PRINCE GEORGE – On Friday, April 12, 2019, the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, will commence her first official visit to Prince George.
Friday, April 12, 2019
3:00 p.m.
Prince George Native Friendship Centre and Smokehouse Kitchen
1600 3rd Ave, Prince George
Her Honour will tour the Native Friendship Centre and watch a demo of bannock making by youth enrolled in the Smokehouse Kitchen catering program.
Closed to media.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
10:00 a.m.
University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way, Prince George
Her Honour will tour the UNBC campus, meet students and faculty and join them for a light reception.
Open to media.
12:30 p.m.
Pacific Autism Centre
216-1811 Victoria Street, Prince George
Her Honour will tour the Pacific Autism Centre and attend a luncheon with first responders and families.
Open to media: Her Honour’s arrival and following tour of the Centre.
3:00 p.m.
Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park and Pavilion
20th Ave entrance, Prince George
Her Honour will tour the park and watch a performance by the Khast’an Drummers. This event is open to the public.
Open to media: Throughout event.
6:00 p.m.
Northern Emergency Support Services Training (NESST) Annual Award Banquet at the Prince George Civic Centre
808 Canada Games Way, Prince George
Her Honour will attend and address the NESST Annual Award Banquet honouring Emergency Support Services (ESS) volunteers in Northern BC for long service volunteering with ESS organizations throughout the province.
Closed to media.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
10:00 a.m.
Prince George Elizabeth Fry Society
1575 5 Ave, Prince George
Her Honour will host a roundtable discussion with service providers and women with lived experience to learn more about the community’s work with women fleeing violence and abuse.
Closed to media.
1:15 p.m.
Two Rivers Art Gallery
725 Canada Games Way, Prince George
Her Honour will tour the gallery and attend and address a reception attended by members of the local arts community.
Closed to media.
5:00 p.m.
Northern Lights Winery
745 Prince George Pulpmill Rd, Prince George
Her Honour will host a reception attended by members of the local government, business and non-profit community.
Closed to media.
Monday, April 15, 2019
9:00 a.m.
BC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries 2019 Conference
Coast Inn of the North Conference Centre, Ballroom, 770 Brunswick St, Prince George
Her Honour will attend and deliver remarks at the opening ceremonies.
Open to media. Media contact: Marge Anderson, 250-701-3465.
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