The Battle of Vimy Ridge represents for many Canadians an important marker of Canadian nationhood and identity. It was the first engagement in the Great War in which the entire Canadian Expeditionary Force fought together. Certainly it was a stunning victory, but did it really represent Canada’s birth as a nation? The tragic yet successful […]
This is the story, based on his diary, of Archie Angus Robertson LAC (Leading Aircraft Mechanic) 421 Spitfire Squadron. The story follows his joining the RCAF in 1941; training at the Vickers aircraft plants in Montreal and Toronto. Sent overseas in Dec, 43; the diary then follows his experiences from Normandy, through Belgium, Holland and […]
Coverage will begin with the War in the Pacific. Focus will then shift to the aftermath of the Second World War in Europe, Asia and Africa. We will see there were numerous consequences of World War II that were detrimental to many countries lasting until the recent past. We will also look at the Nuremberg […]
For many years, Hot Topics has offered an opportunity to present and discuss ideas and events of interest. Join us and bring your ideas and concerns to the discussion. Not a formal debate with winners and losers; but a moderated open discussion between members of our community. Subjects are chosen by the members. Registrations are […]
A course for ordinary people who wish to write their life stories as a gift to their children and grandchildren. Our aim is not to correct spelling and grammar. We merely want writers to tell and write their stories if they so wish. Join us for a ride and share in a wonderful journey of […]
As Baby Boomers gradually become senior citizens, they are taking more than a fleeting glance in life’s rearview mirror. As the lyrics in the song Memory Lane put it, “Let’s take a ride down memory lane and try to see where we’ve all been. It’s been so long and everything’s changed.” Presenter Claude McIntosh writes […]
The year of the union of the parliaments of Britain and Scotland in 1707 was rife with controversy, but it marked the beginning of the modern empire of Great Britain. Today, this creation is under assault from all sides and we, as Canadians, are in every sense, children of this creation. Our workshop will lay […]
A talk on climate change as seen through the prism of revolutions – from agricultural to industrial and on to the year 2022. There is a need for everyone, regardless of their standing in society, to understand that, even though we are contributing to climate change, we did not cause the problem in the first […]
Over the last two years, there is an accumulating body of evidence that suggests exercise can decrease the chances of severe outcomes from COVID-19. As we begin to lift mandates and shift measures, could the inclusion of exercise be part of the solution to giving us the resilience we need to live with the virus? […]
This session will provide an update on the SD&G Historical Society/Cornwall Community Museum’s new vision, plus improvements and upcoming community projects for 2022 and 2023. Attention will then focus on the history of the Indian Act and the Residential School System from the 1830’s to the present and it’s impact on Indigenous Peoples and Canadians […]
For many years, Hot Topics has offered an opportunity to present and discuss ideas and events of interest. Join us and bring your ideas and concerns to the discussion. Not a formal debate with winners and losers; but a moderated open discussion between members of our community. Subjects are chosen by the members. Registrations are […]
A course for ordinary people who wish to write their life stories as a gift to their children and grandchildren. Our aim is not to correct spelling and grammar. We merely want writers to tell and write their stories if they so wish. Join us for a ride and share in a wonderful journey of […]