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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 […]