The event was sold out, the performances by baritone Russell Braun, soprano Midori Marsh, violinist Marie Berard, and pianist Carolyn Maule, were fantastic and the speeches by the night’s honoured guests (Isabel Bayrakdarian, Gino Quilico, Wayne Vogan, Michael Mori and Jaime Martino) were thoughtful and beautifully done; our host, Jason Howard, was charming - there was much laughter throughout. So, thank you to all who came and all those who continue to contribute to our publication.
In 2020, the Federal Government offered small businesses like Opera Canada CEBA (Canada Emergency Business Account) loans to offset the impact of the COVID pandemic. The amount of this loan was $60,000, with $40,000 repayable on January 18, 2024 (and $20,000 forgiven if we succeed!). The Jackman Foundation has generously offered to match $20,000…
