Valentina Matvienko visits Canada

Valentina Matvienko, chair of the Council of the Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and a Parliamentary Delegation will visit Canada. More information is available online.

Federal by-election results to be available online after the last polls close

Preliminary results will be available online for the federal by-elections in Calgary Centre, Alta., Durham, Ont., and Victoria, B.C. Unofficial voter turnout results will be displayed in real time throughout the night. As soon as polls close, the deputy returning officers count the votes and transmit the results to the returning officers for those electoral districts, … Read more

Canadian Taxpayers Federation event

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation revealed that Canada’s federal debt will cross the $600 billion mark on Nov. 24th at three seconds before 11:19 p.m. Canadians can go online to witness the event live on the Internet. Call 613-234-6554.

Veterans ombudsman Guy Parent marks Veterans Week

From Nov. 5 to 11, 2012, Canadians will come together to remember the fallen, pay tribute to Canada's veterans, and salute the men and women of the Canadian Forces and the RCMP who continue to serve Canada with pride and courage as did veterans before them. Guy Parent, veterans ombudsman, will be available to speak … Read more

Canadian Library Month

Developed by library partners from across Canada, Canadian Library Month is dedicated to help raise public awareness of the valuable role libraries play in the lives of Canadians, according to the Canadian Library Association. To arrange a tour of your local library or for more information, call 613-233-8906. More information is available online. 

Exhibition from the Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada

The Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada will open "In The Money". This travelling exhibition explores the science behind bank notes, from the earliest paper money in China to present day. Highlighted are innovations that have kept both paper and now polymer notes easy to use and difficult to counterfeit. Interactive stations and dynamic … Read more

National Seniors Day

Canadians are invited to help celebrate Canada's National Seniors Day. It is an occasion for all communities to honour and celebrate seniors. Seniors deserve recognition and gratitude for all they have done and for what they continue to do. More information is available online. Call 819-994-2482. 

Remembrance Day Ceremonies

Remembrance Day Ceremonies will be held across Canada. A ceremony will be held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. More information is available online.