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	Stornoway (residence) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Stornoway is the name of the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition in Canada.
		Stornoway has served its present purpose since 1950 when it was purchased by a group of concerned citizens, and later transferred to the government.
		Stephen Harper, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, is the current resident of Stornoway.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stornoway_(residence) (451 words)

	STORNOWAY - LoveToKnow Article on STORNOWAY
		Stornoway was made a burgh of barony by James VI., and is also a police burgh.
		It is the centre of the Outer Hebrides fishery district, and during the herring season the population is trebled.
		Stornoway Castle, overlooking the town from a height on the west side, is a handsome castellated mansion in the Tudor style, built as the residence of Sir Jagies Matheson.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /S/ST/STORNOWAY.htm (233 words)

	Stornoway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Stornoway, the major town and administrative centre of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland;
		Stornoway, the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition in Canada;
		This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stornoway (106 words)

	Encyclopedia: The Farm (Canada)
		The Farm is the official residence of the Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons.
		Stornoway Stornoway is the name of the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition in Canada.
		He has resided on his present farm ever since he began for himself, which was 1852; he is owner of 148 acres highly cultivated land, and at one time possessed nearly 300 acres, but of this he gave one of his sons 130 acres, and to another $2,000 to aid him in commencing mercantile business.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/The-Farm-(Canada) (1061 words)

	Encyclopedia: Stornoway (residence)
		Beatrix of the Netherlands (Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard van Oranje-Nassau) (born January 31, 1938), Princess of Orange-Nassau, Princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld, styled HM The Queen is the Queen of The Netherlands, having acceded to the throne in 1980.
		Rideau Hall is the official residence of the Governor General of Canada, and is the place of residence of the Monarch of Canada when visiting Ottawa.
		Stornoway is the chief town on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Stornoway-(residence) (1616 words)

	Capital News Online :: Connections: Capital Style
		After a disastrous fire in 1976, which destroyed the east wing of the residence, the wing was rebuilt in the Regency style to complement the Citadel's traditional building style.
		Stornoway was designed and built in 1914 by architect Allan Keefer, the great-grandson of Thomas MacKay, who built Rideau Hall.
		Before becoming the official residence of the Opposition leader, Stornoway was probably best known as a refuge during the Second World War for Crown Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and her daughters, one of whom was born in Ottawa.
	www.carleton.ca /jmc/cnews/05032004/connections/c2.html (707 words)

	Canada's Official Residences
		The official residence known as 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa was build between 1866 and 1868 by Joseph Merrill Currier, a lumber manufacturer and member of the first Dominion Parliament.
		The official residence known as Stornoway in Rockcliffe Park was built for Asconio Joseph Major, an Ottawa grocer, in 1913?1914.
		The house was purchased in 1950 by a private group to serve as the official residence for the Leader of the Opposition.
	www.icomos.org /~fleblanc/publications/pub_official_residences.html (872 words)

	24 Sussex Drive
		It is a large, but not overly impressive structure on the edge of the Ottawa river[?] next door to the French embassy and not far from Rideau Hall[?], the Governor Gerneral's residence.
		Unlike the White House or 10 Downing St. it is used almost exclusively as a place of residence and the Prime Ministers work is carried out at the Prime Minister's Office[?].
		Stornoway (541 Acacia Street, Ottawa) - Residence of the Leader of the Opposition
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/24/24_Sussex_Drive.html (286 words)

	Upto11.net - Wikipedia Article for Rideau Hall (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Rideau Hall is the official residence the Governor General of Canada, and is the place of residence of the Queen of Canada when visiting Ottawa.
		After Queen Victoria chose Ottawa in 1858 as the new capital of the Province of Canada, in 1864 Rideau Hall became the residence of the governor general of British North America, Lord Monck.
		Though the architecture of the home is generally in Victorian and Edwardian styles, the rooms are furnished both with elements from the history of the residence as well as art and artifacts that showcase Canadian culture, including pieces by the Group of Seven's Lawren Harris, Emily Carr, and Bill Reid.
	www.upto11.net /generic_wiki.php?q=rideau_hall (489 words)

	CanadaInfo: Government: Federal: Official Residences
		During the Second World War, Stornoway, the official residence of the leader of the opposition, served as a refuge for Queen Juliana of the Netherlands.
		Stornoway is known for its role as a refuge during the Second World War for Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and her daughters, one of whom was born in Ottawa.
		It is located across the street from the residences of the Governor General and the Prime Minister and serves as a pied-à-terre in the Capital for official visitors.
	www.craigmarlatt.com /canada/government/residences.html (1654 words)

