OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ONTARIO

MEDIA ADVISORY

For immediate release

21 October 2009

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO HOST RECEPTION

FOR 25^TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S GAMES

AT VARIETY VILLAGE

TORONTO – The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will host a reception for the 25^th Anniversary of the Lieutenant Governor Games at Variety Village.

“I am honoured to host Variety Village on this special anniversary of the Lieutenant Governor Games. This annual event provides a terrific outlet for kids of all abilities to showcase and hone their athleticism. The reception also celebrates the special relationship between the Vice Regal Office and Variety Village.” said His Honour.

The Lieutenant Governor Games at Variety Village were started in 1984 by the Honourable John Black Aird and subsequent Lieutenant Governors of Ontario have traditionally presided over the games. Variety Village provides services and recreation for children with disabilities through the promotion of athletics and fitness.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

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

What: Variety Village Lieutenant Governor’s Games 25^th Anniversary

Where: Lieutenant Governor’s Suite, Queen’s Park

When: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2009

- Media are asked to arrive at the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite by 4:30 p.m. -

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Contact:

Nanda Casucci-Byrne

Office of the Lieutenant Governor

416-325-7780