Young Professionals


YPDaily: Shannen O'Brian

YPDaily: Shannen O'Brian

Only 29 years old, Shannen O'Brian graduated from McGill University in International Development and went on to create the charitable organization Karma Exchange, a social enterprise that funds the development and sustainability of northern Ghana. From clean drinking water to shelter,...
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YPDaily: Dallas Gislason

Dallas Gislason has dedicated his career work to making sure young people looking to make big changes in their lives have access to the resources and education needed to fulfill their dreams. Read more about Dallas and his work in today's feature
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YEDaily: Guy Futi

Guy Futi, a 28-year-old Concordia University grad, is the founder of MAJI Water, a social organization that strives to bring clean drinking water to third world countries by selling bottled water in Canada. Learn how Guy does it in today’s YPDaily
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YPDaily: Ulzhan Salimbayeva

The defining aspect of success for Ulzhan Salimbayeva is that she has helped her clients achieve various goals and dreams in their lives. The 22-year-old Account Manager at RBC creates financial solutions for everything from paying off debt to launching a business. Find out more in today's YEDaily
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YPDaily: Anna Von Frances

Anna Von Frances should be looked up to by all women looking to reach the top rung of the ladder in their respective industries. She's the head of an all-female street promo and marketing company that gives clients the upper, cooler edge on their competition. Find out more in today's YPDaily
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And the Winners Are...

It's hard to believe the Notable Awards have come and gone, but in their wake one thing stands true: Canada is packed with the world's brightest and most innovative young professionals. We'll have the recap and photos coming soon, but for now, let's all take a moment to congratulate this year's winners
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YPDaily: James Temple

James Temple is a philanthropic powerhouse and the Director of Corporate Responsibility for PwC. While maintaining a strong career – and working towards his Corporate Social Responsibility Practitioner certification – James also volunteers his time and expertise at a slew of worthy charities. Find out more about this YP in today's feature
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YPDaily: Desmond Chen

Desmond Chen has become a well-known restaurant personality in Vancouver, thanks to his role as proprietor and president of the Thai House Restaurant Group. Overseeing eight city fave restaurants can be a daunting task, but Desmond's passion for the biz and his love of food help him through. Find out more in today's YPDaily
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The Notable Awards: The Final Fours

The Notable Awards voting process ended Monday at midnight, and while the race was tight in many categories, the Final Four finalists came down to one thing and one thing alone: votes. So, without further delay, we're excited to announce the Top 4 finalists in each category of the first-ever Notable Awards as voted by you
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YPDaily: Mark Hodgson

As the VP of Business Development for Bankers Petroleum, Mark Hodgson finds himself globe-trotting, investor relating, and navigating through a market that many view with trepidation. But he keeps a gentlemanly charm about him as he does so. Find out more about this YP in today's feature
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