On the 11th day of November, Walker Poole Nixon LL is sponsoring a dinner and lecture involving an honoured historian and author, Mr. Ted Barris; and a distinguished architect, Mr. Julian Smith, who was responsible for the restoration of the Vimy Monument in 2007.

Following dinner, Mr. Smith will speak about the history of the Vimy Monument, the restoration process, the ceremonies surrounding the 90th anniversary of the battle and the role the restored monument played in that ceremony. Mr. Smith is also the Executive Director of the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts, on whose behalf we are sponsoring the event.

Then Mr. Barris will speak, assisted by a visual presentation, on the battle for Vimy Ridge and the role of the Canadian Armed Forces in both WWI and WWII. Mr. Barris will discuss his new book “Breaking The Silence”.

Copies of Mr. Barris’ new book “Breaking The Silence” will be available for purchase.

A charitable tax receipt from Willowbank School of Restoration Arts will be given for a portion of the ticket price.