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Born
in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Jann
Arden is undoubtedly one of Canada’s
most precious resources. Admired worldwide for her
singing and song writing skills, Arden artfully
conveys real-life experiences, and depths of emotion,
through her insightful lyrics. With six CDs, 13
top ten singles, a substantial collection of awards
and honours along with years of charity work, Arden
is in high demand. As she always says, “Two
people can’t be wrong.”
Away
from her music, Arden is equally renowned for her
comedic talents, abilities as a motivational speaker
and author. Able to discuss topics ranging in diversity
from bra size to spirituality, Arden is respected
for her down-to-earth interviews and open, honest
opinions. In 2002 she celebrated the publication
of her first book, if i knew, don't you think i'd
tell you? Much to her surprise it climbed to number
three on the Globe and Mail’s Non-fiction Bestseller
List. Arden has numerous other endeavours keeping
her busy in theater and comedy. She also co-owns
a popular restaurant in Calgary, The Arden. For
more information about Jann Arden, go to
www.jannarden.com.
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Sally Armstrong
is a journalist and human rights activist. She was
editor-in-chief of Homemaker’s Magazine from
1988-1999. She is presently editor-at-large for Chatelaine
Magazine, as well as a contributing author to Maclean’s.
She has been honoured by the National Magazine Awards
Foundation for her writing, the YWCAs Women of Distinction
Award for communications and in 1998 was made a member
of the Order of Canada. In May 2002, Penguin books
released her long awaited book entitled Veiled
Threat – The Hidden Power of the Women of Afghanistan
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Jennifer
Bailey was enrolled in a writing course when encouraged
by her tutor to submit her story to Chicken Soup
for the Soul. She enjoys reading as well as writing
children's stories and skits that are based on Biblical
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Paul Banks
has been a journalist since 1995. Now living in Gander
Newfoundland, he is currently the manager/editor of
Gander’s Beacon newspaper. A former editor
of the Flamborough Review in Southern Ontario,
and can be reached at pbanks@nf.sympatico.ca
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Marilyn
Bell Di Lascio went on to swim the English Channel
in 1955 after her historic Lake Ontario swim, and
then the Straits of Juan de Fuca in 1956. After retiring
from swimming, in 1957 she married her sweetheart
Joe Di Lascio, the lifeguard from Atlantic City. Marilyn
taught public school for many years, and later earned
both her graduate and masters degrees. She and Joe
now have four grown children, and five grandchildren.
In 2001, CBC first aired the made for TV movie Heart:
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Maree Benoit
received her Early Childhood Education Diploma from
Cariboo College in 1978. Maree taught pre-school in
Williams Lake for many years until her retirement.
She has travelled all over the world with her husband
Leo before settling in McLeese Lake. Her main interest
is providing good child care for all children. Please
reach her at 250-297-6309. |
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Kurt Browning
is one of the most prolific skaters in Canadian history.
With jumps labeled “raw, confident and powerful,”
in 1988 he was the first skater ever to successfully
complete a quadruple jump in world competition. Kurt
subsequently earned four World Figure Skating Championships
and four Canadian Championships. One of the best entertainers
skating has ever seen, when he turned pro in 1994
Kurt won consecutive World Professional and Canadian
Professional Championships in 1995, 1996 and 1997.
Kurt has also released his own home video, JUMP
and starred in three television specials. You Must
Remember This won five Gemini Awards.
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Linda Chamberlayne
works as a special educator in Kelowna, B.C. She has
also worked for the Canadian Publisher, Wood Lake
Books, writing church school curriculum and music
for Primary aged children. Her own book of songs and
activities for church school, Joyful Noise, is available
upon request at bc_lc@silk.net
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Katherine
Cornell earned a B.A. (Hon.) in History from the
University of Guelph and a M.A. in Dance from York
University. She co-wrote one book and contributes
to several magazines and anthologies. Cornell also
teaches in the Learning Through the Arts (TM) Program.
