August 2021
NATAL DAY
Natal Day is a public holiday in Nova Scotia, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. The Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day events were cancelled last summer. The Natal Day committee looks forward to hosting the annual event in 2021 and celebrating over 125 years of Natal Day.
Find out more »Birthday – SIDNEY CROSBY (34)
Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS (born August 7, 1987 Cole Harbour ) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL. Nicknamed "Sid the Kid" and dubbed "The Next One," Crosby was selected first overall by the Penguins in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Crosby debuted in the NHL during the 2005–06 season, recording 102 points and finishing as runner-up…
Find out more »Birthday – ROCKY JOHNSON
Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; August 24, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was a Canadian professional wrestler born in Amhurst NS. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. He won the World Tag Team Championship in 1983, along with his partner Tony Atlas, to become the first black champions in WWE history. He is the father of actor and former WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Find out more »September 2021
Birthday – NATHAN MacKINNON (26)
Nathan Raymond MacKinnon (born September 1, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center and alternate captain of the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). MacKinnon was born in Springhill, NS and grew up playing in the minor ice hockey system of Cole Harbour. Considered one of the best players in the league, MacKinnon was selected first overall by the Avalanche in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Find out more »January 2022
ROBBIE BURNS DAY
Scottish Canadians have embraced Robert Burns as a kind of patron poet and mark his birthday with festivities. 'Robbie Burns Day' is celebrated from Newfoundland to Nanaimo. A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796), the author of many Scots poems. The suppers are normally held on or near the poet's birthday, 25 January, occasionally known as Robert Burns Day (or Rabbie Burns Day) but…
Find out more »March 2022
DR. SEUSS DAY
Today we celebrate Dr Seuss! Born on this day in 1904! Fun Fact: “Seuss,” which was also his mother’s maiden name — was pronounced “Zoyce” by the family... and by Geisel himself!
Find out more »Birthday – ROB WELLS (51)
Robb Wells is a Canadian actor and screenwriter best known for portraying Ricky LaFleur on Trailer Park Boys. Born: Moncton March 20, 1971 Wow, Ricky is 51! (so much for "Freedom 35")
Find out more »Birthday – THE BLUENOSE (101)
On March 26th, 1921, the Schooner “Bluenose” was launched in Lunenburg Harbour, NS
Find out more »July 2022
CANADA DAY
Canada Day recognizes the birthday of our country. On July 1, 1867 Canada became a new federation with its own constitution by signing the Constitution Act - formerly known as the British North America Act. The name “Canada” comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “Kanata” meaning “village” or settlement.” Today is one of those days where we get to take a look into the telescopes of the past. If we know history, we have a better chance of not repeating mistakes…
Find out more »Birthday – A. MURRAY MacKAY BRIDGE
HAPPY 52nd BIRTHDAY! The A. Murray MacKay Bridge, known locally as "the new bridge", is a suspension bridge linking the Halifax Peninsula with Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and opened on July 10, 1970. It is one of two suspension bridges crossing Halifax Harbour, its counterpart, the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge, having been completed in 1955. The bridge carries on average 52,000 vehicle crossings per day, and is part of Nova Scotia Highway 111.
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