Looking Forward to Guest Speakers

We have a Speaker Committee to organize the upcoming months' Guests:

  • Don Stockman
  • George Pengelley
  • Steve Magill

If you have suggestions, please let these guys know.


Guest Speakers

2025-08-21

Adam Gallant

Collingwood Terminals Redevelopment

Adam Gallant, a seasoned Project Manager at the Town of Collingwood within the Customer & Corporate Services Department, brings a wealth of experience to his role supporting the Terminals Point project. With an extensive background spanning 18 years in the Federal Government, Adam's journey began as a Marine Engineer for the Canadian Coast Guard, evolving into pivotal roles with the Department of National Defence. During his tenure with Defence Construction Canada at CFB Borden, Adam successfully led diverse initiatives, ranging from large-scale facility maintenance projects to energy conservation endeavors. Notably, he played a key role in a P3 project for a new Shared Services Canada Data Centre. Since joining the Town of Collingwood in 2018 as a Fleet & Facilities Coordinator, Adam has excelled in overseeing various projects, including renovations, new builds, fleet procurements, and facility maintenance contracts. Adam officially joined the Terminals Point project team in September 2023, collaborating under the leadership of Amanda Pegg, Executive Director, Customer & Corporate Services. In tandem with his project responsibilities, Adam remains a driving force in fulfilling the Town's corporate climate action goals. His notable achievements include updating the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan in 2019 and leading initiatives related to climate change projects. Additionally, Adam maintains a crucial role in managing the Town's Asset Management Plan concerning all municipal facilities.



2025-09-18

Mike King

History of Toronto Ski Club


2025-10-16

Melissa Shaw

Collingwood Museum


2025-11-20

David Chapman

Wild Weird and Wacky weather- photographer


2026-01-15

Elizabeth Manley

Figure Skating Career


2026-02-19

Anthony Griffiths

McLean Engineering Past and Present


2026-03-19

Nancy Esson

Navigating the Health Care System


2026-04-16

Laura Tuohy

Bruce Trail


2026-05-21

Bob Gallway

Expresses of the Atlantic


2026-06-18

Norman Douglas

You be the Judge


2026-07-26

Melissa Shaw

Freight Shed disaster and other stories



Profilers