Please reach her at kate_cornell@sympatico.ca
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Faye
Dance received her Bachelor of Applied Arts from
Ryerson University in Toronto in 1969. She has hosted
many television shows – travel, talk, lottery, business,
National Santa Clause Parade and acted in commercials
and movies. She and her husband John Radford have
two sons, Jason (20) and Mitchell (14). She loves
to read, work out, rollerblade, and spend time at
the cottage. Contact her through Sherrida Personal
Management. 416–928-2323. |
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Nancy Lee
Doige lives in Aurora, Ontario, where she developed
a national education program on Transplantation and
Organ Donation for Grade 5-8 students. The Classroom
Connections “Gift of Life” Education Program is currently
in 7,500 school across Canada. Nancy draws on her
education in Family Studies at Ryerson University,
her work with children in elementary schools and her
deeply moving experience when her son Ryan died. Visit
www.classroom-connections.com
or http://www.ryanshope.net
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Peter Elliott
is a Renaissance man with a strong passion for Canadian
history and wilderness canoeing. He freelances as
a video editor and cameraman in Toronto, but produces
his own documentaries for television. Peter has worked
as a living history animator, voyageur canoe guide
and canoe ranger. He never stops. Contact him at islandfalls@hotmail.com
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Manuel
Erickson received his B.A. from the University
of Waterloo (1974). Now retired, he owned a 1956 Cessna
172 for four years until May 2002, writes, plays piano
and surfs the Internet. His greatest love is for his
life partner, Martha, to whom he has been married
for over twenty years. Please contact him at pilote@shaw.ca
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Sharon
Espeseth lives in Barrhead, Alberta with her husband
Hank and is the proud mother of three young adults,
Michael, Christie, and Jenny. After numerous years
teaching and later developing courses for distance
education, she is retiring. Sharon plans to enjoy
her family, travel with her husband, and further her
career as a freelance writer. She may be reached at
4504-56 Avenue, Barrhead, AB, T7N 1K2. sespeseth@west-teq.net |
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Trent Evans
lives in Sherwood Park, Alberta with his wife Laurel
and their sons Justin and Jarret. He supervises the
ice making team at Northlands Park's Skyreach Center.
With all the continued attention around the loonie,
Trent is currently working on an exciting new project.
Stay Tuned !! You can reach Trent at: jevans2@telusplanet.net
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Vince Fantauzzi
was born in the small town of Sora, near Rome, Italy.
At age fifteen he moved to Toronto, Canada. Vince
works as a letter carrier for Canada Post. In his
free time he enjoys painting, reading, writing short
stories, and is currently working on a full-length
novel. He can be contacted at vincefant@hotmail.com
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Penny Federczenko
lives in Oshawa, Ontario. She has a Bachelor of
Arts in Sociology and presently teaches public school.
She is also the mother of two adult children. Penny
enjoys travelling, writing, theatre, music and sports.
She can be reached at pfed@infinity.net
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Gregory
Fouts is professor of Psychology at the University
of Calgary. His areas of expertise are how we become
“attuned” with others and develop resilient personalities
when faced with life’s challenges. Dr. Fouts is the
recipient of awards for exceptional teaching and community
service. He can be reached at gfouts@ucalgary.ca
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Pat Fowler
is a “people person”. Her pleasant, outgoing and assuring
presence entices people of all ages to open up to
her and share their experiences in life, both happy
and sad. Check her website at www.geocities.com/cdnheroes
or contact her at patfowler@interbaun.com
or telephone (780) 464-7595. |
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Linda Gabris
is a writer whose inspirational stories, articles
and poetry have appeared in publications across North
America and in England. She has been instructing creative
and business writing workshops for over 16 years and
has a home-based writing consultant business. She
can be reached by email at inkserv@attcanada.ca
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Chief Dan
George (1899–1981) was one of the most prominent
First Nation Canadians. He dedicated his life to fostering
awareness, understanding and friendship between the
First Nations and White Canadian settlers. To all
Vancouverites, Chief Dan George was known particularly
for his moving and dramatically delivered soliloquies.
