Barris speaks to Probus Club in Orillia

Barris and his latest – “Breaking the Silence.”

As part of its fall 2012 program, the Twin Lakes Probus Club in Orillia has invited Ted Barris to address the members at one of its regular meetings. On Thursday, October 18, 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: 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

Where: Orillia Legion branch located on Mississauga Street.

Contact: Gail Madell, gmadell@sympatico.ca


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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