NATIONAL: Event and experience marketing agency George P. Johnson (GPJ) has acquired a significant minority stake in one of its long-term partners, full-service video agency NOMOBO. The investment allows GPJ to expand its cinematic approach to virtual and hybrid events by creating high-quality productions that make broadcasts part of the overall experience design, rather than just an add-on.
CALGARY: The Global Energy Show, set to take place this week at the BMO Centre, has been postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases in the region. The show, previously called the Global Petroleum Show, typically brings together hundreds of international exhibitions in the energy sector. The next event is slated for June 7-9, also at the BMO Centre.
MONTREAL: Montreal will officially be hosting the 2022 NHL Draft at the Bell Centre from July 7-8. This will be the 27th time the city has hosted the event, starting with the very first draft in 1963. The event had been scheduled to be hosted by Montreal in 2020, but was moved online due to the pandemic.
TORONTO: Park Hyatt Toronto is officially set to resume operations after a multimillion-dollar renovation. The restored hotel offers new interiors from Studio Munge, plus 219 luxury guest rooms, a variety of food and beverage concepts, a new 6,146-square-foot ballroom, a meeting space, and a permanent art collection highlighting pieces from renowned Canadian and indigenous artists including An Te Liu and Shannon Bool.
VANCOUVER: Vancouver Writers Festival returns to Granville Island this year from Oct.18-24. The festival, which in normal years draws upwards of 20,000 attendees, will include some in-person and virtual events with acclaimed writers set to lead conversations on a range of themes. Tickets are on sale now.
