Lieutenant governor

Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute Class #23 Bet Din Shine in their Roles as Jewish Leaders Doing Good Works

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On December 17 the Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute ordained its 23rd Class of clergy on zoom. Serving on the Bet Din (a religious court composed of three Rabbis) with Rabbi Steven Blane, Founder and Dean of JSLI, were Rabbis Anibal Mass of Winnipeg, Canada and William "Billy" Love of Philadelphia, PA. Both have recently distinguished themselves by being honored in their communities.

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  • Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute Class #23 Bet Din - a religious court composed of three Rabbis - are honored in their respective communities.
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On December 17 the Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute ordained its 23rd Class of clergy on zoom.
  • As well, Rabbi Love has spent his life doing good deeds and acts of service to his local and Jewish communities.
  • Rabbi Blane is the founder and director of the Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute, the online professional rabbinical program and of the Union of Jewish Universalist Communities, http://www.ujuc.org .

Apollo 17 Astronaut Harrison Schmitt Honored with the 2022 Thomas R. Hobson Distinguished Aerospace Service Award

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Friday, July 1, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aerospace States Association (ASA) is proud to honor Apollo 17 Astronaut and former U.S.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aerospace States Association (ASA) is proud to honor Apollo 17 Astronaut and former U.S.
  • Senator Harrison Schmitt with the 2022 Thomas R. Hobson Distinguished Aerospace Service Award.
  • "Mr. Hobson used his years of experience and incredible wisdom to help ASA approach tough challenges and create innovative and effective solutions.
  • Past recipients of the Thomas R. Hobson Distinguished Aerospace Service Award include Wally Funk, Aviator and Commercial Astronaut, Charles Huettner, former Executive Director of the ASA, and Buzz Aldrin, Ph.D., former NASA Gemini and Apollo 11 Astronaut.

Colorado Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera and Alaska Lt. Governor Kevin Meyer Named National Chair and Vice Chair of Aerospace States Association

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Aerospace States Association (ASA) elected Colorado Lt.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Aerospace States Association (ASA) elected Colorado Lt.
  • Governor Dianne Primavera as the new National Chair and Alaska Lt.
  • Governor Kevin Meyer as Vice Chair of the ASA.
  • Governor Meyer has also been a longtime advocate of the industry, creating Aerospace Day at the Alaska State Capitol among other initiatives.

Announcing the Inaugural Lieutenant Governor's B.C. Journalism Fellowship Recipient

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Journalism Fellowship is Francesca Fionda, an experienced and award-winning investigative/data journalist, and journalism instructor/adjunct professor.

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  • Journalism Fellowship is Francesca Fionda, an experienced and award-winning investigative/data journalist, and journalism instructor/adjunct professor.
  • "What an honour to see Francesca receive the inaugural Lieutenant Governor's B.C.
  • "This inaugural fellowship project will analyze the displacement of British Columbians from the increasingly severe climate disasters we are experiencing across our province," said the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
  • Journalism Fellowship is committed to delivering the annual award for three years: 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Announcing the Lieutenant Governor's B.C. Journalism Fellowship

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Journalism Fellowship.

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  • Journalism Fellowship.
  • However, budget cutbacks have become a reality for most newsrooms, and long-form journalism requires significant resources.
  • Journalism Fellowship is committed to delivering the annual fellowships for the next three years.
  • "We are delighted to partner and offer this fellowship," stated Joy Jennissen, Chair of the Jack Webster Foundation.

Canada's Crown: Great Value, Little Cost: $1.55 Per Canadian Yearly - Monarchist League Survey

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Monday, November 22, 2021

As The Queen of Canada's representative, The Governor General's Office served Canadians at an annual cost of $1.27 per person.

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  • As The Queen of Canada's representative, The Governor General's Office served Canadians at an annual cost of $1.27 per person.
  • The total annual cost of the service of the Lieutenant Governors, who represent The Queen in each province, was $0.27 cents per capita.
  • The Queen's vice-regal representatives in Canada collectively undertook some 4,023 engagements, both in person and virtually, during the last year measured by the survey.
  • Commenting on the survey, League Chairman Robert Finch said, "What incredible value Canadians receive for the hard work of Rideau Hall and the often-unsung efforts of the Lieutenant Governors!

Mary Simon is Canada's 30th Governor General

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Monday, July 26, 2021

The new governor general then made her way to Rideau Hall, the official residence and workplace of the governor general in Ottawa, where family members were waiting to mark the event.

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  • The new governor general then made her way to Rideau Hall, the official residence and workplace of the governor general in Ottawa, where family members were waiting to mark the event.
  • "I am so honoured to be Canada's first Indigenous governor general.
  • Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada
    Mary Simon is the first Indigenous governor general in Canada since Confederation.
  • The installation of a new governor general is a historic moment reflecting our constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy.

Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario Zooming to Seniors across the Province with Concerts in Care

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

One project the Lieutenant Governor has pursued keenly is a series of Zoom calls with residents of long-term care facilities.

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  • One project the Lieutenant Governor has pursued keenly is a series of Zoom calls with residents of long-term care facilities.
  • Since Her Honour is an avid music lover, she invited Concerts in Care to join her in putting on some virtual concerts as part of these calls.
  • Concerts in Care Ontario responded immediately, and we have already scheduled Zoom calls with seniors in Ottawa, London, Sudbury, Windsor, and Toronto.
  • As the Crowns representative in Ontario, the Lieutenant Governor exercises constitutional powers and promotes a strong and positive civic community.

Prime Minister announces new Lieutenant Governor for Alberta

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, June 30, 2020 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of SalmaLakhani as the new Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 30, 2020 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of SalmaLakhani as the new Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.
  • The Prime Minister thanked the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable LoisMitchell, for her dedication and service to the people of Alberta.
  • As Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, I know she will serve the people of her province and our country well, and continue to be a source of inspiration for all Canadians."
  • Lieutenant Governors are appointed by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Statement by Minister Chagger on Lincoln Alexander Day

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Today, Canadians celebrate the memory of Lincoln Alexander, a leading figure in the struggle for racial equality in Canada

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  • Today, Canadians celebrate the memory of Lincoln Alexander, a leading figure in the struggle for racial equality in Canada
    OTTAWA, Jan. 21, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, Canadians across the country mark Lincoln Alexander Day to honour the legacy of this pioneer and leader in the fight for racial equality in Canada.
  • Born in Toronto in 1922, the Honourable Lincoln MacCauley Alexander was the first Black Canadian to be elected to the House of Commons, and the first Black Canadian to serve as Cabinet minister and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
  • To pay tribute to his long service and inspiring commitment to his community, Parliament declared that January 21, his birthdate, would be known as Lincoln Alexander Day.
  • With Black History Month just around the corner in February, Lincoln Alexander Day is a perfect opportunity to learn more about Black Canadian history and to discover the remarkable achievements of Black Canadian trailblazers in our country.