Toronto Public Library
Author Talk: Stephen Humphrey
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Toronto Public Library, Fort York Branch, 190 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario
Author Stephen Humphrey will discuss his book Paths of Pollen, which explains the science of pollen, ecological threats such as climate change and shrinking biodiversity, and the effect of such threats on pollination.
Stephen Humphrey makes a hopeful note by discussing the work of naturalists to preserve species and restore pollination networks in natural habitats, including cities such as Toronto.
The presentation will involve readings from the book, Q&A, and a presentation featuring photos taken by the author. Participants can expect to gain a deeper knowledge of pollination and pollinators’ diversity and gain new perspectives. Many examples and images come from Toronto parks and gardens. Attendees can expect to enjoy a greater understanding of local biodiversity and ecological networks.
Drop in. No registration is required.
The Next 50 Years of Investigative Journalism
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario.
Join us in a collaborative event with Canada's flagship investigative documentary show, The Fifth Estate, as CBC News celebrates 50 seasons of ground-breaking investigative journalism, looking at how far we've come and where we're going.
Since its premiere in 1975, The Fifth Estate has been a crucial part of the news landscape in Canada with its fearless, provocative, impactful journalism. While the world has changed in innumerable ways, holding power accountable remains a core tenet of what it continues to do.
An opening reception will kick off the evening.
Bob McKeown, CM, co-host of The Fifth Estate, will provide opening remarks, followed by an advance screening of "The Fifth Estate: 50 Years of Truth." A panel discussion on the future of investigative journalism will feature The Fifth Estate co-hosts Mark Kelley and Steven D'Souza, BBC News Investigative correspondent Rianna Croxford, and Globe and Mail reporter Robyn Doolittle, moderated by author and host of CBC Radio Commotion Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
5:30 pm Doors open / Opening reception
6:40 pm Special advance screening of "The Fifth Estate: 50 Years of Truth" documentary
7:35 pm Panel discussion "The Next 50 Years of Investigative Journalism." The panel will stream on CBC Gem and YouTube on December 6th.
Ticket registration for this event is required: Free tickets are available to book via Eventbrite.
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Toronto Public Library, Fort York Branch, 190 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario
Author Stephen Humphrey will discuss his book Paths of Pollen, which explains the science of pollen, ecological threats such as climate change and shrinking biodiversity, and the effect of such threats on pollination.
Stephen Humphrey makes a hopeful note by discussing the work of naturalists to preserve species and restore pollination networks in natural habitats, including cities such as Toronto.
The presentation will involve readings from the book, Q&A, and a presentation featuring photos taken by the author. Participants can expect to gain a deeper knowledge of pollination and pollinators’ diversity and gain new perspectives. Many examples and images come from Toronto parks and gardens. Attendees can expect to enjoy a greater understanding of local biodiversity and ecological networks.
Drop in. No registration is required.
The Next 50 Years of Investigative Journalism
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario.
Join us in a collaborative event with Canada's flagship investigative documentary show, The Fifth Estate, as CBC News celebrates 50 seasons of ground-breaking investigative journalism, looking at how far we've come and where we're going.
Since its premiere in 1975, The Fifth Estate has been a crucial part of the news landscape in Canada with its fearless, provocative, impactful journalism. While the world has changed in innumerable ways, holding power accountable remains a core tenet of what it continues to do.
An opening reception will kick off the evening.
Bob McKeown, CM, co-host of The Fifth Estate, will provide opening remarks, followed by an advance screening of "The Fifth Estate: 50 Years of Truth." A panel discussion on the future of investigative journalism will feature The Fifth Estate co-hosts Mark Kelley and Steven D'Souza, BBC News Investigative correspondent Rianna Croxford, and Globe and Mail reporter Robyn Doolittle, moderated by author and host of CBC Radio Commotion Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
5:30 pm Doors open / Opening reception
6:40 pm Special advance screening of "The Fifth Estate: 50 Years of Truth" documentary
7:35 pm Panel discussion "The Next 50 Years of Investigative Journalism." The panel will stream on CBC Gem and YouTube on December 6th.
Ticket registration for this event is required: Free tickets are available to book via Eventbrite.