	Stornoway (residence) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Stornoway has served its present purpose since 1950 (when it was purchased by a group of concerned citizens - and latertransferred to the government).
		In 1993 the house became an issue when Bloc Québécois leader Lucien Bouchard declinedto move into the residence as a mark of protest against the federal government, choosing instead to live in nearby Hull, Quebec.
		Subsequentopposition leaders have happily taken advantage of Stornoway and other perks that come with the job (including a car and driver,and a significant pay raise over a normal MP).
	www.therfcc.org /stornoway-residence--273772.html (274 words)

	Stornoway
		Stornoway, located at 541 Acacia Ave in the Village of Rockcliffe Park, near Ottawa, is the official residence of the LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION.
		During WWII it was the residence of Crown Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and her family.
		It has served as the residence of every leader of the Opposition since George Drew until 1993, when Lucien Bouchard of the Bloc Québécois refused to live there.
	www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0007737 (147 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/24 Sussex Drive
		The house was acquired by the Government of Canada in 1943 and, like most official residences, is managed by the National Capital Commission.
		It is a large limestone structure of 34 rooms set on 3.98 acres (16,000 m²) on the edge of the Ottawa River next door to the French embassy and opposite the main entrance to Rideau Hall, the Governor General's residence.
		Unlike the White House or 10 Downing Street it is used almost exclusively as a place of residence and the Prime Minister's work is carried out at in the Langevin Building.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/24_Sussex_Drive (458 words)

	Stornoway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Befitting his position as the second highest ranking politician in the country, the Leader of the Opposition in Canada is provided with an official residence: Stornoway.
		Located at 541 Acacia Street in the Rockcliffe area of Ottawa, Stornoway is valued at over two-million dollars and is maintained with $70 000 a year in government funds.
		In that year Bloc Québécois leader Lucien Bouchard declined to move into the residence as a mark of protest against the federal government[?], choosing instead to live in nearby Hull, Quebec.
	www.termsdefined.net /st/stornoway.html (526 words)

	Stornoway Historical Society
		In 1923 Lord Leverhulme gifted Lews Castle and 64,000 acres of land to the people of Stornoway parish and the Stornoway Trust was established to manage this substantial estate on behalf of the community.
		Lord Leverhulme's gift to the community in 1923 specified that Lews Castle should be used for civic purposes and as the official residence of the Provost of Stornoway.
		In the early 1950's, the Stornoway Trust sold the Castle and about 10 acres of ground to Ross & Cromarty County Council and in 1953, the building became the first home for Lews Castle College.
	www.stornowayhistoricalsociety.org.uk /features/castle (874 words)

	Offshore Company Incorporation \| Offshore company registration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Their purpose was to secure the strategic heights of Cape Diamond against the Americans and to serve as a refuge for the British garrison in the event of attack or rebellion.
		The preservation of much of the fortifications and defences of Quebec is due to the intervention of Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, Governor General of Canada 1872–1878, who also established the Citadelle as a vice-regal residence.
		In addition to its use as a military installation, it is also an official residence of the Governor General of Canada, who by tradition resides there for several weeks out of the year.
	uimag.com /?title=Citadelle_of_Quebec (550 words)

	Stornoway Golf Club
		The club is located in the grounds of Lews Castle (which was the residence of Lord Leverhume) some half a mile outside Stornoway.
		The course was originally founded in 1890 on the site of Stornoway airport, but the Ministry of Defence requisitioned this land for the second world war.
		Close proximity to town of Stornoway, in grounds of Lewis Castle.
	www.scottishgolfcourses.com /highlands/stornoway.html (149 words)

	Reform is in the house - Campaigning for Canada - CBC Archives
		Stornoway comes with three servants — a house administrator, a chef and a chauffeur.
		All are in the Ottawa area except the Governor General's secondary residence at The Citadel in Quebec City.
		The other homes are: the prime minister's mansion at 24 Sussex Dr., the prime minister's cottage at Harrington Lake; the governor general's residence at Rideau Hall; The Farm where the Speaker of the House of Commons lives; and Rideau Gate for international guests of Canada.
	archives.cbc.ca /IDC-1-73-1181-6518/politics_economy/federal_elections/clip12TEST (798 words)

