OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ONTARIO

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30 December 2008

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S

NEW YEAR’S LEVEE HELD IN PETERBOROUGH

TORONTO – I was saddened to learn of the death of Edward Samuel “Ted” Rogers, founder of Rogers Communications.

Although he was internationally known as a cable pioneer and sports entrepreneur, Ted Rogers was also a renowned philanthropist and humanitarian, deeply committed to charitable and not-for-profit work in the community.

Ted and Loretta Rogers were exceptionally generous donors to a range of educational and health-related charities, including University of Toronto, Ryerson University, Toronto General Hospital, and Sheena’s Place. Both also gave countless hours of their time and leadership to the organizations they supported.

I join all Ontarians in extending my deepest sympathies to Loretta Rogers, and to Mr. Roger’s family.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Who: The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

His Worship Paul Ayotte, Mayor, City of Peterborough

What: New Year’s Levee

Where: Peterborough City Hall, 500 George Street North

When: January 1, 2008, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

BACKGROUND

The first recorded levee in what is now Canada was hosted by the Governor of New France in 1646. This custom originated in Europe, where formal morning assemblies were held by princes or persons of distinction. The word levée is derived from the French language and means ‘rising’ (as from bed).

In Canada, levees are traditionally hosted by representatives of the Crown. Lieutenant Governors of Ontario have adopted the custom of annually alternating the levee between the vice-regal residence and various regional centres throughout the province. In previous years, levees have been held in Oshawa, Barrie, Thunder Bay, London, and Kingston.

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Contact:

Ms. Nanda Casucci-Byrne

Office of the Lieutenant Governor

416-325-7780