Heroes Hockey Challenge Gala Dinner

Their Honours attend the Heroes Hockey Challenge Gala Dinner in Vancouver. Heroes Hockey Challenge is a series of national hockey charitable fundraising events to take place in six cities across Canada. The funds raised by Heroes Hockey Challenge will benefit all wounded Canadian soldiers and their families with particular emphasis on amputees.

Visit with 5th Tsartlip Scouts

His Honour welcomes the 5th Tsartlip Scouts to Government House and presents the group with badges to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Christ Church Cathedral Choral Evensong

His Honour attends a Choral Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The performance includes music by Charles Stanford, William Byrd and Henry Purcell.

Tea to Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee

His Honour hosts a traditional tea at Government House to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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Reception to Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee

His Honour hosts a formal reception at Government House to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Vancouver Island University Chancellor's Dinner

His Honour attends a dinner hosted by Vancouver Island University Chancellor Shawn Atleo in honour of the 2012 Winter Convocation.

Aboriginal Career Fair

His Honour attends the South Island Strengthening Connections Aboriginal Career Fair in Victoria. The event links Indigenous learners and communities with post-secondary education.

Vancouver Island Parent Conference

His Honour speaks at the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Island Parent Conference in Victoria. Conference delegates are members of local Parent Advisory Councils.

150th Anniversary of First Metropolitan United Church

Their Honours attend the 150th anniversary celebration of First Metropolitan United Church in Victoria.

Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra Concert

Their Honours attend a performance of the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra. His Honour is the Honorary Patron of the GVYO.

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

His Honour participates in the Province's Diamond Jubilee celebration at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria.

Vancouver Island Construction Association Reception

His Honour hosts a reception at Government House to launch the Vancouver Island Construction Association's centennial year celebrations. The Association was founded in 1912 as a builders exchange and represents one of the oldest not-for-profit construction associations in Canada.

Visit to Lester B. Pearson United World College

His Honour visits and speaks with students at Lester B. Pearson United World College for Indigenous Peoples Special Topic Day. Throughout the year, Pearson College holds special days and events in which students learn aspects of specific cultures.

Visit to Bella Bella

His Honour and members of local Rotary Clubs visit communities in Bella Bella that are participating in the Lieutenant Governor's literacy initiatives.

First Nations Technology Council Summit

Their Honours attend the First Nations Technology Council Summit in Vancouver for the official launch of a new Indigenous language application.

National Aboriginal Achievement Awards

Their Honours attend the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards in Vancouver. The Awards were established to encourage and celebrate excellence in the Aboriginal community and recognize the outstanding career achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in diverse occupations.

Royal Oak Rotary Club Meeting

His Honour speaks to the members of the Royal Oak Rotary Club about his literacy program.

Dinner in Honour of the Assembly Western Catholic Bishops

Their Honours host a dinner at Government House for the Assembly of Western Catholic Bishops. The AWCB includes all the Bishops from the western provinces and three territories.

New Year's Day Levée

Their Honours host the annual New Year's Day Levée at Government House. Their Honours greet the public and visitors are invited in for refreshments and to enjoy the music of the Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific and the Canadian Scottish Regiment Pipes and Drums.

Chiefs of Police Criminal Justice Symposium Dinner

His Honour attends a dinner in Victoria during the annual Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Criminal Justice Symposium. The forum discusses collaborative and innovative ways to reform the criminal justice process.

Order of Canada Members Reception

His Honour, along with the Canadian Club of Victoria, hosts a reception at Government House for local members of the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada is the centrepiece of Canada’s honours system and recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.

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Opening of Douglas College's Aboriginal Gathering Place

His Honour attends the opening ceremony of Douglas College's Aboriginal Gathering Place in New Westminster. The Gathering Place is a multi-purpose space designed to be used as a study space, student lounge and venue for traditional ceremonies.

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Honorary Aides-de-Camp Dinner

Their Honours host the Honorary Aides-de-Camp Dinner at Government House. The black-tie dinner honours the Lieutenant Governor's current Honorary Aides-de-Camp.

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2012 BC Agriculture Industry Gala

His Honour attends the BC Agricultural Industry Gala in Abbotsford. The evening is British Columbia's premier agricultural networking event with over 450 leaders from across the industry gathering to celebrate and recognize agriculture in the province.

READ Society's Family Literacy Day Game-a-thon

His Honour hosts the READ Society's Family Literacy Day Game-a-thon at Government House. Families have the opportunity to play board, dice and card games and enjoy refreshments. The READ Society is a non-profit organization serving children, youth and adults who need help with basic literacy skills.

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Children's Christmas Tree Decorating

His Honour hosts eight Grade 3 classes from schools around Victoria and invites them to decorate trees in the Ballroom and in his office at Government House.

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Courtesy Call: Ambassador of France

His Honour hosts His Excellency Philippe Zeller, Ambassador of France, for lunch at Government House.

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Courtesy Call: Consul General of Afghanistan

His Honour hosts Mr. Abud Ghais Tokhy, Consul General of Afghanistan, for tea at Government House.

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Seniors' Christmas Tea

His Honour hosts two teas at Government House for seniors who are living in local seniors' residences. The teas take place over two days and guests are entertained by local choirs.

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Commissionaires' Dinner and Awards

His Honour presents awards at the Commissionaires' annual awards ceremony in Victoria. His Honour is the Honorary Patron of the Corps of Commissionaires.

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Friends of Government House Christmas Lunch

Their Honours attend the annual Christmas lunch for the Friends of the Government House Gardens Society.

Canadian Club of Victoria's Annual Christmas Tea

His Honour attends and speaks at the Canadian Club of Victoria's Annual Christmas Tea.

The Nutcracker

Their Honours attend the Goh Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker in Vancouver.

Carnegie Community Centre Volunteer Christmas Party

His Honour attends the Christmas Party for the Carnegie Community Centre volunteers in Vancouver. Through the leadership and participation of volunteers the Carnegie Community Centres provides social, educational, cultural and recreational activities for the benefit of the people of the Downtown Eastside.

Grand Opening of the Sikh Heritage Museum

His Honour attends the grand opening of the Sikh Heritage Museum. The museum is located in the National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford.