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At the Rideau Hall skating rink. Photo by MCpl/Cplc Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall. (Via Rideau Hall) The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General is pleased to announce that Rideau Hall’s refrigerated skating rink will open to skaters this Saturday, December 8, 2018. ...

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. ...

[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. ...

One of the key attractions of Rideau Hall are the extensive grounds, where most public events are held. Gov. Gen. David Johnston prepares to read a children’s book by astronaut Chris Hadfield to a group of children on the grounds in June, 2017. ...

The Ottawa summer pastime, the Changing of the Guard, occurs every day at 10 a.m. on Parliament Hill from early July until late August. The old guard marches onto the lawn to be relieved of duty by the new guard, which enters via Wellington Street after marching from the Cartier Square Drill Hall near City Hall. ...

[caption id=“attachment_68810” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] Carleton University professor Marie-Odile Junker accepts the Governor General’s Innovation Award, which she received because of her pioneering work in preserving endangered Aboriginal languages. (Devyn Barrie/OttawaStart.com)[/caption] Inside Rideau Hall, there is an ornate ballroom with a tall ceiling and a large crystal chandelier. ...

[caption id=“attachment_68566” align=“aligncenter” width=“720”] Ottawa’s Marie-Odile Junker will receive the Governor General’s Innovation for her work researching Aboriginal languages in Canada. (Via Rideau Hall Press Office)[/caption] _ (Via Rideau Hall) _ OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will preside over the second annual presentation ceremony of the Governor General’s Innovation Awards on ** Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 6 p. ...

_ (press release) _ OTTAWA—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will meet with Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince ( ** Haakon) ** and The Crown Princess ( ** Mette-Marit) ** of Norway, at Rideau Hall, on ** Monday, November 7, 2016 ** . ...

_ (press release) _ OTTAWA—Earlier today, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Dr. Mark Kristmanson, Chief Executive Officer of the National Capital Commission (NCC), launched the rehabilitation of Rideau Hall’s forecourt area in preparation for Canada’s 150 ...

_ (press release) _ OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, along with Dr. Mark Kristmanson, Chief Executive Officer of the National Capital Commission (NCC), will officially mark the beginning of the rehabilitation work that will be undertaken in front of Rideau Hall, on ** Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at 1:30 p. ...