Garfield Weston Foundation

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.

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation makes one-of-a-kind, $16.7-million philanthropic grant to revolutionize the treatment of brain disorders

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Monday, March 2, 2020
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TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ - The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, through its Weston Brain Institute, has made a landmark $16.7-million philanthropic grant to establish the Weston Family Focused Ultrasound Initiative at Sunnybrook.

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  • TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ - The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, through its Weston Brain Institute, has made a landmark $16.7-million philanthropic grant to establish the Weston Family Focused Ultrasound Initiative at Sunnybrook.
  • This initiative is set to revolutionize the treatment of brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, brain cancer and ALS.
  • The Weston Family Initiative will accelerate development of a powerful new focused ultrasound device to enable the personalized treatment of brain disorders as never before.
  • "We are delighted to make this contribution to improve the treatment of brain diseases," says Galen G. Weston, president of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation.

Applications now open for Ontario Science Centre's 2020 Weston Youth Innovation Award

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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The Ontario Science Centre is now accepting applications for the 2020 Weston Youth Innovation Award, which honours young Canadian innovators who use science and technology in creative ways to find innovative solutions to real-world problems.

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  • The Ontario Science Centre is now accepting applications for the 2020 Weston Youth Innovation Award, which honours young Canadian innovators who use science and technology in creative ways to find innovative solutions to real-world problems.
  • "Youth innovation is one of the Ontario Science Centre's strategic pillars and our Weston Youth Innovation Award helps us shine a light on the innovation leaders of tomorrow," said Maurice Bitran, PhD, CEO and Chief Science Officer, Ontario Science Centre.
  • "The nominees for the Weston Youth Innovation Award are beacons of hope for Canada," said Eliza Mitchell, Director, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation.
  • The Ontario Science Centre will accept award submissions until February 7, 2020.

Ontario Science Centre expands Weston Youth Innovation Award with renewed support from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation

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Thursday, November 8, 2018
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TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2018 /CNW/ -Today, the Ontario Science Centre announced new funding to the Weston Youth Innovation Award to help further encourage youth to pursue science, technology and innovation.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2018 /CNW/ -Today, the Ontario Science Centre announced new funding to the Weston Youth Innovation Award to help further encourage youth to pursue science, technology and innovation.
  • Starting in 2019, the Weston Youth Innovation Award includes new award levels, for a total of five cash prizes:
    "This exciting new commitment from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation will help recognize and support youth in making a positive impact in the world through science and technology," said Maurice Bitran, PhD, CEO and Chief Science Officer, Ontario Science Centre.
  • Youth innovation is a strategic pillar of the Ontario Science Centre, dedicated to supporting an ecosystem that builds future leaders."
  • About the Weston Youth Innovation Award:
    The Weston Youth Innovation Awardwas established in 2008 to encourage and recognize young Canadian innovators.

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.