April 2022
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 »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.
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IN HALIFAX
Schools out for Summer CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE
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 »August 2022
NATAL DAY PARADE
As part of HRM's Natal Day weekend programming, the Natal Day Parade will begin at Novalea Drive in Halifax at 10:00am and will conclude at Maple Street in Dartmouth More Natal Day info HERE
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September 2022
NS PINK SHIRT DAY
This is the ORIGINAL wear pink day The day is celebrated on the second Thursday in September with schools across the province holding anti-bullying events and students wearing pink. The inspiration for Stand Up Against Bullying Day came from two Grade 12 students at Central Kings Rural High School in Cambridge, Kings Co. Travis Price and David Shepherd rallied behind a new student who was being bullied, simply for wearing a pink shirt. They brought pink shirts to school and…
Find out more »WHEC FUN RUN!
Fun Run! Irishman's Road Recreation Site in support of the food program at West Hants Education Centre, Windsor's own experiential middle and high school. Run to compete, or run/walk for fun! All ages and abilities welcome. More info HERE
Find out more »October 2022
Truro Fall Train Show
The Maritime Federation of Model Railroaders Annual Fall Train Show October 15th, 2022. This event always brings out crowds of people to look, watch, and shop. Don’t miss it! Admission $7.00 Family $12.00 Children under 5 accompanied by adult - Free Contact truromodeltrains@hotmail.com for more information
Find out more »29th Annual Walk/Run for the Cobequid Community Health Centre
Welcome to the 29th Annual Walk Run! This year... in person! We cannot wait to see all of your smiling faces! However, if you are not ready to come back in person, sign up for the virtual event, you may participate on your own schedule between October 16th, 2022 to November 4, 2022, to be part of our official event. Warm up starts at 1:15, Walk starts at 1:30pm (Ends around 3:30) Over the past 28 years, the Walk Run…
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