2 Speakers

John MacLachlan Gray Author, Composer, Performer John MacLachlan Gray, OC, playwright, composer, writer, actor, pianist and broadcaster is a multi-talented artist across many media. As a playwright, composer and theatre director, he is best known for Billy Bishop Goes to War (1978), one of the most popular and successful works in the Canadian theatre canon, which he created … Read more

Josef Penninger, MD Director, Life Sciences Institute, UBC Professor, Dept of Medical Genetics, UBC Canada 150 Research Chair in Functional Genetics Professor of Genetics, University of Vienna Honorary Professor, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Qingdao University Guest Professor, Medical University of Vienna Adjunct Professor, Dept of Immunology, University of Toronto Josef Martin Penninger, born … Read more

Dr. Jason-Ellis Dr Ellis is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Studies (EDST) and a historian of education. His PhD is from the Department of History at York University, where he studied under Dr. Paul Axelrod (then dean of education, cross-appointed to history). He also has MA and BAH degrees in History, and … Read more

Geoff-Mynett After his captivating presentation on the talented Horace Wrinch last January, author and fellow Probus Club member, Geoff Mynett, joined us once again, this time to share some stories from his new books, Murders on the Skeena: True Crime in the Old Canadian West 1884-1914 and Pinkertons Hunt for Simon Gunanoot. In particular, Geoff … Read more

Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, Dr. Jeejeebhoy received his medical degree in 1959 from Christian Medical College Hospital in Vellore, India. Dr. Jeejeebhoy is currently an Emeritus Professor of Medicine cross-appointed with the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. He was previously the past Division Director of Gastroenterology at the University of … Read more

Susan Yurkovich is President and CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) where she advances the strategic interests of the BC forest industry, Canada’s largest lumber producing region. She also serves as President of the BC Lumber Trade Council representing the interests of the BC forest industry on trade matters, including the Canada/U.S. … Read more

Alan Mallory, International Speaker. Alan is an international speaker, author and performance coach who is passionate about leadership and reaching new heights in all that we do! His unique philosophy of life revolves around empowering people and embracing an agile mentality focused on goals and results. By understanding what drives and motivates us, we are … Read more

Luke      Lewandovski Professional   Speaker Luke Lewandowski has been working in the IT sector since 1965. He keeps himself informed and relevant as the IT industry is constantly evolving. Since his retirement, he creates and manages websites for charities, not-for-profits, small businesses, clubs, organizations, and friends. He is currently managing 15 websites. He provides … Read more

Dave Doroghy Sponsorship Sales Executive With pen in hand and camera strapped around his neck, Dave Doroghy has visited over 50 different countries. Unlike most of the city’s inhabitants, he was actually born in Vancouver and spent most of his life living and working downtown. Dave Doroghy is an International Sports Marketing Executive who has … Read more

  Gerard Bayer Associate Professor UBC Political Science Dept Associate Professor Gerald Baier (Ph.D, Dalhousie) joined the UBC Political Science department in 2003. He is Faculty Associate with the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and Acting Director of the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI).>His teaching and research interests are in Canadian … Read more

 Professor Paul Evans UBC HSBC Chair in Asian Research Paul Evans (PhD with distinction Dalhousie University 1982) has been a Professor at the University of British Columbia since 1999, teaching Asian and trans-Pacific international relations. His work was based at the Institute of Asian Research and the Liu Institute for Global Issues which are both … Read more

 Professor James Brander Asia Pacific Professor of International Business at UBC’s Sauder School of Business James Brander is the Asia Pacific Professor of International Business in the Strategy and Business Economics Division of the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Professor Brander received a B.A. in Economics from UBC in … Read more

Danny Cat Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation Program Head  at  BCIT Danny has led Adventure Canada natural history and photography programs for over twenty-five years. Danny studied wildlife ecology on Canada’s west coast and did postgraduate studies in east Africa. Danny worked for many years as a Park Naturalist and planner in Kootenay National Park in … Read more

