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Cision Canada
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
HOPE IN ACTION: DR. JANE GOODALL RETURNS TO CANADA THIS FALL
The world-renowned conservationist invites audiences in Toronto and Ottawa to reflect, reconnect, and take action in two rare events this September TORONTO, July 8, 2025 /CNW/ - The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada is honoured to announce that its founder and the world's leading ethologist and environmentalist, Dr. Jane Goodall, will return to Canada this September for two exclusive live appearances in Toronto and Ottawa – her final appearances in Canada this year. Canadians are invited to be part of these rare and meaningful evenings by reserving tickets now at Dr. Goodall will speak at Meridian Hall in Toronto on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, followed by an appearance at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe in Ottawa on Saturday, September 6th, 2025. These rare, in-person events offer Canadians a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the world's most inspiring voices. Tickets are now available at These intimate and uplifting experiences, titled "An Evening with Jane Goodall," will offer the audience an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Goodall. The renowned conservationist is expected to share her personal stories, her unique insights, and her lessons learned over the past nine decades. With her trademark humour, optimism, and warmth, Dr. Goodall will explore the profound connections between animals, people, and the environment. She will also emphasize the work that must be done by people across the country and around the world to build a better future for all living things. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales directly supports the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, which advances Dr. Goodall's mission across the country and amplifies and scales community-led actions to create a world where animals, people, and the environment thrive together. Here at home, the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada works with young leaders and Indigenous Peoples on projects that address climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental inequity. This work is done, in part, through Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots program. More than 12,000 young people are actively involved in projects across the country, and more than 80,000 community members are being positively impacted by this work. The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada is proud to partner with G Adventures, an adventure travel company founded in Canada, to bring these special events to audiences in Toronto and Ottawa. Event Details – "An Evening with Jane Goodall" Toronto: Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 at 7:00PM ET Meridian Hall, Toronto, Ontario Featuring: Dr. Jane Goodall Ottawa: Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at 7:00PM ET Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, Ottawa, Ontario Featuring: Dr. Jane Goodall About Dr. Jane Goodall: Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, is a world-renowned ethologist and activist inspiring greater understanding and action on behalf of the natural world. Known for her groundbreaking studies of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, Dr. Goodall has forever changed our understanding of our relationship with the animal kingdom. Her work extends beyond scientific innovations, encompassing a lifetime of advocacy through her international organization, the Jane Goodall Institute, which advances community-led conservation, animal welfare, science, and youth empowerment through its Roots & Shoots program. Jane is a global icon, spreading hope and turning it into a meaningful positive impact, creating a better world for people, other animals, and the planet we share. About the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada: Inspired by our founder, the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada is creating a more just and sustainable world through community-centred conservation work that empowers people, protects wildlife, and heals our shared environments in Canada and Africa. With over 60 years of fieldwork and success stories in our history, we strive to inspire hope and encourage everyone to embrace their power to make a difference. About G Adventures: G Adventures has been changing the world through travel since 1990. G Adventures and the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada have joined forces to offer the Jane Goodall Collection of tours. These remarkable tours, spanning various destinations worldwide, are focused on wildlife experiences and have received the endorsement of the renowned ethologist, Dr. Jane Goodall. They are also aligned with G Adventures' Animal Welfare Policy. By embarking on these tours, we can lead by example and foster a deeper appreciation and respect for the incredible animals we share our planet with.
Hamilton Spectator
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Rare' experience with Canadian UFC legend Georges St-Pierre comes to Toronto in September. Here's how to get ticket starting this week
Seen by many as one of the greatest fighters in mixed martial arts history, Georges St-Pierre is heading to Toronto in September for a 'rare and revealing' evening experience at Meridian Hall. The one-night-only event, according to a news release, will offer fans a 'rare glimpse inside the mind of a fighter who became a global icon.' A post shared by Georges St-Pierre (@georgesstpierre) The live interview event is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. and will be followed by an audience question-and-answer period where fans will get the chance to ask questions and hear personal responses from the former UFC superstar. 'This is a chance to speak from the heart — to share not only what I've done, but what I've learned,' St-Pierre said in the release. 'I've always believed greatness isn't something you're born with — it's something you build, day by day, choice by choice. That's the story I want to tell.' Tony Gattillo, founder of Gattillo Group and the event's producer, has conducted similar events with the likes of legends like Al Pacino, Arnold Schwarzenegger and John Travolta. 'For Canada, there's no one more inspiring to lead the way than Georges St-Pierre — an icon of discipline, perseverance and authenticity, and a national treasure,' Gattillo said. An event presale is set to go live on Ticketmaster on Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m., followed by a general public sale on Friday, July 11, at 10 p.m. A limited number of post-show VIP packages will be available, offering an 'intimate post-show experience' with St-Pierre that includes a cocktail reception, professional photo, signed memorabilia and a viewing of his original World Championship belt. A post shared by Georges St-Pierre (@georgesstpierre) St-Pierre, inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2021, holds the UFC record for most wins in title bouts, and held a professional record of 26 wins and just two losses. The two-division UFC champion won titles in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions, becoming one of only a few athletes to achieve such a feat in multiple weight classes. His records include 13 championship wins, nine consecutive title defences, 90 total rounds won and 90 successful takedowns, which is the most in UFC history, according to the event news release. The UFC legend first retired in 2013, but returned in 2017 at Madison Square Garden to became the UFC Middleweight Champion. He would announce his retirement from professional mixed martial arts in 2019, and now lives in Montreal and travels the world training with coaches and partners across every discipline.
Toronto Star
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
2025 Dora Awards nominations: The complete list of nominees
Nominations for the 2025 Dora Awards, recognizing the best of Toronto theatre, opera and dance, were revealed Wednesday morning, with the Canadian shows 'Mahabharata' and 'Life After' earning the most nominations. The announcement marks the end of a jam-packed performing arts season in the city. This year's nominations were spread among 81 shows, representing some 59 companies. The winners of the 45th Dora Awards, administered by the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts, will be announced on June 30 at Meridian Hall. The ceremony will be hosted by Peter Fernandes, a Dora-winning actor who's nominated again this year for his starring role in 'Fat Ham.'
