Portuguese Art and Wine
The Embassy of Portugal hosted a vernissage and wine tasting at the embassy on May 21.
Colombian Art
The Colombian Embassy hosted an art exhibit of local Canadian-Colombian artists on May 20.
Greek Diva
Andreas Vikis, science and technology consultant; Wendy Wynne-Jones, president of the Ottawa chapter, Canadian Institute for Mediterranean studies; soprano Shawne Elizabeth; Nikolaos Matsis, ambassador of Greece; Helen Tryphonas, member of the Paranassos Hellenic Cultural Society.
Asian of the Year
The Asian Network announced the winners of its Asian of the year awards at a ceremony on May 21.
Middle Powers
Austrian Ambassador Otto Ditz hosted a forum examining the role of middle power countries in international affairs on May 16.
In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun
The Embassies of Norway, Sweden and Finland hosted the opening reception for an exhibit of Sami and Inuit art at the National Gallery on May 25.
Portuguese Art and Wine
The Embassy of Portugal hosted a vernissage and wine tasting at the embassy on May 21.
Colombian Art
The Colombian Embassy hosted an art exhibit of local Canadian-Colombian artists on May 20.
Greek Diva
Andreas Vikis, science and technology consultant; Wendy Wynne-Jones, president of the Ottawa chapter, Canadian Institute for Mediterranean studies; soprano Shawne Elizabeth; Nikolaos Matsis, ambassador of Greece; Helen Tryphonas, member of the Paranassos Hellenic Cultural Society.
Asian of the Year
The Asian Network announced the winners of its Asian of the year awards at a ceremony on May 21.
Middle Powers
Austrian Ambassador Otto Ditz hosted a forum examining the role of middle power countries in international affairs on May 16.
In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun
The Embassies of Norway, Sweden and Finland hosted the opening reception for an exhibit of Sami and Inuit art at the National Gallery on May 25.
Portuguese Art and Wine
The Embassy of Portugal hosted a vernissage and wine tasting at the embassy on May 21.
Colombian Art
The Colombian Embassy hosted an art exhibit of local Canadian-Colombian artists on May 20.
Greek Diva
Andreas Vikis, science and technology consultant; Wendy Wynne-Jones, president of the Ottawa chapter, Canadian Institute for Mediterranean studies; soprano Shawne Elizabeth; Nikolaos Matsis, ambassador of Greece; Helen Tryphonas, member of the Paranassos Hellenic Cultural Society.
Asian of the Year
The Asian Network announced the winners of its Asian of the year awards at a ceremony on May 21.
Middle Powers
Austrian Ambassador Otto Ditz hosted a forum examining the role of middle power countries in international affairs on May 16.
In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun
The Embassies of Norway, Sweden and Finland hosted the opening reception for an exhibit of Sami and Inuit art at the National Gallery on May 25.
Portuguese Art and Wine
The Embassy of Portugal hosted a vernissage and wine tasting at the embassy on May 21.
Colombian Art
The Colombian Embassy hosted an art exhibit of local Canadian-Colombian artists on May 20.
Greek Diva
Andreas Vikis, science and technology consultant; Wendy Wynne-Jones, president of the Ottawa chapter, Canadian Institute for Mediterranean studies; soprano Shawne Elizabeth; Nikolaos Matsis, ambassador of Greece; Helen Tryphonas, member of the Paranassos Hellenic Cultural Society.
Asian of the Year
The Asian Network announced the winners of its Asian of the year awards at a ceremony on May 21.
Middle Powers
Austrian Ambassador Otto Ditz hosted a forum examining the role of middle power countries in international affairs on May 16.
In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun
The Embassies of Norway, Sweden and Finland hosted the opening reception for an exhibit of Sami and Inuit art at the National Gallery on May 25.
European Union Day
The Delegation of the European Union celebrated Europe Day with a reception held in the World Exchange Plaza on May 13.
New Zealand Wine
Wine aficionados flocked to the government conference centre on May 13 for the New Zealand Wine Fair where some of the island nation’s most interesting wineries set up booths sample for visitors to sample their newly released wares.
Young Journalists
The delegation for the European Union presented this year’s winners of the Young Journalist Award on May 14. The winners won study trips to Brussels, Belgium.
Japan
Japan celebrated the Canadian Debut of the Yamaha Symphonic Band at a garden party on May 15.
For the Best Mexican...
Mexican Ambassador Emilio Rafael José Goicoechea is a man who’s not afraid to get his hands dirty for the right reasons.
