Minister Hon. Tom Osborne

A native of St. John’s, Tom Osborne attended Cabot College and Memorial University of Newfoundland. He was involved with the business community for several years. Prior to entering politics he worked for Statistics Canada, Small Business Enterprise, and with the Penney Group of Companies.

He has represented his district of Waterford Valley (formerly St. John’s South) since 1996. Mr. Osborne served as Deputy Speaker and has held several cabinet positions, including Minister of Environment and Minister of Labour, Minister of Health, and Minister of Justice.

Mr. Osbourne was appointed as Speaker of the House in December, 2015.

Minister Hon. Andrew Parsons

Minister Andrew Parsons is a Canadian politician and Lawyer, who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2011 and 2015 provincial elections.

Grant Boland

Painter and Artist. His amazing work has grabbed headlines and has been exhibited across Canada and in Europe. Educated at Memorial’s Grenfell Campus in fine arts his work captures both portrait, stills and landscape in unique but breathtaking style. His success is catapulting him in discussion with other great Newfoundland artists such as Gerald Squires, Phillip Pratt, Mary Pratt, Reginald Sheppard and David Blackwood.

Ken Shaw – Adventure Motorcycling

From an early age Ken was interested in mechanics and anything associated with adventure. His lifelong engagement with the outdoors as fisherman, hunter, hiker and motorcyclist has culminated with his travels around the world in search of travel. Adventure Motorcycling is his most exciting venture and takes us on some of those trips.