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Remembering The 2010 Vancouver Olympics

Remembering The 2010 Vancouver Olympics

A Bad Start It’s been 10 years since we witnessed some of the greatest moments in Canada’s sports history at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. Canada had hosted the Olympics twice before- the 1976 Summer Games in Montreal and the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. At both games, Canadian athletes failed to produce a gold […]

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Original Article: International Day of Women and Girls in Science 11 February- THE UN “United Nations Science and gender equality are both vital for achieving the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging […]

Bell Let’s Talk Day 2020

Bell Let’s Talk Day 2020

Since 2010, Bell has been moving conversations about mental health forward. The organization launched “Bell Let’s Talk” to help break down the stigma around mental health. At the time of the launch, many people strayed away from conversations about mental illness. Despite the lack of conversation, studies showed that millions of Canadian were suffering from […]

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

In December TIME Studios announced it will debut its "groundbreaking immersive project" titled The March. The project will open in Chicago on February 28, 2020, at the DuSable Museum of African American History.

Speakers to Watch in 2020

Speakers to Watch in 2020

New Year, new opportunities! How can you turn your event or campaign into a transformative experience for your audience? By adding the perfect keynote speaker or brand rep. A familiar face can take your project to a whole new level! Not sure where to start? Luckily for you, here at Talent Bureau we’ve got you […]

Seven on Seven: Charlie Grinnell

Seven on Seven: Charlie Grinnell

ABOUT CHARLIE Charlie Grinnell is the CEO of the digital agency firm RightMetric. Charlie began his career in film/video production with positions at Alterna Films, Voleurz, Poor Boyz Productions and outdoor retailer Arc’teryx. Additionally, he worked as a freelance producer for organizations such as Nike and NBC Sports. His passion for digital marketing soon led […]

Take Five: Duncan Wardle

Take Five: Duncan Wardle

Disney has been dominating the entertainment industry since the 1928 birth of Mickey Mouse. From film to television to merchandise, The Walt Disney Company (WDC) has built a historic empire. Take last weekend as an example. Disney was in the news on Thanksgiving weekend as “Frozen II” broke a new historic record. The film had […]

Cyber Monday: Keeping Yourself Cyber Safe

Cyber Monday: Keeping Yourself Cyber Safe

Black Friday is now behind us, but Cyber Monday is upon us. With some amazing online deals, it’s hard to skip out on the trend. But, while you type in those credit card numbers online, do you ever fear hacking or identity theft? Check out this November 30th article from Forbes to help keep your […]

LinkedIn’s Business Book Recommendations

LinkedIn’s Business Book Recommendations

LinkedIn is a very useful tool. From job searches to interesting articles, this social site can come in clutch in many circumstances. Recently, our team put LinkedIn to the test. We took to our LinkedIn as we sought the best business book recommendations. With the thousands of books out there, it can be hard to […]

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