Scott McDougall, Department of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia presented the latest ISSMGE webinar on December 10, 2019. His topic was Landslide Runout Analysis, Current Practice and Challenges. If you missed this excellent 39 minute primer on the topic, it is available on the ISSMGE website.
In late December 2019, CGS member John Clague, Scientist Emeritus of the Geological Survey of Canada and Professor Emeritus of Simon Fraser University was named an Officer of the Order of Canada, for his contributions to environmental earth sciences and for his impact on the study of natural hazards. "Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System and recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation".