/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister Nicholson to Attend Annual Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls/

NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Nov. 8, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls, will speak at the 31^st Annual Winter Festival of Lights opening festivities to honour Canada's Veterans of the Korean War and highlight their contributions and sacrifices.

Location:	Queen Victoria Park Niagara Pkwy Niagara Falls, ON
Date:	Saturday, November 9, 2013
Time:	2:00 p.m.

Veterans' Week is a time for Canadians to come together to honour those who have sacrificed so much to make our world a safer place. This Veterans' Week, show you remember by attending a Remembrance Day ceremony, visiting a local cenotaph or monument, sharing the story of a loved one who served, and wearing a poppy with pride. Learn more at veterans.gc.ca.

 

 

 

SOURCE: Veterans Affairs Canada

Media inquiries:
Janice Summerby
Media Relations Advisor
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468

Charlene Pascal
Communications Officer
Veterans Affairs Canada
416-954-0424

Joshua Zanin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649