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Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Sport
- Cision Canada
La Tablée des Chefs: Manitoban Team Wins the 12th Edition of the National Kitchen Brigades Finals
MONTREAL, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ - The national finals of Kitchen Brigades, an initiative by La Tablée des Chefs, were held on June 8 at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) in Montreal. After a hard-fought final round, Gordon Bell High School from Winnipeg, Manitoba, claimed top honours—marking the first time in the program's history that a school outside Quebec has won the title. During the competition, the five finalist brigades (four from Quebec and one from Manitoba) were challenged to create a main dish featuring three mystery ingredients: Brussel sprouts, white turnips and beef strip loin. Their dishes were then evaluated by a panel of expert judges. The winning team stood out thanks to its exceptional mastery of technical skills, remarkable creativity and strong team spirit. Hosted by celebrity chef Ricardo, the event featured the special presence of Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk, who came in person to meet and encourage the young participants. Looking ahead, the Kitchen Brigades international finale will be held in Montreal on June 21 at Sid Lee's bistro. In a friendly culinary face off, Manitoba's winning team will go head-to-head with the champions from La Tablée des Chefs France, composed of students from the Collège Jean Jaurès, in Pantin, a suburb of Paris. Quotes "The entire team at La Tablée des Chefs is thrilled by the victory of Gordon Bell High School's kitchen brigade. Our ' Kitchen Brigades' initiative is far more than just a culinary program; it's a life-changing journey. I hope that the recognition earned by a school outside Quebec will inspire other secondary schools across the country to join this remarkable initiative, which fosters both food autonomy and team spirit among participants." - Jean-François Archambault, founder and General Manager of La Tablée des Chefs This year, nearly 350 school groups from across Canada took part in the after-school " Kitchen Brigades" program. Among them, only 174 schools entered the competition phase, with just five advancing to the National finals. Throughout the year, participating youth received close to 40 hours of hands-on culinary training, delivered through 24 workshops that combined technical cooking skills with healthy eating education. About La Tablée des Chefs
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
La Tablée des Chefs: Manitoban Team Wins the 12th Edition of the National Kitchen Brigades Finals
MONTREAL, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ - The national finals of Kitchen Brigades, an initiative by La Tablée des Chefs, were held on June 8 at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) in Montreal. After a hard-fought final round, Gordon Bell High School from Winnipeg, Manitoba, claimed top honours—marking the first time in the program's history that a school outside Quebec has won the title. During the competition, the five finalist brigades (four from Quebec and one from Manitoba) were challenged to create a main dish featuring three mystery ingredients: Brussel sprouts, white turnips and beef strip loin. Their dishes were then evaluated by a panel of expert judges. The winning team stood out thanks to its exceptional mastery of technical skills, remarkable creativity and strong team spirit. Hosted by celebrity chef Ricardo, the event featured the special presence of Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk, who came in person to meet and encourage the young participants. Looking ahead, the Kitchen Brigades international finale will be held in Montreal on June 21 at Sid Lee's bistro. In a friendly culinary face off, Manitoba's winning team will go head-to-head with the champions from La Tablée des Chefs France, composed of students from the Collège Jean Jaurès, in Pantin, a suburb of Paris. Quotes "The entire team at La Tablée des Chefs is thrilled by the victory of Gordon Bell High School's kitchen brigade. Our 'Kitchen Brigades' initiative is far more than just a culinary program; it's a life-changing journey. I hope that the recognition earned by a school outside Quebec will inspire other secondary schools across the country to join this remarkable initiative, which fosters both food autonomy and team spirit among participants." - Jean-François Archambault, founder and General Manager of La Tablée des Chefs This year, nearly 350 school groups from across Canada took part in the after-school "Kitchen Brigades" program. Among them, only 174 schools entered the competition phase, with just five advancing to the National finals. Throughout the year, participating youth received close to 40 hours of hands-on culinary training, delivered through 24 workshops that combined technical cooking skills with healthy eating education. About La Tablée des Chefs La Tablée des Chefs's mission can be summed up in just two words: feed and educate. Feed today to fight against food insecurity. Educate youth to help them build food autonomy. Since its founding in 2002, the organization has distributed over 21 million cooked meals to community organizations and introduced more than 79,000 young people to cooking and healthy eating. To learn more, visit: SOURCE Tablée des Chefs View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
