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Lieutenant Governor to visit Parry Sound

Toronto, July 14, 2016. Her Honour the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,
will conduct an official visit to Parry Sound on Friday, July 15, 2016. The visit is part of Her Honours
continued program of travel to communities in Ontario.
Itinerary
Parry Sound, Ontario
Friday, July 15, 2016
2:30 p.m. Visit to Francis Pegahmagabow Statue
2 Bay St, Parry Sound
Greeted by Parry Sound Mayor Jamie McGarvey and representatives of local First Nations, the
Lieutenant Governor will view the newly unveiled statue of Cpl. Francis Pegahmagabow, a celebrated
Ojibwa veteran of the First World War. A three-time winner of the Military Medal, Cpl. Pegahmagabow is
best known for his outstanding record as a sniper and scout, and for his later service as a chief and
councillor for Wasauksing First Nation. Her Honour will meet with artist Tyler Fauvelle to learn about the
making of the statue.
Media availability
Media contact: Jamie McGarvey, jmcgarvey@townofparrysound.com, 705-746-2101
3 p.m. Visit to the Parry Sound Town Office
52 Seguin Street, Parry Sound
Following a courtesy call with the Mayor of Parry Sound, the Lieutenant Governor will join local First
Nations chiefs, town councillors, city staff, and members of civil society during a roundtable focusing on
environmental and community projects in Parry Sound. Her Honour will then deliver remarks during a
reception.
Roundtable closed to media
Media availability (Following reception approximately 4:15 p.m.)
Media contact: Jamie McGarvey, jmcgarvey@townofparrysound.com, 705-746-2101
5:40 p.m. Festival of the Sound
2 Bay St, Parry Sound
The Lieutenant Governor will attend Classics by Candlelight as part of the Festival of the Sound, a
classical music festival held annually in Parry Sound since 1979. Her Honour will deliver introductory
remarks.
Photo opportunity
Media contact: Robert Vincent, vincentr@festivalofthesound.ca, 705-746-2410
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John Gross
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
john.gross@ontario.ca
416-325-7786

www.lgontario.ca