demonstrates editorial excellence, relevance to the audience, and quality of insight, analysis and production.
  • As the winner in this regional category, The Agenda with Steve Paikin will now be eligible for the national award in May 2020.
  • This award is a testament to the brilliant team behind The Agenda with Steve Paikin, says John Ferri, TVOs vice president of current affairs and documentaries.

CJF Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Vancouver Sun crime reporter Kim Bolan

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Jeudi, avril 9, 2020
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TORONTO, April 9, 2020 /CNW/ -Kim Bolan, the investigative reporter who covers gangs and organized crime for the Vancouver Sun, is the recipient of The Canadian Journalism Foundation's (CJF) Lifetime Achievement Award , in recognition of her fearless commitment to truth in the face of threats and intimidation.

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  • TORONTO, April 9, 2020 /CNW/ -Kim Bolan, the investigative reporter who covers gangs and organized crime for the Vancouver Sun, is the recipient of The Canadian Journalism Foundation's (CJF) Lifetime Achievement Award , in recognition of her fearless commitment to truth in the face of threats and intimidation.
  • Her many awards includethe International Women's Media Foundation's Courage in Journalism Award and the inaugural Press Freedom Award.
  • Kim Bolan has literally risked her life in the crime and investigative stories she has specialized in throughout her career.
  • The Lifetime Achievement Award jury members are:
    Chair Michel Cormier,former executive director, news and current affairs, Radio-Canada
    The Rt.

/R E P E A T -- Mark Bourrie Names Simone Dalton to the 2020 RBC Taylor Emerging Writer Award/

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Mercredi, mars 18, 2020
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TORONTO, March 18, 2020 /CNW/ - The Charles Taylor Foundationand RBC Wealth Management are pleased to announce that Simone Dalton is the recipient of the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize Emerging Writer Award.

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  • TORONTO, March 18, 2020 /CNW/ - The Charles Taylor Foundationand RBC Wealth Management are pleased to announce that Simone Dalton is the recipient of the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize Emerging Writer Award.
  • Mark Bourrie, winner of the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize for his book Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson named Dalton as the recipient for this year's Emerging Writer Award.
  • Dalton had been a participant in the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize Mentorship Program, with Mr. Bourrie as her mentor.
  • We couldn't be more delighted that Mark Bourrie has named the writer he mentored as a finalist for the Prize, as the Emerging Writer.

Mark Bourrie Names Simone Dalton to the 2020 RBC Taylor Emerging Writer Award

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Mercredi, mars 18, 2020
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TORONTO, March 18, 2020 /CNW/ - The Charles Taylor Foundationand RBC Wealth Management are pleased to announce that Simone Dalton is the recipient of the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize Emerging Writer Award.

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  • TORONTO, March 18, 2020 /CNW/ - The Charles Taylor Foundationand RBC Wealth Management are pleased to announce that Simone Dalton is the recipient of the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize Emerging Writer Award.
  • Mark Bourrie, winner of the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize for his book Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson named Dalton as the recipient for this year's Emerging Writer Award.
  • Vijay Parmar, President of RBC PH&N Investment Counsel added, "RBC Wealth Management would like to congratulate Simone Dalton on being named this year's RBC Taylor Emerging Writer Award recipient and is excited to watch your literary career unfold.
  • Thank you, Mark Bourrie, for selecting me to receive the RBC Taylor Prize Emerging Writer Award, which will help me continue this work."

New York Times Bestselling Author Irshad Manji Joins Let Grow to Promote "Unwoke Diversity" in Schools

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Jeudi, mars 5, 2020
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NEW YORK, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Let Grow, the nonprofit organization ensuring kids grow up less coddled and more resilient, is pleased to announce the appointment of Irshad Manji asits Director for Courage, Curiosity, and Character.

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  • NEW YORK, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Let Grow, the nonprofit organization ensuring kids grow up less coddled and more resilient, is pleased to announce the appointment of Irshad Manji asits Director for Courage, Curiosity, and Character.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Irshad on board," said Lenore Skenazy, Let Grow's president.
  • This experiential program, founded by Manji, will be Let Grow's signature course for students and teachers throughout middle and high schools, whether public or private.
  • Let Grow is a non-partisan, non-profit organization promoting childhood independence to ensure kids grow up less coddled, more resilient, and ready to become civil, engaged citizens in a free society.

Mark Bourrie Wins the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize for Bush Runner

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Lundi, mars 2, 2020
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TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ - The winner of the 2020, and final, RBC Taylor Prize for excellence in literary non-fiction is Mark Bourrie, (Ottawa, ON) for his book Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson, published by Biblioasis.

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  • TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ - The winner of the 2020, and final, RBC Taylor Prize for excellence in literary non-fiction is Mark Bourrie, (Ottawa, ON) for his book Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson, published by Biblioasis.
  • Vijay Parmar, President of RBC PH&N Investment Counsel, added: "I am delighted to congratulate Mark Bourrie for winning the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize Award.
  • Sharing a commitment to emerging Canadian talent, the Charles Taylor Foundation and RBC will also grant the seventh annual RBC Taylor Prize Emerging Writers Award.
  • The presenting sponsor of the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize is RBC Wealth Management.

Terrestrial Energy Appoints the Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister, to Advisory Board

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Mardi, février 11, 2020
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OAKVILLE, Ontario, Feb. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terrestrial Energy has appointed the Right Honourable Stephen Harper to the Companys Advisory Board.

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  • OAKVILLE, Ontario, Feb. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terrestrial Energy has appointed the Right Honourable Stephen Harper to the Companys Advisory Board.
  • Canada is an energy superpower that has a long history of embracing innovation, said Mr. Harper.
  • I am excited to joinTerrestrialEnergys International Advisory Board and look forward to working withtheir team to deploy this potentially transformative technology.
  • It is a great honour to welcome the former Prime Minister to Terrestrial Energys Advisory Board.