05-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
‘A hero of mine': Canadian astronauts reflect on the legacy of Marc Garneau
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk reacts to the death of Marc Garneau and reflects on his legacy in Canada's space program. Some of Canada's astronauts are paying tribute after the death of Marc Garneau, who was the country's first person to travel to space before entering the world of politics. 'It's just a really sad, sad moment,' said Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk in an interview with CTV News Channel. 'He was a hero of mine for as long as I can remember.' Garneau, who first travelled to space in 1984, flew on three space shuttle missions and served as president of the Canadian Space Agency from 2001 to 2005. 'He started the path that has brought so much benefit to this country in terms of our space program,' Kutryk said. Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shared a post on social media, saying 'the world has lost a very good man.' Marc Garneau was my role model, mentor, 30-plus year close friend and a brave and exemplary Canadian for us all. My heart goes out to his family. The world has lost a very good man. — Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) June 4, 2025 'Marc Garneau was my role model, mentor, 30-plus year close friend and a brave and exemplary Canadian for us all,' Hadfield, who served as commander of the International Space Station (ISS), wrote on X. Kutryk, who will travel to the ISS at an undetermined date, noted Garneau's impact extended well beyond his time as an astronaut and his role in building Canada's contribution to the ISS. 'Mark Garneau is someone who just so perfectly espoused the values of Canada in exploration, in terms of having this really bold vision for Canada with space technology exploration and leading the way right from his very first flight,' he said. 'The Canadians first space program has been more successful, probably than almost any other space program in the world. It's his legacy.' Members of Parliament rose for a moment of silence Wednesday evening to pay tribute to Garneau, after a request from government whip Mark Gerretsen. His wife, Pam Garneau, released a statement Wednesday, saying: 'Marc faced his final days with the same strength, clarity, and grace that defined his life. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.' With files from CTV News' Joe Lofaro
CTV News
05-06-2025
- Science
- CTV News
‘A hero of mine': Canadian astronauts reflect on the legacy of Marc Garneau
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk reacts to the death of Marc Garneau and reflects on his legacy in Canada's space program. Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk reacts to the death of Marc Garneau and reflects on his legacy in Canada's space program. 'It started with Marc Garneau': Astronaut reflects on legacy of the first Canadian in space Some of Canada's astronauts are paying tribute after the death of Marc Garneau, who was the country's first person to travel to space before entering the world of politics. 'It's just a really sad, sad moment,' said Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk in an interview with CTV News Channel. 'He was a hero of mine for as long as I can remember.' Garneau, who first travelled to space in 1984, flew on three space shuttle missions and served as president of the Canadian Space Agency from 2001 to 2005. 'He started the path that has brought so much benefit to this country in terms of our space program,' Kutryk said. Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shared a post on social media, saying 'the world has lost a very good man.' 'Marc Garneau was my role model, mentor, 30-plus year close friend and a brave and exemplary Canadian for us all,' Hadfield, who served as commander of the International Space Station (ISS), wrote on X. Kutryk, who will travel to the ISS at an undetermined date, noted Garneau's impact extended well beyond his time as an astronaut and his role in building Canada's contribution to the ISS. 'Mark Garneau is someone who just so perfectly espoused the values of Canada in exploration, in terms of having this really bold vision for Canada with space technology exploration and leading the way right from his very first flight,' he said. 'The Canadians first space program has been more successful, probably than almost any other space program in the world. It's his legacy.' Members of Parliament rose for a moment of silence Wednesday evening to pay tribute to Garneau, after a request from government whip Mark Gerretsen. His wife, Pam Garneau, released a statement Wednesday, saying: 'Marc faced his final days with the same strength, clarity, and grace that defined his life. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.' With files from CTV News' Joe Lofaro
