Shelley Wright, Assistant Professor, Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics and Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of Toronto

Dr. William Bottke, Southwest Research Institute

In honour of Robert J. Sawyer's receipt of the Lifetime Achievement Aurora Award from the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association, the Mississauga Public Library is pleased to present a FREE one-day science-fiction festival. Rob asked the Mississauga Public Library to get his "dream team" to join him at this event, and they did. Speaking and reading will be:

Christine Wilson, Ph.D., Department of Physics and Astronomy, McMaster University Explore nearby infant stars and young galaxies at the edge of the universe as seen through the radio-eyes of the ALMA telescope, the largest astronomical observatory on the planet. Co-sponsored by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Mississauga Centre

http://universe.utoronto.ca/planetarium/public-planetarium-shows Shows at 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 p.m. New stars are constantly being born. Some live long and steady lives while others burn hot and end their lives in a huge explosion. Join the UofT to explore the incredible lives of these giant nuclear furnaces in the sky.

Join the Toronto Public Library for the launch of Bob McDonald's exciting new book! The host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks makes his living explaining science to the rest of us. This time out, he delves into the mysteries and uniqueness of the spacewalking experience. Canadian Spacewalkers: Hadfield, MacLean and Williams Remember the Ultimate High Adventure Program RoomRunnymede Library2178 Bloor Street WestToronto

Join the Toronto Public Library for the launch of Bob McDonald's exciting new book! The host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks makes his living explaining science to the rest of us. This time out, he delves into the mysteries and uniqueness of the spacewalking experience. Canadian Spacewalkers: Hadfield, MacLean and Williams Remember the Ultimate High Adventure Interview by Alanna Mitchell. AtriumToronto Reference Library789 Yonge StreetToronto

On Tuesday night, during the International Astronautical Congress, the Canadian Space Society will be hosting a Meet and Greet for like minded space associations to get together.  This event is partly sponsored by the RASC.

Explore the Universe with members of the Earthshine Astronomy and Space Science Organization and members of the Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Large telescopes will be set up to give you amazing views of our Moon, the planets and more! Meet at the main parking lot and walk to the Chappell House Lawn. In case skies are not suitable for star-gazing on the scheduled date, the event will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the same time. Admission is free - all are welcome.

Explore the Universe with members of the Earthshine Astronomy and Space Science Organization and members of the Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Large telescopes will be set up to give you amazing views of our Moon, the planets and more! Meet at the main parking lot and walk to the Chappell House Lawn. In case skies are not suitable for star-gazing on the scheduled date, the event will take place on Wednesday, October 1 at the same time. Admission is free - all are welcome.