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The accounts of Wednesday Night Salons in chronological order appear below. The task of archiving them is on-going . As stated elsewhere, it was not until the early 90s that we began to keep weekly records of discussions, therefore, there are, unfortunately, major gaps in the earlier chronicles.
Most, but not all, accounts until 2014 were written by our Scribe, Herb Bercovitz, and edited as required, by Diana, however a number of other Wednesday Nighters also contributed their note-keeping talents on occasions when Herb was absent. Since Herb was no longer up to the task, the entries for Wednesday Night consist only of the “Prologues”. Chatham House rules prevail!

Wednesday Night #2256
June 11, 2025, No Comments

Our hearts go out to the people of Los Angeles — First the wildfires and now Downtown LA Set for Second Night of Curfe ...

Wednesday Night #2255
June 4, 2025, No Comments

We received the devastating news early Wednesday evening that Marc Garneau has died. It seems impossible. Marc Garneau, ...

Wednesday Night #2254
May 28, 2025, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #2254

Canada: government & governance The visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla went off without any (visible) hitch ...

Wednesday Night #2253
May 21, 2025, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #2253

The news of former President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis has generated a reaction ranging from widespread ex ...

Wednesday Night #2252
May 14, 2025, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #2252

Carney’s Canada – so far so good It has been an epic week! As he continued to receive accolades for his hand ...

Wednesday Night #2251
May 7, 2025, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #2251

Our deepest sympathy to Linda Leith on the death of her beloved husband David Gawley, who, after retirement, built an en ...

Wednesday Night #2250
April 30, 2025, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #2250

2025 Canada Federal Election The Walrus called it The Election That Asks Canada What Country It Wants to Be, given Two l ...

Margaret M. Lefebvre R.I.P.
April 25, 2025, Comments Off on Margaret M. Lefebvre R.I.P.

Saying Farewell to Margaret Lefebvre It was memorable, as would be expected of a Margaret-directed event. Beautifully, a ...

Wednesday Night #2249
April 23, 2025, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #2249

The Papacy The news early on Easter Monday that Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charmin ...

Wednesday Night #2248
April 16, 2025, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #2248

It is with the most profound sorrow that I confirm the news that our beloved and irreplaceable friend Margaret Lefebvre ...

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