April 2022
GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death. Observed on the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday Good Friday is a federal statutory holiday across Canada..
Find out more »Frankie Hollywood on location at Ritchie’s Flooring
Join us this Saturday at Ritchie's Flooring at 211 John Savage Ave, Dartmouth. Frankie Hollywood will be broadcasting live from 10:30 to 2:30.
Find out more »EASTER MONDAY
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday, which commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to the Christian Bible. Easter Monday is a public holiday in 3 provinces and 3 territories, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. Unfortunately, Nova Scotia is NOT one of those provinces.
Find out more »EARTH DAY
Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. For Earth Day 2022, we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet.
Find out more »May 2022
MOTHERS DAY
What are you getting your mother this Mother’s Day? Common gifts include: cards, flowers, meals in restaurants, jewelry, gift cards, clothing, trips to a spa, books, CDs, housewares and even gardening tools. In what was formerly Yugoslavia, children would tie up their mother on Mother’s Day. The only way she could get free would be to pay her children with treats.
Find out more »McHappy Day
On McHappy Day, a portion of proceeds from ALL menu items ALL DAY at McDonald's will support RMHC and there are more ways than ever to support!
Find out more »Defeat Depression Halifax
Hi, I’m MJ and I have first-hand, lived experience with depression. That’s why I am walking to defeat it! If you would like to join Team FX and make a difference you can sign up today! This event is happening on May 28th and money raised goes to our local mental health programs. It’s more important than ever to support our mental health. Together we can Defeat Depression Halifax! for more information, visit halifax.defeatdepression.ca
Find out more »June 2022
PJ Walk for Kids
The PJ Walk for Kids is a family-oriented and fun community event that symbolizes the walk that families make together from the Ronald McDonald House to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The 6th annual PJ Walk for Kids will take place on June 12th, 2022 in Charlottetown, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, Sydney, and virtually, across the Maritimes. Participate with your friends and family, your school, your workplace, or by yourself!
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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