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Three new exhibits open today at Canadian Photography Institute

[caption id=“attachment_82474” align=“aligncenter” width=“720”] Portrait of an unidentified pair of prospectors, c. 1860. By an unidentified photographer. (via Canadian Photography Institute/NGC)[/caption] The Canadian Photography Institute at the National Gallery is unveiling three new exhibitions today: _ - Gold and Silver: Images and Illusions of the Gold Rush; _ _ - Frontera: Views of the U. ...

#2017 #David Johnston #Governor General #rideau hall

PHOTOS: GG says goodbye with ceremonial cornerstone, tree planting

Gov. Gen. David Johnston and Sharon Johnston wrapped up their seven-year mandate on Thursday with a slew of official activities. The Johnstons began the day by laying a cornerstone at the new visitor centre on Parliament Hill, to “underline the importance of public education about our national institutions and to mark the construction of the first new building on Parliament Hill in over a century,” said a news release from Rideau Hall. ...

#david johnston leaves office #governor general david johnston #rideau hall #savour fall

Johnston wraps up 7 years as GG with Savour Fall

[caption id=“attachment_80120” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] Governor General David Johnston eyes an ice sculpture during Savour Fall – his last event at Rideau Hall before the end of his term. (Charlie Senack for OttawaStart.com)[/caption] Governor General David Johnston hosted his last event at Rideau Hall on Saturday before handing over the vice-regal reins to former astronaut Julie Payette on Oct. ...

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