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Amid scandal, former CBC personality Ghomeshi could still make local appearance

Jian Ghomeshi's appearance in Thunder Bay next month is uncertain. Alzheimer Society Thunder Bay booked the former CBC personality for its annual Alzheimer Rendezvous before Ghomeshi was fired and allegations of sexual assault surfaced this week.
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A poster for the upcoming Alzheimer Rendezvous. (Jamie Smith, tbnewswatch.com)

Jian Ghomeshi's appearance in Thunder Bay next month is uncertain.

Alzheimer Society Thunder Bay booked the former CBC personality for its annual Alzheimer Rendezvous before Ghomeshi was fired and allegations of sexual assault surfaced this week.

He was supposed to speak at the local gala Nov. 27.

Executive director Alison Denton said they're working with the National Speakers Bureau to determine the charity's next steps.

"Alzheimer's Thunder Bay currently has no comment on Mr. Ghomeshi's personal life or the current relationship between him and CBC," she said.

Denton said the event is an important one and they're hoping to raise $50,000 for people with dementia in the region who desperately need it.




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