Governor General David Johnston and Sharon Johnston will present the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Created in 1992, the awards are presented each year to Canadian performers whose extraordinary lifetime achievements have contributed significantly to the enrichment of Canada's cultural life. Call 613-998-7280.
The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the National Capital Commission invite the media to the Canadian Firefighters Memorial sod turning ceremony. The Canadian Firefighters Memorial will be a symbolic landmark where Canadians come to reflect and pay tribute to the contributions of the men and women in the fire service who came before, to those … Read more
The National Capital Commission, in partnership with Parks Canada, invites the media to the official unveiling of the 2011 Plaza Bridge Photo Exhibit, and launch of the 2011 Confederation Boulevard commemorative banners at the Plaza Bridge in Confederation Square, Rideau Street directly across from the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. This year’s exhibit and commemorative banners will … Read more
RCMP Commissioner William J.S. Elliott invites the media and public to the RCMP's annual inspection of the 2011 Musical Ride. A free performance by the Musical Ride will follow the RCMP Commissioner’s official inspection. The event will take place the RCMP stables at the Canadian Police College, St. Laurent Boulevard North and Sandridge Road. Call … Read more
Canadian astronauts will hold a question and answer session with students at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Parkway. Canadian Space Agency President Steve MacLean will appear alongside astronauts Chris Hadfield, Robert Thirsk, Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques. Call 450-926-4370.
Canadian astronauts will visit a new exhibition on living in space at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Parkway. Canadian Space Agency President Steve MacLean will visit the exhibit alongside astronauts Chris Hadfield, Robert Thirsk, Julie Payette, Bjarni Tryggvason, Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques. Call 450-926-4370.
Canadian astronauts will be on hand to inaugurate a new exhibition on living in space at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Parkway. Canadian Space Agency President Steve MacLean will hold a press conference alongside astronauts Chris Hadfield, Robert Thirsk, Julie Payette, Bjarni Tryggvason, Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques. Call 450-926-4370.
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre (Nepean-Carleton, ON) will make an annoucement about new job numbers for April at the construction site of the Stranherd Armstrong Bridge. Call 613-992-2772.
The Silent No More Awareness Campaign will discuss the effects of abortion on women and men. Through personal testimony, women and men will talk about the harmful and painful consequences that abortion has brought to their lives. This event will take place on the steps of Parliament Hill. Call 647-330-9749.
Pro-life people from across the country will participate in the fourteenth annual National March for Life. The march will mark the passing of the Omnibus Bill from May 14, 1969, which took away restrictions on abortion in Canada allowing abortion-on-demand. This event will take place on Parliament Hill. Thousands will rally to protest Canada's lack … Read more
