Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development Anita Vandenbeld (Ottawa West—Nepean, Ont.), on behalf of Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.), will make a funding announcement at Roseburg Forest Products Canada. This event will be held at 777 Fibreboard Dr. Call 613-323-7892.
As part of the Algonquin College Speaker Series, TVO host Steve Paikin will discuss his new book, John Turner, an Intimate Biography of Canada’s 17th Prime Minister. This event will take place at the Algonquin College Pembroke Campus, 1 College Way. Details online.
Five Algonquin First Nations, civil society groups and concerned citizens will present objections to the radioactive waste dump on Algonquin Land at nuclear hearings hosted by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. The five Algonquin First Nations say they have not been adequately consulted and do not consent at this time to licensing of a giant radioactive waste mound on … Read more
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hosts Part 2 of the public hearing for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ proposed Near Surface Disposal Facility in Deep River, Ont. The agenda will include presentations from CNL regarding the application, CNSC staff regarding recommendations, Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public, and stakeholders who will deliver information to the Commission through interventions. This event … Read more
Media are invited to a change of command parade. Commander of 33 Canadian Brigade Group, Col. Patrick Kelly, will preside over the parade and speak. Incoming commanding officer, Lt.-Col. Gary Hardwick and the outgoing commanding officer, Lt.-Col. Stephen Fritz-Millett will address the parade. The event will be held at Pembroke Armoury, 177 Victoria St.
Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge Ont.) and Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant (Renfrew-Nippissing-Pembroke, Ont.) will announce support for a manufacturing plant and job creation in Pembroke. Goodyear and MP Gallant will begin the visit with a tour of the plant, followed by the official announcement. The event … Read more
Along with community volunteers, Governor General David Johnston will participate in a cleanup of the waterfront area, from the amphitheatre to the marina. The public is also invited to join in this initiative. The event will be held at Riverwalk Amphitheatre, Fred Blackstein Blvd. Call 613-998-9166.
Governor General David Johnston will meet with staff and volunteers of the agency and learn about the support and services they provide to more than 150 community members with intellectual disabilities and their families. On this occasion, Johnston will also deliver informal remarks. The event will be held at Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley, 894 … Read more
Governor General David Johnston will don an apron and assist volunteers with the preparation and service of lunch. He will also speak with Salvation Army representatives about the program that is offered in Pembroke. The event will be held at Pembroke Salvation Army, 484 Pembroke St. W. Call 613-795-8898.
Governor General David Johnston will deliver a keynote address to over 150 volunteers from across the Renfrew County region. He will talk about the rich tradition of working together and helping one another that exists in the Ottawa Valley, and share some of his thoughts on the role and importance of volunteerism in Canadian society. … Read more
