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Brad Gushue

Brad Gushue is a Canadian curler from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. He is an Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time Tim Hortons Brier Champion, winning national titles in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2023...

Brad Gushue

Opening Keynote

Brad Gushue is a Canadian Curler from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Brad is a celebrated Olympic Champion and the Tim Hortons Brier Champion, having won in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Brad is currently ranked #3 in the world.

An impressive and extensive curling career has awarded him many major accomplishments while representing Canada on the World curling circuit. In 2006, incredible teamwork and leadership won them Gold at the Olympic Games. The Gold medal marked the first time that a Canadian team had won the Gold medal for men's curling.

With his teammates, Brad became the first Newfoundlander ever to win an Olympic gold medal. At the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier, Brad set a new record for Brier game wins as a Skip, breaking a three-way tie with previous record-holders. Brad and his rink also won the 2017 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship.

Brad is a recipient of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador and holds an Honorary Doctorate from Memorial University. Brad will share how a focus on building a strong team, mentoring teamwork, and overcoming all obstacles in high-pressure environments was key to their top performance.

Sheila Williams

Closing Keynote

Sheila Williams is Newfoundland's Musicomedian! She has been entertaining us for over 35 years! A comedy writer, actor, and singer, Sheila connects with audiences through her hilarious take on 'ordinary lives lived by ordinary Newfoundlanders’. In 2012, Sheila was awarded the Queen's Jubilee Medal for her contribution to our culture. Sheila's annual show, An Evening with Sheila Williams, receives rave reviews. As one audience member puts it, "I had to pinch myself! Am I in Vegas?" Sheila is delighted to be here with us at this CHES National Conference!

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Brad Gushue

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