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Advertising Blackout!…Legion encourages remembrance with unique initiative

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Mardi, novembre 7, 2023

OTTAWA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thousands of digital advertising signs across the country will go black on Remembrance Day this year, to be replaced with a message of remembrance and three important figures: 11-11-11.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thousands of digital advertising signs across the country will go black on Remembrance Day this year, to be replaced with a message of remembrance and three important figures: 11-11-11.
  • The two minutes of silence are a very sacred part of Remembrance Day ceremonies, during which attendees quietly reflect upon our Veterans’ sacrifices and remember them with deep gratitude.
  • Canadians can expect another beautiful National Remembrance Day Ceremony organized by the Legion at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on November 11.
  • Branches are populating this page to allow Canadians to find a Legion-supported Remembrance ceremony closest to them.

The National Dance Company of Korea Performing in Ottawa

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Jeudi, octobre 5, 2023

The friendship between the two countries will be celebrated on stage through performances by the National Dance Company of Korea, Compagnie ODD and cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne on Tuesday, October 10, at the Southam Hall, National Art Centre, Ottawa.

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  • The friendship between the two countries will be celebrated on stage through performances by the National Dance Company of Korea, Compagnie ODD and cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne on Tuesday, October 10, at the Southam Hall, National Art Centre, Ottawa.
  • has been promoting to the world the elegant beauty and depth of Korean tradition, showing refined Korean traditional dance with contemporary qualities.
  • The emotional cycles moving through the music and dance offer a compelling visual and aural experience.
  • Location: Southam Hall, National Art Centre (1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON)

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Mercredi, mai 31, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Cynthia (Cindy) Termorshuizen, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, will serve concurrently as Personal Representative of the Prime Minister (Sherpa) for the G7 Summit.
  • Tushara Williams, currently Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Finance Canada, becomes Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council Office, effective June 19, 2023.
  • Eric Costen, currently Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Health, effective June 26, 2023.
  • Nick Leswick, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, will assume the duties of Deputy Minister on an interim basis, until such a time as a new Deputy Minister of Finance is appointed.

OpenText to Report Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results on Thursday, February 2, 2023

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Mardi, janvier 10, 2023

A replay of the call will be available beginning February 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

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  • A replay of the call will be available beginning February 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
  • ET through 11:59 p.m. on February 16, 2023 and can be accessed by dialing 1-855-669-9658 (toll-free) or +1-604-674-8052 (international) and using passcode 9718 followed by the number sign.
  • For more information or to listen to the call via webcast, please visit: https://investors.opentext.com/events-and-presentations .
  • ET.

OpenText to Ring the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell in Ottawa

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Lundi, décembre 19, 2022

WATERLOO, ON, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced that Mark J. Barrenechea, OpenText CEO & CTO, will join members of the Company's executive leadership team and Board of Directors to ring the Nasdaq opening bell on February 3, 2023, from 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET. 

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  • The Nasdaq opening bell in Ottawa, Canada, celebrates Canada's leading role in global innovation and OpenText as Canada's most valued cloud company.
  • The event will be broadcast live from the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
  • "OpenText is honoured to open the Nasdaq, live from Ottawa, Canada, in recognition of the company's leading role in global technology innovation and business transformation," said Mark J. Barrenechea, OpenText CEO & CTO.
  • A live stream of the Nasdaq Opening Bell will be available at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/36pterd6
    OpenText, The Information Company™, enables organizations to gain insight through market leading information management solutions, powered by OpenText Cloud Editions.

The Royal Canadian Legion hosts Canada’s 2022 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

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Vendredi, novembre 11, 2022

OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion hosted Canadas National Remembrance Day Ceremony in full once again this year, with pandemic restrictions having previously altered the format over the past two years.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion hosted Canadas National Remembrance Day Ceremony in full once again this year, with pandemic restrictions having previously altered the format over the past two years.
  • A fly-past by CF-18 Hornet aircraft, and a second fly-past of aHawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire, highlighted the ceremony.
  • God Save the King was sung this year at the annual gathering organized by The Royal Canadian Legion.
  • Mr. Bruce Julian, the Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion also joined the Vice Regal Party to lay a wreath.

The Royal Canadian Legion 2022 National Poppy Campaign launches today

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Vendredi, octobre 28, 2022

OTTAWA, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legions 2022 National Poppy Campaign is officially underway, with new biodegradable Poppies and wreaths and some poignant new initiatives to help promote Remembrance.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legions 2022 National Poppy Campaign is officially underway, with new biodegradable Poppies and wreaths and some poignant new initiatives to help promote Remembrance.
  • For the first time ever, the Legion is distributing new biodegradable Poppies and wreaths during this years campaign.
  • It is a project of The Legion National Foundation and donations go to this charity, whose work complements that of the Legion.
  • The ceremonial start to the 2022 National Poppy Campaign took place on October 25, with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, accepting the First Poppy from Dominion President Bruce Julian.

The Royal Canadian Legion holds 2021 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

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Vendredi, novembre 12, 2021

OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 100th anniversary of the Poppy as the countrys symbol of Remembrance was the theme of Canadas National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 100th anniversary of the Poppy as the countrys symbol of Remembrance was the theme of Canadas National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa.
  • All who were present paid tribute accompanied by prayers, special music, a 21-gun salute, and a fly-past by CF-18 Hornet aircraft.
  • The annual ceremony organized by The Royal Canadian Legion ensures the country never forgets our fallen Veterans.
  • We are a non-profit organization with a national reach across Canada as well as branches in the U.S., and Europe.

The Royal Canadian Legion launches 2021 National Poppy Campaign

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Vendredi, octobre 29, 2021

OTTAWA, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One hundred years after the Poppy became the nation’s symbol of Remembrance, The Royal Canadian Legion has launched its 2021 National Poppy Campaign. Close to 20 million poppies are expected to be distributed this year.

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  • Highlights include Poppy anniversary pins, cutting-edge Poppy art, Tap to Give boxes
    OTTAWA, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One hundred years after the Poppy became the nations symbol of Remembrance, The Royal Canadian Legion has launched its 2021 National Poppy Campaign.
  • We are always thankful to see how Canadians step up to support our Veterans during this period, says Bruce Julian, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint also produced a commemorative Poppy coin and Canada Post created commemorative Poppy stamp.
  • The ceremonial start of the 2021 National Poppy Campaign took place on October 25, with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor-General of Canada, accepting the First Poppy from Dominion President Bruce Julian.