Our April 10th speaker, Dr. Joanna Hesketh will speak to us on “Artificial Intelligence today: What it is, what it isn’t and how it is changing our world (with or without our permission)” Dr. Hesketh is a seasoned professor at Vancouver Island University (VIU) with almost 20 years in education. Her diverse background includes a BA…
From BC Cancer and its Foundation, our speaker on May 1 will be sharing key research impacts being led from Vancouver Island. Such research enhances care for all British Columbians. He will also be bringing us the latest on BC Cancer Nanaimo. William Litchfield is the Associate Vice President, Development for Vancouver Island with the BC Cancer…
On March 6, 2026, Rob Wager spoke to us about Genetically Modified Foods. Rob has been a Member of the Biology Department at VIU since 1995. His specialty has been in biochemistry and molecular biology. He is now an independent consultant involved with Genetically Modified Foods, with an emphasis on public education. Rob certainly gave us an…
Our two February 6 speakers were Lissa Alexander (below left), SOS Communications Manager, and Sarah Costen (below right), Volunteer Relations Coordinator. Our speakers in February brought us information on an important and historical non-profit in our community, that is, the SOS (Society of Organized Services). It was started in 1968 by three local women who…
On January 9, Hans gave us a very enlightening (if somewhat sobering) talk about the history of the softwood lumber dispute and the impact of the recent huge increase in tariffs on BC lumber and lumber products on the BC Forest Industry and indeed on the BC economy as a whole. As a member of…
Our November 7 Speaker was Dr. Robin Fisher – celebrated historian, author and community leader in Elder College For 30 years, Elder College was situated within and supported by Vancouver Island University. That all changed in 2023 when VIU ended that support. Then, a beautiful thing happened. The community rose up to not only keep…