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Events in May 2026
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April 27, 2026
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April 28, 2026
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April 29, 2026(1 event) 6:30 pm: ONLINE Secular Community Network – Hosted by SCN Ottawa West – 
Every Wednesday evening, the Secular Community Network of CFIC Ottawa will host lightly moderated informal discussions on topics of interest to freethinkers, humanists, and others who are secular. Feel free to bring suggestions for topics – the group will vote on which topics will be discussed. If you wish to attend, please RSVP in advance. Note that we have changed the access method to remove the waiting room, so a password is now required to join the meeting. If you RSVP, the Zoom link (including password) will be provided to you. For the transition period, I will also make it available here:  Hosted by Critical Links |
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May 3, 2026(3 events) 12:00 pm: Living Without Religon – Hosted by Virtual Branch – 
Living without Religion (LWR) is a monthly peer support group for those who have left their religion, are considering leaving their religion, and/or are encountering challenges with friends, family, classmates or co-workers due to religious differences. If you're already comfortable leading a secular lifestyle, you can also come to offer emotional support or advice, or just to enjoy a sense of social community that religions often offer. Moderated by volunteers from the Virtual and Ottawa Branch of Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC), LWR meets on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST. To join, log into Zoom: Hosted by Critical Links 5:00 pm: Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub Group Meetup – 
Are you Skeptical about unusual claims like Sasquatches, Alien Abduction, Faith Healing, a 6000-year-old Earth, Telepathic Powers, Homeopathy, etc? If so, and you live in the Vancouver area or the Fraser Valley, then we invite you to join the Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub Group. We currently hold (and sometimes loud) monthly meetings in Surrey and welcome everyone within Metro Vancouver and those from down south, such as in Bellingham, WA, to get involved. It's a simple get-together of like-minded people to discuss nature, science, and the unusual. All skeptic topics are open for discussion. We welcome all real people to the group. But note, if you've got some far-out ideas, be prepared for a (respectful) challenge or two. Meet with us on the first Sunday of every month at 5 pm at Dominion Bar & Kitchen, 13475 Central Ave, in Surrey. Underground paid parking ($3 for the evening) is available on the P1 level of City Hall, or try your luck on the street. Hosted by Critical Links 8:00 pm: A Discussion About Food Security, Food Waste and New Solutions in Manitoba with Ted Dzogan 
At Food Rescue Grocery Store, we think good food should stay out of the landfill. So we’re bringing a new-to-Brandon approach to food security: providing rescued food at a low price for all. The Food Rescue Grocery Store was established in Brandon, MB, in 2021 as a community response to food waste, community building, food accessibility, and equitable societal participation. We promote and advocate the human right to food, obtained with dignity, respect, and participation; promoting local solutions for food security; reducing food waste; and supporting community growth and integration. Zoom URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TPEGBceEST2DDYwC8qToXQ Hosted by Critical Links |
May 4, 2026(1 event) 7:00 pm: Book Club (Non-Fiction) – 
Welcome, all inquiring minds. The goal of this group is to explore topics, ideas, and concepts with a critical eye and the willingness to ask the questions:
Anyone interested in controversial and often contentious topics of the day, and who is willing to explore all sides of an issue, should consider joining. We will select a new book at the end of each session. The book club will meet on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. We have an allotted time of 2 hours. The link to this event is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89082917143?pwd=T0pJY0hsWE00a3hpbTBoQWNUQjJyQT09 Hosted by Critical Links |
May 5, 2026(1 event) 7:00 pm: Skeptics in the Pub: Ottawa – 
Meet friendly skeptics, atheists, humanists and freethinkers for Skeptics in the Pub. If you’re tired of listening to people make unlikely claims or outlandish theories, come out and meet new friends instead. Co-hosted by Humanist Ottawa and the Centre for Inquiry Canada, we meet regularly on the first Tuesday of each month. It’s an informal, warm and fun atmosphere. Join the free-wheeling conversation. FOR ALL RETURNING SKEPTICS: You already know the fun involved, so bring a friend. The Lieutenants Pump | 361 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON Hosted by Critical Links |
