June 2022
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.
Find out more »13th Anniversary – PAUL McCARTNEY on the HALIFAX COMMON
July 11 2009, a performance by Paul McCartney drew a crowd of 50,000+ to the Halifax Common. Two local acts were given the opportunity of a lifetime -- to open for the rock legend. Paul McCartney hand-picked singer-songwriter Joel Plaskett and rockers Wintersleep to fill the coveted opening spots. Click HERE for Sir Paul's 35 song Halifax setlist
Find out more »Anniversary – LIVE AID
Live Aid was a benefit concert held on Saturday 13 July 1985, as well as an ongoing music-based fundraising initiative. The original event was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. Billed as the "global jukebox", the event was held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London, UK, attended by about 72,000 people, and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, US, attended by exactly 89,484 people.
Find out more »TIM HORTON’S CAMP DAY
Today is Tim Hortons Camp Day!! Purchase a Camp Day bracelet for $2 in one of four vibrant colours, or Camp Day socks for $5. Buy a hot or iced coffee from your neighbourhood Tim Hortons and help send a local kid to camp. Round Up your order in a restaurant or on the app, tap to give ™ or drop change into the coin box. More info HERE
Find out more »HALIFAX PRIDE FESTIVAL 2022
HALIFAX PRIDE FESTIVAL 2022 The Halifax Pride Festival is an annual 11 day gathering in the Halifax Regional Municipality for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It features over 150 community and Pride organized events celebrating the history, culture, activism, and perseverance of the queer community. The Halifax Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2022 starting at 12:00PM in downtown Halifax. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Find out more »Anniversary – FIRST MAN ON THE MOON
Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon. Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin formed the American crew that landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on July 20, 1969, at 5:17pm (ADT). Armstrong became the first person to step onto the lunar surface six hours and 39 minutes later at 11:56pm; Aldrin joined him 19 minutes later. They spent about two and a quarter hours together outside the spacecraft, and they collected 47.5…
Find out more »Birthday – MICK JAGGER (79)
Sir Michael Philip Jagger (born 26 July 1943) is an English singer, songwriter, actor, and film producer who gained worldwide fame as the lead singer and one of the founder members of the Rolling Stones. Jagger's career has spanned over five decades, and he has been described as "one of the most popular and influential frontmen in the history of rock & roll". In 1989, Jagger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2004 into…
Find out more »Birthday – KATE BUSH (64)
Catherine Bush CBE (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer, dancer, songwriter, and record producer. Bush began writing songs at 11. She was signed to EMI Records after Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour helped produce a demo tape. In 1978, aged 19, she topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks with her debut single "Wuthering Heights", becoming the first female artist to achieve a UK number one with a self-written song. She has since released 25 UK Top…
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