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This daytime television host juggles both her #1 daytime lifestyle series, as well as working each weekday morning on a Canadian radio show.
Who is Marilyn Dennis?
Birthplace: Edmonton
She was born in St. Marys, in 1867. Her father made her a violin at age 5 and she quickly became known as a musical child prodigy.
Who is Nora Clench?
Birthplace: St. Mary's, ON
She is a Canadian author of mystery novels featuring Inspector Gamache. Novels such as "Still Life" and "The Grey Wolf"
Who is Louise Penny?
Birthplace: Toronto, ON
This French-Canadian singer is renowned for her powerful voice. Having sold more than 200 million records worldwide, she is widely regarded as one of the most influential pop singer of her generation
Who is Celine Dion?
Birthplace: Charlemagne, QC
A friendly face at our front desk, she helps organize home supports, teaches fitness classes, amongst many other things! You may remember that she started with the team as a student at the original site in 2002.
Who is Ally?
She is best remembered for her roles as Lois Lane in the Superman movie franchise and as Kathy Lutz in The Amityville Horror.
Who is Margot Kidder?
Birthplace: Yellowknife
Canadian politician and Progressive Conservative leader made headlines when she became the first woman to serve as the prime minister of Canada and remains the only woman to have achieved the feat. After quitting her doctoral studies, she studied law and joined the British Columbia Bar.
Who is Kim Campbell?
Birthplace: Port Alberni, BC
Canadian author best remembered for her iconic novel Anne of Green Gables and its sequels. She had also authored countless short stories, poems, and essays. Most of her novels are set in her native Prince Edward Island.
Who is Lucy Maud Montgomery?
Born: New London, PEI
This person became the first Canadian female solo artist with No. 1 tracks on the American charts and the first to get a “gold” certification. The four-time Grammy-winning artist is best known for hits such as Snowbird and is part of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.
Who is Anne Murray?
Born: Springhill, Nova Scotia
Organizing all of our dining programs, Meals on Wheels and footcare. This gem has been on the Friendship Centre team since the year 2000.
Who is Kim?
Which Korean-Canadian actress rose to fame for her role as Cristina Yang on the hit TV series “Grey’s Anatomy”?
Who is Sandra Oh?
Birthplace: Nepeon, Ontario
She is Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space.
Who is Roberta Bondar?
Birthplace: Sault Ste. Marie, ON
This is a Canadian poet and novelist. Her works encompass themes, such as religion and myth, climate change, and gender and identity. An award-winning writer, many of her works have been made into films and television series; her work, The Handmaid's Tale, has had several adaptations.
Who is Margaret Atwood?
Birthplace: Ottawa, ON
This Canadian jazz singer and pianist with several gold and multi-platinum albums under her belt is regarded as one of the best-selling artists of her generation. In 2009, Billboard called her the second-greatest jazz artist of the 2000–09 decade. In 2004, she was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.
Who is Diana Krall
Birthplace: Nanaimo, BC
She started her career with the Friendship Centre 24 years ago as a Program Assistant/ Volunteer Coordinator. Her down to earth personality, and caring nature makes her a truly fantastic leader.
Who is Jenny?
This chef has a critically acclaimed show, Pitchin’ In. She educates thousands about the relationship between farming, food and cooking.
Who is Lynn Crawford?
Birthplace: Scarborough, Ontario
She was the first Canadian woman to publicly practice medicine. Since medical schools in Canada denied entry to female students, she applied and was accepted to the New York Medical College for Women, where she graduated in 1867. She returned to Canada and opened a medical practice in Toronto.
Who is Emily Howard Stowe?
Birthplace: Norwich, ON
She is hailed as one of the greatest short story writers of our time. Her work delves into the complexities of human relationships, memory, and small-town life, primarily set in rural Ontario. She earned the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013. Notable collections include Dance of the Happy Shades (1968), The Moons of Jupiter (1982), and Dear Life (2012).
Who is Alice Munro?
Birthplace: Wingham, ON
She is a Portuguese-Canadian record producer and singer-songwriter. Known for her constant reinvention and musical versatility, she is one of the most successful musical artists from Canada, having sold more than 40 million records. Known for songs such as "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn off the light"
Who is Nelly Furtado?
Birthplace: Victoria, BC
In 2004, this amazing lady and current Friendship Centre Director opened the doors to our current Friendship Centre location at 317 James St. S.
Who is Stephanie?
She is recognized for her tremendous contribution to comedy writing as well as acting. Starring in movies like "Beetlejuice" and the hilarious tv show Schitt's Creek.
Who is Catherine O'Hara?
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario
She was Canada’s first female nuclear physicist. A groundbreaking researcher on nuclear transmutation and radioactivity, she was among the first people to discover radon in 1901.
Who is Harriot Brooks?
Born: Exeter, ON
Born at a time when Canada was still very segregated, she was a journalist who founded the first Black-owned and published newspaper in Nova Scotia, The Clarion.
Who is Carrie Best?
Birthplace: New Glasgow, NS
Widely regarded as the Queen of Country Pop, she is the best-selling female artist in the history of country music, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
Who is Shania Twain?
Birthplace: Windsor, ON
From 1974 - 1987 she helped start it all the as director of the original Friendship Centre site.
Who was Elizabeth Pearson?