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RCS Ottawa
Dec 20, 2024
IKEA 1st Saturdays - RCSO Breakfast Gathering
When Ikea opens at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month, pick up a breakfast or coffee and cinnamon roll and come socialize with...
RCS Ottawa
Sep 8, 2022
Mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
With deep sorrow the Royal Family have announced the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join the Royal Family, the whole of...
RCS Ottawa
Apr 21, 2021
Special tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. - May 1, 2021 11am EST
You are invited to register via an email to RCSTorontoRSVP@gmail.com to receive Zoom details to participate in a special Canadian tribute...
RCS Ottawa
May 21, 2020
RCSO - 27th "Shakespeare on the Platform" competition April 20, 2021 7pm
Watch this free evening of theatre. Cash prizes of $350, $250, $100 and $50 are awarded to the top four competitors, and the Graham...
RCS Ottawa
Apr 5, 2020
41st - Commonwealth Interfaith Dialogue
"Respecting our Environment" was the topic for our 41st Interfaith Dialogue, the afternoon of March 8 in Ottawa. At the time Ottawa had...
Royal Commonwealth Society, Ottawa
Feb 12, 2020
48th National Student Commonwealth Forum, "Sustainable Communities" May 2-8 postponed till May 2021.
Since 1973, RCS Ottawa has run a week-long leadership program to engage and empower youth as "Global Citizens". Learn from subject...
RCS Ottawa
Nov 30, 2019
"Commonwealth Conversation - Protecting the Environment"
Learn about Canada's international action plan for the environment at a panel discussion with Global Affairs Canada, Environment Canada,...
RCS Ottawa
Nov 27, 2019
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020 - launched
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, a competition which has been administered by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883, each...
RCS Ottawa
Oct 30, 2019
"Lest we forget" Remembrance Day Ceremony & Lunch
View the Remembrance Day Ceremony indoors on a large screen, followed by a light lunch at 158 Gloucester St. To honour the sacrifice of...
RCS Ottawa
Oct 5, 2019
The world's oldest schools writing competition
Catherine Wang from British Columbia, got to go to Buckingham Palace as the Senior winner in the 2019 Queen's Commonwealth Essay...
RCS Ottawa
Jul 25, 2019
2019 RCSO - Shakespeare on the Platform competition November 6
Come out to this free evening of theatre. Cash prizes of $350, $250, $100 and $50 will be awarded to the top four competitors, and the...
RCS Ottawa
Apr 30, 2019
Commonwealth Judges Reception - June 16, 2019
RCSO will host a reception and tour of Ottawa for Commonwealth judges, in support of the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute. Past...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 4, 2019
Commonwealth Interfaith Service - Ottawa, Sunday 10 Mar 4-5pm
Ottawa's 2019 Commonwealth Interfaith Service - "celebrating a diverse and inclusive Commonwealth" will be held from 4pm -5pm on March...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 4, 2019
"Get Together" April 6, 10-11:30am Fox & Feather
Join us on the first Saturday of every second month for a casual "Get Together" to renew friendships, have breakfast, and have round...
RCS Ottawa
Jan 23, 2019
1 Jun 2019: RCS Ottawa Breakfast Social
Who: RCS Ottawa Members, Supporters, & NSCF Alumni What: Breakfast Social Where: IKEA Dining Area, 2685 Iris Street, Ottawa (Kanata),...
RCS Ottawa
Jan 23, 2019
2 Feb 2019: RCS Ottawa Breakfast Social
Who: RCS Ottawa Members, Supporters, & NSCF Alumni What: Breakfast Social Where: IKEA Dining Area, 2685 Iris Street, Ottawa (Kanata),...
RCS Ottawa
Nov 30, 2018
2018 RCSO - Shakespeare on the Platform competition November 14
This year was the 25th Anniversary of this Shakespeare competition for Ottawa high school students. This year's Winners: 1. Genevieve...
RCS Ottawa
Nov 28, 2018
RCSO - "Commonwealth Conversation" with British High Commissioner, OCTOBER 24th
Ms. Susan le Jeune d'Allegeershecque, CMG, provided an overview of the challenges facing democracy around the world, the outcomes from...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 4, 2018
12 March 2018: Commonwealth Day & Interfaith Service
Interfaith Service, 429 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa 12 March 2018 7pm-8pm "a diverse and inclusive Commonwealth" hosted by RCS Ottawa
RCS Ottawa
Dec 8, 2017
2017 Find Your Voice - Shakespeare on the Platform (SHOP) competition Winner Abbey Sugars-Keen
Abbey Sugars-Keen placed 1st in RCS Ottawa's 2017 SHOP Competition winning $350 for herself and in so doing, $500 for Lisgar Collegiate...
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