Logger, musician, star of stage, screen and television,
philosopher and advocate of the Indian cause… a special
kind of man! His book My Spirit Soars was published
by Hancock House Publishing at 1431 Harrison Avenue,
Blaine, WA 98230-5005 |
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Lorrie
Goldstein is The Editor of the Toronto Sun.
Veronika’s mother Julie Hanning, who delivered the
toast at Leah and Veronika’s Bat Mitzvah, works as
a professional model in Toronto. |
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Growing up
in a small community on the edge of the Don Valley
in Toronto, Bill Gorman and his friends spent
many exciting days exploring the valley, looking for
adventure. He now teaches elementary school in Toronto
and shares his stories with his students.
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Senator
Jerry S. Grafstein, B.A., J.D. graduated from
the University of Toronto Law School in 1958. Called
to the Bar in 1960, he was made Queen’s Counsel in
1972. In 1984, Prime Minister Trudeau appointed him
to the Senate. As Senator from Metro Toronto, he continues
to act as Counsel to Minden, Gross, Grafstein & Greenstein
in Toronto. Currently he co-chairs the Canada/US Inter-Parliamentary
Group, composed of Canadian Parliamentarians and Members
of the U.S. Congress. jgrafstein@mggg.com
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Rick Hansen,
C.C., O.B.C., lives with wife Amanda and three daughters
in Vancouver, BC. He’s President and CEO of the Rick
Hansen Institute and Foundation, which has generated
more than $137 million for spinal cord injury programs,
and works to accelerate discovery of a cure for spinal
cord injury. In demand as a speaker, he has co-authored
two books, and chairs the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation
Society and the Pacific Salmon Endowment Fund Society.
For more info, or to make a donation, please contact
1-604-822-4433 or www.rickhansen.org
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Jo-Ann
Hartford-Jaques, teacher and writer, has a specialist
degree in English Literature, University of Toronto,
and a Bachelor of Education degree specializing in
Special Education. A Board of Directors member of
the Down Syndrome Association of Toronto, she is a
regular contributor to its international newsletter
and founded "Camp Talkalot," a speech and language
program for children with Down syndrome. Jo-Ann lives
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Jayne Harvey
works as a mother, wife and registered nurse. Her
passion for caring for seniors and writing about those
experiences has launched a career as a motivational
speaker for care providers, volunteers and chaplain
groups. She plans to continue her writing and speaking
endeavours. Please reach her at jayneharv@rogers.com
or 157 Cedar St., Keswick, ON, L4P 2J4; telephone
905-476-1590.
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Paul Henderson
played in the NHL first for the Detroit Red Wings
and later the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1963 to 1974
moving to the WHA and retired in 1979. He is now executive
director of Leadership Ministries, a division of Campus
Crusade for Christ, working with the businessmen and
professional community developing Christian leadership
skills. He can be reached at paul@theleadershipgroup.ca
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Carl Hiebert
wears several hats as an author, aviator, photographer,
and motivational speaker. He has published four best
selling photography books and specializes in low-level
aerial photographs with his ultralight aircraft. His
current work includes photographing for charities
in Africa. He can be reached at giftofwings@look.ca
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Ruth Hilton-Hatfield
was legally blind. She was an avid writer and published
her book of her short stories at age 88. She typed
by “feel”, and had published many short stories. She
was born in Carleton, Nova Scotia, and graduated in
1928 from Acadia University in Wolfville, NS. She
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Allan Hirsh,
M.A. is a psychotherapist, trainer and cartoonist.