Douglas S. White, B.A., J.D. Coast Salish name: Kwulasultun Nuu-chah-nulth name: Tliishin Métis name: L’om fore de shenn (Michif) / Mistikominâhtik napîw (Plains Cree) Doug is a practising lawyer (called to the Bar of British Columbia in January, 2008) and negotiator for First Nations across the country. He is also: the Chair of the BC … Read more

Geoff Mynett, a member of our club and author GEOFF MYNETT, member of our club since 2003,  grew up in Shrewsbury, England. He qualified in London as a barrister, later requalifying as a barrister and solicitor in British Columbia. After a career in law in Vancouver, he is now retired and pursuing a life-long interest … Read more

Professor Bee Wee, CBE Professor Bee Wee is National Clinical Director for End of Life Care at NHS England and NHS Improvement. In this role, she provides strategic leadership for improving palliative and end of life care across England. In 2015, she co-led the development of the Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care: … Read more

Prof. Max Cameron,     Professor of Political Science, UBC Maxwell A. Cameron (Ph.D., California, Berkeley, 1989) specializes in comparative politics (Latin America), constitutionalism, democracy, and political economy. He is the author or editor of a dozen academic books as well as over fifty peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His books include: Democracy and Authoritarianism in … Read more

Dr. Julio Montaner, Prof. UBC Director BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Dr. Julio Montaner is a founding Co-Director of the Canadian HIV Trials Network.  He is the Executive Director and Physician-in-Chief of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Professor of Medicine and Chair in AIDS Research at UBC, and Past-President of the International … Read more

Alan Freney, Director of International Programming, VIFF Alan Franey is now Director of International Programming for the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), a position he happily assumed in 2014 after having been VIFF’s Festival Director for 26 consecutive festivals from 1988 – 2013. Under Mr. Franey’s direction VIFF became one of the top film festivals … Read more

Henry Litton, GBM CBE QC, Hugh Chaun’s cousin in Australia Henry Litton was called to the English Bar by Gray’s Inn in 1959 and admitted to the Hong Kong Bar in 1960. He served in total seven terms as Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar and was made a Queen’s Counsel in 1970. He served on numerous government … Read more

Andrew Trites, PhD Professor Dr. Trites oversees the Marine Mammal Research Unit and a research program that involves captive and field studies of seals, sea lions, whales and dolphins. His research is primarily focussed on pinnipeds (Steller sea lions, northern fur seals, and harbor seals) and involves captive studies, field studies and simulation models that … Read more

Olga Campbell Visual Artist Olga Campbell is a visual artist and author from Vancouver, B.C. Her work includes painting, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, photography and digital photo collages. She has written two books, A Whisper Across Time, 2018 and Graffiti Alphabet, 2009. Twenty years ago, after listening to a radio programme about second generation Holocaust … Read more

Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00 pm This is a virtual meeting via ZOOM. The ZOOM meeting link was emailed to you. If you can’t find your email, contact Jack Zaleski here. Author Daniel Kalla produces engrossing novels with an intensity that matches the challenge of his other role as an ER physician at a major … Read more

Mike Harcourt Former Premier Mike Harcourt served as Premier of British Columbia 1991-96 and City Councillor 1972-1980, prior to that mayor of Vancouver, 1981-86. Mr. Harcourt helped the province earn its reputation as one of the most liveable places in the world. After stepping down from politics, he was appointed by the Prime Minister to … Read more

Dr. David Haughton Artist and Retired Pediatrician David Haughton was born in Philadelphia in 1956 and moved to Canada in 1991. He trained as a medical doctor at Harvard College and Cornell University Medical College, and until 2017 was a pediatric emergency doctor. By then, Haughton had been an artist for 40 years and a … Read more

Chris Hinkson Chief Justice of the Supreme Court In 2013, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that the Honourable Christopher Hinkson, a judge of the BC Court of Appeal, has been appointed the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of BC. Mr. Justice Hinkson obtained his Bachelor of Laws from UBC in 1975. He was called … Read more

