lieutenant governor to visit kitchener

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Lieutenant Governor to visit Kitchener Toronto, December 15, 2015. Her Honour the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will conduct an official visit to Kitchener on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. The visit is part of Her Honour’s continued program of travel to communities across the province.

Kitchener, Ontario Wednesday, December 16, 2015

9-11 a.m. – Visit to Kitchener City Hall 200 King Street West, Kitchener Following a courtesy call with Mayor Berry Vrbanovic, the Lieutenant Governor will meet with city staff and local leaders to learn about the initiatives relating to innovation, environmental sustainability, neighbourhoods, climate change, and the welcoming of Syrian refugees. Her Honour will then deliver brief remarks during a reception. Media opportunity, reception (approximately 10:30 a.m.) Media contact: Victoria Raab, Victoria.raab@kitchener.ca, 519-741-2200 x7935 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Visit to the Shri Ram Dham Hindu Temple 525 Bridge Street East, Kitchener The Lieutenant Governor will meet with the president of the Shri Ram Dham Hindu Temple and will conduct a tour of the facility. Closed to media 1-4 p.m. – Interfaith gathering at the Islamic Humanitarian Service 81 Hollinger Crescent, Kitchener The Lieutenant Governor will address the 11th annual interfaith gathering held by the Islamic Humanitarian Service, a faith-based charitable community centre providing spiritual, educational, and social services. Open to media Media contact: Shama Murtaza, ihssecretariat@gmail.com, 519-588 8473

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Contact: John Gross Office of the Lieutenant Governor john.gross@ontario.ca 416-325-7786