INSTALLMENT OF TERRENCE PRENDERGAST AS THE NEW ARCHBISHOP OF OTTAWA

CHRISTMAS PARADES 2007

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2007

THE ITALIAN FESTIVAL 2007

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2007

BARBARA ANN SCOTT COMES BACK TO VISIT

FOLKFEST 2007

ORCHESTRA'S IN THE PARK

BLUESFEST 2007

OPERA UNDER THE STARS

JAZZ FEST 2007

WEST FEST 2007

THE BLACK SHEEP INN - 2007 A FAVOURITE PLACE FOR MANY IN OTTAWA

ST. BRIGID'S CLOSES

FIREFIGHTERS HONOUR THEIR FALLEN

REMIC RAPIDS - BEAUTY AND THE ROCK SCULPTURES

THE NEW GREAT CANADIAN THEATRE CO.

Saying Goodbye to A Hero

SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW ON PARLIAMENT HILL

The Fathers of Confederation.

The image of Terry Fox. A true Canadian Hero.
The National Capital Commission puts on this fabulous show which is projected on the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings and along with stories, music and amazing colours is a must see event in the summer time. This years show was reworked to incorporate the story of Ottawa being chosen as the Capital of Canada by Queen Victoria in 1857. This year marks the 150th Anniversary of that historic event. http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/soundandlight/home , http://www.1857.gc.ca

50th ANNIVERSARY OF "THE LITTLE ROCK NINE"

Minnijean Brown Trickey in conversation with CBC's Adrian Harewood.

A cake celebrating Minnijean Brown Trickey day sits on top of a poster that talks about how racism and hate destroys lives.

Councillor Maria McRae speaking on behalf of the Mayor, with Police Chief Vernon White and Minnijean Brown Trickey.

Minnijean Brown Trickey day in Ottawa, November 5, 2007.

At the old Nepean City Hall, Minnijean Brown Trickey along with dignitaries, members of the Ottawa Police Force, students and friends gathered to see Minniejean Brown Trickey recieve a proclamation from Mayor Larry O'Brien declaring November 5, 2007 as Minnijean Brown Trickey day in Ottawa. This is the 50th Anniversary of the "Little Rock Nine" event in Little Rock, Arkansas where nine students were escorted into Central High School and end the colour barrier.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

When the President of the United States comes to visit, it is a massive operation. Pictured above is Marine 1 and along with a plane that looks identical to Airforce 1 and 4 other helicopters they arrive long before the President. Marine 1 will carry George Bush to Chateau Montebello for the North American Summit which takes place for a little over 24 hours starting Aug 20, 2007.
The Governor General's Foot Guards are here to welcome the President.

Airforce 1 touches down at 12:08 PM.
The famous Presidential wave.
Their Excellencies The Governor General Michaëlle Jean and husband Jean-Daniel Lafond officially greet George Bush along with other dignitaries and U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins.

After a brief reception and 52 minutes from the time he landed he says goodbye to the Governor General and heads off the Summit.


On the following day August 21, Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien along with Officer Gibbons give the thumbs up to those pesky photographers.

Marine 1 arrives back from Montebello at 1:44 PM.

Lot's of waving to do when you are the President.

Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien chats with George Bush and then does the photo-op. He officially says good bye on behalf of the people of Canada.

More of the famous wave.

Ready for take off and at 2:26 PM the visit is over.
I felt very fortunate to get accredited to be able to photograph the arrival and departure of the Presidential visit. Much thanks goes out to Mr. John Waterfield who is the Manager of the Parliamentary Press Office. This visit is John's last official duty and the following day he retired and moved to British Columbia.