Canadian Coast Guard Exemplary Service medals and bars

ST. JOHN’S (NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR) - Sixteen members of the Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region will be awarded Exemplary Service medals and bars at Government House in St. John’s. The awards will be presented by the Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador on behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada and Honourary Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard.

Photo opportunities will be available to media in attendance.

DATE: Thursday, February 22, 2018

TIME:  3:00 p.m. (Please arrive by 2:30 p.m.)

LOCATION: Government House
                     50 Military Road, St John’s, NL

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Media Inquiries
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador Region
709-772-3375
media.nl@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

MA-NL-18-04E

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