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RICHMOND HILL, Ont. - Mackenzie Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Carmine Stumpo (pictured) as its new president and chief executive officer, effective April 13, 2026. Carmine joins the organization from Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, where he has served as president and CEO since 2018. Read More

THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Bridge Northwest is pleased to welcome Mark Farrow (pictured) as the interim regional chief information officer (CIO) with Northwestern Ontario Hospitals. Mark is a seasoned digital strategist and technical executive leader with an expansive career in healthcare and technology. Read More

TORONTO - After an extensive search, the board of directors of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is pleased to announce Bruce Squires (pictured) as incoming president and CEO, effective February 2, 2026. Bruce is a nationally respected and accomplished senior healthcare executive with over 30 years of C-suite experience, including more than 12 years leading children’s hospitals. Read More

KELOWNA, BC - Interior Health has officially named Sylvia Weir (pictured) as its permanent CEO. She has served as interim head of the organization since June. “I’m really excited to take on the opportunity on a permanent basis,” said Weir, who steps into the role previously held by Susan Brown. Read More

WATERLOO, Ont. – A major change on the horizon at the University of Waterloo (UW), as president Vivek Goel (pictured), is set to wrap up his time in the role next year. He began his first, and now only, term back in June of 2021, moving over after previously holding various senior positions with the University of Toronto. Prior to that, he served as the CEO of Public Health Ontario from 2008 to 2014. Read More

SURREY, BC - Fraser Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dermot Kelly (pictured) as the new president and chief executive officer of the organization. Mr. Kelly brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across British Columbia’s health system and a deep commitment to leading with purpose and compassion. Read More

TORONTO — In the world of cardiac surgery, few names command the reverence and awe of Dr. Tirone David (pictured). Known globally as a pioneer, innovator and mentor, Dr. David, a cardiac surgeon at UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre where he holds the Melanie Munk Chair in Cardiovascular Surgery, has transformed the field and touched tens of thousands of lives — both in and out of the operating room. Read More

TORONTO — Humber River Health welcomes Dr. Justin Grant (pictured) as its new vice president of research & innovation, a strategic leadership role dedicated to accelerating healthcare innovation through cutting-edge initiatives, collaborative partnerships, and transformative research. Read More

TORONTO — After more than 14 years at the helm of Mackenzie Health, Altaf Stationwala (pictured) is stepping into his new role as Unity Health Toronto’s president and CEO. Here, he shares his approach to leadership, the best advice he’s ever received and why he wears HOKA sneakers every day. Read More

KAMLOOPS, BC – Susan Brown (pictured left) is out as the president and CEO of Interior Health, two weeks after the Board of Directors said it was standing by her following calls for her resignation. It’s not clear whether the change in senior leadership was Brown’s idea or whether she was pushed out of the role by Interior Health in light of ongoing issues with the Kelowna General Hospital. Read More