Lyndon Slewidge is an Ontario Provincial Police officer who also sings anthems for the Ottawa Senators hockey club. He has been the club’s official anthem singer since 1994, and is familiar with at least 13 national anthems. Slewidge typically ends an anthem with a wink and a thumbs up sign.
Len is an accomplished Canadian singer/actor in numerous Broadway shows. He won a Best Actor (Musical) Tony Award in 1979 for “Sweeney Todd”. He was also Tony-nominated in the same category in 1970 for “Applause,” and in 1973 for “A Little Night Music,” a role he recreated in the film version of the same name, […]
In May of 1959 Doug & Donna Summerhayes organized a meeting of more than 100 parents of children with Cystic Fibrosis. At this meeting, they laid the groundwork for what later became The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In the early years, Doug and Donna traveled throughout Canada, often at their own expense, to raise awareness […]
The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year and are also hosting their annual conference here in Ottawa. To kick off the 4 day meeting, a donors reception was held at the Rideau Club and I, along with my friend Leon were asked to photograph the event. Here I am with […]
Ottawa, Ontario Annually, on April 20th thousands of activists gather on Parliament Hill and Major’s hill to look toward the peace tower as they join each other in smoking marijuana when the clock strikes 4:20. Police keep an eye on protesters to make sure the peace is kept. 2011 Edition Here: https://www.labellephoto.com/?p=2271
Steve McCurry giving his lecture “Lens on Afghanistan” at the Canadian Museum of Civilization last night. Steve is an American photojournalist best known for his photograph, “Afghan Girl” that originally appeared in the June 1985 edition of National Geographic. The follow-up by Steve McCurry to find Sharbat:
With the weather being so nice lately, I drove just down the street, about 10 minutes from home, and visited a little know place that has a waterfall. At this time of year there is still quite a bit of runoff and I was able to capture a few shots.
I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting Myles, his sister Jillian and Mom and Dad last weekend. Here I am trying to make our meeting a little more interpersonal by showing Myles a mind blowing card trick I know. He smiles when I’m done and says “that’s neat” and then proceeds to jack my show […]
A very special THANK YOU to everyone who came out tonight for the Ottawa Senators 65 Roses Gala to help breathe life into the future for young Canadians battling cystic fibrosis! A memorable evening of inspiration, fine dining and great music provided by the JW Jones Blues Band was had by all. The event, which […]
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