September 2021
NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30.
Find out more »October 2021
NS TREATY DAY
Today marks the 35th annual Treaty Day in Nova Scotia, celebrating the Anniversary of our 1752 Treaty of Friendship and Peace. Treaty Day, held annually on October 1st, marks the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia, as proclaimed in 1993 by Premier John Savage and Mi’kmaq Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy. The purpose of Treaty Day is to promote public awareness about the Mi’kmaw culture and heritage for all Nova Scotians. Both the municipality and the province have a…
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY
Today we salute the fuel that runs this station! International Coffee Day seeks to celebrate coffee from around the world while honoring the farmers, traders, roasters and baristas responsible for creating the coffees that are enjoyed by so many people worldwide.
Find out more »GLOBAL CAT DAY
Global Cat Day raises awareness surrounding non-lethal feline programs. More than any other shelter animal, cats and kittens face euthanization at a much higher rate. Programs such as trap, neuter, and release (TNR) are making it possible for cats to live full and healthy lives right in our neighborhoods. If you've been thinking about it, make today the day your family adopts a cat! https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/how-you-can-help/adoptions/?speciesid=2&site=0&ppp=1
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION of POVERTY
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty seeks to raise awareness about the plights of those in poverty. This day aims to remind everyone that a sustainable future requires everyone from all backgrounds to come together and help one another in a time of need. It further aims to ensure that those living in poverty maintain their rights as human beings. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was first observed in 1987 by the UN. It is observed annually…
Find out more »23rd ANNUAL WALK AGAINST VIOLENCE
Everyone is welcome to join in a walk of unity in the 23rd Annual Walk Against Violence in Dartmouth. The walk marks the Dartmouth North community’s annual campaign to support and honour victims of crime, and it represents a show of solidarity to end violence. The Walk Against Violence begins at 6:30 pm at the Dartmouth North site of BGC Greater Halifax (60 Farrell St). The walk will proceed through nearby neighbourhoods, and marchers will return to the BGC Greater…
Find out more »It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
Aired for the first time October 27, 1966 (ABC) It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a prime time animated television special based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, A Halloween special, it was the third Peanuts special (and second holiday-themed special, following A Charlie Brown Christmas) to be produced and animated by Bill Melendez. The special features music composed by jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi, whose contributions include the theme song “Linus and Lucy”.
Find out more »Anniversary – The PERFECT Storm
On October 28, 1991, the so-called “perfect storm” first formed. It hit the North Atlantic producing remarkably large waves along the New England and Canadian coasts. Over the next several days, the storm spread its fury over the ocean off the coast of Canada. The fishing boat Andrea Gail and its six-member crew were lost in the storm. The disaster spawned the best-selling book The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger and a blockbuster Hollywood movie of the same name.
Find out more »November 2021
DIWALI
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the world. This year, Diwali begins on Thursday 4 November on the Gregorian calendar. The festival typically lasts for four to five days and coincides with the new moon on the Hindu lunisolar calendar, called amavasya.
Find out more »REMEMBRANCE DAY
On Remembrance Day, Canadians pause to honour the men and women who have served and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict, and peace. More than 2,300,000 Canadians have served and more than 118,000 made the ultimate sacrifice. In Canada, Remembrance Day is a public holiday and federal statutory holiday, as well as a statutory holiday in all three territories and in six of the ten provinces... In Nova Scotia, Remembrance Day is NOT a general paid holiday under the Labour…
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