Tim and his partner originated the combination of hockey and donuts. In 1974 the hockey legend’s career abruptly ended with his death, but his off-ice venture continues to grow. What is the story behind this? Dr. Andrew Lindsay is an occasional teacher of college history with a fond memory of growing up and attending school […]
Ron Brown is a geographer and travel writer, with more than 20 travel books to his credit. His titles include Ghost Towns of Ontario, Back Roads of Ontario, and Unusual Things to see in Ontario. His railway books include Rails Across Ontario, and The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore, and well as a series […]
Chris will focus on the concept of ‘love’ as it has been defined, used, and celebrated over time and as illustrated now onscreen. Dr. Christopher DiCarlo is a philosopher, educator, and author. He often teaches in the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Toronto (in Scarborough) and the Life Institute at Ryerson University in […]
There has been a slight change concerning our presenters for Crime Stoppers. Due to an important meeting that requires York Region Police Officers, Detective John Nechay and Detective Constable Steve Alexander presence, Leo Ralph will be joined by Dave Forster to tell us of the invaluable aid Crime Stoppers of York Region is to local […]
Lianne was a former Social Studies/History Resource Specialist Consultant with the Toronto District School Board and curriculum advisor for Upper Canada College, having taught over 100,000 teachers and students. Some of her initiatives have been indexing the Freedman Bureau Records for the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., and curriculum development and business start-ups in India. […]
What is Artificial Intelligence? The history of artificial intelligence and the latest breakthroughs of 2025. Peter has been an AI user and programmer since 1968 and created the first commercial chess playing program and the first hand held chess playing computer. Should we be afraid of AI? How can you use it? What is Generative […]
We are pleased to welcome back Aurora's Mayor Tom Mrakas. Mayor Tom Mrakas No stranger to Aurora citizens, Mayor Mrakas is currently serving his second term as Mayor of the Town of Aurora. Prior to being elected as Mayor in 2018, he was a Councillor from 2014 to 2018. Mayor Mrakas represents the Town of Aurora […]
Who doesn't love magic? First and foremost, Ron considers himself an entertainer. And with his featured Family Magic Show, he has been entertaining audiences in cities across Canada and beyond. Whether it’s Mingle Magic up close and personal, mystifying feats of mental telepathy, or laughing with the kids at a neighbourhood or family gathering, you […]
Dr. Frances Morton-Chang is the Program Manager for the Seniors Strategy at the Regional Municipality of York, and supports the implementation of the 2024 to 2027 York Region Plan to Support Seniors: Navigating Forward Together. She is a seasoned health services leader who has worked at innovative organizations serving seniors and caregivers including provincial sector associations and […]
Raven Murphy is a speaker, author, and seasoned nature guide who helps people slow down, laugh more, and reconnect with the outdoors. She’s the author of Shut Up and Listen: A No BS Guide to Unlocking Nature’s Wisdom and its Winter Edition: Snow, Slush, and Sanity books that blend humor and insight to make nature […]