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67 Athletes And Coaches To Train In Bermuda
The forecast high temperature at Western Ontario University in January is 32 degrees Fahrenheit, so it’s no surprise the Canadian school’s track and field team is excited to pack bags for Bermuda where it’s expected to be twice as warm. “We are looking forward to some outdoor training over the break – hopefully in the warmth,” said the team’s... Read more of this article
Jean-Jacques Lemay Dies Following Collision
The police have paid tribute to former Commissioner of Police Jean-Jacques Lemay who died following a road traffic collision in Canada. Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] regrets to announce the death of former Commissioner of Police, Mr. Jean-Jacques Lemay QPM, CCM, BA, who died on the evening of Saturday... Read more of this article
Je-Shae Pace On Intern Experience In Toronto
[Written by Je-Shae Pace] Unlike the other interns, I did not apply to this program initially. While I saw the advertisements and call for applicants, I was a new mother to an 8 month old. For this reason I had convinced myself that it couldn’t work, that it just was not meant for me at this time. I gained my Bachelor’s in Architecture from the... Read more of this article
Report: Canada To ‘Review’ Deal To Buy Aecon
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the deal for a Chinese company to buy Aecon ”will be reviewed very carefully under the Canada Investment Act,” according to a report by Canada’s CTV News. The story said “The Trudeau Liberals are facing warnings to proceed cautiously and in as transparent a manner as possible as... Read more of this article
Students Visiting Canadian Universities On Trip
A group of Saltus Grammar School students are in Canada sounding out potential universities. The trip is made annually by Senior Year students and is designed to help them explore different options for further education. Students at the LF Wade International Airport before leaving Bermuda They left on Saturday and will this week visit 16 universities... Read more of this article
Canadian Consul General To NY Visits Bermuda
Government officials last week hosted the Canadian Consul General to New York, Phyllis Yaffe, who completed a round of courtesy talks and acquainted herself with Bermuda. The Consul General’s area of responsibility includes the U.S. states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware as well as Bermuda. Premier and Minister of Finance... Read more of this article
Jordan Lawrence Describes Intern Experience
[Written by Jordan Lawrence] You miss 100% of the chances you don’t take. When I first heard about the opening to travel to Toronto for an internship programme put on by Aecon and Bermuda Skyport as part of the redevelopment of the LF Wade International Airport, I immediately took advantage of the opportunity, not completely sure of where the road... Read more of this article
Bermuda Canada Ryder Cup To Support Charity
Bermuda is set to host the inaugural Bermuda Canada Ryder Cup for Charity Competition, with the four-day, Pro-Am golf tournament taking place from November 12 to November 15 at Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort, Port Royal Golf Course, and Tucker’s Point Club. A spokesperson said, “All net proceeds will be donated to the Coalition for the Protection... Read more of this article
Atlantic Canadian Universities Visiting Bermuda
Eight Atlantic Canadian universities are visiting Bermuda next week in order to meet with prospective students and share information about their post-secondary institutions. A spokesperson said, “This visit is part of an ongoing relationship, as many Bermudian students have been attracted to institutions throughout Atlantic Canada. “While... Read more of this article
Ricardo Graham-Ward On Intern Experience
[Written by Ricardo Graham-Ward] I believe that I have always been a person who is proactive and keen to seize and capitalize on great opportunities when they present themselves. When I became aware that Aecon was looking for a recent civil/structural engineering graduate to work on the Bermuda airport project, I had no hesitation in reaching out and... Read more of this article
Cricket: Bermuda Win Opener vs Canada
The Bermuda Development Team won their opening tour match of Canada defeating the Canadian High Performance team by 1 run. Batting first after winning the toss in a reduced to 32 overs match the Bermuda Development Team scored 201/6, with Janeiro Tucker leading the way with 71 not out from 47 deliveries, Tucker hit 7 sixes and 3 fours. Kamau Leverock... Read more of this article
Intern James Gould On Experience In Toronto
[Written by James Gould] This time last year, I was working in Dockyard restoring the Chicane Building as an assistant superintendent at Kaissa Ltd. Now I am now living in one of the world’s major cities, Toronto, working for one of Canada’s largest construction companies: Aecon Group Inc. Aecon is helping to build our new airport and offered an... Read more of this article
Bermuda Youth Sailors Dominating In Canada
Bermuda sailor Sebastian Kempe retained the lead in the championship fleet at the Canadian Optimist Championships. In a fleet of 129 sailors, Kempe managed to navigate the difficult conditions, which included winds over 35 knots, for a low score of 6 Net Points. Andreas Steinitz is second with 11 points, closely followed by Jack Gogan and Noah Adler... Read more of this article
Intern Owen Chisnall On Experience In Toronto
[Written by Owen Chisnall] My name is Owen Chisnall, I am a 22-year-old Bermudian who has been a part of the Aecon internship programme for Bermudians for the last 2 months. Along with five other Bermudians, we have been placed within Aecon and its partner companies here in Toronto, Canada to receive training in our various disciplines. Our training... Read more of this article
Photos: Canada Day Celebrations In Warwick
In celebration of Canada Day, the Association of Canadians in Bermuda [ACIB] hosted their Canada Day BBQ Beach Party today [July 1] at Warwick Long Bay, with crowds of people spending the day socializing and having fun on the beach. Sponsored by Freisenrbuch-Meyer Group, Surface Trends and Hamilton Princess Beach Club, the ACIB promoted the event as... Read more of this article
Bermuda Students Recognized At Albert College
Thirty-eight students representing ten countries recently graduated from Albert College in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, including three of Bermuda’s own – Sasha Griffin, Sergio Griffin Jr. and Tauriko Gibson, all three from Pembroke. The boarding school also welcomed families of graduates from Barbados and the Cayman Islands, as well as Turkey,... Read more of this article
