On June 4th, our speaker will be Garth Covernton, providing us insight into the issue of microplastic contamination in our environment and specifically in our oceans. Garth Covernton is a PhD candidate at the University of Victoria studying the source, fate, and ecological implications of microplastic contamination in the marine environment. Garth completed his BSc…
Many thanks to Jan Conradi, Ph.D., for presenting a comprehensive overview of climate change issues at our May 5, 2021 meeting! Since retirement in 2002, Jan has immersed himself in climate change science. Briefly, a synopsis of Jan’s thorough coverage of the climate change topic follows: Jan started with a concise summary of the science…
Our April speaker, Roger Griffiths, delighted us with his presentation “Spring from the Countryside to the Alpine”. By narrating a fast-moving video he whisked us away from our pandemic-defined lives on the Island to the countryside of England, the shorelines of Ireland, the highlands of Scotland, even the spring flower shows in Holland, before landing…
Our March speaker was George Hanson, the President of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance and managing partner of Clayton Consulting. George Hanson has a multifaceted background formed by being involved in many economic activities on Vancouver Island. In 2007 the Vancouver Economic Alliance was an idea to establish a non-government entity with the philosophy “together…
Our February 5th speaker was Barbara Murray of Bears Matter Consulting, speaking about Charlie Russell and Kamchatka Bears. Barb lives in Fairwinds and shared her bear conservation efforts from over the years with us. From her first encounters with Black bears in Vancouver North and Whistler to adventures in Kamchatka Region, Russia, we had our…
Did you know that in 1945, knowledge doubled every ten years? And now it doubles every 12 months? How about that recent studies demonstrate that traditional methods of learning – lectures, reading, studying – provide abysmal knowledge retention? Retention rates of 5% from lectures? 10% from reading?…
Well, I know that you all have been itching to find out who won the men’s COVID-19 hair contest put together, with thanks, by Don Dempson. Now some of you may accuse me of nepotism, but I assure you that is fake news. Terry Kelly won the hair contest fair and square. In case you’re…
This from our Social Chairperson, Joanie Miller: Just when we thought we might be able to get Out and About a bit more, new restrictions have been announced that have us limited until at least January 8th. Let’s hope, by that time, we will see a downward curve on the COVID graphs and we can once…
November 6, 2020 Probus Speaker: Ronnie Pitcher, Expedia Cruises. When will we cruise again? Many members enjoy cruising (ocean and river) and we are not able to plan ahead while in Covid. We all receive cruise information in the mail and emails but planning for a cruise in late 2021 seems a long time away.…
Ian Tostenson speaks on ZOOM about COVID-19 and the restaurant business – October 2, 2020 Did you know that before the pandemic, restaurants and food services in BC was a $15 billion dollar industry that employed approximately 190,000 employees? That it was the third largest employer in the province? 45% of the employees were 18-24…
The TED Talks Special Interest Group (SIG), has been very active, researching and discussing a number of topics in recent months. The discussion are summarized below, along with references in case you would like to dig deeper. New SIG members are always welcome! For information, please contact Margaret Stevens at 250-821-9678 or at mstevens847@gmail.com. For…
