Canadian Heritage Newsroom RSS Feed - News Releases Customizable RSS feeds for Canadian Heritage's news products, including news releases, media advisories and speeches. http://www.pch.gc.ca Tue, 28 May 2013 03:12:00 -0500 Supports for the International Hot Air Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced funding for the 30th annual International Hot Air Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, which is taking place from August 10 to 18. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, took the opportunity to reaffirm his support for the festival. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369663854606?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369663854606?WT_mc.id=rss Tue, 28 May 2013 14:00:00 -0500 Support for Pemberton and District Museum and Archives Society Mark Strahl, Member of Parliament (Chilliwack–Fraser Canyon), on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced support for the Pemberton and District Museum and Archives Society (PDMAS) for a new collections management initiative. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369424029515?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369424029515?WT_mc.id=rss Mon, 27 May 2013 10:00:00 -0500 Support for Sport Development and Participation in Saskatchewan The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), and the Honourable Kevin Doherty, Saskatchewan Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, today announced the Government of Canada’s and Government of Saskatchewan’s contribution to sport development and participation in Saskatchewan. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369416605592?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369416605592?WT_mc.id=rss Sun, 26 May 2013 17:30:00 -0500 Statement on the Occasion of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Day Today is Jumpstart Day, a special day filled with fun activities that will help kids from financially disadvantaged families in local communities throughout Canada get involved in sport and recreation.  http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369427778583?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369427778583?WT_mc.id=rss Sat, 25 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 Announcement of Acting Librarian and Archivist of Canada The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that Hervé Déry will be the interim Librarian and Archivist of Canada until an appointment is made. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369426234288?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369426234288?WT_mc.id=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 16:10:35 -0500 Support for the Show "Deux Rives, Une Seule Musique" The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced funding for the show “Deux rives, une seule musique.” The show will take place in Gatineau on June 29. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369401693577?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369401693577?WT_mc.id=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:00 -0500 Investment in the Peterborough Museum and Archives Dean Del Mastro, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Member of Parliament (Peterborough), on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced a Government of Canada investment in the Corporation of the City of Peterborough for upgrades to the Peterborough Museum and Archives. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369399979540?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369399979540?WT_mc.id=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 11:30:00 -0500 Announcement: Funding for Culture Days Paul Calandra, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament (Oak Ridges–Markham), on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced funding for Culture Days, a national celebration of arts and culture that takes place every year in September.   http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369327579945?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1369327579945?WT_mc.id=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Support for the Festi Jazz International de Rimouski The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced funding for the 28th Festi Jazz international de Rimouski, which will take place from August 29 to September 1, 2013. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1368641616563?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1368641616563?WT_mc.id=rss Thu, 23 May 2013 10:30:00 -0500 Support for the Mondial des Cultures de Drummondville The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today reaffirmed the Government of Canada’s support for the Mondial des cultures de Drummondville. http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1368710244958?WT_mc.id=rss http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1368710244958?WT_mc.id=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:00 -0500