Academy News
Michael Layton – Personal Reflections Reaching Net Zero Housing Standards on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 2:30 pm (Winter Forum #3)
Lessons learned by Mike Layton and his family on their journey to make their home fossil fuel free. Mike will share further information about the technologies used and incentives available to decarbonize. Mike Layton is a well-known Toronto politician. After three very impactful terms as a Toronto City Councillor, Mike chose not to seek re-election.…
Read MoreKsenija Klinger – In Memoriam
Associate Academy member Ksenija Klinger passed away suddenly just after Christmas as the result of heart surgery. Born in Korcula, Croatia, and a graduate architect from Zagreb University, Ksenija came to Toronto in the mid 1960s with her husband and young daughter, and began an illustrious career as an urban planner, working as both…
Read MoreArne Bowers – In Memoriam
Arnold (Arne) Bowers died on January 14th in Hamilton. Those members of the Academy who were lucky enough to get a coveted spot in the Literature Into Film workshop that Arne facilitated for several years in the earlier days of the academy will remember his prodigious knowledge of the film world. He was so gracious…
Read MoreLiz Guccione – In Memoriam
We are very sad to tell you that Liz Guccione died, at home, Wednesday evening, December 14th after courageously dealing with the toll of cancer. During one of the last conversations that Adele Robertson had with her, Liz said. “I am looking forward to getting back to the Academy.” Liz took on several roles in…
Read MoreYorkville and Rosedale Holiday Walk – Monday, December 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm
During this holiday walk, we’ll be starting from St. Clair and Yonge and walking through Moore Park, Rosedale and Yorkville. Join us as we enjoy the holiday displays.
Read MoreThe Academy Debate Summary – Fall Forum #3 Summary – Oct. 26th 2022
“Be It Resolved that Canada is essentially a Centrist country,” centrist defined as “Adherence to moderate political views; careful avoidance of any political position that could be construed as too far right or left.” Frank Richmond and Vivienne Monty argued in support, Patricia Cross and Sue Kralik opposed, and Linda Tu moderated. At the beginning of the debate, 27 were in favour, 4 opposed, and 5 undecided.
Read MoreHoliday Coffee Chat – Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 4:30 pm
Drop in and chat with fellow Academy members from the comfort of your home (via Zoom). Chat about plans for the holidays and events around Toronto. Bring your favorite beverage. If you’re not already signed up, sign up on the Special Interest Groups page.
Read MoreAllan Gardens and Cabbagetown Holiday Walk Summary – December 5, 2022
On December 5, 2022, our group meandered through Toronto’s Garden District (College/Gerrard Eastbound area) and Cabbagetown. We stopped first at College Park parklands where we had a view of lone skaters taking advantage of the newly installed circular skating rink. We headed south past the recently opened downtown IKEA, then through the Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) and then walked on to Allan Gardens and Cabbagetown.
Read MoreDr. Harold Troper – None Is Too Many – Thoughts Forty Years Later – Fall Forum #5 Summary
It was a book that many publishers rejected, convinced that a history of Canada’s refusal to help European Jews in a time of absolute peril would never recoup its costs. Fortunately, Malcolm Lester, of the publishing company Lester, Orpen & Dennys, understood that it told a story Canadians needed to know, and four decades later,…
Read MoreAllan Gardens and Cabbagetown Holiday Walk – Monday, December 5, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Join us for a walk through the beautiful Allan Gardens conservatory with its stunning poinsettia display and then tour the streets in Cabbagetown decorated for the holidays.
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