Rideau

New program receives Government of Canada funding to support equity in access to learning opportunities for young Canadians

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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Canada\'s prosperity depends on our young people reaching their full potential.

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  • Canada\'s prosperity depends on our young people reaching their full potential.
  • Powered by the Rideau Hall Foundation, Catapult Canadaisa national platformand community that aims to increaseequity ofaccess tolearningopportunities for youth.
  • Catapult Canada will work closely with Canadian learning technology leader, D2L, to design a cutting-edge solution that effectively meets the needs of youth around the country.
  • This robust online platform will provide, amplify and share resources among a community of organizations serving youth across the country, and eventually support a mentorship program.

Temporary Closure of Rideau Hall Grounds and Skating Rink

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth, Monarchy in Canada, ONTARIO, Canadian heraldry, Rideau Hall, Houses, Rideau, Ottawa

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Following the announcement of a province-wide shut down by the Province of Ontario, the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General has decided to temporarily close the grounds of Rideau Hall, including the skating rink, in order to minimize any risk of COVID-19 transmission.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Following the announcement of a province-wide shut down by the Province of Ontario, the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General has decided to temporarily close the grounds of Rideau Hall, including the skating rink, in order to minimize any risk of COVID-19 transmission.
  • The closure is effective as of this evening, December 22, 2020, until further notice.
  • For up-to-date information, including on our virtual offerings, visit www.gg.ca .

Rideau Hall Foundation and Michener Awards Foundation Joining Forces

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 29, 2020 /CNW/ -Today the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and the Michener Awards Foundation are thrilled to announce they are joining forces to strengthen the Michener Awards and ensure the program's ability to support and celebrate excellence in Canadian journalism well into the future.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 29, 2020 /CNW/ -Today the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and the Michener Awards Foundation are thrilled to announce they are joining forces to strengthen the Michener Awards and ensure the program's ability to support and celebrate excellence in Canadian journalism well into the future.
  • We are delighted to partner with the Rideau Hall Foundation to raise the profile of these highly coveted awards."
  • The Michener Award was established in 1970 by the late Right Honourable Roland Michener, Governor General of Canada from 1967 to 1974.
  • But in 1983 the responsibility of administering the awards was transferred to the newly organized and newly titled Michener Awards Foundation.

Rideau Recognition Is Named on 2020 HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen List of Top Recognition Providers

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
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Rideau Recognition, a global provider in employee recognition and division of the Engage2Excel group of companies, has earned a spot on HRO Today Bakers Dozen list as one of the leading recognition providers.

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  • Rideau Recognition, a global provider in employee recognition and division of the Engage2Excel group of companies, has earned a spot on HRO Today Bakers Dozen list as one of the leading recognition providers.
  • HRO Todays Bakers Dozen list, an important reference in the HR industry, rates recognition providers on their level of service.
  • To determine the ranking of each company, research is conducted by gathering feedback from a group of nearly one thousand clients.
  • It is an incredible honour to make the Bakers Dozen list again - our lucky number 13, says Phil Stewart, CEO of the Engage2Excel group of companies.

Macadamian Partners with The Royal and The Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centres, to deploy a digital COVID-19 staff screening solution

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Preventing outbreaks is top of mind for organizations like The Royal Ottawa and The Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre.

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  • Preventing outbreaks is top of mind for organizations like The Royal Ottawa and The Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre.
  • "By streamlining the screening process, staff have more time to focus on the provision of outstanding care for our community of more than 650 seniors."
  • "The implementation of an innovative digital screening solution allows our screening to remain highly effective while improving efficiency and, most importantly, keeping our environment safe for our clients and staff."
  • As a vibrant seniors' village, the Perley Rideau is one of Ontario's largest and most innovative long-term care homes.

Governor General Launches New Online Platform: Caring Nation

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Friday, April 3, 2020
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OTTAWA, April 3, 2020 /CNW/ -Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, has launched a new online platform called Caring Nation and we want to hear from you!

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  • OTTAWA, April 3, 2020 /CNW/ -Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, has launched a new online platform called Caring Nation and we want to hear from you!
  • Canadians across the countryhave adapted to this new reality, showing compassion, solidarity and ingenuity and we want to know how you are doing.
  • Someday, we will look back on these challenging times and realize that, by coming together, we emerged stronger as a nation.
  • For more information about Caring Nation or to request an interview, contact the Rideau Hall Press Office.

TVO Original TRIPPING the Rideau Canal is an immersive four-hour real-time journey along the historic waterway

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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This beautiful, immersive documentary takes viewers along a 27 km portion of the historic Rideau Canal in real time allowing audiences to soak in the sights, sounds and history of the canal itself.

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  • This beautiful, immersive documentary takes viewers along a 27 km portion of the historic Rideau Canal in real time allowing audiences to soak in the sights, sounds and history of the canal itself.
  • TRIPPING the Rideau Canal is the antithesis of the kind of scripted reality programming that covers the television landscape today.
  • Visit www.trippingtherideaucanal.ca for extra program materials:
    Experience the Rideau Canal in 360 Virtual Reality through six immersive short stories along the waterway.
  • Watch portions of the documentary based on their location on the canal with our interactive map of the Rideau Canal.

Dare to Dream and GGinteractive: an Out-of-This-World Exhibit and Discussion

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Monarchy in Canada, Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth, Canadian heraldry, Rideau Hall, Houses, Rideau, Dare, Government of Canada, Residential buildings

Dare to Dreamshowcases breathtaking photographs of Canada taken from space and an exclusive display of objects, gear and keepsakes from Governor General Payette's personal collection.

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  • Dare to Dreamshowcases breathtaking photographs of Canada taken from space and an exclusive display of objects, gear and keepsakes from Governor General Payette's personal collection.
  • This new exhibition is an opportunity to learn more about her career as an astronaut and how she continues to proudly represent her country as governor general, inspiring people to dare to dream!
  • The exhibit will be part of the guided tours at Rideau Hall until 2022.
  • At the inaugural GGinteractive session, students from the region were connected virtually with students across Canada to experience both the exhibit and discussion first-hand.

Governor General to Welcome the President of the Republic of Croatia

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
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The President and Mr. Kitarovi will plant a blue-beech tree (carpinus caroliniana) on the grounds of Rideau Hall to commemorate the State visit to Canada.

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  • The President and Mr. Kitarovi will plant a blue-beech tree (carpinus caroliniana) on the grounds of Rideau Hall to commemorate the State visit to Canada.
  • Close to 150 commemorative trees grace the grounds of Rideau Hall, the official residence of the governor general of Canada.
  • In honour of the President's visit to Canada, the Governor General will host a State dinner at Rideau Hall.
  • The Governor General and the President will deliver remarks on this occasion.

Engage2Excel Announces the Addition of Rideau, Inc.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Headquartered in Montreal, Rideau provides world-class organizations with an integrated recognition platform that fuels long-term performance by increasing employee engagement and retention.

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  • Headquartered in Montreal, Rideau provides world-class organizations with an integrated recognition platform that fuels long-term performance by increasing employee engagement and retention.
  • "I couldn't be more enthusiastic about Rideau joining the E2E Group family of companies," said Hart.
  • "Our mission has been to build meaningful relationships with powerful recognition solutions, and E2E Group will only help take us to the next level."
  • The organization now consists of Engage2Excel, Inc. and Engage2Excel Recruitment Solutions ( www.engage2excel.com ), Hinda Incentives and Loyalty Group ( www.hinda.com ), and Rideau, Inc. ( www.rideau.com ).