He uses gentle humour with his clients and in his
stress management seminars. His latest book is “Relax
for the Fun of It.” A Cartoon & Audio Guide to releasing
Stress.” 2002 Caramal Publishing. Contact him at relax@hirsh.ca,
705-476-2219 or 348 Fraser, North Bay, Ontario P1B
3W7. Website: www.hirsh.ca
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Michael
Hogan wanted to travel the world but, because
of his excessive weight, was having trouble walking
three blocks. If you’d like to know how he learned
to manage Obstructive Sleep Apnea, loose 85 pounds
and have some fun getting fit, contact Michael at
www.weight4life.com
or michael.hogan@shaw.ca
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Susan Hreljac
received her Bachelor of Social Sciences, with honours,
from the University of Ottawa in 1982. Susan and Mark
Hreljac run the Ryan’s Well Foundation with the help
of a small board and other dedicated volunteers. Visit
the Ryan’s Well Foundation web site at www.ryanswell.ca.
email Susan at: susan@ryanswell.ca
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Wanda James
has been both a Class “A” Automobile Technician and
a graphic designer. After becoming disabled with Rheumatoid
Arthritis, she turned to writing as a source of interest
and comfort. Her book Getting Up Is Hard to Do:
Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis is available from
Little Bear Publishing, P.O. Box 45, Morewood, Ontario,
K0A 2R0 or from wjames@igs.net
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Lynn Johnston
has been sharing the amusing, moving lives of the
Patterson family with millions of readers since 1979,
in her award winning comic strip For Better or For
Worse. In 1992 Johnston was awarded the Order of Canada.
Please reach her at www.fborfw.com
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Peter Jordan
is host of the hardest working show on television
– “It’s A Living.” Every week on CBC TV, he tries
people’s jobs for a day. Today he’s trying to be a
writer. He also contributes humorous stories for CBC’s
Olympic Coverage on “Peter Jordan’s Olympic Living.”
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Kahlee
Keane, Root Woman, is an educator and eco-herbalist.
Her books, courses and medicine walks stress the sustainable
use of medicinal plants, teaching others to make and
use the medicines that are their birthright. The founder
of Save Our Species, she has a memoir in progress
to be published in 2004. Website: www.connect.to/rootwoman
E-mail: rootwoman@sk.sympatico.ca,
or Box #27 2001 - 8th St. E., Saskatoon, SK, S7H OT8.
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Craig Kielburger
is the author of Free the Children (McClelland
& Stewart) and co-author of Take Action – A Guide
to Active Citizenship for Youth (Gage Educational
Publishing). For more information on how you can get
involved in FTC’s school building campaign or volunteer
overseas, please visit: www.freethechildren.com
and www.leaderstoday.com.
Or, contact us by mail c/o Kids Can Free The Children,
7368 Yonge Street, Suite 300, Thornhill, Ontario,
L4J 8H9. |
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W.P. Kinsella
has published over 30 books and novels. Shoeless
Joe (the most honoured novel in Canadian history)
was turned into the Academy-Award-Nominated movie
Field of Dreams. He has been Distinguished
Alumni Lecturer at the University of Iowa. He is a
winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour for
his book The Fencepost Chronicles. Kinsella
has three grown daughters and four grandsons. He lives
in Chilliwack, B.C. in an 1891 Victorian Gothic home,
which he and his wife, graphic artist Barbara Turner,
are refurbishing. Contact him at hm@buzzard2_99@yahoo.com
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Ernest
Kowalchuk was born in Rivers, Manitoba in 1945,
moved to Toronto in 1950, and taught there from 1966-1970.
He attended the University of Western Ontario, graduating
in Geology. He moved to London in 1970, teaching there
until retirement in 1998). Outside interests lie in
antiques, gardening, fishing, hunting and family.
