W. Garfield Weston

Canadian Museum of History expresses its condolences on the passing of W. Galen Weston

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b'GATINEAU, QC, April 15, 2021 /CNW/ -The Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Canadian entrepreneur and patron of the arts, W. Galen Weston.\nIn 2017, as Chairman of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, W. Galen Weston and his family generously donated $2 million to support the successful completion of the Canadian Museum of History\'s signature exhibition, the Canadian History Hall.

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  • b'GATINEAU, QC, April 15, 2021 /CNW/ -The Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Canadian entrepreneur and patron of the arts, W. Galen Weston.\nIn 2017, as Chairman of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, W. Galen Weston and his family generously donated $2 million to support the successful completion of the Canadian Museum of History\'s signature exhibition, the Canadian History Hall.
  • This gallery explores modern Canada, from 1914 to the present a period that mirrors many of the significant events associated with the Weston family\'s own history.\n"The Weston family\'s story is very much a Canadian one," said Caroline Dromaguet, Acting President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum.
  • "\nThe Canadian History Hall presents Canada\'s story through the diverse experiences and perspectives of the real people who lived it.
  • This signature exhibition illuminates the enduring legacy of Canada\'s past a legacy that is alive, relevant and continually unfolding.\nThe Canadian Museum of History operates the Canadian Museum of History, the Canadian War Museum and the Virtual Museum of New France.

ALUS Canada and The W. Garfield Weston Foundation present Innovation Awards for ecosystem services

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
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TILLSONBURG, ON, June 6, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - ALUS Canada and The W. Garfield Weston Foundation today presented two Innovation Awards, each worth $10,000, during an awards presentation held at Y U Ranch in Tillsonburg, Ontario.

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  • TILLSONBURG, ON, June 6, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - ALUS Canada and The W. Garfield Weston Foundation today presented two Innovation Awards, each worth $10,000, during an awards presentation held at Y U Ranch in Tillsonburg, Ontario.
  • The Innovation Awards recognize researchers and producers of ecosystem services on Canadian farms and ranches.
  • The Weston Family Ecosystem Innovation Award, which recognizes researchers or ALUS Canada partners for excellence and innovation in scientific research, monitoring or verification of ecosystem services on working farmlands, was presented by Mrs. Camilla Dalglish, Director, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation.
  • In future, the ALUS Canada Producer Innovation Award will be renamed the Dave Reid ALUS Producer Innovation Award, in honour of Mr. Reid, an ALUS pioneer whose retirement was announced following the presentation ceremony.

George Weston Limited Announces Election of Directors

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
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George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company founded in 1882 and through its operating subsidiaries constitutes one of North America's largest food processing and distribution groups.

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  • George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company founded in 1882 and through its operating subsidiaries constitutes one of North America's largest food processing and distribution groups.
  • George Weston Limited has two reportable operating segments: Weston Foods and Loblaw, which is operated by Loblaw Companies Limited.
  • The Weston Foods operating segment is primarily engaged in the baking industry within North America.
  • Loblaw is Canada's largest food distributor and a leading provider of general merchandise, drugstore and financial products and services.