Sunday, January 13, 2013

Twitter Praise

Jason Kenney (@kenneyjason)
Canada is very fortunate to have diplomats the calibre of High Commissioner to India Stewart Beck & Chandigarh Consul General Scott Slessor.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Bill Van: RIP


Notice from RHOMA on the passing of Bill Van, Trade Commissioner.
RHOMA members will be saddened to learn of the death of Bill Van on January 11, 2013; note, visitation in Ottawa on Monday, January 14.  Les membres de l'ACMAR seront triste d'apprendre la mort do Bill Van le 11 janvier 2013, à noter: la visitation a lieu lundi le 14 janvier.  Please see obituary below from the Ottawa Citizen; voir la nécrologie si-dessous.

William VAN

VAN, William "Bill" Ross
September 18, 1921 - January 11, 2013
Loving husband of the late Gwendolyn Edith Hope
(nee Weary).   Father to Bryan and Peter and predeceased by son Robin and daughter Heather. Uncle to Dr. John Lundon. Proud             Grandfather to Christopher, Justin, Brogan, Ashley, Spencer,     Tommy, Vanessa and Jessica.
Born and raised in Quebec City, Bill attended Bishops University in Sherbrooke,           Quebec where he met his wife Gwen. He then served with the Royal Canadian Navy  overseas during the Second World War. Upon his return he attended McGill University           to study law where he was then recruited by the Diplomatic Service. Over the span of 37 years he and his family lived in Columbia, Cuba, Italy, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Ireland,        England, the U.S. and Argentina, finishing his career as Consul General in Buffalo, N.Y.
Dad will be missed as a source of strength, and loving father, especially to his    grandchildren, with whom he always kept in touch. Thank you to Dr.'s Gottman and      Leblanc and all the nursing and support staff at the Montfort Hospital for their attentive      and compassionate care.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Garden Chapel           of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (Between Baseline and Bayshore)   followed by a memorial service in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations            to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Donations, Condolences and   Tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

Friday, January 11, 2013

Clendenning Art Show


You are cordially invited to David Clendenning's showing of fine art photographic prints at the Galleria Old Chelsea, January 24 to February 14, 2013. 

Vernissage, Sunday, January 27, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. 

The Artist will also be on site Sunday afternoons during the exhibition.

Galerie Old Chelsea is located in its beautiful new location at Restaurant Les Fougeres,
783 route 105, Chelsea QC, J9B 1P1

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Maurice Hladik Presents: feeding the world

Connect. Discuss. Explore.
Have you ever wondered...?
de Natura is your opportunity to connect with the natural world.
Don't miss this special series of interactive evenings with guest experts who'll introduce you to the inspiring world of nature.

Thursday January 17
7:30pm-9:30pm

Embark upon a stimulating evening exploring the issue of global food security.
Maurice Hladik, author of Demystifying Food from Farm to Fork, will talk about the role that GMOs play in our food, for good and bad. Then the audience will discuss the subject over a drink or engage the speaker in a debate.
A book-signing will follow.

Cost:$20 (taxes included)

Tickets and Information:
Connexions. Discussions. Explorations.
Vous êtes-vous déjà demandé...?
Grâce aux de Natura, vous avez la chance d'entrer en contact avec le monde naturel.
Ne manquez pas cette série de soirées interactives avec des invités experts qui vous initieront au monde inspirant de la nature.

Jeudi le 17 janvier 19 h 30 à 21 h 30
(présentation en anglais aves un diaporama bilingue)

Assistez à une conférence stimulate sur la sécurité alimentaire mondiale.
Maurice Hladik, auteur de Demystifying Food from Farm to Fork, traitera de la place qu'occupent les organismes génétiquement modifiés (OGM) dans notre alimentation, pour le meilleur et pour le pire. Les participants pourront ensuite discuter entre eux autour d'une consommation ou poursuivre le dialogue avec l'auteur. Ils pourront aussi se procurer le livre et faire dédicacer par Maurice Hladik.

Coût: 20$ (taxes comprises)

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Saturday, January 5, 2013

Dips to Learn Martial Arts

DFAIT is preparing it's staff to take on terrorists the non-diplomatic way. Many will be taking a page out of their boss's book.

Globe article.