Former President and CEO of Tourism Vancouver, the self-proclaimed “accidental executive” Rick Antonson habitually opts for the path less wandered – or sometimes where there’s no path at all. In his travels, Rick chooses countries seldom referred to as bustling tourist destinations, including the Belarus, Mongolia, Tibet, Nepal, Libya, Algeria and North Korea. This love … Read more

Scott McIntyre was a founding partner of Douglas & McIntyre (D&M) Publishers, at one time the country’s largest independent publisher that promoted Canadian authors and earned an international reputation for beautiful books on a range of subjects. What made the B.C. publishing house unique was McIntyre’s interest in works about the history and art of Indigenous … Read more

David Petrina Timber Frame Construction David got hooked on timber framing after building a timber frame cabin for his family near Manning Park in 1998. Shortly after, he quit his engineering job at a high technology company and started Kettle River Timber frame construction uses timber studs and rails, together with a structural sheathing board, … Read more

George Garrett Retired News Reporter A kind of Zelig of B.C. news reporters, Garrett was on the ground level for pretty much all the big stories from the mid-1950s until the end of the 1990s. “It was a lot of luck, but I guess also I might have had an intuition on some things. Others … Read more

Dr. Omar Kassam Dentist and Educator Dr. Omar Kassam was born in Dar-es-Salam, Tanzania. His ancestors came from Gujarat, India, and he is a member of the Ismaili community that has had a presence in East Africa since the mid 19th century. Omar’s early education was in Tanzania, but he completed high school in the … Read more

Peeter Wesik President, Wesgroup Properties Mr. Peeter Wesik serves as the Managing Director of ParkLane Ventures, 3PLogix and Fraser Surrey Docks. In Wesgroup Income Properties, Mr. Wesik has built up a significant family real estate portfolio of income-producing and development properties in the Lower Mainland of B.C. He serves as Chairman of the Board of … Read more

Vanessa Ascough Writer The granddaughter of Archibald Stuart-MacLaren, Vanessa has spent many years researching his life and career in the RFC and RAF and giving talks about his attempt to fly round the world with two crew in 1924. She was delighted to visit HMCS Esquimalt in Victoria last year to see the propeller of … Read more

Mark Dwor Retired Lawyer Independent Scholar Community Leader Mr. Dwor is a retired member of the Law Society of British Columbia. He is a member and leader of many professional, arts, and other community organizations, with a strong emphasis on charity and not-for-profit governance. The co-founder and chairman of the Canadian Academy of Independent Scholars, … Read more

Paul Budra Professor and Chair Department of English Simon Fraser University Paul Budra teaches Shakespeare and early modern literature and has published articles on Renaissance literature and contemporary popular culture. He is the author of A Mirror for Magistrates and the de casibus Tradition and Shakespeare Early and Late: a textbook. He is the co-editor … Read more

John Cherrington Retired Lawyer and Best-Selling Author John Cherrington was born and raised in Vancouver. During his studies at the University of British Columbia in the early 1970s, he won the Women’s Canadian Club scholarship as the top student in Canadian history. He remains an avid chronicler of his beloved Fraser Valley, and an active … Read more

John Clague Professor and Shrum Chair in Science Simon Fraser University John Clague is one of Canada’s leading authorities in Quaternary and environmental earth sciences; Professor and Shrum Chair in Science at Simon Fraser University; Emeritus Scientist, Geological Survey of Canada; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; Professional Geologist, Association of Professional Engineers and … Read more

Glen Dennison is a citizen scientist and marine life activist with a special interest in technology and electrical engineering. His skills, passions and interests have helped forge a passionate campaign to preserve and study the nine glass sponge reefs that populate Howe Sound and some of the Georgia Straight. For many years, Dennison has been … Read more