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The Toronto
Star newspaper columns of Gary Lautens
(1928-1992), Canada’s well-loved humorist and columnist,
were syndicated throughout Canada, and briefly in
the United States, during his 30 year career at the
Star. His columns have been compiled into several
books, mostly on the family theme. More information
can be found at the web site of his son, Stephen Lautens,
www.lautens.com
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Mark Leiren-Young
is a playwright, screenwriter, journalist, performer
and Canucks fan. His plays, Shylock and Articles
of Faith are published by Anvil Press and he has
two CDs with his comedy troupe, Local Anxiety – Greenpieces
and Forgive Us, We're Canadian. Contact him
through www.leiren-young.ca
or mark@leiren-young.ca
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Natalie
MacMaster was born and raised in Cape Breton and
started fiddling at age nine. She possesses a teaching
degree, but has opted to pursue her music career,
taking it to the international stage. Her accolades
include a Grammy nomination, several East Coast Music
Awards, Juno Awards, and a Gemini Award. Catch the
latest news on Natalie along with tour dates and locations
at www.nataliemacmaster.com
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Steve Magee
received his Bachelor of Science, with Honours, and
is currently Vice Principal of Erin District High
School, in Erin Ontario. Steve anticipates “touching
the face of nature” by doing what he loves, canoeing
and hiking over North America. He lives with his family
in Milton, Ontario. Steve is the Founder of the Harbourfront
Canoe and Kayak Centre in Toronto, and you can contact
him at smagee@paddletoronto.com
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Ted Mahovlich
is a schoolteacher and author. His last book, The
Big M: The Frank Mahovlich Story, was a #1 National
Best Seller in Canada. Ted is currently writing the
biography of hockey great Marcel Dionne. A music enthusiast,
Ted loves spending time in New Orleans.
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Brenda
Mallory is a legally blind artist, author, motivational
speaker, journalist and comic. She taught grade one
for many years in British Columbia. She lives on a
five-acre bird sanctuary where she pursues her many
careers. Please reach her at 250-846-5095 or Box 550,
Telkwa, B.C., Canada, V0J 2X0, or mallory@bulkley.net
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Paul Martini
skated with partner Barbara Underhill for 21 years.
Before retiring in 1998, they were 5 time Canadian
Pair Champions, 1984 World Pair Champions, 2 time
Olympians, and won 7 Professional titles. In 1988
they were inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of
Fame. Paul has provided colour commentary for skating
events on CBC TV since 1991, including 3 Olympic Games.
He and wife Elizabeth live in Bradford Ontario, with
their two children, Robert and Kate. |
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Shelly
McEwan lives in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada with her
husband Gord and their sons Joshua, Adam and Noah.
She is an Early Childhood Educator at Lambton College.
“Letters of Hope” was written for Gord’s grandparents,
William and Martha Lindsay, who are now together in
heaven, never again to be parted. |
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Darlene
Montgomery is an internationally respected authority
on dreams, spiritual perspectives and ideas. Author,
speaker and clergywoman, she speaks to groups and
organizations on uplifting subjects. Her book, Dream
Yourself Awake chronicles her personal journey
to discover her own divine mission. To learn more
about Darlene Montgomery's keynotes and seminars visit
www.lifedreams.org,
call 416-696-1684 or email: lifedreams@idirect.com
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Marc André
Morel is one of Canada’s most sought after speaker
on business and personal success. He delivers powerful
keynotes to FORTUNE 500 corporations, associations
and organizations around the world. Past President
of the Montreal Chapter of the Canadian Association
for Professional Speakers, he is also the founder
of the Morel Centre of Leadership for Youth and of
the Winner Circle of Montreal. He has been interviewed
and featured in Canadian business journals. www.marcandremorel.com
866 MA MOREL
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Mary Lee
Moynan is an optimist, a Christian, a passionate
wife, an compassionate mother and grandmother. Her
inspirational book Get off Your Knees, is available
through her publisher at www.publishamerica.com,
or by calling PublishAmerica, Inc. directly at 1-877-333-7422,
or moynanmarylee@hotmail.com
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Elisabeth
Munsterhjelm earned her H.B.A. and M.A. from the
University of Western Ontario, including a year at
the University of Madrid, Spain. During her teaching
career Elisabeth took a year’s leave to travel extensively
around Latin America. She currently owns two import
boutiques and can be reached at judyliz@cogeco.ca
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Vern Murphy
served almost 20 years in the Royal Canadian Navy
and 18 years as Director Public Relations with Veterans
Affairs Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. As a writer he
has produced various recollections of his experiences.
He and his wife Pat reside in Charlotetown, Prince
Edward Island and can be reached at vmurphy@pei.eastlink.ca
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Diane C.
