Customizable RSS feeds for Canadian Heritage's news products, including news releases, media advisories and speeches. http://www.pch.gc.ca Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:52:41 -0500 Day after day, our artists provide Canadians with unforgettable artistic experiences. These talented creators and their works deepen our appreciation of the arts and help strengthen our communities and our economy. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1365609772866?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1365609772866?WT_mc.id=rss Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:02:58 -0500 The Honourable Michael Chong, Member of Parliament (Wellington–Halton Hills), on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced support for the Three Centuries Festival for the 2013 and 2014 editions of the Elora Festival. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1365169826676?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1365169826676?WT_mc.id=rss Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:50:33 -0500 The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that the Shaw Festival Theatre is benefiting from a boost to its fundraising efforts through the Shaw Festival Theatre Endowment Foundation. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1365083208886?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1365083208886?WT_mc.id=rss Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:46:55 -0500 Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament (Saint John), on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that Symphony New Brunswick is benefitting from a boost to its fundraising efforts through the Symphony New Brunswick Foundation. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1364908194641?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1364908194641?WT_mc.id=rss Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:09:59 -0500 The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament (Egmont), on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced new investments from the Government of Canada in the Atlantic Presenters Association (APA). http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1364236960723?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1364236960723?WT_mc.id=rss Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0500 Theatre has been bringing people together for thousands of years. Today, this ancient art form is celebrated around the world. Since 1962, World Theatre Day has been marked with a variety of activities and festivities in around 100 countries. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1364236169175?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1364236169175?WT_mc.id=rss Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 The CBC Short Story Prize and the Prix de la nouvelle Radio-Canada today recognized and rewarded Canadian talent by highlighting original works by writers in both official languages. The prizes were awarded to the best original, unpublished, Canadian-authored short stories. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1364325453652?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1364325453652?WT_mc.id=rss Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:17:41 -0500 The Honourable Tim Uppal, Minister of State (Democratic Reform) and Member of Parliament (Edmonton–Sherwood Park), on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced funding for the 2013–2014 and 2014–2015 editions of Strathcona County’s Festival Place Professional Series. This investment will enable Strathcona County to bring new and exciting musical performances to the region. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1364240315036?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1364240315036?WT_mc.id=rss Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:38:40 -0500 The Lionel Gelber Foundation today recognized outstanding literature with the presentation of the 2013 Lionel Gelber Prize. This award honours English-language non-fiction books about issues of worldwide interest. I would like to recognize this year’s recipient, Chrystia Freeland, for her work, Plutocrats: The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else. Chrystia Freeland is an example of the strength and creativity of Canada’s authors. I also commend all the finalists who were nominated for the award: Anne Applebaum for Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe 1944–1956, Paul Bracken for The Second Nuclear Age: Strategy, Danger, and the New Power Politics, Kwasi Kwarteng for Ghosts of Empire: Britain’s Legacies ... http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1364219182327?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1364219182327?WT_mc.id=rss Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:46:29 -0500 The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Regional Minister for Manitoba, on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that a variety of Winnipeg arts organizations are benefiting from a boost to their fundraising efforts from the Government of Canada. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1363889081361?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1363889081361?WT_mc.id=rss Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0500