Dr. Seal is Associate Professor Emeritus of Surgery at UBC. He graduated from Guy’s Hospital Medical School in London, England in 1969. In 1979 he completed his general surgery residency at UBC and obtained his Fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. From 1980 to 1981 Dr. Seal was a Visiting … Read more

After an extensive global search, Tourism Vancouver named Ty Speer president and CEO in 2014. The Atlanta native took the reins from Rick Antonson, who helmed the 115-year-old organization for two decades. Speer’s previous position was deputy CEO of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, and prior to that he held a key role with the … Read more

Founded in 1978, Bestway Tours & Safaris is one of the earliest established national tour operators in Canada serving North Americans and travelers from across the world. It was a venture started by three brothers who, whilst all being born and brought up in Africa, had formative years of higher education in different countries of … Read more

An amateur historian motivated by a career in journalism Cameron Cathcart has a keen interest in Canadian military history. He spent 30 years with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as a Parliamentary reporter in Ottawa, foreign correspondent in Washington, D.C., and TV News Director in Toronto. Broadcasting has given him the opportunity to travel the world, … Read more

Dr. Marilyn Bowman, Professor Emerita SFU, schooled in Edmonton and at McGill, taught at Queens (1972-76) and Simon Fraser University (1976-2005). She was the founding director of the doctoral program in clinical psychology at SFU and served variously as Chair of Psychology, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, Deputy Chair of Senate and Deputy … Read more

Dr. John Esdaile, Professor, Division of Rheumatology, UBC Dr. John Esdaile is an internationally respected rheumatologist who spearheaded the creation of the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada. He completed his undergraduate medical training at McGill University in Montreal, P.Q., and went on to post-graduate training in Montreal, Toronto, and London, England. He returned to the … Read more

David Eby, QC (born July 21, 1977 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada) is a lawyer and Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, serving as Attorney General. He was elected the British Columbia New Democratic Party MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey in the 2013 provincial election defeating Premier Christy Clark by 1,063 votes. Two years earlier, … Read more

Dr. Glickman is the founder, CEO and chairman of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals.  He was a co-founder, chairman and CEO of Aspreva Pharmaceuticals, playing an integral role in the development and establishment of CellCept®, or MMF, as the current standard of care for lupus nephritis. Aspreva Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Swiss pharmaceutical company Galenica for nearly $1B … Read more

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Paul Evans (PhD Dalhousie) has been a professor at the University of British Columbia since 1999 teaching Asian and trans-Pacific affairs. Paul is the current Interim Research Director of the Institute of Asian Research. His academic appointments have been as Assistant, Associate and Professor, Department of Political Science, York University, 1981-97; Director, University of Toronto – … Read more

Kevin is an experienced executive with a career built in the public transportation industry. Prior to joining TransLink, Kevin was General Manager of King County Metro Transit serving the Seattle metropolitan region. At Metro, he oversaw a mix of transit modes, including buses, trains, vanpools, paratransit vans, as well as approximately 5,000 employees. In his … Read more

In 2008, PROBUS Vancouver member Bob Ross published a book titled The Cucumber Tree, about growing up in Vancouver in the 1940’s and 50’s. This story about his childhood reveals his early interest in adventure and exploration. He built his own canoe and at the age of sixteen survived a week canoeing in the BC … Read more

To experiment and play and critique and make and then to turn creative work into art or product or process, that is the essence of the engagement of students with our community of staff and faculty. Our academic programs in art, design and media are designed to be flexible and to provide students with many different pathways to learning and research. We are … Read more

Penny Lyons has been the Executive Director of Seva Canada since 2006. Prior to Seva, Penny was a management consultant in Taipei and Vancouver working on projects as varied as a fraud audit for a multinational electronics company and mediating discussions between government, first nations and commercial fisherman on the future of the oolichan fishery. … Read more

