The Norm - February 4, 2026 - Empower to Recover: A Day of Hope, Healing, and Transformation with Jay Barnard and Sandra Murray

Host Norm Murray sits down with Jay Barnard and Sandra Murray to discuss Empower to Recover, a powerful speakers event focused on recovery, resilience, and renewal. Taking place on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Casaricca Banquet Hall (4801 Steeles Ave. West, Toronto), the event brings together lived experience, professional insight, and community support for a full day of inspiration — with lunch included. Jay, Executive Director of both the event and the Empower to Recover Foundation, shares his personal milestone of 18 years in recovery and his mission to create spaces where healing becomes possible. Sandra, one of the featured speakers, speaks with honesty and courage about loss, love, and recovery — including the journey of grief following the passing of her son, Benjamin, in 2024, whom she shared with Norm. Together, they promise “a powerful day of hope, healing, and transformation,” featuring multiple speakers and stories that remind us recovery is not only possible — it’s worth fighting for.

🎟 Free tickets available at empower2recover.com