Dispatch

Dispatch: A summary of recent business appointments and announcements, plus upcoming events for the week ahead

APPOINTED Janine Langley, director, programs and mission impact, Ronald McDonald House Charities Soutwestern Ontario.

ANNOUNCED By Huron University, launch of Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership degree.

OPENED Shroomyz, 350 Dundas Street.

AWARDED With 2023-24 Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching: John Paul Minda, Lauren Tribe and Eugene Wong (The Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching); Tiffany Bayley, Tyler Beveridge and Maxwell Smith (The Marilyn Robinson Award for Excellence in Teaching); Paul Mensink (The Western Award for Innovations in Technology-Enhanced Teaching); Angela Mendelovici, David Bourget and Christopher Viger (Vice-Provost Award for Excellence in Online Teaching and Learning); and Maatookiiying gaa-miinigoowiziying: Indigenous Learning Bundles Project (Vice-Provost Award for Excellence in Collaborative Teaching).

APPOINTED Iain Sneddon, partner, Brown Beattie O’Donovan LLP.

ANNOUNCED By Carfax Canda, strategic partnership with vehicle auction and resale hub Copart Canada.

April 29: Small Business Centre: Business Planning Guide Workshop

April 29-May 2: Virtual learning series for employers across Canada – Construction, Hospitality, Health Care, and Agri-Food Sectors

May 1: All About Boards Spring 2024

May 1: Skills for Success: Supporting Indigenous Learners in the Skilled Trades

May 2: Life Sciences London’s monthly virtual meet up

May 2: Foodpreneur Advantage: How to Sell Your Food Product

May 2: Input Tax Credits for Registered Charities and Nonprofit Organizations 2024

May 2: Starting A Small Business Seminar