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Her Excellency to Present Medal for Volunteers, 28 April 2017
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OTTAWA—As part of National Volunteer Week, Her Excellency Sharon Johnston and His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, will present the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 64 exceptional volunteers from Canada’s Capital Region during a ceremony at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. West, on Friday, April 28, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers recognizes the remarkable volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields. As an official Canadian honour, the Medal pays tribute to the dedication and exemplary commitment of volunteers. RECIPIENTS AND CITATIONS BY WARD Ward...
HONOURS AND DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT, 10 Apr 2017
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ON BEHALF OF THE QUEEN, HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR GENERAL HAS APPROVED NATIONAL HONOURS FOR THE FOLLOWING DESERVING INDIVIDUALS. MERITORIOUS SERVICE CROSS (1) COL D. ELDER - FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP, SUPERB PROFESSIONALISM AND SELFLESS DEDICATION AS COMD OF ATF-IRAQ, OCT 15 TO APR 16 MEDAL OF BRAVERY (1) LT(N) S. GAUDREAULT, LT(N) D. WILLIS, LS J.-F. MARTINEAU, AB J. RICHARDS - FOR THEIR SELFLESS AND BRAVE ACTIONS DURING A FIRE IN ANTALYA, TURKEY, 14 NOV 14 (2) CPL A.E. ZAWYRUCHA, CPL M.T. LEPAIN - FOR COURAGEOUS AND SELFLESS ACTIONS FOLLOWING A CAR ACCIDENT IN WINDSOR, ON, 13 AUG 15 MERITORIOUS...
Presentation of Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division), 9 April 2017
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April 9, 2017 Presentation of Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division) LILLE, FRANCE—Today, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presented a Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) to Mr. Michel Le Baron during a private ceremony in Lille, France. Michel Le Baron, M.S.M.Normandy, FranceMeritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) Michel Le Baron was one of the key drivers behind the Comité Juno Canada Normandie, a French organization that co-ordinates ceremonies commemorating the contribution of Canadian soldiers to the war effort in France. Dedicated to strengthening the ties between France and Canada, the organization aims to raise awareness in...
Governor General to Present Medal for Volunteers, 24 April 2017
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Governor General to Present Medal for Volunteers OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will present the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 46 individuals on Monday, April 24, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The Medal for Volunteers recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields. As an official Canadian honour, it also pays tribute to the dedication and exemplary commitment of volunteers. Guy ArcandShawinigan, Que. Russell BartonBirch Hills, Sask. Jack BoersmaAbbotsford, B.C. Brigadier-General William Buckham, O.M.M., C.D. (Ret’d)St. Albert, Alta. Neil ChymkoEdmonton,...
Governor General to Present Honours in London, Ontario-March 9, 2017
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Governor General to Present Honours in London, Ontario OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will present honours during a ceremony on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the London Convention Centre, in London, Ontario. More than 45 remarkable Canadians will be recognized for their excellence, courage or exceptional dedication to service with one of the following honours: the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, the Meritorious Service Decoration, the Decoration for Bravery, the Polar Medal or the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. The ceremony will be streamed live online at www.gg.ca/live, starting at...