Tim Burrows champions the switch to an electric car Duncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Tim Burrows whose presentation asked the question “Should your next car be electric”. Tim, a retired vice president of Forty Creek Distillery, is a member of the Electric Vehicle Society which is a non-profit organization which works to promote the understanding and adoption of electric mobility […]

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Barry Wright CEO of the Canada Summer Games in Niagara Duncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Barry Wright, the CEO of the 28th Canada Summer Games scheduled to be held at various sites across Niagara from August 6 to 21. Barry, an associate professor at the Goodman School at Brock University, has a Master’s degree and a Ph.D from Queen’s University […]

An Adventure on the High Seas and the Journey Within... Dave & Sue Williams Peter Jennings introduced guest speakers Sue and Dave Williams who jointly related stories of their amazing adventure in crossing the Atlantic in a 37-foot sailboat named Inia. Sue admitted she had no interest in sailing but after husband Dave suffered a grand mal seizure brought on […]

Capt. Michael Robson Marine Seaway Pilot at Great Lakes Pilotage Authority on ‘Marine Pilotage’ Marine pilot talks about his life on the seaway Duncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Capt. Michael Robson, a marine seaway pilot with the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority. Michael, now semi-retired, served as pilot on international vessels on the Welland Canal as well as Lakes Erie and Ontario. […]

David Sharron, Brock Special collections -  Head, Archives and Special Collections Topic: “Plate Spinning and Ball Juggling: All in a day’s work at the Brock Archives”.  This would be a look at the various roles and responsibilities that we have at Brock and how our collections connect the institution to the greater Niagara community and beyond. Brock archivist unveils many […]

James Treadwell, Sommelier and Owner at Treadwell Farm-to-Table Cuisine in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Restauranteur describes challenges posed by Covid Tom van Loenen introduced guest speaker James Treadwell, co-founder with his father Stephen, and sommelier of Treadwell Farm to Table Cuisine in Niagara-on-the Lake. James spoke about the challenges faced by all restaurants and the hospitality business at any time but especially during […]

Chris Leworthy  presented the "Battle of Britain - 80+ years on" Speaker unveils story behind the Battle of Britain Andy Redman introduced guest speaker Chris Leworthy who appeared via Zoom from the UK. Chris is a former pilot who became a World War II historian and qualified as a guide at the Battle of Britain bunker in Uxbridge. The title […]

Bev Foster will present on "The power of music to make meaningful changes in health and well-being" Room 217 promotes music use in health care Duncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Bev Foster, the Executive Director of Room 217 Foundation, who was appearing via Zoom from her home in Port Perry. Bev is an experienced performer, song writer and music director […]