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Member Notables Peter Baxter, Laurier’s director of Athletics and Recreation, to retire in April Peter Baxter, Wilfrid Laurier University’s director: Athletics and Recreation, has announced his plans to retire in April 2022. Baxter has served as Laurier’s director of Athletics and Recreation for more than 23 years. Throughout his tenure he has been integral to the growth of many facets of Laurier’s athletics program. He has contributed to the further development of interuniversity sport offerings, particularly Golden Hawk women’s teams; the diversification of recreation, club, and intramural offerings; entrepreneurial revenue growth; and the expansion, renovation and construction of new athletic facilities, including Alumni Field, the Athletic Complex Fitness Centre and the Laurier Brantford YMCA. During his time as director, 45 (of 75 total) Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championships and 10 (of 14 total) national U Sports championships have been won by Golden Hawk teams.
New Opportunities for Chef D in 2022 Chef Darryl Fletcher (Chef D) has big plans for 2022! He, and his wife and business partner Tric recently purchased Nithridge Weddings and Events in Ayr, Ontario. The 33 acre property borders the Nith River and features a stone amphitheater and large outdoor tent. “The new location provides some great opportunities given the uncertainty of COVID-19.” said Chef D. The location provides outdoor options that allow for social distancing. In addition to being a wedding and event venue, they are moving some of their catering options to the new location and plan to offer Saturday and Sunday brunch. The new venue is scheduled to open around the May long weekend and will operate through to mid-October, although catering will be offered at the location year round. Chef D also has some pop-up restaurants in the works. In addition to all of his new plans for 2022, Chef D continues to oversee the catering and food and beverage services at Deer Ridge Golf Club.
Waterloo North Hydro Named One of Waterloo Area's Top Employers Waterloo North Hydro (WNH) has been named one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2022. This is the sixth consecutive year WNH has received this award. WNH received this award for its commitment to employee health and wellness and its commitment to attracting and retaining high-quality people for all of its positions. The utility's external and internal training programs, as well as its comprehensive wellness program, help it to stand out amongst other area employers. “We are proud to have received this recognition for a sixth consecutive year,” said WNH President and CEO Rene Gatien. “During a challenging year, our employees continued to raise the bar and exceed expectation, meeting the needs of our customers through worldclass customer support, and providing support to one another throughout the pandemic.”
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