Governor General David Johnston

Aboriginal veterans honoured in ceremony

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/06/21/aboriginal-veterans-honoured-in-ceremony More than 100 people gathered to celebrate National Aboriginal Day in Ottawa Tuesday. Every year on June 21, aboriginal veterans are honoured in a wreath laying ceremony downtown. One veteran traveled all the way from northern Alberta last year, said John Jewitt from the National Aboriginal Veterans Association. “He wanted to see […]

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GG honours 3 Ottawa men for bravery

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/05/06/gg-honours-3-ottawa-men-for-bravery A broken femur, cracked pelvis, shattered elbow, and herniated discs in his neck wouldn’t stop Ottawa Fire Captain John Chatterton from sacrificing his own life for his colleague’s life. “(I would) do the same thing in a heartbeat,” said Chatterton. He’s one of three Ottawa-area men honoured for their bravery Friday at […]

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Royal Wedding coins introduced by Mint

There’s posters, mugs, magnets, and all kinds of kitsch commemorating the upcoming royal wedding. On the other side of the coin, there’s elegance: the Royal Canadian Mint is honouring the union of Prince William to Kate Middleton. “The beautifully designed collector coins created by the Mint will give Canadians, royal watchers and collectors everywhere exceptional […]

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