National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.), along with Conservative MP Dan Albas (Okanagan-Coquihalla, B.C.), will take part in an event to promote the amendments to the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act. This event will take place at Cannery Brewing, 112 – 1475 Fairview Rd. Call 613-995-2960.
Governor General David Johnston will hold a discussion and luncheon for the launch of the Self Esteem Project. Johnston will deliver remarks and participate in a discussion. The Self Esteem Project is a new joint initiative between the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan/Similkameen and the United Way of Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen. The project will focus … Read more
Governor General David Johnston will hold a courtesy call with Garry Litke, Mayor of Penticton, B.C. Johnston is visiting the Okanagan to learn more about innovation in the Canadian business community; highlighting the generosity of individuals and organizations who are giving back to their communities through leadership and volunteerism; and launching a new Smart and … Read more
The Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) 2013 Annual Conference will be held. More than 600 delegates from Canada and around the world will attend #ACCC13 including CEOs, senior administrators, board members, managers, faculty, staff, and students, as well as international guests and business leaders. Ideas Uncorked will contribute $500,000 to the local economy. More … Read more
As part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station program, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield will answer questions live from the International Space Station. The event will be held at Uplands Elementary School, 145 Middle Bench Road. Call 450-926-4370.
On behalf of Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.), Conservative MP Dan Albas (Okanagan-Coquihalla, B.C.) will speak at the opening ceremony of the Canadian Curling Association's 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup. The event will be held at the South Okanagan Events Centre, 853 Eckhardt Avenue West. Call 819-934-1122.
As part of his tour in the leadership race, NDP leadership candidate Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, QC) will return to British Columbia. During his visit, Mulcair will meet with a large number of New Democrats. Mulcair will attend a meet and greet with members at the Hooded Merganser Restaurant, 21 Lakeshore Drive West. Call 514-444-7142.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) will make an announcement in support of the Canadian wine industry at Red Rooster Winery. Call 1-866-345-7972.
