An eight-city exhibition tour showcasing the work of the 15 semi-finalists of the RBC Canadian Painting Competition stops in London. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the competition aims to raise the awareness of emerging Canadian visual artists. Governor General Michaëlle Jean announced Jeremy Hof from Vancouver as the national winner and Amanda Reeves from Oakville and Will Murray from Montreal as the honourable mentioned. An unprecedented $145,000 in prize money was awarded for this year, including $25,000 to the winner, $15,000 to each of the honourable mentioned and $7,500 to the remaining semi-finalists.
The Parkinson's Conference is designed to provide information and support to people living and working with Parkinson's in the Southwestern Ontario Region. Information on the plenary speakers will be made available as the programme is finalized. The cost will be $30. Contact the Regional Office to reserve a spot at 519-652-9437.
Raffle tickets are being sold to help maintain Support Groups for people with Parkinson's and their families. Prize information will be made available in time for the SuperWalk for Parkinson's. Tickets are only $2.00 each or $5 for three.