Cameron Cathcart served as a member of the Royal Canadian Artillery before choosing a broadcasting career. He worked with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for 30 years, much of the time as a Parliamentary reporter in Ottawa and foreign correspondent in Washington, D.C.  Broadcasting has given him the opportunity to travel the world, including war zones. This has … Read more

Fin Donnelly is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada to represent the electoral district of Port Moody—Coquitlam. He is a member of the New Democratic Party. Donnelly was first elected as a member of parliament in a by-election on November 9, 2009, in the New Westminster—Coquitlam electoral district. In the one year he spent in the 40th Canadian Parliament, he acted as … Read more

Rudy Buttignol, C.M. is the President and CEO of British Columbia’s Knowledge Network Corporation, and President of the BBC Kids channel, a joint venture with BBC Worldwide. Since his appointment in 2007, Buttignol has led the transformation of the public broadcaster from a single television station to a multi-platform, digital media service that includes streaming … Read more

Herbert G. Grubel is Professor of Economics (Emeritus) at Simon Fraser University and Senior Fellow at The Fraser Institute in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He has a B.A. from Rutgers University (1958) and a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University (1963). He has taught full-time at Stanford University, the University of Chicago, and the University of … Read more

Elizabeth May is the Leader of the Green Party of Canada and its first elected Member of Parliament, representing Saanich-Gulf Islands in southern Vancouver Island. Elizabeth is an environmentalist, writer, activist and lawyer, who has a long record as a dedicated advocate — for social justice, for the environment, for human rights, and for pragmatic … Read more

For decades, June Goldsmith has charmed audiences with her knowledge and enthusiastic approach to classical music. Her lifelong commitment has led to a rich and varied career as a concert presenter, entrepreneur, music educator and pianist and now as a radio broadcaster and lecturer. Her warm style and personality has brought classical music to life … Read more

Christopher Bower Gaze Artistic Director & Founder Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Born May 12, 1952 and educated in England, Christopher Gaze was inspired to come to Canada in 1975 by his mentor, legendary Shakespearean actor Douglas Campbell. He spent three seasons at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake and acted at various theatre companies … Read more

Dr.  Richard Fedorak is interim dean of the faculty of medicine & dentistry at the University of Alberta, and professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology. In addition, he serves as director for the Centre of Excellence for Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Immunity Research, and director of the Northern Alberta Clinical Trials and Research Centre. … Read more

I, Michael Kluckner, am a Canadian writer and artist/illustrator. My early books on the history of Canadian cities, heritage, planning issues and art, include Vancouver The Way It Was, Vanishing Vancouver, Paving Paradise, andBritish Columbia in Watercolour. In 1991 I was the founding president of the Heritage Vancouver Society, and served as president of the … Read more

The Honourable Judith Guichon was sworn-in as the 29th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia on November 2, 2012. Prior to this appointment she owned and operated Gerard Guichon Ranch Limited in the Nicola Valley in the British Columbia Interior. The Guichon family has ranched in the area since 1878 and Her Honour’s father-in-law was awarded … Read more

Stan Ridley Stan is a well qualified broadly based power and energy executive with 40 years of hands-on experience working with the private sector, governments and NGOs on projects on five continents. Over his long career in the power and energy business, Stan has held a number of senior executive positions including President of B.C. … Read more

Dianne Doyle was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Providence Health Care, one of Canada’s largest faith-based health care organizations based in Vancouver, BC, in September 2006. At the time, she had spent more than 20 years in senior executive positions in health care and over 25 years directly at Providence Health Care. … Read more

Dr. Andre Gerolymatos is a Professor of History, Chair of Hellenic Studies, and Director of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University. He received his M.A. in Classics in 1982 and his PhD in History in 1991 from McGill University and is a Concurrent Professor at History College of Nankai … Read more

Dr. David Sweet, O.C. Dr. David Sweet, O.C. enjoys solving puzzles. And he’s pretty good at it. So combined with qualifications in dentistry, forensic dentistry, medicine and forensic medicine, Dr. Sweet is in a unique position to help police solve the puzzles that are often present at crime scenes. His laboratory, known as BOLD Forensic … Read more

