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The following statement was issued today by Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and Works. It was also read in the House of Assembly: It is my pleasure today to extend an invitation to all honorable members, the general public and the media, to attend the annual Christmas Lights Across Canada ceremony this evening. It will take place in the main lobby of the East Block of Confederation Building at 6:15 p.m. This occasion marks the 18th year that the province is taking part in Christmas Lights Across Canada. It is an event held in capitals across the nation, illuminating the country from the east to west coast with hundreds of thousands of colorful lights, symbolically linking all Canadians at this time of year. This year�s display includes approximately 60,000 lights and six billboards depicting Christmas scenes along the Prince Philip Parkway and including Memorial University. Tonight, we will be lighting 13 trees with white lights, as a symbol of our country�s 13 provinces and territories. We�ll also be lighting a tree containing multicolor lights which symbolizes the diversity of our nation. I am also pleased to inform this honorable house that well known traditional singer and a leading figure in the revival of Newfoundland traditional culture, Anita Best, will serve as our Master of Ceremonies. She was a founding member of the much beloved Figgy Duff and is very active in the broader community of arts, culture and heritage. She is currently a cultural policy development officer with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. Entertainment will be provided by St. Theresa�s School Choir along with the Salvation Army St. John�s Citadel Band. I encourage all to attend this evening�s events as we celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. 2004 12 02 2:05 p.m. |
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