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Even at 12, while riding the bus to a municipal golf course, Garry West dreamed of becoming an accountant. Today the new president of the Royal Canadian Golf Association has nicely merged his twin passions
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Is it any wonder Stephen Johnston was dubbed King of Aces? The CA holds the Canadian record for sinking a golf ball with a single swing, deals with golf’s movers and shakers and is considered a top powerbroker in the sport in Canada
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CA Robin Taub took up riding half-pipes and rails only seven years ago. And the self-confessed fearless, technical-type has not looked back since, taking on the role of ambassador for the sport of snowboarding
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Peter Blake, CA
CEO, Ritchie Bros.
Auctioneers
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Kagan Sirett’s days as a rodeo bull rider may be numbered, but the 25-year old articling CA student is breaking up his UFE study sessions by riding bulls and preparing for competition at the Calgary Stampede in July
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Loughrey receives Order of Canada

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Donald Clarke, CA,
Chairman & CEO,
Rutter inc.
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Bob McMurray can’t see red and green, but that hasn’t stopped the about-to-be-retiree from turning a hobby into a new career. An award-winning painter, McMurray credits his colour blindness for a built-in style
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Bob Elton, CA
President and CEO,
BC Hydro
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Last fall Vancouver’s Darren Lee took the leap from number crunching to music making, and these days he plays the piano day and night preparing for recitals and international competitions
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Michael Hanley, CA
President & CEO,
Alcan Bauxite and Alumina;
Senior VP, Alcan Inc.
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Tax accountant hits jackpot

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When the OHA looked to revive the “Dunnies,” it looked to Mike Laing. Problem was, he wasn’t interested. But persistence paid off. Today, Laing and his hockey team are nothing short of a legend
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James Cherry, FCA
President & CEO,
Aéroports de Montréal
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For Anita Pizycki the switch from CA to coach wasn’t a stretch. She’s a trusted professional who can get people to open up to her today as easily as she could before her days as a personal development coach
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Gregg Hanson, FCA
President and CEO,
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
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Feltham makes hall of fame

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David Young says his family wakes up to the sound of singing. The city auditor has been involved with the vocal vocation most of his life and leads prayer services as the cantor at a Toronto synagogue.
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Michael Kron, CA
Chair & CEO,
AG Media Group Inc.
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Steven Holmes calls himself a starter: he likes to get a business started, rolling and making money. Then he starts looking to flip it for his next project, which these days is a new technology for a trampoline
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Gary Steiman, FCA,
Co-founder and CEO,
Gemini Fashions of Canada
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When Julie and Todd Boyd left Bermuda, they were looking for an alternative to the island’s lifestyle. And they found it in a five-acre resort in Ontario, where they do everything from cooking to booking
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Robert Comeaux, CA
CEO mediatrix
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As the chief negotiations man for the university teachers association, Neil Tudiver gets to use his CA training and do work that serves the common good
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Monique Leroux, FCA,
Senior Executive Vice-President & CFO,
Mouvement des Caisses Desjardins
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Trish Barbato is showing kids there is a brighter future. As chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada she is making a big difference to thousands of young Canadians
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Lewis Rose, CA
CEO, CryptoLogic
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When Gerry Holowachuck decided to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro some thought he was crazy. That was his first climb, the next was in Argentina, and he does it all for charity
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The Mastrangelo brothers hadn’t planned on scooping out financial advice when they opened their Vancouver gelato and coffee shop. But the combo seems to be paying off
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Working couples

What happens when Cupid strikes at the office? Considering the hours spent at the workplace, it’s not surprising that many CAs strike up both professional and romantic relationships. But how do they manage to keep the two separate?
By Sharda Prashad
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Toronto-bashing may be a popular western pastime, but when it comes to west-coaster Bruce MacMillan, CEO of Tourism Toronto, he’s strictly about talking up Toronto
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Paul Gallucci, CA
COO, Lavalife Inc.
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Bryan McLeod, CA
CEO, Intrigue Technologies Inc.
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Cancer’s answer

CA Mark Lievonen is president of Aventis Pasteur, Canada’s biggest vaccine distributor, manufacturer and developer. He is leading the search to find a cure for one of humanity’s most frightening illnesses
By Donna Bailey Nurse
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Louise Marion’s passion for figures and painting evolved in school, but her job with the Cirque du Soleil transformed it into a perfect balancing act
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Craig Wallace, CA, President & CEO, AOL Canada Inc.
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Musicians are more interested in art than finances, but when they hit it big, many turn to Michael Veitch to shape their record-keeping habits
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When Vivian Kanargelidis took the advice of a feng shui consultant, she never imagined it would lead her to open Canada’s first and only Thomas Kinkade gallery
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More and more business professionals in Canada are giving their time, money and effort to make a difference in the lives of others. CAs are no exception. In fact, some are leading the way in social entrepreneurship
By Bonnie Munday
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When Robert O’Brien gets behind the bench of Dartmouth’s midget hockey team, all he wants for his players is that they do well both on and off the ice.
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David Thompson, CA, President & CEO, Aeroguard Group
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Congrats to WJM Award winners

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Jacques Brouillette, CA
CEO, Global Expert Gestion de Risques Inc.
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When you’re the head of Saskatchewan’s largest cultural arts event, you can bet that when things go wrong, they’ll call you. But for Lyle Bolen, it’s all about the music .
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Time still flies

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For Bob Stewart, violence is the most pressing issue facing the world. And he’s calling on his kindred CAs to foster a culture of peace in business.
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Man with a mission

The CICA’s recently appointed chairman is determined to restore the profession’s credibility and respectability. All CAs are governed by the same code of ethics, says Pierre Brunet, and they must adhere to both its spirit and letter.
By Christian Bellavance
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After 20 years in the private sector, Bill Young is now dedicating his time and money — thanks to a $10 million windfall from the stock market — to charity.
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