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Governor General of Canada coming to Yellowknife

The Governor General of Canada is continuing his Northern tour this week.

David Johnston, along with his wife, Sharon Johnston, will be in Pierce Point, Nunavut today.

Their Excellencies will be in Paulatuk, Northwest Territories by tomorrow. They will be greeted by Ray Ruben, Mayor of Paulatuk, as well as community members, elders, and local hunters and trappers.

Johnston will be in Yellowknife later in the afternoon. He will meet with Yellowknife Mayor Mark Heyck at 3:30pm at City Hall.

David Johnston will soon be replaced by former astronaut, Julie Payette. Payette will take office on October 2nd, 2017.

More information on Governor General David Johnston’s visit can be found here.

Cameron Wilkinson
Cameron Wilkinson
News Reporter

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