He did just that this past week, rolling up his dress-shirt sleeves to cook dinner for guests at a cozy fundraiser held at the official residence.
Guests bought tickets, and all money raised was donated to children’s music programs at the National Arts Centre. Next month’s dinner will raise money for the Ottawa Humane Society, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s wife, Laureen, already has her ticket.
European Union Day
The Delegation of the European Union celebrated Europe Day with a reception held in the World Exchange Plaza on May 13.
New Zealand Wine
Wine aficionados flocked to the government conference centre on May 13 for the New Zealand Wine Fair where some of the island nation’s most interesting wineries set up booths sample for visitors to sample their newly released wares.
Young Journalists
The delegation for the European Union presented this year’s winners of the Young Journalist Award on May 14. The winners won study trips to Brussels, Belgium.
Japan
Japan celebrated the Canadian Debut of the Yamaha Symphonic Band at a garden party on May 15.
For the Best Mexican...
Mexican Ambassador Emilio Rafael José Goicoechea is a man who’s not afraid to get his hands dirty for the right reasons.
He did just that this past week, rolling up his dress-shirt sleeves to cook dinner for guests at a cozy fundraiser held at the official residence.
Guests bought tickets, and all money raised was donated to children’s music programs at the National Arts Centre. Next month’s dinner will raise money for the Ottawa Humane Society, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s wife, Laureen, already has her ticket.
European Union Day
The Delegation of the European Union celebrated Europe Day with a reception held in the World Exchange Plaza on May 13.
New Zealand Wine
Wine aficionados flocked to the government conference centre on May 13 for the New Zealand Wine Fair where some of the island nation’s most interesting wineries set up booths sample for visitors to sample their newly released wares.
Young Journalists
The delegation for the European Union presented this year’s winners of the Young Journalist Award on May 14. The winners won study trips to Brussels, Belgium.
Japan
Japan celebrated the Canadian Debut of the Yamaha Symphonic Band at a garden party on May 15.
For the Best Mexican...
Mexican Ambassador Emilio Rafael José Goicoechea is a man who’s not afraid to get his hands dirty for the right reasons.
He did just that this past week, rolling up his dress-shirt sleeves to cook dinner for guests at a cozy fundraiser held at the official residence.
Guests bought tickets, and all money raised was donated to children’s music programs at the National Arts Centre. Next month’s dinner will raise money for the Ottawa Humane Society, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s wife, Laureen, already has her ticket.
European Union Day
The Delegation of the European Union celebrated Europe Day with a reception held in the World Exchange Plaza on May 13.
New Zealand Wine
Wine aficionados flocked to the government conference centre on May 13 for the New Zealand Wine Fair where some of the island nation’s most interesting wineries set up booths sample for visitors to sample their newly released wares.
Young Journalists
The delegation for the European Union presented this year’s winners of the Young Journalist Award on May 14. The winners won study trips to Brussels, Belgium.
Japan
Japan celebrated the Canadian Debut of the Yamaha Symphonic Band at a garden party on May 15.
For the Best Mexican...
Mexican Ambassador Emilio Rafael José Goicoechea is a man who’s not afraid to get his hands dirty for the right reasons.
He did just that this past week, rolling up his dress-shirt sleeves to cook dinner for guests at a cozy fundraiser held at the official residence.
Guests bought tickets, and all money raised was donated to children’s music programs at the National Arts Centre. Next month’s dinner will raise money for the Ottawa Humane Society, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s wife, Laureen, already has her ticket.
WaterCan
The annual WaterCan fundraising dinner was held on May 9, with well-dressed crowds packing the Cattle Castle at Lansdowne Park to sample food and drink from around the world.
Norad
The American ambassador hosted a reception on May 5 to celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the North American Aerospace Defence Command.
Political Junkies Café
The first in a series of informal
debates and discussions took place
at Library and Archives on May 6.
Senegal
The Senegalese Embassy celebrated its national day with a reception on May 8 in the Chateau Laurier.
Arab Day
The Arab delegations to Canada celebrated their cultures at an Arab day reception on May 5.
Israel
Israel celebrated its 60th anniversary with a reception on May 7 at the National Gallery.
WaterCan
The annual WaterCan fundraising dinner was held on May 9, with well-dressed crowds packing the Cattle Castle at Lansdowne Park to sample food and drink from around the world.
Norad
The American ambassador hosted a reception on May 5 to celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the North American Aerospace Defence Command.
Political Junkies Café
The first in a series of informal
debates and discussions took place
at Library and Archives on May 6.