Nicholson is a freelance writer and award-winning
photographer living in British Columbia. She and her
family own Twin Heart Photo Productions and sell photo
art prints and Limited Edition Prints, specializing
in horses and companion animals through their web
site at www.twinheartphoto.com.
E-mail: mail@twinheartphoto.com
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Tim O’Driscoll
is a Burlington, Ontario lawyer. His general practice
has an emphasis on wills/estates/real estate. Tim
is Karen’s happy husband and Liam’s proud father.
For legal services, please contact Tim at 905-634-5581.
For speechwriting (weddings, eulogies, etc.) or other
writing assignments, please reach Tim at timoteo@interlynx.net
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Susan Owen
is a Kingston, Ontario writer who has published numerous
short stories and essays. She is currently working
on a children’s book.
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Bob Proctor
is the best-selling author of You Were Born Rich.
Author, business consultant, Fortune 500 trainer -
these are just some of the many hats Bob Proctor wears.
His phenomenal track record for helping individuals
improve their results has won him global acclaim.
Bob lives in Toronto with his wife Linda, and their
two dogs. Reach him through www.bobproctor.com
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Alan Ralston
is a farmer, plays the trumpet, runs a business, and
he and wife Shirley have 3 very active children. Alan
and Shirley were with Carl Hiebert at his accident,
and Carl lived with them afterwards. On the day they
smuggled Carl out of the hospital, tied him into the
ultralight and launched him – leaving his wheelchair
behind, Alan was happy to comply with Carl’s request
to capture it on film. |
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Chris Robertson
is a past President of CAPS, founder of the Canadian
Speaking Hall of Fame and has been voted Best Canadian
Keynote Speaker. Chris is author of the bestselling
book To The Top Canada and Exceeding Expectations:
The Strategy of Personal & Organizational Excellence.
Chris can be contacted at 905-387-0721 or at www.chrisrobertson.com
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Ruth Robins-Jeffery,
a former lounge pianist and credit manager in Southern
Ontario, now operates “Landfall”, a small bed and
breakfast on the south shore of Prince Edward Island.
Her e-mail address is rrobjeff@pei.sympatico.ca
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Ariel Rogers
has been involved in the entertainment industry since
early childhood. A member of The Players Guild of
Hamilton, she has won numerous dramatic and musical
awards over the years. She manages Fogarty’s Cove
Music, the company founded by her late husband. Reach
her through www.stanrogers.net
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Leslie
Scrivener is Faith & Ethics Reporter at the
Toronto Star newspaper. She covered Terry Fox’s
Marathon of Hope for The Star and later was asked
by Terry to write the story of his run, Terry Fox:
His Story, published by McClelland & Stewart.
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John Seagrave
(1959-2005) lived in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
- which is in the Arctic. He was one of the last generation
of Canadian fur traders, and witnessed the closing
of an era of our history. After Ogemah was chosen
for this book, he wrote his own book called The Hudson's
Bay Boy, which chronicled his humorous adventures
living amongst the Aboriginal people of Canada’s
far north. When it was done, it was made into a play
which travelled across Canada. For information about
John's writing, please contact Lisa Seagrave at 5009-57
Street, Yellowknife, NWT, Canada, X1A 1Y4, or e-mail
seagrave@canada.com
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Doug Setter
is completing a bachelors degree in Nutrition at the
University of Manitoba. A former soldier and welterweight
kickboxing champion, Doug teaches fitness, kickboxing,
and self defence. He is the author of “Stomach Flattening”
and “Women’s Kickboxing.” Doug can be reached at:
dcsetter@mts.net
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Carol Sharpe
is the mother of five children and a grandmother of
nine. She has recently received her diploma in Creative
Writing. A very busy lady who enjoys sports. Next
to writing she enjoys playing competitively in Billiard
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Stella
Shepard lives on an organic farm in Morell, Prince
Edward Island, with her husband Reg Phelan and son,
Joshua. Stella graduated from Journalism at Holland
College, P.E.I. in 2000. She enjoys writing, tending
her vegetable and flower gardens and caring for her
many pets. She and Reg love working the land together
growing cole crops for market. Shed dedicates The
Red Sweater to her mom, Florence Fougere Shepard,
who died Dec 5 1997. Contact Stella at rphelan@pei.sympatico.ca
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Bob Templeton
was the Founder/Chairman of The Barrie Tornado Disaster
Fund. He now lives in Dartmout NS, where he serves
as President of Newcap Broadcasting, a communications
company engaged primarily in Radio. NCC currently
operates 57 radio licenses across Canada. A graduate
of Queens University with an Executive MBA degree,
Bob is a member of the Board of Directors of Atlantic
Stereo Limited, Interactive Media, McCharles Lake
Investments and Lost Creek Golf Club. He is also a
Director of the Radio Board - Canadian Association
of Broadcasters. Bob was the founder of the Children’s
Trust Fund, which is presently raising $500,000 annually.
