| National Defence | backgrounders
The Nijmegen Marches originated in 1909 with Dutch military efforts to increase the long-distance marching and weight-carrying ability of their infantry soldiers.
| National Defence | news releases
A departure parade was held today at the Canadian War Museum to mark the upcoming participation of a contingent of more than 200 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members in the 98th annual International Four Days Marches Nijmegen. The Marches will be held from July 15 to 18, 2014.
| Canadian Heritage | backgrounders
An Unforgettable Journey of Sound and Light
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
Final season of the award-winning sound and light show starts tomorrow night
| Service Canada | news releases
Canada Post is celebrating the work of master photographers Edward Burtynsky, Lynne Cohen, Fred Herzog, C.D. Hoy, Michel Lambeth, William Notman and Louis-Prudent Vallée, with the second issue in a five-year series on Canadian photography.
| Transport Canada | media advisories
Jeff Watson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, will be joined by Ron Burnett, President of the Terrace-Kitimat Airport Society, to announce Government of Canada support for the Northwest Regional Airport
| Transport Canada | media advisories
Jeff Watson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, will make an announcement related to the enhancement of Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway, at the offices of West Coast Reduction, Ltd. Mr. Watson will be joined by Barry Glotman, president and CEO of West Coast Reduction Ltd
| Transport Canada | media advisories
Jeff Watson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, will be joined by Jack Mussallem, Mayor of Prince Rupert, to announce Government of Canada support for the Prince Rupert Airport
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
July 7, 2014 The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Regional Minister for Prince Edward Island, will make an announcement regarding annual funding for small craft harbours in Prince Edward Island, including a project at the West Point Harbour. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance.
| Canadian Space Agency | media advisories
On July 8, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronaut David Saint-Jacques will be at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) to meet with International Space University (ISU) Space Studies Program participants. ISU specializes in providing graduate-level training to the future leaders of the emerging global space community. During his presentation, which will be followed by a question and answer session, David will speak about his journey, what it takes to become an astronaut, and life in space.
