{"id":11836,"date":"2026-03-24T10:12:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/?post_type=publications&#038;p=11836"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:20:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:20:05","slug":"the-fosse-aux-lions-the-lions-den-2026-announcement-of-the-four-finalists","status":"publish","type":"publications","link":"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/en\/publications\/the-fosse-aux-lions-the-lions-den-2026-announcement-of-the-four-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fosse aux lions (The Lion\u2019s Den) 2026: Announcement of the four finalists!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span id=\"tgtAlignment_1\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">CDEM<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_2\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">is<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_3\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">pleased<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_4\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">to<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_5\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">announce<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_6\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">that<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_7\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">the<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_8\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">grand<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_9\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">finale<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_10\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">of<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_11\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">the<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_12\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">2026<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_13\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">Lions<\/span>&#8216; Den <span id=\"tgtAlignment_14\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">will<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_15\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">take<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_16\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">place<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_17\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">on<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_18\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">Wednesday<\/span><span id=\"tgtAlignment_19\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">,<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_20\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">April<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_21\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">22<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_22\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">at<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_23\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">7<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_24\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">p<\/span>.m<span id=\"tgtAlignment_25\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">.<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_26\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">The<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_27\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">14th<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_28\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">edition<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_29\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">of<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_30\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">this<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_31\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">major<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_32\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">competition<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_33\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">for<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_34\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">the<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_35\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">next<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_36\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">generation<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_37\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">of<\/span> entrepreneurs <span id=\"tgtAlignment_38\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">will<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_39\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">take<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_40\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">place<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_41\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">in<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_42\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">person<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_43\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">at<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_44\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">the<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_45\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">Th\u00e9\u00e2tre<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_46\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">Cercle<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_47\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">Moli\u00e8re<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_48\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">and<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_49\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">will<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_50\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">be<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_51\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">broadcast<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_52\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">live<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_53\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">on<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_54\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">Facebook<\/span><span id=\"tgtAlignment_55\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/la-finale-de-la-fosse-aux-lions-2026the-lions-den-finale-tickets-1985460348349?aff=oddtdtcreator\"><span id=\"tgtAlignment_56\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">To<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_57\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">attend<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_58\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">the<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_59\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">grand<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_60\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">finale<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_61\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">of<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_62\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">the<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_63\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">Lions<\/span>&#8216; Den<span id=\"tgtAlignment_64\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">,<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_65\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">register<\/span> <span id=\"tgtAlignment_66\" class=\"ts-alignment-element\" data-is-focusable=\"true\">here<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The four finalists of this 14th edition are: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>MONUMENTS BRUNET<\/h3>\n<h4>Andr\u00e9 Vrignon-Tessier<\/h4>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Andre-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" 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The team upholds a tradition of excellence and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56470078 BCX0\">expertise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56470078 BCX0\">\u00a0devoted to the creation and restoration of commemorative monuments. The company designs customized pieces, combining traditional and modern techniques to honor the memory of loved ones and preserve their legacy with elegance and respect.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW56470078 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brunetmonuments.com\/fr\/\">https:\/\/brunetmonuments.com\/fr\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>POPUPREACH<\/h3>\n<h4>Espoir Kajabika<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Espoir-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Espoir-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Espoir-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Espoir-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Espoir.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW158329344 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW158329344 BCX0\">PopupReach<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158329344 BCX0\">\u00a0Inc. is a Manitoba-based technology company specializing in geolocated digital advertising. It has developed a real-time mobile advertising platform that enables local businesses to deliver targeted promotional offers to consumers within an immediate radius of 200 meters.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW158329344 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.popupreach.com\">www.popupreach.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>SUN CERTIFIED BUILDERS COOPERATIVE LIMITED<\/h3>\n<h4>Eric Gosselin<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Eric-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eric-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eric-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eric-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eric.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198733733 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198733733 BCX0\">The company designs residential and commercial buildings focused on energy efficiency, durability, longevity, and long-term affordability. It aims to become a leader in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW198733733 BCX0\">low <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW198733733 BCX0\">carbon<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198733733 BCX0\">\u00a0construction and to deliver buildings that strengthen community resilience. Its mission is to carry out\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW198733733 BCX0\">high <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW198733733 BCX0\">quality<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198733733 BCX0\">, environmentally responsible projects while ensuring stability for its teams. Committed to combating climate change, the company prioritizes collaboration, shared responsibility, and excellence in all its work.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW198733733 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.SunCertifiedBuilders.com\">www.SunCertifiedBuilders.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>THE PRAIRIE ALCHEMIST<\/h3>\n<h4>Cyndi Broughton<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Cyndi-1-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cyndi-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cyndi-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cyndi-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cyndi-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150487650 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150487650 BCX0\">The Prairie Alchemist is a community caf\u00e9 offering a warm and welcoming space. The establishment attracts a loyal clientele thanks to its menu focused on healthy eating and its intimate atmosphere, decorated with antiques. The caf\u00e9 also supports the local economy by\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150487650 BCX0\">showcasing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150487650 BCX0\">\u00a0Manitoba-made products and collaborating with various artisans. The Prairie Alchemist is also a popular gathering place for community events, including workshops,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150487650 BCX0\">special events<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150487650 BCX0\">, and seasonal activities.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW150487650 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/1Jsf54yRc2\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ici.radio-canada.ca\/fiches\/3526\/fosse-aux-lions-cdem\">View the finalist videos<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Thank you to all our partners<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Partenaires-FOL-2026-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Partenaires-FOL-2026-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Partenaires-FOL-2026-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Partenaires-FOL-2026-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Partenaires-FOL-2026.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11828,"template":"","type-de-publication":[69,76,68],"class_list":["post-11836","publications","type-publications","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","type-de-publication-business-services","type-de-publication-fosse-aux-lions-en","type-de-publication-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/publications\/11836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/publications"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/publications"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11828"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"type-de-publication","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type-de-publication?post=11836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}