Wednesday-Night

Norbert “Nobby” Gilmore, M.D.
In recognition of your important contribution to the education of Wednesday Nighters on matters related to HIV-Aids in Canada and, more recently, in Africa; your articulation with a rare combination of logic, scientific knowledge, humor and common sense of deeply-felt humanitarian concerns, and your abiding concern for the physical and emotional well-being […]

In recognition of your enthusiastic and sensitive embrace of every aspect of Wednesday Night, your active seeking of new and interesting guests from a range of fields of endeavor, your willingness to assist in developing new topics, and your devotion to the role of arbitrator of the competition for the Chairman’s recognition
By these presents […]

In recognition of your immense contribution to the knowledge and discourse of Wednesday Night with well-reasoned argument, reinforced by historical fact and tempered with the gentle touch of mid-western bemusement
By these presents we do appoint you Honoured Companion and Official Historian of said Order and authorize you to hold and enjoy the dignity of such […]

Catherine Gillbert, Educator
In recognition of the delight you take in questioning generic assumptions, your inflexible defense of the environment and All Species Great and Small, your unwavering commitment to the quest for knowledge, thus upholding the finest traditions of Wednesday Night, and your unexcelled seasonal culinary talents
By these presents we do appoint you Honoured Companion […]

HRH Roslyn Takeishi
Whereas, with the approval of the assembly of Wednesday Night Wise Persons, we are pleased to appoint you honorable recipient of the Order of Wednesday Night
In recognition of your unwavering commitment to the preservation and defense of the right to privacy of the individual from the peering eyes of any and all […]

In recognition of your dedication to the principles of Wednesday Night, including those of free speech which are often more honoured in their breach, your persistent presentation of alternative and multicultural viewpoints with emphasis on their expression in the visual arts, and your excellent film and photographic contributions to the annals of Wednesday Night
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February 21, 2007
GUNG HAY FAT
Noting that Mr. Charest is honoring the tradition of Wednesday Night by calling the election this Wednesday, after unveiling the Liberal platform in plenty of time for intelligent debate on Wednesday Night, we nonetheless are pleased and proud to announce a special Wednesday Night event — the Induction of the […]

For more than 25 years, Diana has co-hosted the Wednesday Night Salon, which she co-founded with her husband David. The weekly gathering of individuals from all professional backgrounds is devoted to informed discussion, blending wit and wisdom, devoted to understanding and sometimes resolution of public affairs issues. As unofficial Researcher/Co-ordinator/Secretary and Voice from the Left […]

25 January 2006

Dear Group of Seven,
Following intensive deliberations, the Committee of the Whole of the Order of Wednesday Night under the skillful direction of Peter Trent, the most tenured member of the august group, has considered nominations and submitted its recommendations to us regarding the elevation of new members to this unique body.
It […]

In recognition of your ability to gracefully represent and assume the mantle of the First Generation, your devotion to the concept of Wednesday Night and assiduous support of its expansionist aims, through the introduction of valued new members and challenging topics.
By these presents we do appoint you Honoured Companion and President of the Youth Wing […]