Wednesday-Night

10 September 2007
Canada’s chief electoral officer, Marc Mayrand, on Monday again entered the current controversy about whether veiled Muslim women can arrive veiled at polling stations. Mr. Mayrand says there nothing in the current law texts that requires them to identify themselves by removing their veils. The electoral officer says it’s not up to him […]

February 7, 2007
This message of dribs and drabs makes no claim to any sort of thematic coherence (much like many Wednesday Nights). We would welcome other offerings, should you wish to suggest them, provided you stay away from the U.S. presidential candidates - it’s too early to take anyone seriously; and the arrest of astronaut […]

Introduction
The crowded room was pervaded by an atmosphere of genial good humour in contrast to the proposed discussion of the ‘dismal science’. Using the presence of Peter Trent as the perfect segue, Diana mentioned that during the first week of January, Infinitheatre will perform Prescription for murder set in Westmount and cleverly featuring cameo appearances […]

We hope that some of you were able to attend the Millennium Promises Conference last Thursday, and at the very least, that you followed the extensive media coverage of what proved to be an impressive and very successful event. Bill Clinton was amazing, as was Jeffrey Sachs, but the co-chairs, Belinda Stronach & Rick […]

There are those among us who, despite Don MacDonald’s column in Monday’s Gazette, think that Income Trusts are still THE story.
Die-hard political junkies are fixated on the Liberal leadership race despite (or perhaps because of) the latest Ipsos Reid findings that “Sixty per cent of Canadians say the Liberals aren’t ready to govern […]

Once again, we extend our best wishes to you for a happy, healthy, successful and altogether brilliant New Year.
As we embark on the annual voyage into the unknown of the next 12 months, it is normal to make predictions about almost anything, however, we were entertained by Henry Aubin’s column in the December 31 Gazette […]

17 August 2005
We are more than thrilled that our son, Marc and daughter-in-law, Jean have arrived from Singapore and will be with us this Wednesday. They bring a fresh perspective to our discussion and will no doubt raise topics and questions to challenge Wednesday Night. In anticipation, we have trolled the news and offer the […]

10 September 1997
AN EVENING AT THE NICHOLSONS’

by the Hon Lucienne Robillard - député
Last Wednesday evening, I had the pleasure of being the invited guest at the home of Diana and David Nicholson for their weekly Wednesday night discussion group. These meetings have, over the years, become a Westmount tradition, as members […]