He is a private pilot and enjoys golf, boating, fishing,
and is also a Harley Davidson enthusiast.
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Mary Turner
received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from
the University of Manitoba. She is the mother of two
grown sons and lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
Mary has written for the Winnipeg Free Press
and the Victoria Times Colonist. She also enjoys
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Barbara
Underhill skated with partner Paul Martini for
21 years. Before retiring in 1998, they were 5 time
Canadian Pair Champions, 1984 World Pair Champions,
2 time Olympians, won 7 Professional World titles,
and in 1988 were inducted into Canadian Sports Hall
of Fame. Barbara has done colour commentary for skating
events with various TV networks since 1992, including
3 Olympic Games. She and husband Rick Gaetz have 3
children, Samantha, Matthew and Scott. After the sudden
death of their daughter in 1993, Barbara and Rick
founded The Stephanie Gaetz Keepsafe Foundation. Now
in demand as a motivational speaker, Barbara shares
her story with audiences everywhere. Contact her through:
www.keepsafefoundation.com
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Penny &
Vicky Vilagos specialize in inspiring team excellence
and are members of the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame.
As motivational speakers they translate “What it takes
to succeed in sports” to “What it takes to succeed
in business”. To arrange a speaking engagement to
inspire your team, in English or French, call 1-866-426-5122
or e-mail info@VilagosInternational.com.
Website: www.VilagosInternational.com
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Pamela
Wallin, broadcaster and journalist, hosted and
produced Pamela Wallin's Talk TV for many years,
through Pamela Wallin Productions Inc. Her recent
book Speaking of Success: Collected Wisdom, Insights
and Reflections shares perspectives of many of
the celebrated people she has interviewed. In 1998,
she published her best-selling memoir, Since You
Asked and in 2000, she hosted the Canadian Edition
of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. She has served
on many volunteer boards, supports many charities,
holds four honourary degrees, has been recognized
by Queen Elizabeth as an Outstanding Canadian Achiever
and by the U.N. for outstanding contributions toward
the advancement of women. On June 25, 2002, Prime
Minister Chrétien appointed Pamela to the post of
Canada's Consul General to New York City.
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Wayne Watson
Wayne Watson is a 28 year veteran of the RCMP who
says that he would like to be a writer when he grows
up. Born in Québec City , Wayne enjoys reading, writing,
skiing and playing guitar. He resides in Ottawa with
his wife and two daughters. He can be reached at wayne-sylvie@rogers.com
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Crystal
Wood is a freelance writer living in Winnipeg.
She holds degrees in English and journalism, and has
worked as a writer and editor for film, television
and print. She is currently working on her first screenplay.
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Frances
Wright inspires others to follow in the footsteps
of the Famous 5. This President and CEO of the Famous
5 Foundation is a superb speaker and invites everyone
to visit the Women Are Persons! monuments in Olympic
Plaza in Calgary and on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Please contact her at www.famous5.org
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Sigrun
Goodman Zatorsky has a lengthy association with
libraries, both from having worked as a cataloguer
for schools, and lately as an advocate for libraries
and literacy. She is an avid reader and has also attainted
some success in writing, especially with stories about
her home province, city, and her family. Her e-mail
address is youngsnamb@sympatico.ca
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