Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield will arrive in a Second World War P-40 Kittyhawk aircraft just before his presentation to a group of 400 local youth between the ages of 12 and 18 chosen by organizations such as the Ottawa Boys and Girls Club and the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. This event is hosted by Vintage … Read more
Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) will make a national announcement in support of Canadian innovation, and job creation and economic growth in Canada. The event will be held at Tektrap System Inc., Richelieu Industrial Park, 15 Buteau Street.
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) will make opening remarks at the Health Portfolio’s Healthy and Safe Food Regulatory Forum. After the minister’s remarks, there will be a photo opportunity of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s recently-announced online consumer labelling tool. The event will be held at The Palais des congres, 50 Boulevard Maisonneuve. Call … Read more
From June 7-11, public transit professionals and decision-makers will gather in Gatineau to attend the CUTA Annual Conference on the theme of ‘Working Together’. The broad theme emphasizes the importance of partnership across stakeholder groups with sessions focused on transit planning, funding, project implementation, operations, operator safety, social media, customer service and more. The event will take … Read more
Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) will deliver a keynote address to the Canadian Urban Transit Association on the $53-billion New Building Canada Plan, and what it means for public transit and Canadians. The event will take … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.) will announce the details for the 2014 Canada Day in the Capital celebrations, including the artists who will perform on Parliament Hill. The event will be held at the Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street. Call 819-997-7788.
The FLAs of Hull-Aylmer and Pontiac and Gatineau hosts a talk “An Astronaut in the Outaouais” with Liberal MP Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, Que.). The event will take place at the Bistro Gainsbourg, 9 Aubry St. More information is available online.
NDP MP Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aylmer, Que.) hosts a summer BBQ for the whole family. The event will take place at Parc Moussette, 361 Lucerne Blvd. Email nycole.turmel@parl.gc.ca.
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.) will speak on at the official opening of the Canadian Museum of History’s exhibition “Canada’s Titanic – The Empress of Ireland.” The event will be held at the Canadian Museum of History (Grand Hall), 100 Laurier Street. Call 819-997-7788.
Historica Canada will be joined by Aboriginal leaders, youth, and esteemed members from the arts community at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau to celebrate the winners of the 10th annual Aboriginal Arts & Stories. Presented by Enbridge Inc. Aboriginal Arts & Stories is a national initiative of Historica Canada. Winning artworks will be … Read more
