Class Notes
Ontario Chamber of Commerce appoints New Board Chair
On May 12, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce announced its newest Board Members during their Annual General Meeting. It was announced that Nathan Lawrence (HBComm'07) was appointed Chair of the Board.
TIAC Welcomes New President & CEO, Beth Potter
Following an intensive search, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Potter (BA English 1990) as the new President and CEO starting March 15, 2021.
TBT Engineering Announces New President
Northwestern Ontario’s largest independently owned engineering consulting firm, TBT Engineering Consulting Group, announced the appointment of Scott Peterson as the new President, TBT Engineering Limited.
The Power List: 50 Canadians who are shaping how we think and live
Maclean’s canvassed the landscape for Canadians with qualities they think represent power in a time of transformative change. Lakehead alumnus Sean Speer (HBA'05) made their Top 50 list.
Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Alumnus Scott Kress (HBOR'93) was recently named a Fellow of the The Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
2020 Governor General's History Award Recipient
Steven High (MA'94) is a leading oral and public historian whose research empowers individuals and broadens understanding of Canada’s multi-faceted history.
New Appointment to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board
Dr. Michael Walton (HBOR'83) has been appointed to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board (YESAB) effective October 30, 2020.
George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation welcomes new executive director
The Board of George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation is pleased to announce Cindy Levanto-Kawahara as the new Executive Director of George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation.
NOSM Appoints New Director of Indigenous Affairs
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Yolanda Wanakamik (HBA'98, MBA'20) as Director of Indigenous Affairs effective October 5, 2020.
Thunder Bay teacher receives national recognition
A teacher at Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School has won national recognition for his work in the classroom and his contributions to the community.