{"id":522,"date":"2017-11-05T08:56:39","date_gmt":"2017-11-05T13:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newzapalooza.ca\/wp\/?p=522"},"modified":"2018-06-28T10:53:49","modified_gmt":"2018-06-28T15:53:49","slug":"conrad-black-sabbath-and-iron-man-win-third-straight-newza-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.newzapalooza.ca\/wp\/?p=522","title":{"rendered":"Conrad Black Sabbath and Iron Man win third straight Newza title"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Newza2017_JLR1044SM\"<\/a>TORONTO,<\/strong> Nov. 5 2017<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Conrad Black Sabbath, a band birthed out of The National Post newsroom, obliterated fake news, alternative facts and the competition at Newzapalooza Friday night at The Opera House. In attendance at The Media Event of The Year<\/em> \u2122 were Iron Man, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and hundreds of hacks and hangers-on who helped raise money for the Children\u2019s Aid Foundation of Canada.<\/p>\n

The dust is still settling as we type but our bean counters tell us we, thanks to fans and sponsors, raised around $13,000, bringing the total amount raised over the event\u2019s 13 years to $180,000. The foundation works with over 50 child welfare agencies, providing support and scholarships for vulnerable young people.<\/p>\n

A round of thanks to our co-hosts Robyn Doolittle<\/a> and Michelle Shephard<\/a>, and judges Dave Bidini<\/a>, Raina Douris<\/a>, Lana Gay<\/a> and Anne-Marie Mediwake<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Closing out the night, honourary Newzapalooza co-chair Maizey Westaway \u2014 daughter of the late Jonathan Jenkins, who co-founded the event \u2014 presented Sarah Boesveld of Conrad Black Sabbath, once more, with the big trophy named after her dad, while brother Dexter watched on. It was the band\u2019s third win in a row, for a cinematic set capped off with a rendition of Iron Man, complete with, um Iron Man, and plenty of theatre. CTV\u2019s Highway to Bell, including anchor Lisa LaFlamme, and The Huffingtones, with stupendous performances by both, made it a very close call for the judges. Thank you to all seven media bands that competed this year. You were great.<\/p>\n

Special thanks to this year\u2019s sponsors, especially long-standing support from Long & McQuade Musical Instruments<\/a> and The Opera House<\/a> and its terrific staff, including manager Athena Ellinas-Towers. Ace Awards donated the coveted trophy. Kudos to Nikon Canada<\/a>, Ace Awards<\/span>, Torq Ride<\/a>, Rogers<\/a> and the Toronto Star<\/a> for the draw prizes.<\/p>\n

Thank you, also, to Annie Arnone, Ainsley Cruickshank, Victoria Gibson, Alanna Rizza, David Rider and Patty Winsa for volunteering their time Friday to help with the show. Brian Hughes once again designed our tickets, and for that we are grateful. Thanks also to Jess Brayne of the foundation and her volunteers.<\/p>\n

Lastly, all of us on the volunteer planning committee \u2014 Sarah Boesveld, Robyn Doolittle, Rob & Natasha Granatstein, Lauren Pelley, Jim Rankin, Graeme Roy, Michelle Shephard and Tanya Talaga \u2014 thank everyone who turned out for a terrific cause. See you next November!<\/p>\n

www.newzapalooza.ca<\/a> ~ @Newzapalooza<\/a> ~ Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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