In this lecture, John explains the origins of asteroids and their locations in the Solar System. He discusses the probability of asteroids hitting Earth, the effects of past asteroid hits on the history of life on Earth and the efforts underway to prevent future hits. Finally he describes the explorations of asteroids by space probes.

A zoom class- you can watch from home or at KSC

This course is an opportunity to encounter, perhaps for the first time, perhaps for the hundred and first, some of those ancient mythical narratives that are so deeply embedded in Western thought and art.  Although there are many different sources for the myths of Greek and Roman culture, we will explore a selection of them as seen through the unique imagination of the 1st Century Roman poet Ovid, whose extensive poetic collection he called Metamorphoses, and which has become the most widely known and most influential collection of such myths.  The late English poet, Ted Hughes, translated about a third of Ovid’s stories in a lively and graphic poetic style that captures much of Ovid’s own distinctive tone, and it his collection that we will use for our encounter or re-encounter with Greek and Roman myth.

The exploration of the Northwest Passage has been a fascinating chapter in Canadian history. For centuries, explorers tried to find this fabled route to the riches of the Orient. The most famous expedition was led by Sir John Franklin in 1845, and the disappearance of his two ships and 129 men launched 30 years of searches and discoveries. Today, the Northwest Passage is traversed by cruise ships, and visitors are awed by the spectacular vistas of the Arctic. Roland Neave has travelled extensively through the Northwest Passage. He was one of the first tourists to have the thrill of visiting the site of the sunken shipwreck Erebus, the Franklin ship that was discovered in 1914. This group also visited the Franklin graves at Beechey Island and explored by zodiac the tidewater face of Crocker Glacier. Roland will talk about some of the history of the Northwest Passage accompanied by slides of his Arctic expeditions.

This presentation explores the history of weather observation and forecasting, from ancient folklore and Aristotle’s Meteorologica of 340 BCE to today’s high-tech era of satellites, supercomputers and AI-driven models. Bringing in both Canadian and international examples the presenter, a retired meteorologist, highlights pivotal advances such as telegraph networks, meteorological stations and revolutionary digital modelling. This is a zoom class; attendees may watch from the comfort of their own home or attend in person at the Kamloops Sports Council.

In this class, we will focus on the role of women in the development of Canadian theatre. While we will centre our studies on playwrights, we will also look at a variety of aspects of female influence.  Expect to learn more about the history of Canadian theatre, as well as the contemporary scene. The play we will be studying will be available for purchase for under $15.

In this presentation, Bruce and his family travel to Arusha and northern Tanzania on a series of safari excursions to various wildlife and national parks, including the famous Ngorongoro Crater. They meet with local inhabitants and experience their widely varying lifestyles.

This presentation outlines and highlights how Hummingbird Drones have used emerging technology to fight fires, save lives and revolutionize the drone industry in Canada and across North America.

This research looks at how small private forests near Wells Grey Provincial Park could help fight climate change though conservation and carbon offset projects.  Using field date, satellite imagery and community interviews, we explore the carbon storage potential, economic value, community perspective and policy suitability of these lands and what it would take to make them part of a climate solution.

Join us to learn about the invasive plants and insects affecting our region, including the recently detected Japanese beetle.  In this engaging presentation, you will learn how to identify invasive species, understand their impacts, and discover simple actions you can take to help protect our community and stop the spread.

Come and learn more about the youngest country in the world, South Sudan. With 64 tribes and languages, this country filled with natural resources like oil and gold and beautiful wildlife, has for many decades faced conflict, war, and poverty that is still affecting people today. Discover the resilience of the Sudanese people with their rich cultural heritage and traditions. Join us and be part of raising awareness and understanding—your engagement can make a difference. In the second half, attendees will create a traditional Sudanese bracelet.

The presentation will cover what the various estate planning documents are (Will, Power of Attorney, Representation Agreement) and when they can be used. She will go on to explain what the benefits of having the documents are and also the risks. She will also discuss other estate planning considerations, and some common myths and misconceptions.

Misinformation and disinformation, often referred to as “fake news”, have always been with us, but over the last decade or so, they have it has proliferated at alarming and previously unseen rates.  In this class, students will learn more about the phenomenon of fake news, and be introduced to fact-checking sites and strategies to verify if news and information encountered are credible.