Toronto Probus welcomes Barris’s Battle of the Atlantic talk

Holy Rosary Parish Hall 356 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

On Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, Ted Barris brings his newest talk/presentation to the Probus Club of Toronto – in-person. It’s based on his newly released non-fiction book, Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory. In the 20th century’s greatest war, one battlefield held the key to victory or defeat – the North Atlantic. It took […]

Barris brings Battle of the Atlantic to North Oakville Probus

Queen Elizabeth Park Community Centre 2302 Bridge Rd., Oakville, Ontario, Canada

On Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, Ted Barris brings his newest talk/presentation to the combined Probus Clubs of North Oakville – in-person. It’s based on his newly released non-fiction book, Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory. In the 20th century’s greatest war, one battlefield held the key to victory or defeat – the North Atlantic. […]

Barris brings Fire Canoe story to Newmarket Historical Society

Newmarket Community Centre & Lions Hall 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Each Canada Day, Canadians continue to ask: What sparked Canada’s rapid expansion from coast to coast? Among the catalysts for Confederation were steamboats, or “fire canoes,” as aboriginal people called them. In large measure, the national dream of a Canada from sea to sea was realized aboard Mississippi-style paddlewheel steamers that plied western waterways on […]

Battle of the Atlantic presentation for Etobicoke Probus Club

Weston Golf Club 50 St. Phillips Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

On Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, Ted Barris brings his newest talk/presentation to the Etobicoke Probus Club – in-person. It’s based on his newly released non-fiction book, Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory. In the 20th century’s greatest war, one battlefield held the key to victory or defeat – the North Atlantic. It took 2,074 […]

Battle of the Atlantic talk for Scarborough’s Tuesday Probus

St. Dunstan's Church 56 Lawson Road, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, Ted Barris brings his newest talk/presentation to Tuesday Probus in Scarborough – in-person. It’s based on his newly released non-fiction book, Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory. In the 20th century’s greatest war, one battlefield held the key to victory or defeat – the North Atlantic. It took 2,074 […]

Barris speaks to Vets Club of Barrie dinner – EVENT POSTPONED

Barrie Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 147 Ferris Lane, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

On Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, Ted Barris brings his newest talk/presentation to the Veterans Club of Barrie dinner – in-person. It’s based on his newly released non-fiction book, Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory. In the 20th century’s greatest war, one battlefield held the key to victory or defeat – the North Atlantic. It […]

Barris delivers Battle of the Atlantic talk to Ajax Probus

Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Road, Ajax, Ontario, Canada

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Ted Barris brings his newest talk/presentation to Ajax Probus – in-person. It’s based on his newly released non-fiction book, Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory. In the 20th century’s greatest war, one battlefield held the key to victory or defeat – the North Atlantic. It took 2,074 days and […]

Barris returns to Collingwood Probus with Battle of the Atlantic presentation

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 63 490 Ontario Street, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

On Thursday, March 2, 2023, Ted Barris brings his newest talk/presentation to Collingwood Probus – in-person. It’s based on his newly released non-fiction book, Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory. In the 20th century’s greatest war, one battlefield held the key to victory or defeat – the North Atlantic. It took 2,074 days and […]

Barris brings Battle of the Atlantic story to Lundy’s Lane Historical Society

Niagara Military Museum 5049 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

On Monday, March 6, 2023, Ted Barris brings his newest talk/presentation to Lundy's Lane Historical Society – in-person. It’s based on his newly released non-fiction book, Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory. In the 20th century’s greatest war, one battlefield held the key to victory or defeat – the North Atlantic. It took 2,074 […]

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One day last summer, I shared a walk with several of my grandsons. They wondered about an empty storefront on Toronto Street. “What did it used to be?” they asked. “Ballinger’s store used to be there,” I told them. “You could buy clothes and shoes and all sorts of dry goods there,” I said. “What’s […]