Brian Latell has been a Latin America and Caribbean specialist for more than four decades. During his 35 years of service in the CIA and the National Intelligence Council, he advised White House and other ranking American officials and members of Congress on Latin American developments. He teaches, lectures, consults, and writes, especially on Cuba, … Read more

Indira V. Samarasekera, Ph.D., F.R.S.C, F.C.A.E., D. Sc., O.C. Dr. Indira V. Samarasekera served as the 12th President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Alberta, from 2005-2015, one of Canada’s most respected research-intensive universities.  Dr. Samarasekera is internationally recognized as one of Canada’s leading metallurgical engineers for her groundbreaking work on process engineering of … Read more

As the population of our province ages, we will all be affected by dementia – as friends and family members and neighbours. In this introductory session Maria Howard, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., will speak about understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, what to expect along the dementia journey and how the Alzheimer … Read more

Sharon Janzen is a Registered Nurse and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner who completed her first medical humanitarian mission with Medecins Sans Frontiers / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Somalia. She then returned to the field and spent time in a refugee came in Darfur, Sudan and helped to establish a sexual violence response program. She was … Read more

William Unruh is a Professor of Physics at the University of British Columbia who has made seminal contributions to our understanding of gravity, black holes, cosmology, quantum fields in curved spaces, and the foundations of quantum mechanics, including the discovery of the Unruh effect. His investigations into the effects of quantum mechanics of the earliest … Read more

Rudy Buttignol is the President and CEO of British Columbia’s public broadcaster, Knowledge Network, and President of the BBC Kids channel. He moderates financing forums in Amsterdam and Leipzig and serves on several boards including the Vancouver International Film Festival. Buttignol was TVO’s Creative Head of Network Programming, Head of Independent Production, and Commissioning Editor … Read more

Brian Campbell became immersed in the rich and amazing world of bees while he and his four sons spent many a glorious day observing the curious activities of bees, noticing the bees’ consistent patterns, collective activities, and the surprising comparisons to our own human patterns and behaviours. He’s never looked back and today is a … Read more

Kim is the owner of Kim Baird Strategic Consulting and offers services in relation to First Nation policy, governance and economic development, as well as First Nation consultation, communication and engagement issues. Kim is proficient in communication, negotiation and facilitation among other skills. Kim currently has First Nation and Industry clients on a range of … Read more

Kim is the owner of Kim Baird Strategic Consulting and offers services in relation to First Nation policy, governance and economic development, as well as First Nation consultation, communication and engagement issues. Kim is proficient in communication, negotiation and facilitation among other skills. Kim currently has First Nation and Industry clients on a range of … Read more

Mr. Davies has been the President of Interfor since 1998 and Chief Executive Officer since 2000. Prior to joining the Company in 1998, Mr. Davies was a Vice President of an investment banking firm specializing in forest products transactions and activities, a principal in an independent forest products company and held senior positions in two … Read more

Tentative topic – Will the US/Iran Nuclear agreement fundamentally change relationships in the Middle East? Dr. Andre Gerolymatos is a Professor of History, Chair of Hellenic Studies, and Director of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University. He received his M.A. in Classics in 1982 and his PhD in History … Read more

Jim Allworth has been in the investment business for forty-eight years, as both a research analyst and portfolio strategist.  Through four decades at RBC Dominion Securities, and before that Pemberton Securities, Jim has developed investment policy for the firm and translated that into solutions for individual clients.  He is vice-chair of the RBC Capital Markets Investment … Read more

Currently President & CEO of the BC Wine Institute, Miles Prodan has over 30 years of marketing experience specializing in destination marketing and new media strategies. His extensive background and knowledge of the British Columbia agri-tourism industry, combined with his in-depth marketing and management experience with member-based trade organizations makes him the ideal candidate to … Read more

