Astronaut David Saint-Jacques Meets with students

On March 24 and 25, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will meet with hundreds of students on the South Shore and on the island of Montreal. During these inspiring presentations, he will talk about his journey and what it takes to become an astronaut. More information is available online. Call 450-926-4370.

SOS Venezuela Montreal

SOS Venezuela Montreal is a march in solidarity with the people of Syria, Ukraine and Venezuela to support the cause for freedom and the defense of human rights. The event is a call for solidarity from the Canadian community and raise awareness among Canadians. The march will take place at Norman-Bethune Square. Call 514-912-9909.

NDP leader Mulcair to attend St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will be celebrating St-Patrick’s day in Montreal. He will take part in the St. Patrick’s Society Annual Luncheon. The event will take place at the Hilton Montréal Bonaventure, 900 de la Gauchetière St. W. Call 613-323-7974.

NDP leader Mulcair to attend St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will be celebrating St-Patrick’s day in Montreal. Mulcair will attend a breakfast conference with the Irish Minister of Finance, Michael Noonan, hosted by the Embassy of Ireland and the Montreal chapter of the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place on the 3rd floor – 2 Place Ville-Marie. Call 613-323-7974.

Roundtable on climate change and natural health

The Centre for Sustainable Development and the David Suzuki Foundation will host a roundtable. It will discuss the impact of climate change for Quebec with a particular emphasis on protecting the natural environment. In addition, the roundtable will discuss citizens’ tools to improve health and the environment. The roundtable will be moderated by Jean-Patrick Toussaint, chief of scientific projects of … Read more

Montreal regional congress of the Bloc Québécois

The Montreal Regional Congress of the Bloc Québécois will be held. Delegates from all districts of Montreal will be present. A joint press conference of Bloc Québécois MP (Haute-Gaspésie-La Mitis-Matane-Matapedia, Que.) Jean-François Fortin and Bloc Québécois MP André Bellavance (Richmond-Arthabaska, Que.) will be held. The event will take place at the Centre Saint-Pierre, 1212 Panet Street. Call 514-237-2883.

Infrastructure Canada event

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.), Maka Kotto, Minister of Culture and Communications and Member of the National Assembly for Bourget; and Alain Dancyger, executive director of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens will make an infrustructure announcement. The event will take place in a Dance studio, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal, 4816 Rivard Street. Call … Read more

Minister Glover to make an announcement

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.) will share her favourite artistic experience at the launch of the publication At a Glance 2013, following a meeting of the Montréal Cultural Metropolis Steering Committee. Glover will also announce an important contribution from the federal government. The event will take place at Montréal City Hall, 275 Notre-Dame Street East. Call … Read more

Thomas Mulcair visits Montreal

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will be the guest of honor at the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal where he will give a speech. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency – Opera grand salon, 1255 Jeanne-Mance Street. Call 613-323-7974.