Barris speaks to Canadian Club of Durham

Speaking at a November 2011 Remembrance event.
Speaking at a November 2011 Remembrance event.

As part of its 2012 Speakers program, the Canadian Club of Durham Region has invited Ted Barris to address the membership on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. He will speak about the job of getting veterans to speak about their experiences; his talk is based on one of his recent bestselling books, “Breaking the Silence: Veterans’ Untold Stories from the Great War to Afghanistan.” Copies of a number of Ted’s books will be on hand for sale and autographing.

When: 2 – 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.

Where: 420 Wing RCAF Association, 1000 Stevenson Road (south end of Oshawa Airport).

Contact: Sandra Maackin, smackin6@gmail.com, 905-430-2695.


About Ted Barris

Ted Barris is an accomplished author, journalist and broadcaster. As well as hosting stints on CBC Radio and regular contributions to the national press, he has authored 18 non-fiction books and served (for 18 years) as professor of journalism/broadcasting at Centennial College in Toronto. He has written a weekly column/webblog - The Barris Beat - for more than 30 years.

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