Don't Get Mad, Get Successful: by Bozana Skojo
posted August 3, 2014
One day one of Bozana Skojo’s friends told her she was a ‘good poor’. Bewildered by the words at first Bozana came to realize they really did describe her – someone who was never overcome by adversity, but who fixed up her hair, put on a little lipstick and her ‘game face’ to work her […]
CIBC names Victor Dodig as new chief executive officer
posted July 31, 2014
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s surprise search for a new chief executive officer has come to end, with the lender naming Victor Dodig as its new president and CEO. Mr. Dodig, currently the bank’s wealth management head, will have relatively little time to prepare for the role as he takes over Sept. 15. By contrast, […]
Congratulations to the 2014 Business Excellence Award Winners!
posted June 25, 2014
2014 Large Business of the Year Tippet-Richardson Limited – John Novak 2014 Small Business of the Year In2ition Realty – Debbie Ćosić 2014 Executive of the Year Daniel Šimunac 2014 Entrepreneurs of the Year Brian and Raymond Zenkovich – Winzen Group of Companies 2014 Professional of the Year Tony Sokić CA, CPA 2014 Professional of […]
Congratulations to Baka Mobile – Winner of the City of Toronto's Live Green Award for Toronto's Greenest Corporation!
posted June 25, 2014
Baka Mobile is honoured to win the City of Toronto’s Live Green Award for Toronto’s Greenest Corporation May 30, 2014 – TORONTO Live Green Toronto announced its annual award winners on Friday May 30, 2014, with the Corporate Award going to Baka Mobile for its dramatic reduction of their CO2 emissions. In 2012, Baka Mobile […]
A taste of Slavonia now available in Ontario!
posted June 25, 2014
Iločki Podrumi GRAŠEVINA PREMIUM 2001 has launched and is now available at LCBO Vintages. From the popular cellars of Iločki Podrumi arrives the award winning Graševina Premium 2001. Heirs of traditional wine growing and wine production dating back to the 15th century, Iločki Podrumi’s wines are especially popular and famous for the unique old wine […]
Help Flood Victims in Slavonia (Croatia) and Bosnia and Herzegovina – Donations to Caritas (via Hamilton Diocese)
posted June 25, 2014
Floods of epic proportions, the worst in over 100 years, have struck Slavonia in Croatia, parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and other areas in the region. Entire towns are submerged under water that has risen over the banks of the Sava River. Rescue teams and volunteers are on the ground trying to help those most […]
Congratulations to the Award Recipients!
posted June 7, 2014
We are pleased to announce that, due to an unprecedented number of outstanding scholarship submissions, the Croatian-Canadian Scholarship Fund has awarded four (4) scholarships and one (1) bursary for the 2013/2014 school year. The funds have been awarded in order to help further the education of full-time post-secondary students in Canada. Congratulations to each […]
Tickets on Sale Now! Keynote Speaker – Luka Misetic, Defence Attorney for General Ante Gotovina.
posted March 8, 2014
12th Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala Please join us to recognize excellence in the Croatian-Canadian community. Friday, May 2, 2014 – 6:00pm Cocktails and Registration Burlington Convention Centre – 1120 Burloak D. Burlington, ON Keynote Speaker: Luka Misetic Founder, Law Offices of Luka S. Misetic Defence Attorney for General Ante Gotovina Entertainment by Plavi Dim […]
Croatian World Games 2014
posted March 6, 2014
The Croatian World Games, is taking place from July 21-July 26, 2014 in Zagreb. Registration is open until May 1st for all those 16 years of age and older. PDF (Click Here) – Invitation from the Croatian Ambassador, His Excellency, Mr. Veselko Grubisic. For further information, please visit www.igre-zagreb2014.com . Interested […]
The KHL Zagreb Atom Hockey Team In Toronto
posted March 5, 2014
The KHL Zagreb atom hockey team is visiting Toronto from Croatia and played in the 43rd annual Shamrock House League Select Tournament organized by the West Hill Minor Hockey Association on Easter weekend (April, 2014) in Scarborough, Ontario. The team of 24 nine year olds are members of the Croatian Ice Hockey Association and […]