Look up to the sky

NEWS RELEASE

TERRY SHEEHAN, SAULT MP

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Member of Parliament, Terry Sheehan, would like to remind area residents to take a minute and look up to the sky during the upcoming proclaimed “Dr. Roberta Bondar Days” from Jan. 22- 30, 2017.

These days serve to honour the ground-breaking accomplishments of Sault native, Dr. Roberta Bondar, as the year 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of Dr. Bondar’s historic Space flight and also marks the 150th anniversary of Canada.   

“Dr. Bondar is an inspiration to all Canadians, from coast to coast to coast" said MP Sheehan. “She was Canada’s first woman in space and continues to be a role model for young girls and boys to reach for the stars."

Throughout Dr. Bondar’s ground-breaking career as a medical doctor, scientist, author and photographer, and Canada’s first woman in space, she has received a number of Canada’s highest awards, including recognition from the Order of Canada and The Royal Canadian Mint.

The unveiling of “A view of Canada from Space” silver coin, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Dr. Bondar’s Space Shuttle Mission, recently took place in the Riding of Sault Ste. Marie.

 The Royal Canadian Mint issued a unique “glow in the dark” commemorative coin and a limited quantity will be manufactured in 2017 to permanently honour Dr. Bondar’s achievements and ongoing dedication to science.

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