	Hudson's Bay by R.M. Ballantyne : Arthur's Classic Novels
		Stornoway, a pretty, modest-looking little village, apparently pleased with its lot, and contented to be far away from the busy and bustling world, lies snugly at the bottom of the bay.
		The quarter-deck was well washed and scrubbed; an awning was spread over it, which formed a capital ceiling, and representatives of almost every flag that waves formed the walls of the large and airy apartment.
		There are always between thirty and forty men resident at the post, summer and winter; generally four or five clerks, a postmaster, and a skipper for the small schooners; and the whole is under the direction and superintendence of a chief factor, or chief trader.
	arthurwendover.com /arthurs/ball/hdsnby10.html (17495 words)

	Anonymization.Net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Stornoway, the residence of the leader of the Canadian Official Opposition is located there.
		Many ambassadors to Canada also live in Rockcliffe, including the ambassadors of Israel, Norway, the United States of America, and the Papal Nuncio.
		The library was originally funded, built and staffed through the efforts of Rockcliffe residents, but it is now a branch of the Ottawa Public Library, with computer access, a children's area, and a young adult section.
	67.18.35.242 /-en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockcliffe_Park (438 words)

	Harrington Lake - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		In 1959, Harrington Lake became an official country residence for the prime minister.
		La Citadelle (Quebec City) - residence of the Governor General in Quebec City
		Harrington Lake, History, Other Canadian official residences, External link, Canadian official residences, Lakes of Quebec, West Quebec and Canadian federal government buildings.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Lac_Mousseau (378 words)

	Stornoway - TheBestLinks.com - Disambig, Stornoway (residence), Outer Hebrides, Stornoway (television), ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Stornoway - TheBestLinks.com - Disambig, Stornoway (residence), Outer Hebrides, Stornoway (television),...
		Stornoway (residence), home of the Leader of the Opposition in Canada.
		This is a disambiguation page, i.e., a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Stornoway.html (120 words)

	Free Presbyterian Church Of Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Finding that the Lord is indeed the Father of the fatherless and the Husband of the widow, she sought to foster in the minds of her children a reverence and fear for His great and holy name.
		It was during this period of his residence in Stornoway, and of his connection with our Church there, that he passed through the change of which the Saviour spoke so solemnly to Nicodemus.
		In a certain house in Bayhead Street, Stornoway, he was confronted with this portion of God's Word: "And the door was shut," which seemed to be to him to be his spiritual death warrant.
	www.fpchurch.org.uk /EbBI/fpm/1998/December/article5.htm (1729 words)

	Corvus '94 - Edinburgh Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Since then the rock and its castle have witnessed Scotland's rich tapestry of history from the Romans besieging Angles, from the birth of James VI, the king who would unite nations, to Oliver Cromwell's Roundheads and the Jacobite Risings.
		Every occupant modified or added to the original structure, so that today it is a rich architectural mixture of palace, fortress, barracks, chapel and war memorial.
		This remarkable fortress and former royal residence is visited annually by approximately one million people.
	members.aol.com /corvus1994/edic.htm (508 words)

	Peter Van Loan, MP, York-Simcoe
		While the social whirl of Ottawa is not a big draw for the hard working and family-oriented Conservative Leader, (I too, share his inclination for working on files over partying) Mr.
		Stornoway is the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition.
		Stornoway was the home that housed the Dutch Royal Family as refugees during the Nazi Occupation of the Netherlands in World War II.
	www.petervanloan.com /doc2005-10-04a.html (496 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Scotland \| Police name dead man
		Detectives said they were keeping an "open mind" about how Sean Christie Nicol, 31, died and that their inquiries were continuing.
		Mr Nicol, of North Sea Court, Aberdeen, was found by a university employee lying among leaves in a wooded area at the rear of South House at Hillhead halls of residence.
		Stornoway Coastguard helicopter winched the German to safety then set him down on dry land nearby.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/scotland/2758547.stm (370 words)

	Corvus '94 - Buckingham Palace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		[Wednesday - 11/02/94] Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the sovereign, and was first opened to the public in 1993.
		The Duke’s son sold the house in 1761 to George III, it was renamed “Queen’s House” in 1774 as Queen Charlotte resided there.
		Once again extensive changes took place, one of these was to have the huge arched gateway removed to Tyburn, where it remains, known as Marble Arch.
	members.aol.com /corvus1994/buc.htm (606 words)

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