John is one of the best-known and respected leaders in aquarium operations and management in North America. His work at the renowned Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre has helped to maintain the aquarium’s legendary status as one of the world’s most revered aquatic institutions. John joined the Vancouver Aquarium in 1993, and since that time, … Read more

Late last week we heard, to our regret, that Dr. Nightingale had to attend to an Aquarium Partnership meeting in Spain and could not speak to us this Tuesday the 14th, as scheduled. Under the leadership of Norm Leach and with the huge help of Peter Hebb, we now have an exciting event to replace … Read more

  Taylor Owen is Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Global Affairs at the Graduate School of Journalism and the Liu Institute for Global Issues at the University of British Columbia and the Research Director of the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at the Columbia School of Journalism. He is International Council’s international affairs platform … Read more

Dr. Brian Riddell is the President and CEO of the Pacific Salmon Foundation, an independent, non-governmental organization dedicated to creating a sustainable future for wild Pacific salmon and their habitat. Founded in 1987, the foundation operates with an annual budget of $9 million and makes grants to community-based salmon conservation projects in British Columbia and … Read more

The Angus Reid Institute was founded in October 2014 by Dr. Angus Reid, Canada’s best-known and longest-practicing pollster. He’s spent more than four decades asking people what they think and feel about top social, governance and economic issues. From 1979 to 2001, he was founder and CEO of Angus Reid Group, which grew into the largest … Read more

CHIEF CONSTABLE JIM CHU Jim Chu, a 35-year veteran with the Vancouver Police Department, was appointed Chief Constable in August 2007. He joined the VPD in 1979. His early assignments included patrol constable, School Liaison officer, and Planning and Research. He was promoted to corporal in 1989 and then detective in 1990. He held investigative … Read more

Don Lindsay was appointed President of Teck in January 2005 and assumed the additional responsibility of Chief Executive Officer in April 2005. Before joining Teck, Don was President of CIBC World Markets and led the bank’s Investment and Corporate Banking Division as well as the Asia Pacific Region. Earlier in his career he was responsible … Read more

David Helfand joined Quest University Canada in 2005 as an advisor to the University. He was a visiting tutor during the University’s inaugural semester in the Fall of 2007 and, in September 2008, was appointed President and Vice-Chancellor of the University. He has spent 35 years as a Professor of Astronomy at Columbia University where … Read more

Michael Clague works in the fields of adult education, social policy and planning and community development. He has done so in rural and urban areas for the three levels of government, for the voluntary sector and as a private consultant. He has taught and written and published extensively on public policy issues, community development and … Read more

Paul Evans’ academic career has focused on Asia and trans-Pacific international relations.  Currently a professor at UBC where he has directed the Liu Institute for Global Issues and the Institute for Asian Research, he has also taught at York University, Harvard University and the University of Hong Kong and had visiting appointments at eight institutions … Read more

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Neil Ritchie Neil Ritchie, born in Vancouver, attended high school in West Vancouver and graduated with a degree in commerce from UBC. He joined the CBC cataloguing records in the library, and after four years, he became a studio director for CBC radio’s Off the Record with Bob Kerr, and Hot Air with Bob Smith. Ritchie, who was with … Read more

The Five-Year Plan: How The C’s became Champions Owners Jake Kerr and Jeff Mooney hit a home run out at ‘The Nat’. Read More: http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111007&content_id=25546360&vkey=news_t435&fext=.jsp&sid=t435

Dr. Max Cynader is Director of the Brain Research Centre and the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at Vancouver Coastal Health and the University of British Columbia. In addition, he holds the Canada Research Chair in Brain Developoment at UBC and is Professor of Opthalmology. He is also a Member of the Order of Canada (CM), Member of the … Read more

“We are a party that went through two civil wars, lots of skirmishes and a number of backstabbings,” Armstrong has said. “We are trying to put that behind us. We want to have a different discussion with the citizens of Vancouver. We want to try not to be the divided NPA that we were.” Read … Read more