EDMONTON: The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival is running now through July 16 at Sir Winston Churchill Square. The vibrant event is a celebration of creativity and entertainment that takes place annually in the heart of Edmonton. With captivating displays of acrobatics, music, comedy, and mesmerizing street performances from globally renowned artists, the festival has become a beloved event attracting visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
HALIFAX: After serving five years on Discover Halifax’s Board of Directors, Doug Townsend, co-owner of The Canteen on Portland, has taken the reigns as chair of the Board of Directors. Townsend takes over from retiring chair Jennifer Angel, who has spent the last three years in the position helping to support and guide the nonprofit through the creation of Halifax's first Integrated Tourism Master Plan, as well as planning and recovery through COVID-19.
MONTREAL: ADM Aéroports de Montréal announced the appointment of Aymeric Dussart as vice president of finance and administration and chief financial officer. Dussart has been with ADM for over 11 years. He has served as VP of technology and innovation since January 2020, when ADM added this new position to its management committee. In this position, he was responsible for all IT activities at the airport authority.
TORONTO: Destination Toronto shared its newest collaboration in the You Gotta See What We See series. The series engages passionate Toronto creators in sharing their takes on the city, through their unique creative lens. Toronto-born Julien Christian Lutz—a music video director best known as Director X who has worked with Drake, Rihanna, Rosalia, and Kendrick Lamar,—conceptualized and directed this latest video.
VICTORIA, B.C.: Destination Greater Victoria announced that after six years as chief financial officer, James Adams has been promoted to CFO and executive vice president, commercial. This expanded role will have Adams oversee commerce, transactional business, and partnerships to drive business results. With more than 17 years of experience supporting local businesses, Adams excelled in executive and financial leadership for a decade, driving growth in the hospitality sector.
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