Dr. Adam Newman

Date: April 9, 2026Topic: The Human Model of Addiction DATE: April 9, 2026EVENT: The Human Model of Addiction Dr. Adam Newman practiced full scope family medicine in Sioux Lookout and Kingston for 20 years before obtaining Certification from the Canadian Society of...

His Excellency Whit Fraser, C.C.

Date: May 14, 2026Topic: Canada was my “beat”:  Lifetime reflections - Unique perspectives DATE: May 14, 2026EVENT: Canada was my “beat”:  Lifetime reflections - Unique perspectives His Excellency Whit Grant Fraser is the spouse of Mary May Simon, Canada’s first...

Paul Van Nest

Date: March 12, 2026Topic: Fraud And How To Protect Ourselves DATE: March 12, 2026EVENT: Fraud And How To Protect Ourselves Paul Van Nest grew up in Brantford Ontario. He studied at McMaster University, attaining first an honours degree in Physics, and then a Master’s...

Dr. Teresa Purzner, Neurosurgeon

Date: February 12, 2026Topic: Building Bridges: Translating Science into Real-World Impact DATE: February 12, 2026EVENT: Building Bridges: Translating Science into Real-World Impact Dr. Teresa Purzner earned her MD in 2009 and completed four years of neurosurgical...

Eric Friesen

Date: December 11, 2025Topic: The Collins Bay Maximum Security Book Club DATE: December 11, 2025EVENT: The Collins Bay Maximum Security Book Club Eric Friesen is a broadcaster, writer, speaker and consultant on music, culture, broadcasting and religion in both Canada...