Philippe Lucas; Vice President, Patient Research and Services at Tilray, Nanaimo’s medical marijuana growing company was our engaging speaker on Friday 2 October 2015. Diagnosed with Hepatitis C in 1995, Philippe had a very personal reason to get involved with medical cannabis, as a patient. Not only is he a principal in Tilray, but he is also a PhD…
Sharon Seibt was the host for the September meeting of our For Peat’s Sake Whisky Club. As we have found at many previous meetings, one of the scotches was favoured over the other. The preferred drop was: Benriach 10 yr old Curiositas – 46 % – 700ml- $64 AB, $75 BC Everyone liked the wonderful peaty nose…
Five couples descended upon the Okanagan the week after Labour Day and returned with cars weighted down by cases of the best that we sampled. We stayed at Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos and booked a 14 person OK Wine Tours van to take us around to seven wineries our first full day in the region (after some…
The strains of “Mama, Don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys” greeted PROBUS members as they arrived dressed in jeans and cowboy hats to enjoy a wonderful pancake breakfast at the September 4 meeting. Setting the jovial tone of the morning, President Robert Grose regaled the group of thirty with several western themed…
Almost 20 people joined our President on Friday, August 28 at Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course for “Nine & Dine”. The skies threatened rain but the weather turned out to be perfect for golf – overcast and a bit cooler than we’ve had most of the summer. All agreed after the game that it is now time to bring…
Once again our club members had the privilege of meeting at a beautiful waterfront home for our annual Appetizer Extravaganza. The weather was perfect and thirty-six people arrived with plates of scrumptious appetizers and beverages of their choice to enjoy the view and socialize. It was amazing that not one appetizer was repeated and discussions…