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Media Advisory - Funeral for RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas Coates

OTTAWA, January 25, 2010— Media will be able to link into live audio and video feeds of the regimental funeral service for Chief Superintendent Douglas Coates.

  • WHERE: Notre Dame Basilica, 385 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
  • DATE: Wednesday, January 27
  • TIME: Live coverage will run between approximately 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 pm. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Information for the broadcast:

  • Galaxy 28/K17 Upper (18MHz)
  • U/L: 14349.0 H
  • D/L: 12049.0 V
  • FEC: 7/8
  • Symbol Rate: 15
  • DVBS: QPSK

Media and the public can obtain additional information and regular updates by visiting: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/news-nouvelles/2010/haiti/pol-part/detail-eng.htm .

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Media interested in linking to live feed must contact: Jim Shepherd,AVW-TELAVCell: (613) 277-8585, shepherd@avwtelav.com

For other media enquiries, please contact:

RCMP Media Relations
(613) 993-2999