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Canada Standard
20-05-2025
- General
- Canada Standard
Government of Canada to host national ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe (V-E) Day
Toronto, ON - Veterans Affairs Canada will host a public commemorative event in Toronto to mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe (V-E) Day that will include the official Government of Canada delegation and feature the lighting of the CN Tower as a beacon of peace, a lantern-lighting ceremony, and a symbolic presentation of the commemorative combat boots underscoring the themes of remembrance, peace, and the homecoming of soldiers. The delegation will be joined by Her Honour, The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Harman Idema, Consul-General of the Netherlands, Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor, City of Toronto, Brigadier-General Joe Robinson, Deputy Commander 4th Canadian Division and Joint Task Forces Central, Canadian Armed Forces, and other dignitaries. The event will include remarks from dignitaries, participation of a delegation of Second World War Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, and Cadets, as well as performances by the HMCS York band, the Hamilton Children's Choir, the Borden Military Wives Choir, the East Side 6 Swing Dancers, and the youth of Toronto All-Star Big Band. Location: Canada Lands Square (CN Tower) 290 Bremner Boulevard Toronto, ON M5V 2T6 Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025 Time: 20:00 EDT Notes for media: Media who wish to participate must register by 15:00 EDT on Thursday, 8 May by contacting media@ with their name and media outlet. Media members are asked to arrive by 19:30 EDT. There will be photo opportunities during the event and interview opportunities with the official delegation members after the ceremony if time permits. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs and we will work with you to enable your participation.
Toronto Star
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
University of West Indies awards raises $460,000 for scholarships
The 16th Annual University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Awards raised more than $460,000 for scholarships at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on April 26. The theme 'Bridging the Gap' captured the essence of the gala's goal: to help Caribbean students in their pursuit of higher education. Hosted by CBC News anchor Dwight Drummond, the event attracted nearly 500 guests, including Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont; co-patrons Donette Chin-Loy Chang and Kevin and Ann-Marie Hibbert; Luminary Award recipient Kardinal Offishall; University of Toronto Chancellor Wesley Hall; Olympic athlete Donovan Bailey; and Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey.
Ottawa Citizen
10-05-2025
- Ottawa Citizen
Canadian Tulip Festival kicks off and the hunt for parking spots begins
The Canadian Tulip Festival kicked off on Saturday, marking the 80th year since Canadian forces liberated the Netherlands during the Second World War. Article content Article content Thousands of visitors flocked to Dows Lake to enjoy the warm and sunny afternoon and to take innumerable photos of blooming tulips. Article content Couples walked hand in hand, trying to find open spots, while families wandered around carrying children and walking dogs, soaking in the sunlight and the warmth. Article content Article content Dignitaries, including Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and Ontario Lt.-Gov. Edith Dumont, were guests of honour at the event, and new United States Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra was also in the honour party. Article content Article content A cannon salute marked the end of the opening ceremony, while four CF-18 fighter aircraft flew over the festival grounds to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the war. Article content The beautiful weather was good news for event organizers, but it also meant the revival of annual complaints about rare parking spaces at the festival site. Article content Volunteers at the Canadian Tulip Festival are again encouraging attendees to take public transit or rideshares as street parking spots around the leafy neighbourhood festival site fill up quickly. Article content The festival's official parking lot this year is located at Carleton University (Lot P7), which was full by noon on Saturday. Article content Smaller lots near the festival location were also filled up. Article content Tayah Clairie and Andrew Suthon decided to take in the festival on Saturday because they plan to go out of town next weekend. They said they were lucky to find parking shortly after arriving in the area. Article content Article content 'Somebody was coming out, luckily for us,' Suthon said. Article content If not, he said they likely faced a wait. Article content Clairie agreed traffic was heavy in the area, but she said the festival lived up to its billing. Article content 'We heard that this (is) beautiful, and so far it's definitely lived up to the experience,' she said. Article content A few festival goers also parked on residential streets near Dows Lake. Article content David Hudson, who has lived near the intersection of Dows Lake Road and Kippewa Drive since 2019, said dozens of people will circle the neighbourhood while trying to find free parking for their vehicles. Article content However, he said festival organizers should do even more to encourage people to come to the event, especially since Carleton is an eight-minute walk away. Article content 'It's a great event for two weekends of the year and they should encourage people to park here. We should do something to make it easier for people to attend,' Hudson said. Article content Sonia Juillet, a tulip festival volunteer, encourages festival goers to take public transit if they can. There is an LRT station right near Dows Lake and OC Transpo bus routes 55, 56 and 85 all have stops in the area. Article content She also suggested people to use rideshares or taxis to get to the Dows Lake Pavilion, where there is an accessible pickup and drop-off area. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Winnipeg Free Press
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Victory in Europe Day commemorations underway in Toronto, Ottawa
OTTAWA – Veterans, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders are gathering at events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. Veterans Affairs Canada says Canadians and Allied soldiers accepted the surrender of the German forces in the Netherlands on May 5, 1945. Remaining German forces then surrendered across Europe and May 8, 1945, was declared Victory in Europe Day. Veterans Affairs is hosting a wreath-laying ceremony today at the Victory-Peace Monument at Toronto's Coronation Park, with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Ontario Lt.-Gov. Edith Dumont among those set to attend. An event is taking place in Ottawa at the National War Memorial with the chief of the defence staff, Gen. Jennie Carignan, and the Dutch ambassador to Canada. Other ceremonies are taking place across the country. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. — With files from Rianna Lim in Toronto This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 8, 2025.
Cision Canada
08-05-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Government of Canada to host national ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe (V-E) Day/ Français
TORONTO, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Veterans Affairs Canada will host a public commemorative event in Toronto to mark the 80 th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe (V-E) Day that will include the official Government of Canada delegation and feature the lighting of the CN Tower as a beacon of peace, a lantern-lighting ceremony, and a symbolic presentation of the commemorative combat boots underscoring the themes of remembrance, peace, and the homecoming of soldiers. The delegation will be joined by Her Honour, The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Harman Idema, Consul-General of the Netherlands, Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor, City of Toronto, Brigadier-General Joe Robinson, Deputy Commander 4th Canadian Division and Joint Task Forces Central, Canadian Armed Forces, and other dignitaries. The event will include remarks from dignitaries, participation of a delegation of Second World War Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, and Cadets, as well as performances by the HMCS York band, the Hamilton Children's Choir, the Borden Military Wives Choir, the East Side 6 Swing Dancers, and the youth of Toronto All-Star Big Band. Notes for media: Media who wish to participate must register by 15:00 EDT on Thursday, 8 May by contacting [email protected] with their name and media outlet. Media members are asked to arrive by 19:30 EDT. There will be photo opportunities during the event and interview opportunities with the official delegation members after the ceremony if time permits. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs and we will work with you to enable your participation. SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada - Ottawa