May 6, 2026(1 event) 6:30 pm: ONLINE Secular Community Network – Hosted by SCN Ottawa West –
Every Wednesday evening, the Secular Community Network of CFIC Ottawa will host lightly moderated informal discussions on topics of interest to freethinkers, humanists, and others who are secular. Feel free to bring suggestions for topics – the group will vote on which topics will be discussed. If you wish to attend, please RSVP in advance. Note that we have changed the access method to remove the waiting room, so a password is now required to join the meeting. If you RSVP, the Zoom link (including password) will be provided to you. For the transition period, I will also make it available here: Hosted by Critical Links |
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May 13, 2026(1 event) 6:30 pm: ONLINE Secular Community Network – Hosted by SCN Ottawa West –
Every Wednesday evening, the Secular Community Network of CFIC Ottawa will host lightly moderated informal discussions on topics of interest to freethinkers, humanists, and others who are secular. Feel free to bring suggestions for topics – the group will vote on which topics will be discussed. If you wish to attend, please RSVP in advance. Note that we have changed the access method to remove the waiting room, so a password is now required to join the meeting. If you RSVP, the Zoom link (including password) will be provided to you. For the transition period, I will also make it available here: Hosted by Critical Links |
May 14, 2026(1 event) 12:00 pm: March for Life (May 14th) – 
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May 20, 2026(1 event) 6:30 pm: ONLINE Secular Community Network – Hosted by SCN Ottawa West –
Every Wednesday evening, the Secular Community Network of CFIC Ottawa will host lightly moderated informal discussions on topics of interest to freethinkers, humanists, and others who are secular. Feel free to bring suggestions for topics – the group will vote on which topics will be discussed. If you wish to attend, please RSVP in advance. Note that we have changed the access method to remove the waiting room, so a password is now required to join the meeting. If you RSVP, the Zoom link (including password) will be provided to you. For the transition period, I will also make it available here: Hosted by Critical Links |
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May 24, 2026(1 event) 8:00 pm: CFIC Town Hall Meeting #13 – “Addiction in Canada” – 
CFIC is continuing our series of Town Hall gatherings. Once a month, we gather on Zoom to discuss a selected topic relevant to our society and our democracy. Join this month’s discussion via Zoom on May 24th at 8 pm ET. Addiction in Canada is a major public health issue, driven by high alcohol use, widespread cannabis consumption, and a severe opioid crisis.
Addiction is closely tied to mental health, with about 50% of people seeking substance use help also experiencing a mental health condition. In the upcoming town hall, we will discuss “addiction in Canada” and its impact on society and individuals. Please join the discussion on Zoom on the 24th of May at 8:00 p.m. ET. These meetings are not planned as webinars; the format will be a moderated discussion in which attendees debate. Our objective is to nurture a culture of respectful and open-minded discussion, thereby fostering democratic and participatory citizenship. We will provide a background document to introduce the topic and will also include some questions, available for download from the CFIC website, a week ahead of the Town Hall meeting. Hosted by Critical Links |
May 25, 2026
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May 27, 2026(1 event) 6:30 pm: ONLINE Secular Community Network – Hosted by SCN Ottawa West –
Every Wednesday evening, the Secular Community Network of CFIC Ottawa will host lightly moderated informal discussions on topics of interest to freethinkers, humanists, and others who are secular. Feel free to bring suggestions for topics – the group will vote on which topics will be discussed. If you wish to attend, please RSVP in advance. Note that we have changed the access method to remove the waiting room, so a password is now required to join the meeting. If you RSVP, the Zoom link (including password) will be provided to you. For the transition period, I will also make it available here: Hosted by Critical Links |
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To add your secular, scientific or critical thinking event to our calendar, please complete our Calendar Submission Form.
Please allow 7 days to for your event to be added to the calendar.
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