In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sir Sandford Fleming

Join us to hear from John Boyko who has written editorials for newspapers across the country, writes for the online Canadian Encyclopedia, and has spoken across Canada and on radio and television addressing his books and current political affairs. The Globe and Mail has called John, “a distinguished scholar of Canadian political history.”

John was born in Hamilton, grew up in Peterborough, and has degrees from Trent, Queen’s, and McMaster Universities. He is a retired educator and administrator, has served on and chaired many boards, and is currently Selwyn Township’s Lakefield Ward Councilor. John lives in Lakefield.

John has written nine books addressing Canadian history and politics including the national bestseller Blood and Daring: How Canada Fought the American Civil War and Forged a Nation, that was shortlisted for a Governor General’s award, and The Devil’s Trick: How Canada Fought the Vietnam War. He will be addressing his new book: In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sir Sandford Fleming.

Please Note: Our meetings aren’t open to the general public, so attendance is limited to visiting Rotarians, invited guests of a member, the guest of the speaker, or those who have been invited by our membership chair. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09