In this episode, Dr. Karatzios explains what we know about COVID-19 and answers questions about what we can do to protect others and ourselves.

Dr. Christos Karatzios, MDCM, FRCPC,  is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist at the Montreal Children's Hospital.

· Is it safe to go back to school?

· When is a vaccine coming?

· How does the virus COVID-19 work?

Bianca is a leadership and SWLSB alumni and is now studying law at Université de Montréal. Alexandra is a leadership alumni who is studying at Concordia. Alumni Alexandra, Valerie, and Tom joined Daniel Johnson on this podcast episode. 

TEDx Youth Laval, Dr. Karatzios, Treating teenagers suffering from HIV_AID.

On April 9, 2020 Montreal Children's Hospital held a Facebook LIVE Questions and Answer session with Dr. Karatzios. This is a recording of that session.

• When are groceries safe to come into my home?

• Should I wear a facemask? 

• and MUCH more..

Dr. Christos Karatzios, MDCM, FRCPC,  is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist.

TEDx Youth Laval, Dr. Karatzios, Treating teenagers suffering from HIV_AID.

Pushing through and navigating difficulty to reach success is breakfast for Tony O’Keeffe. He is a retired Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-Colonel and a world-class Ironman and Ultraman athlete, coach, and champion, Tony knows how to create a recipe to overcome challenging times. He shares with us a little about developing skills to maintain and create balance mentally, physically, and emotionally in spite of obstacles.

Pushing through and navigating difficulty to reach success is breakfast for Tony O’Keeffe. He is a retired Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-Colonel and a world-class Ironman and Ultraman athlete, coach, and champion, Tony knows how to create a recipe to overcome challenging times. He shares with us a little about developing skills to maintain and create balance mentally, physically, and emotionally in spite of obstacles.

Bianca is a leadership and SWLSB alumni and is now studying law at Université de Montréal. Daniel Johnson and Cheryl Smith joined Bianca on the interview. Alumni Alexandra, Valerie, and Tom joined us on the podcast.

ARTICLE: ULTRAMAN: What makes Tony Tick?

Dr. Phil Vourtzoumis is a surgeon in London, Ontario and SWLSB alumni. We spoke to him about developing the proper mindset, and life balance to navigate a crisis.

Valerie is a leadership alumnus and a professional leader in the hospitality industry in Montreal. Leadership alumni Bianca, Alexandra, and Tom are joined by Daniel Johnson on this episode.

Surviving Residency (McGill Reporter) 

Dr. Cale O’Keeffe is a doctor of internal medicine currently serving in New York State in the United States of America.

Dr. O’Keeffe discusses with us some of the challenges that the COVID-19 crisis is generating in his community and shares a simple strategy to help us move forward one-step ahead at a time.

Valerie conducts this interview and she is joined by leadership alumni Malorie, Tom and Bianca with the support of Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board Spiritual Animator, Daniel Johnson on this episode.  

Valerie is currently a leader in the hospitality industry in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Kelly Alexander wears many hats in the entertainment industry in Montreal. She is the host of the Kelly Alexander Show, Virgin Radio, CJAD 800, and an influencing personality on the music scene in Canada and North America.

Leadership alumni Bianca and Alexandra ask Kelly about connecting, how the entertainment industry is changing, and how she navigates life on and off air.

Alexandra and Bianca are joined by leadership alumni Valerie with the support of Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board Spiritual Animator, Daniel Johnson on this episode.

Connect with Kelly!

Kelly Alexander Show 

Instagram (Fireside Thursdays)

 Virgin Radio 95.9 (Tuesday Trivia Night at 7:30 – Facebook LIVE) 

Sam Beldie has autism but that is not what defines him. He is a musician, a leader and an aspiring public speaker who wants to better the world by spreading compassion and understanding.

Valerie and Malorie are leadership alumni who ask Sam about how he went from trying to survive high school to leading the way as Student Council President in his final year. They are joined by Daniel Johnson on this episode.

The Autism Experience, Sam Beldie, TEDx Youth Laval

Student leaders learn how to communicate effectively, address rising and emerging problems, and enable play. The leaders work on teams and help others to participate. Grade 5 and 6 students are invited to participate in leadership training and to take on responsibility for younger students in their school yard at recess and lunch times throughout the school year at participating Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board elementary schools in partnership with CSSS. 

The incredibly talented Cindy Busby is the star of films and televisions series like Heartland, The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Marrying Mr. Darcy and many more.

Cindy talks with leadership alumni Bianca, Marilena, and Tahira about the road from high school to L.A. and what it takes to make it in the entertainment industry. This episode is a master class for those striving for a career in the arts.

Instagram: (@cindy_busby)

Facebook: (@cindybusbycindybusby)

Candice Pollack is a game changer. In high school, she became a mobilizer for good. In Montreal, she led young people as they took a stand and action for important causes. She spoke on the We Day stage, she lead in the streets and in her community.

As a young professional lawyer and Executive Director of AGE-WELL National Innovation Hub APPTA, Candice continues to demonstrate the values, determination, and integrity required of the next generation of leaders.

Candice speaks with leadership alumni Bianca and SWLSB Spiritual Animator, Daniel Johnson about building teams, overcoming challenges, and seizing opportunities.

Connect with Candice:

LinkedIn: Candice Pollack 

Website: www.agewell-nih-appta.ca

Zach Fucale is a World Juniors and Memorial Cup champion! Originally drafted in the 2nd round of the 2013 NHL Draft by the Montréal Canadiens, Zach has went on to have a successful professional ice hockey career that includes stops in the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and the DEL. On top of this, Zach has competed for Team Canada at the Splenger Cup on multiple occasions, being a two time gold-medalist and selected to the All Star team.

Zach talks with Ascend Leadership alum Yanni about the qualities that make athletes better, creating positive and cohesive teams, and finding a personal system for success.

Follow Zach:

LIVING SISU: https://www.livingsisu.com/fr/

Instagram: @zach_fucale

Twitter: @Fucale31

Partners from across Canada have helped and contributed in an effort to foster positive school climate, encourage student engagement, and build school community during these challenging times.

Segments include:

O Canada – Rawdon Elementary

What Is Remembrance Day?

A message from Her Excellency The Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada

A message from Tom Irvine, Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion

A message from Minister of Veteran Affairs, The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay

A message from Dr. Paul Kavanagh, Founder of Operation Veteran

A message from 3PPCLI

Interview with Cpl Geier – Rawdon Elementary

Interview with Captain Bouchard – Joliette High School

Life As An Army Kid – Olivia Hebert and Mr. Hebert – Squadron 100 Laval, Royal Canadian Air Cadets / Laval Senior Academy

Interview with Cpl Admiral – Laval Junior Academy

In Flanders Fields – Rawdon Elementary School, Laurentia Elementary School, Hillcrest Academy

Highway of Heroes - Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School, Grenville Elementary

Last Post / Moment of Silence – Our Lady of Peace.

The Lament by Piper Sean Hurley, King's-Edgehill School, Windsor, Nova Scotia.

Special thanks to Bay Horse Media, Royal Canadian Legion, Operation Veteran, Participating Schools, Desjardins Caisse de Chomedey, 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.