Canadian Icon Nathaniel Arcand

Nathaniel Arcand Ceo of Stunt Nations and plays Don in The Birds Who Fear Death

Nathaniel Arcand is a talented actor known for his roles in North of 60, FBI Most Wanted and playing Scott Cardinal on the CBC series Heartland. That is only a few of the giant list of television and film roles he has amassed in almost 30 + years of acting.

Photographer Darren Ballingall shared on social media; Nathaniel is also just a great dude. Humble, smart and funny, we had some great conversations and laughs on a drive out to Canmore and I am always happy when I run into him at events around the city. I have met a lot of great people over the last year through doing portraits and he is easily one of my favorite people to have met in that time.

We are looking forward to his upcoming film The Birds Who Fear Death and just recently watched another of his films Portraits From a Fire witch I highly recommend. We got these shots in that parkade and swipe for BTS of what it looked like without lighting.

By Darren Ballingall, PR Sarah Morreau

DARREN BALLINGALL

Mark Brathwaite is an acclaimed hip-hop artist, web dev and producer from Toronto, Canada. He is the founder of collabuniverse.com; he is known for producing French Montana, Wizkid, Kardinal Offishall, and SonReal with a duo called Burd & Keyz. He has headlined Canadian Music Week, the TD Jazz Festival, and opened for Machine Gun Kelly as well as The Trews. Other career highlights include a collaboration with Columbia Records artist Coleman Hell, releasing his debut album Phoenix and featuring his singles "Rain" and "Sunrise" on MTV Online / VH1 Soul.

"Every day I push myself to become a better artist and a more thoughtful producer. I am also continually evolving as a mixing and mastering engineer, this is what gives my work its unique sound, keeping fans and collaborators wanting more."

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Story by Ronnie Holly Stevenson

Edited by Jill Maria Photography - Contributed, Neil Pelman & Jenna Berman Published by I'm Here With

WITH DEEP SADNESS WE SHARE THE NEWS OF HOUSTON STEVENSON, THE BELOVED 27 YEAR OLD, INTERRED INTO REST IN WEST VANCOUVER, BC ON JULY 5, 2022, BY HOLLYBURN FUNERAL HOME & HIS LOVING FAMILY.

“WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR OWN STORIES OF HOPE, HEALING, AND RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF LOSS... anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. We understand that sharing your story can be difficult, so we want to assure you that we will protect your anonymity and confidentiality. If you choose to share your story, please consider including the following information: We also welcome stories of inspiration and hope. If you have a story of overcoming a mental health challenge or supporting someone through one, please share it with us.

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Story by The Stevenson - Negus Family

To all that are here, first and foremost we thank you for taking the time to view this website, created after the life shattering devastation we have endured as a family, which has changed our existence forever

In the very early morning hours of July 5, 2022 we got the call that no human on the face of the earth wants to receive, especially a parent. Houston was no longer with us. He was only 27.

Our mission is to create a safe and supportive space for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide.

Through our website, we aim to provide resources, education, and inspiration to empower individuals, to take control of their mental health and find hope for a brighter future.

We will continue to honour the legacy of Houston, by dedicating ourselves to helping those who are suffering, and strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those who are struggling with mental health.

We are in no way giving professional advice, we are simply and humbly sharing our story in hope to help even one human being keep breathing. Because life is worth living.

Thank you for your willingness to share your stories as well, with much love and heavy hearts >

›› Lovingly remembered by his parents, his Siblings: Jhordan, Charis, Remington, Charley, Theo, Victoria, and Adrien. Special thanks for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers from around the world.

Jhordan Stevenson is Houston’s older brother by six and a half years. As Houston grew older, the age gap disappeared between them. They became men and did everything together. Houston looked up to Jhordan. They loved each other very much and shared a deep brotherly bond. Ronnie, Russell, Jhordan, and Houston were a pack. A strong pack! Then came Charley and Remy, Houston’s younger sisters. When they were born, the 6 of them became an unbreakable circle, no beginning and no ending.

Houston was so proud of his sister Charley, the youngest sibling, who is now 16. He acted like more than a big brother. In some ways like a parent, wanting to teach her right from wrong. He was very protective of both his mom and his sister. Remington and Victoria, Houston’s other two sisters, were exceptionally close to Houston as well.

Sister Charis and brother Theo live in London, England. He loved them so very much, traveling the globe and growing up much of his childhood in London. Houston’s bond with Charis was also more on a spiritual level, they would talk for hours about life, thoughts, and ideas.

Houston also has a heartfelt ‘adopted brother’ Adrien, who Ronnie has taken under her wing since he and Houston were in grade 4 together at Collingwood school in West Vancouver. They have been best friends ever since. They were extremely close. Adrien often mentored Houston and taught him the business side of making movies, as Houston was more artistic. As the years moved on, Houston and Jhordan welcomed Adrien into their lives and family as their brother.

Houston spent a lot of time traveling the world with his father David and step-mom Grainne Stevenson, who live between London and Spain. They are both absolutely devastated and are trying to make sense of Houston’s untimely passing. Houston and Jhordan grew up spending an enormous amount of time in London with David, Grainne, Charis, and Theo. David & Grainne remember many fond memories of Houston traveling to the South of France every summer and the English countryside.

And lastly, Houston’s father Russell Negus raised Houston from the tender age of 4 years old. Russell, Jhordan, and Houston were beyond close and inseparable. The three of them did everything together. If you saw Russell, you would always see him with one or both of his sons. Russell loved Houston more than absolutely everything! He often would say Houston has so much talent. He could not wait to be on the red carpet with him when he received his first Academy Award. After speaking to Russell, he said Houston will live in his heart forever, and there will never be a day that goes by that he does not think about or miss his son. In his passing Russell, David, Jhordan, and Adrien have vowed to make a movie about Houston, to honour his memory and legacy forever.

It is unfathomable to Ronnie and the family that Houston is no longer present in their lives. For those of us who believe, Houston will be reborn to us in spirit and exist in all things generous, creative, loving, and beautiful. This is how he saw the world. Everything was possible. Only one’s imagination could get in the way of living their dream.

Houston is with us now as we gather to celebrate his extraordinary life. He would want us to carry on, live life to the fullest, and cherish every moment of every day. He would want his family and friends to carry on his legacy, and remember the wonderful moments and times spent together.

In loving memory of my extraordinary friend,

Kenny (Kenny Ortega)