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AJ Sovani and Save the Boobs!
October 2, 2009
Save the Boobs!! Have you seen it yet? NSB’s AJ Sovani’s breast cancer PSA has stirred controversy and conversation around the world. AJ was recently interviewed live on CNN about the piece,...

Categories : Upcoming Events, Health, Campus/Youth
Stephen Lewis on New UN Women’s Agency
September 25, 2009
Did you know that women make up 61 per cent of people living with AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, and the percentage increases to 75 per cent among young women between the ages of 15 to 24? These are the startling...

Categories : International Affairs, Health, Politics, Beyond the Keynote - Unique Presentation Styles
Finding Your Balancing Act
May 26, 2009
Many of us struggle with today's busy fast paced world. Finding a balance between life, work and play can be difficult - no matter who you are! Many NSB speakers have experienced their own hardships and...

Categories : Health, New Speakers, Motivation/Inspiration, Advice
Spring Cleaning with Speaker of the Month David Granirer
May 21, 2009
In the midst of spring-cleaning? Master counsellor and stand-up comedian David Granirer says it's also a good time to take a good look at "spring-cleaning" ourselves. Passionate about teaching individuals...

Categories : Health, Motivation/Inspiration, Advice
Birth of Octuplets Raises New Bioethical Questions
February 16, 2009
Two North American mothers have recently raised the question of bioethical behaviour. First, a 33-year old Californian mother who already has six children, and no means for support, gives birth to octuplets....

Categories : Health
Get Healthy with Hollywood Trainer Harley Pasternak
January 1, 2009
Harley Pasternak has helped Eva Mendes, John Mayer and Jessica Simpson get "red carpet" ready, and now he wants to help you and your group! Pasternak is the Canadian celebrity health and fitness expert...

Categories : Health, Beyond the Keynote - Unique Presentation Styles
Maureen McTeer Honoured by Governor General
December 15, 2008
Passionate and devoted to women's rights and health issues, Maureen McTeer is one of six women honoured this year with the Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case. (Ironically, the...

Categories : Announcements, Health
Roméo Dallaire Honoured for Mental Health Work
December 15, 2008
An outspoken leader on the atrocities he faced during the Rwandan genocide, retired Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire is equally outspoken about mental illness. Recently, he was honoured with...

Categories : Health
Incredible Speakers with Hot Topics and Books for Fall 2008
October 7, 2008
Stretch your mind, and your horizons, with these great speaker authors. Sean Wise - Business SuperheroHighly successful venture capitalist Sean Wise is a modern day business superhero who's helped raise...

Categories : Announcements, International Affairs, Business/Finance/Economy, Health, Politics
Engage 2010: A Speaker Series - Event Recap
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Here at NSB, we are still thankful for the great energy derived from our annual speaker series event at Glenn Gould Studios this past October 5, 2010. The impressive speaker line-up included seven of Canada's...

Categories : Announcements, International Affairs, Business/Finance/Economy, Health, Politics, Campus/Youth, Environment/Green, Beyond the Keynote - Unique Presentation Styles, Adventure/Sport, Motivation/Inspiration, Advice