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Canada’s largest boat show launches contest for 2011 show
January 8-11, 2011 Direct Energy Centre

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OTTAWA, August 30, 2010 -- The National Council of Veteran Associations (NCVA) commented today on ongoing news stories regarding the lack of response from the Federal Government and senior public servants to Canada’s veterans, and emphasized that now is not the time to downsize Veterans Affairs Canada.

Canada Post today presented the winners for the 2010 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards.

Winners were chosen by Canada Post judging committee in two categories: Individual Achievement and Educator categories and come from across Canada. Literacy advocates from organizations across Canada have determined the winners.

On September 24th, 2010, Culture Days kicks off in Canada for the first time in history. As the largest-ever collective public participation campaign undertaken by the arts and cultural community in Canada, Culture Days is a free three-day celebration of Canadian arts and culture at every level: From the local woodworker to the established arts organization, Culture Days will unite the nation to honour the diversity of our creativity in every community.

Canada Post today announced the finalists for the 2010 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards.

“The 28 finalists have shared stories of perseverance, overcoming great odds and the value of community support for literacy programs and their students,” said Anthony Wilson-Smith, Vice-President Communications and Public Affairs at Canada Post. “Each submission is a success story in its own and we are proud to recognize their efforts today.”

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Miller Thomson Foundation Awards Scholarships Totalling $200,000 to Graduating High School Students Across Canada

- Since 1995 $2.55 million has been awarded to 2,550 students -

If you haven't already done so, please complete the 2009 - 2010 Survey of Use for the Public Health Agency of Canada. The survey is short and designed to take no longer than 5 minutes. It will be available until Friday, June 25, 2010.

The survey can be completed online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/phac2010

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ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to inform you of the debut of our new media fellowship, the Peter Gzowski Life Literacy Fellowship, which will provide one journalist with a financial contribution to research and develop a feature story that increases public understanding of adult literacy in Canada. The fellowship honours the late veteran broadcaster and literacy champion, Peter Gzowski.

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First event benefiting the new Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation supports specialized care, research and education

Toronto, Thursday, June 17, 2010 – Children with a wide range of disabilities, including brain and spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy and genetic disorders, stand to benefit from a $165,000 contribution raised by RSM Richter, one of Canada’s largest independent accounting, business advisory and consulting firms.

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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS ANNOUNCES 2010 PRELIMINARY LINE-UP
Participants include Dionne Brand, Michael Cunningham, Joshua Ferris, Jonathan Franzen, Paul Harding, Andrea Levy, Yann Martel, DBC Pierre, Fay Weldon