Toronto, January 9, 2024 – Laser Clinics Canadaannounces today the appointment of Toby Milton to the post of managing director for the Canadian market. A seasoned retail and brand leader, Milton has more than 20 years of experience in the health and beauty sector across multiple markets including the U.K., Europe, Australia, and North America.
“We’re delighted to welcome Toby to our growing team,” says Neil Lake, CEO of Laser Clinics Group. “His experience, coupled with his attitude and passion, are the perfect fit for our company as we continue our commitment to providing Canadians with greater access to market leading advanced beauty services to feel more confident in their own skin.”
Throughout his career, Milton has held leading positions with companies including Upper Canada Soap (Canada), White Stuff (U.K.) and The Body Shop, where he served as managing director for North America overseeing a network of more than 250 stores, as well as serving on the international executive leadership team. Prior to that he worked at L’Oreal U.K. where he ended his tenure as Commercial Director for Garnier Maybelline.
“I’m excited to join the Laser Clinics Canada team, especially as we invest for additional growth in Canada,” says Milton. “Canadians deserve access to leading-edge technologies and services that will help them look and feel their best. By all accounts consumers are loving our treatments and the convenient locations of our clinics.”
Laser Clinics offers a diverse range of services, from injectables to laser hair removal and specialized skincare treatments. The company has a network of 200+ clinics spread across Australia, New Zealand, the U.K and since February 2022, Canada. There are currently seven locations in Canada – six in the Greater Toronto Area and one in Ottawa’s central CF Rideau Centre.
Laser Clinics offers a 50/50 ownership structure in which the company and its franchise co-owners share equally in the performance outcomes of the clinic. Last fall, the company welcomed its first franchise co-owner, Susie Dantas, at its clinic in Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
Toby Milton, newly appointed managing director for Laser Clinics Canada, visits a clinic in December 2023.
About the Laser Clinics Group
With more than 200 clinics worldwide, Laser Clinics Group is the global leader in advanced beauty treatments and skincare. In Canada since February 2022, and with plans for national expansion, the company democratizes the field of advanced beauty by offering Canadians greater accessibility to an extensive range of best-in-class treatments and services using medical-grade, industry-leading technology. Laser Clinics tailors treatments to the individual and ensures all clients achieve their desired results. Together, the company’s more than 1,600 professionals focus on long-term, ongoing services which reflects a true longstanding and deep relationship with their customers. Learn more at laserclinics.ca or follow #BeautyTailoredToYou.
EDMONTON – RCMP say a second suspect has been arrested in the killing of an Alberta county worker.
Mounties say 28-year-old Elijah Strawberry was taken into custody Friday at a house on O’Chiese First Nation.
Colin Hough, a worker with Rocky View County, was shot and killed while on the job on a rural road east of Calgary on Aug. 6.
Another man who worked for Fortis Alberta was shot and wounded, and RCMP said the suspects fled in a Rocky View County work truck.
Police later arrested Arthur Wayne Penner, 35, and charged him with first-degree murder and attempted murder, and a warrant was issued for Strawberry’s arrest.
RCMP also said there was a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Strawberry, describing him as armed and dangerous.
Chief Supt. Roberta McKale, told a news conference in Edmonton that officers had received tips and information over the last few weeks.
“I don’t know of many members that when were stopped, fuelling up our vehicles, we weren’t keeping an eye out, looking for him,” she said.
But officers had been investigating other cases when they found Strawberry.
“Our investigators were in O’Chiese First Nation at a residence on another matter and the major crimes unit was there working another file and ended up locating him hiding in the residence,” McKale said.
While an investigation is still underway, RCMP say they’re confident both suspects in the case are in police custody.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 13, 2024.
RICHMOND, B.C. – The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says the 26-year-old son of a man found dead on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast has been charged with his murder.
Police say 58-year-old Henry Doyle was found badly injured on a forest service road in Egmont last September and died of his injuries.
The homicide team took over when the BC Coroners Service said the man’s death was suspicious.
It says in a statement that the BC Prosecution Service has approved one count of first-degree murder against the man’s son, Jackson Doyle.
Police say the accused will remain in custody until at least his next court appearance.
The homicide team says investigators remained committed to solving the case with the help of the community of Egmont, the RCMP on the Sunshine Coast and in Richmond, and the Vancouver Police Department.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 13, 2024.
VANCOUVER – Mediated talks between the union representing HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver and its employer, Transdev, have broken off without an agreement following 15 hours of talks.
Joe McCann, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1724, says they stayed at the bargaining table with help from a mediator until 2 a.m. Friday and made “some progress.”
However, he says the union negotiators didn’t get an offer that they could recommend to the membership.
McCann says that in some ways they are close to an agreement, but in other areas they are “miles apart.”
About 600 employees of the door-to-door transit service for people who can’t navigate the conventional transit system have been on strike since last week, pausing service for all but essential medical trips.
McCann asks HandyDART users to be “patient,” since they are trying to get not only a fair contract for workers but also a better service for customers.
He says it’s unclear when the talks will resume, but he hopes next week at the latest.
The employer, Transdev, didn’t reply to an interview request before publication.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 13, 2024.
