On Friday, 29 October, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Princess Margriet of the Netherlands visited the Bergen op Zoom Canadian War Cemetery. Princess Margriet was born in Ottawa at the Ottawa Civic Hospital in 1943. Her parents, Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld, had left the Netherlands in exile during the Nazi occupation....Read More

Flooding in the Netherlands drowns multiple Tulip Bulb Crops Canadian Tulip Festival pivots to provide Customers with Bulbs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2021, OTTAWA, ON – Unprecedented rainfall in Western Europe beginning this July has already cost the lives of almost 200 people and caused upwards of $470 million in damages. Fortunately, no casualties...Read More

OTTAWA, ON, July 15, 2021 /CNW/ – One of the most celebrated artists of the European tradition, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) was multi-talented: a painter, draughtsman, and printmaker. Known for emotional authenticity and lifelike character expressed in all his work, Rembrandt created art that is broadly relatable and engaging. The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) presents, from July 16 to September 6, 2021, the exhibition Rembrandt in Amsterdam: Creativity...Read More

CANADIAN TULIP FESTIVAL It’s the final weekend of the Canadian Tulip Festival, being held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions. Visit tulipfestival.ca for a virtual walking tour of the tulips, an interactive garden map and more. TULIPS Close to one million tulips are blooming in 120 designated flower beds across the national capital. Author: Josh Pringle Photo: Adrian...Read More