June 2021
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples. June 21 was chosen for National Aboriginal Day (now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day) for the summer solstice. Many Indigenous people have celebrated their culture and heritage on this day due to the significance of the summer solstice…
Find out more »FIRST DAY OF SUMMER
Summer officially begins today at 12:32AM Atlantic Daylight Time This date marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring when Earth arrives at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt (about 23.5 degrees) toward the Sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the calendar year. (By longest “day,” we mean the longest period of sunlight.) At the June solstice, the Northern Hemisphere receives sunlight at the most…
Find out more »July 2021
INDEPENDENCE DAY (US)
Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July or July 4) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our southern neighbours!!
Find out more »Birthday – DONALD SUTHERLAND (86)
Donald McNichol Sutherland CC, (Saint John NB, 1935), is an actor whose film career spans more than seven decades. Sutherland has been nominated for eight Golden Globe Awards, winning two, along with a Primetime Emmy Award. An inductee of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Canadian Walk of Fame, he has also received a Canadian Screen Award. Several media outlets and film critics describe him as one of the best actors who have never received an Academy Award nomination. In…
Find out more »TIM HORTONS CAMP DAY
It's Camp Day! Today, Tim Hortons restaurant owners donate 100% of the proceeds from hot and iced coffee sales. Those funds send youth from your community to Tims Camps to learn new skills and grow through a multi-year, leadership development program. Here's how you can help: Visit your local Tim Hortons on Camp Day and buy a coffee! Buy a Camp Day bracelet inspired by skills youth build at Tims Camps. Pay it forward with a Take 12 and share…
Find out more »Birthday – TERRY FOX
Terrance Stanley Fox CC OD (July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981) was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated due to cancer, he embarked on an east to west cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 km, and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting,…
Find out more »HALIFAX BUSKER FESTIVAL
Last year's Halifax Busker Festival was one for the books! They managed to move the festival from the Halifax waterfront to a wifi signal near you! The performances are still available to watch by clicking here, and are a great way to start getting in the mood for this years’ Halifax Busker Festival taking place from July 28 to August 2, 2021!
Find out more »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 »INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY
International Beer Day (IBD) is a celebration on the first Friday of every August founded in 2007 in Santa Cruz, California by Jesse Avshalomov. Since its inception, International Beer Day has grown from a small localized event in the western United States into a worldwide celebration spanning 207 cities, 80 countries and 6 continents. Specifically, International Beer Day has three declared purposes: 1 - To gather with friends and enjoy the taste of beer. 2 - To celebrate those responsible…
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…
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