Great Escape talk for Fenelon Falls Remembrance banquet

Royal Canadian Legion 23 Veterans Way, Fenelon Falls, Ontario, Canada

On Remembrance Day, Ted Barris will speak to the Fenelon Falls Royal Canadian Legion about his latest book – The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. On the night of March 24, 1944, eighty Commonwealth airmen crawled through a 360-foot-long tunnel, code-named “Harry.” Most slipped into the darkness of a pine forest beyond the wire of Stalag […]

Barris returns for Learning Unlimited date

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 55 567 Brant Street, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

Ted Barris will make a return appearance at Learning Unlimited (Oxford) on Nov. 12, to speak to about his latest book – The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. On the night of March 24, 1944, eighty Commonwealth airmen crawled through a 360-foot-long tunnel, code-named “Harry.” Most slipped into the darkness of a pine forest beyond […]

Barris speaks to University Women’s Club of Etobicoke

Fairfield Seniors' Centre 80 Lothian Avenue, Etoicoke, Ontario, Canada

On Nov. 13, Ted Barris will speak to the University Women's Club of Etobicoke about his latest book – The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. On the night of March 24, 1944, eighty Commonwealth airmen crawled through a 360-foot-long tunnel, code-named “Harry.” Most slipped into the darkness of a pine forest beyond the wire of […]

Ridgeway Reads Fall series features Great Escape

Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School 576 Ridge Road, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada

On Nov. 14, the Ridgeway Reads Fall series will feature Ted Barris speaking about his latest book – The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. On the night of March 24, 1944, eighty Commonwealth airmen crawled through a 360-foot-long tunnel, code-named “Harry.” Most slipped into the darkness of a pine forest beyond the wire of Stalag […]

Barris joins Toronto International Book Fair with Great Escape story

Discovery Stage, Main Floor, Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

On November 16, Ted Barris will appear as part of the Toronto International Book Fair to speak about his latest book – The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. On the night of March 24, 1944, eighty Commonwealth airmen crawled through a 360-foot-long tunnel, code-named “Harry.” Most slipped into the darkness of a pine forest beyond the […]

Barris returns for Richmond Hill Historical Society talk

Wallace Hall, Presbyterian Church 10066 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

On Nov. 17, Ted Barris returns to the Richmond Hill Historical Society to speak about his latest book – The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. On the night of March 24, 1944, eighty Commonwealth airmen crawled through a 360-foot-long tunnel, code-named “Harry.” Most slipped into the darkness of a pine forest beyond the wire of […]

Canadian Perspectives Lecture series features Barris Great Escape talk

Magic Lantern Theatres, Carlton Cinema 20 Carlton St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

On November 19, Ted Barris will speak at the Canadian Perspectives Lecture series (sponsored by the U of T Senior Alumni Association) about his latest book – The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. On the night of March 24, 1944, eighty Commonwealth airmen crawled through a 360-foot-long tunnel, code-named “Harry.” Most slipped into the darkness of […]

Barris returns to speak to Burlington Probus

Burlington Art Centre 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

On Nov. 20, Ted Barris returns to the Burlington Art Centre to speak to Probus about his latest book – The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. On the night of March 24, 1944, eighty Commonwealth airmen crawled through a 360-foot-long tunnel, code-named “Harry.” Most slipped into the darkness of a pine forest beyond the wire […]

Barris speaks to Kingsway Humber Kiwanis Club

Old Mill Restaurant 21 Old Mill Rd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

On Dec. 8, Ted Barris will speak to Kingsway Humber Kiwanis Club about his latest book – The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. On the night of March 24, 1944, eighty Commonwealth airmen crawled through a 360-foot-long tunnel, code-named “Harry.” Most slipped into the darkness of a pine forest beyond the wire of Stalag Luft […]

Barris speaks to St. Lawrence Supper Club

Hot House Cafe 35 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

On December 8, Ted Barris will speak to St. Lawrence Supper Club about his latest book – The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. On the night of March 24, 1944, eighty Commonwealth airmen crawled through a 360-foot-long tunnel, code-named “Harry.” Most slipped into the darkness of a pine forest beyond the wire of Stalag Luft III, […]