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Banff Congress 2019 – Educational Day: Breaking Through the Stigma of Mental Health – Kelly Hrudey, Broadcaster

Posted by Alain Ethier on February 23, 2019
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By: David Lall,
Chef Concierge – Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver

The Les Clefs d’Or Canada National Congress officially started on a beautiful, crisp, -38°c day in the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & the  backdrop of the mountains. The delegates could not have asked for a more befitting location to start an exciting Education component on Day 1.

After a gracious and warm introduction to the Castle from our wonderful host, Mr. David Roberts, Regional VP & General Manager, Canada’s Western Mountain Region, we knew that there was going to be something special in store for all of us attending.

I had the honor of meeting someone whom I have watched and respected as a broadcaster, which he has been doing since his retirement from the NHL in 1998. Mr. Kelly Hrudey was a key player in the NHL spanning a career over 15 years. When he came to the stage you could see the man, not the tough goalie that you would have imagined.

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Banff Congress 2019 – Educational Day: Guest Speakers John Jackson and Connie DeSousa, Co-Owners of Char Group

Posted by Alain Ethier on February 14, 2019
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By: Marie-Ève Larin
Concierge, American Express Centurion

Connie DeSousa and John Jackson, co-chefs and co-owners of the Char Group in Calgary.  Photo:__Bowmedia.

One of the very exciting parts of the Banff 2019 National Congress was the educational day. We welcomed diverse types of speakers who engaged, elevated and educated us on various topics. The afternoon was a panel discussion on “Exploring the Changing Culinary Landscape”, mediated by Ms. Dawn Chubai. Among the distinguished speakers were John Jackson and Connie DeSousa, the co-owners and chefs at the Char Group in Calgary.

On the new Canadian Food Guide, and the importance of eating green, Ms. DeSousa advised Continue Reading