It's been almost 10 years since Hayden Johnston left northwestern Ontario, but despite being away from home for so long, Johnston said he was still "proud to represent Thunder Bay" in the upcoming season of Top Chef Canada. After travelling for about four years, Johnston returned to Thunder Bay to "look for something different" and then quickly moved to Toronto about seven or eight years ago. Meet Hayden Johnston, from Thunder Bay, Ont. "I like the thrill of competing and I like to be challenged and Top Chef was definitely a challenge." Top Chef Canada premieres on April 1.

Source: CBC News March 31, 2019 12:00 UTC