Senegal
The Senegalese Embassy celebrated its national day with a reception on May 8 in the Chateau Laurier.
Arab Day
The Arab delegations to Canada celebrated their cultures at an Arab day reception on May 5.
Israel
Israel celebrated its 60th anniversary with a reception on May 7 at the National Gallery.
WaterCan
The annual WaterCan fundraising dinner was held on May 9, with well-dressed crowds packing the Cattle Castle at Lansdowne Park to sample food and drink from around the world.
Norad
The American ambassador hosted a reception on May 5 to celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the North American Aerospace Defence Command.
Political Junkies Café
The first in a series of informal
debates and discussions took place
at Library and Archives on May 6.
Senegal
The Senegalese Embassy celebrated its national day with a reception on May 8 in the Chateau Laurier.
Arab Day
The Arab delegations to Canada celebrated their cultures at an Arab day reception on May 5.
Israel
Israel celebrated its 60th anniversary with a reception on May 7 at the National Gallery.
WaterCan
The annual WaterCan fundraising dinner was held on May 9, with well-dressed crowds packing the Cattle Castle at Lansdowne Park to sample food and drink from around the world.
Norad
The American ambassador hosted a reception on May 5 to celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the North American Aerospace Defence Command.
Political Junkies Café
The first in a series of informal
debates and discussions took place
at Library and Archives on May 6.
Senegal
The Senegalese Embassy celebrated its national day with a reception on May 8 in the Chateau Laurier.
Arab Day
The Arab delegations to Canada celebrated their cultures at an Arab day reception on May 5.
Israel
Israel celebrated its 60th anniversary with a reception on May 7 at the National Gallery.
Farewell China
The Chinese Embassy hosted a farewell reception on April 30 for outgoing Ambassador Lu Shumin, who will be returning to China shortly.
Constitution Day
The embassies of Poland and Lithuania celebrated their Constitution Day at a reception on May 5.
Polish Film
Secretary of State for Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity Jason Kenney hosted a screening of the Polish film Katyn on April 29.
German Film Festival
German speaking countries celebrated the first German Language Film Festival on April 26.
Fundraiser
A fundraiser for the Canadian Council for the Blind was held at the Romanian Embassy on April 29.
Staying in Touch with the Dutch
The Embassy of the Netherlands celebrated its National Day with a large reception at the Cartier drill hall on April 30.
Farewell China
The Chinese Embassy hosted a farewell reception on April 30 for outgoing Ambassador Lu Shumin, who will be returning to China shortly.
Constitution Day
The embassies of Poland and Lithuania celebrated their Constitution Day at a reception on May 5.
Polish Film
Secretary of State for Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity Jason Kenney hosted a screening of the Polish film Katyn on April 29.
German Film Festival
German speaking countries celebrated the first German Language Film Festival on April 26.
Fundraiser
A fundraiser for the Canadian Council for the Blind was held at the Romanian Embassy on April 29.
Staying in Touch with the Dutch
The Embassy of the Netherlands celebrated its National Day with a large reception at the Cartier drill hall on April 30.
Farewell China
The Chinese Embassy hosted a farewell reception on April 30 for outgoing Ambassador Lu Shumin, who will be returning to China shortly.
Constitution Day
The embassies of Poland and Lithuania celebrated their Constitution Day at a reception on May 5.
Polish Film
Secretary of State for Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity Jason Kenney hosted a screening of the Polish film Katyn on April 29.
German Film Festival
German speaking countries celebrated the first German Language Film Festival on April 26.
Fundraiser
A fundraiser for the Canadian Council for the Blind was held at the Romanian Embassy on April 29.
Staying in Touch with the Dutch
The Embassy of the Netherlands celebrated its National Day with a large reception at the Cartier drill hall on April 30.
Farewell China
The Chinese Embassy hosted a farewell reception on April 30 for outgoing Ambassador Lu Shumin, who will be returning to China shortly.
Constitution Day
The embassies of Poland and Lithuania celebrated their Constitution Day at a reception on May 5.
Polish Film
Secretary of State for Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity Jason Kenney hosted a screening of the Polish film Katyn on April 29.
German Film Festival
German speaking countries celebrated the first German Language Film Festival on April 26.
Fundraiser
A fundraiser for the Canadian Council for the Blind was held at the Romanian Embassy on April 29.
Staying in Touch with the Dutch
The Embassy of the Netherlands celebrated its National Day with a large reception at the Cartier drill hall on April 30.
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