THE
CANADA PAVILION AT THE
HAMILTON
2003 ROAD WORLD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Local
artists and athletes share their passion for culture and sport in Canada
The
Government of Canada’s Canada Pavilion is coming to the Hamilton 2003
Road World Cycling Championships. From
October 6th to October 12th, the Canada Pavilion
will be located in the Expo-Village just beside the Hamilton City Hall.
The
Canada Pavilion offers one-stop access to information on Government of
Canada programs and services. The Canada Pavilion invites visitors to
contribute to the portrait of Canada by taking part in “Canada: A
Land of Passion” events. Highlighting
our passion for sports, local artists and athletes will share their
talents with visitors through interactive hands-on demonstrations.
Visitors can also receive a photo of themselves taking part in an
activity.
During
the Hamilton 2003 Road
World Cycling Championships,
actor Peter
Steele-Mosey
will be at the Canada Pavilion daily to invite visitors to experience the
passion of the artists and athletes present at the Pavilion. A variety of
activities will be available at the Canada Pavilion including:
October
7: National
Cycling Team autograph signing
Official Opening with Member of Parliament Stan Keyes (2pm)
Canadian Football Hall of Fame – Grey Cup trophy display and
photo opportunities
October
8: Bicycle Safety
and Repair Clinic
October
9: ESTEEM Team –
Athlete speaker presentations
(1 hour each) and autograph sessions
October
10: ESTEEM
Team – Disabled Athlete speaker presentations
(1 hour each) and autograph sessions
October
11: Samba Squad
October
12: MC Moreorles
A detailed
schedule of events is appended to this news release
This
year, the Government of Canada will promote access of programs and
services to Canadians through a variety of venues including 14 fairs and
events across the country and their permanent information centre at Canada
Quay in Toronto.
Canada
Quay provides one-stop access to information on Government of Canada
programs and services, holds workshops, and hosts ministerial events. This
centre, open seven days a week, is located at 235 Queen’s Quay West on
Toronto’s Harbourfront. You can contact Canada Quay at (416) 952-0840.
For
more information about the Government of Canada’s Exhibitions Program,
please contact:
Miranda
Bianco
Patricia McQuillan
Senior
Regional Communication Advisor
Brand Matters Inc.Communication
Canada – Ontario
Tel: 416-236-7476 or 416-923-7476
Tel.:
(416) 954-9895
Cell: 416-407-8115
Cell:
(416) 708-1017
Schedule
of Events in the Canada Pavilion at the
Hamilton
2003 Road World Cycling Championships
Every
Day: A Passion for Canada with MC, Peter Steele-Mosey
Tuesday,
October 7th, 2003:
A Passion for Sport with the National Cycling Team
Description:
The
Canada Pavilion officially opens at 2:00 pm with greetings from Member of
Parliament for Hamilton West, Stan Keyes.
Members
of the National Cycling Team will take part in the ceremony, and will be
available to sign autographs immediately following.
The
Grey Cup, championship trophy of the Canadian Football League, will be
available for photo opportunities from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Pavilion.
Wednesday,
October 8th, 2003:
A Passion for Sport with Bike Mechanic Gareth Carr
Times:
10:00
a.m. – 5::00 p.m.
Description:
Mechanic
Gareth Carr will show you how to take proper care of your bicycle as he
performs a repair clinic in the Canada Pavilion. Bring your bike for a
free tune-up and learn how to keep it in great shape!
Thursday,
October 9th, 2003:
A Passion for Sport with ESTEEM Team
Times:
9:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Description:
ESTEEM Team
inspires young people to have the courage to achieve what they want to do
in life. ESTEEM Team Athletes are real life people who have experienced
and overcome many of the same challenges as today’s youth.
Friday,
October 10th, 2003:
A Passion for Sport with ESTEEM Team
Times:
9:00
p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Description:
ESTEEM Team
inspires young people to have the courage to achieve what they want to do
in life. ESTEEM Team Athletes are real life people who have experienced
and overcome many of the same challenges as today’s youth.
Saturday,
October 11th, 2003: A Passion for Sport with the Samba Squad
Show
times:
12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Description:
In the past three years SAMBA SQUAD has risen from a community based drumming school into one of the most dynamic and sought after acts on the Canadian world and Latin music scenes. Samba Squad was awarded the UMAC (Urban Music Assoc. of Canada) Award for Best World Recording of 2001. The drum group performs a variety of samba-based West African, Caribbean and Afro-Cuban styles of Carnival rhythms and has become one of the most exhilarating live music experiences in the area. Led by award-winning percussionist Rick Shadrach Lazar (Montuno Police, Loreena McKennitt), the SAMBA SQUAD has performed on CTV’s Open-Mike with Mike Bullard and appeared at countless summer festivals.
Sunday,
October 12th, 2003: A Passion for Sport
with MC More or Les
Show
times:
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Description:
Born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario, Toronto emcee More or Les combines intelligent rhymes with funk instrumentals and bombastic beats. According to Curbside Mag, “energetic, smooth, witty and comical are just some words that can be used to describe Les’ flow.” More Or Les released his debut album I only stop for the Red Ants, on April 30, 2003. The album is notable for funny, socially conscious rhymes, rooted in the pure love of Hip Hop. More Or Les recently won an in-studio battle on MuchEminem at Much Music and now brings his unique brand of urban music to the Canada Pavilion.
