July 2022
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…
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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Classic Albums Top To Bottom – HYSTERIA (DEF LEPPARD)
‘Classic Albums - Top To Bottom’ Def Leppard -Hysteria Released August 3, 1987 Tonight at 7:00 you’ll hear the full album, song by song, start to finish…. Brought to you by Maritime Vehicle Provider, on 89 9 The Wave
Find out more »TOASTED MARSHMALLOW DAY
Today is Toasted Marshmallow Day! With summer coming to a close, today is the perfect opportunity to light the firepit (where permitted) and toast up some marshmallows. The history of the marshmallow dates all the way back to Ancient Egypt. The Egyptians harvested the sweet gooey extract of the mallow plant and used it to make candy. It was a very special treat reserved exclusively for gods and royalty. The modern-day marshmallows we know and love today emerged during the…
Find out more »September 2022
Birthday – FREDDIE MERCURY
Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British singer, songwriter, record producer, and lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. Regarded as one of the greatest lead singers in the history of rock music, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury defied the conventions of a rock frontman, with his highly theatrical style influencing the artistic direction of Queen. As a member of Queen, Mercury was posthumously…
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY
International Literacy Day serves to recognize the importance of literacy and acknowledge the need to create a globally literate community. Literacy refers to a person's ability to read or write, an ability that connects and empowers people, allowing them to communicate and interact with the world, and one that the United Nations considers to be a basic human right.
Find out more »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 »Birthday – BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (73)
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is both a solo artist and the leader of the E Street Band. A native of the Jersey Shore, he received critical acclaim for his early 1970s albums and attained worldwide fame upon the release of Born to Run in 1975. During a career that has spanned five decades, Springsteen has become known for his poetic and socially conscious lyrics and lengthy, energetic stage…
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