SaltWire's Atlantic regional weather forecast for October 2, 2023 | SaltWireSYDNEY, N.S. — A Jeopardy! champion who made history and won the hearts of thousands of Cape Bretoners is speaking about the experience at an event in Sydney.
Mattea Roach, who had a 23-game winning streak in 2022, will be at Cape Breton University on Oct. 20 for a 'fireside chat.' The event will be hosted by Cape Breton University human rights and diversity officer, Scott Thomas and Roach will speak about their experiences on Jeopardy! A Fireside Chat with Mattea Roach is being held at the Boardmore Theatre and tickets are $15 each. There is a reception after that ticket holders can attend.Roach is a Halifax native with Cape Breton parents who now lives in Toronto, working as a writer and a podcaster.