Hilary Weston
Hilary Weston is a prominent Canadian businesswoman and philanthropist, best known for her role as the former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1997 to 2002. She is a member of the Weston family, which controls a significant grocery and drugstore empire in Canada. Weston has a strong commitment to community service and advocacy, particularly in areas related to arts, culture, and public spaces. Recently, she was in the news for her family's generous $50-million donation aimed at revitalizing Queen’s Park North in Toronto, highlighting her dedication to enhancing public spaces and fostering community engagement.
Born on Feb 03, 1939 (86 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 28,770 | $1,700,000 | 1,287$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,608 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 2 | 43,035,238 | 32,378 | $1,705,100 | 1,291$ |
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Canada:
Hilary Weston was an Irish-Canadian businessperson, philanthropist and writer who served as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario from 1997 to 2002.
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Ireland:
Hilary Weston was a prominent businesswoman who helped build Penneys and Brown Thomas.
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Canada:
Former Ontario lieutenant-governor Hilary Weston cited the vital role that parks and gardens play in bringing people together.
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Canada:
Hilary Weston read my lament and agreed, as she used to be lieutenant governor of Ontario and her office overlooked the park.
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