The national Battle of the Atlantic parade and ceremony will be held at the National War Memorial. The celebration commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. Call 613-945-0688.
Ontario Federation of Labour President Sid Ryan will participate in a Pensions and Workers' Rights rally on Parliament Hill. Hamiliton Steelworkers and supporters from across Ontario will also be present. Call 416-707-0349.
Confederation Square will be filled with the sounds of jazz during the Ottawa Jazz Festival. Highlight acts will include Robert Plant and the Band of Joy, KD Lang, and Daniel Lanois & Black Dub. The festival's events will take place at various venues around the city and in Confederation Park. More information is available online.
Former prime minister of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson will give a talk on “Climate Justice: Human Rights and Climate Change. This event is part of the Human Rights Speaker Series at the University of Ottawa. More information is available online.
Café Scientifique will host a talk about recent developments in science and technology. The main discussion topic for the evening will be "Biofuels: Are We Saving or Starving the World?" This event will take place at the Fox and Feather Pub, 283 Elgin Street. More information is available online.
The 2011 Governor General’s Performing Arts Award gala evening will start with a pre-show reception on the red carpet. The evening will then continue with a variety of tributes and performances as well as dancing, desserts and champagne. Lifetime Achievement Awards will be given to Yvon Deschamps, Margie Gillis, William Shatner, Howard Shore, Leslee Silverman … Read more
Join Carleton University alumni for an Ottawa Leadership Luncheon. The luncheon will feature a talk from Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Sue O'Sullivan. This event will take place at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Call 613-520-4047.
The Ottawa Evening is one of Canada’s leading health research and science galas to benefit Partners in Research and its educational program The Virtual Researcher on Call. The evening will feature fine dining, a wine reception and a silent auction. The gala will take place at the Hampton Inn & Conference Centre, 200 Coventry Road. … Read more
Guest speaker Dr. Hege Skjeie from the Department of Political Science, University of Oslo, will discuss “Gender Equality in a Norwegian Context.” This event is presented by the Centre for Women in Politics and Public Leadership at Carleton University. This even will take place in room 303 of Paterson Hall at Carleton University, 1125 Colonel … Read more
Aboriginal music and dance will be celebrated by the First Nations dance company Great Plains. Singers Wild Horse and DJ collective A Tribe Called Red will also perform. This event will take place at the Odawa Native Friendship Centre, 12 Sterling Avenue. More information is available online.
