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.
Find out more »Birthday – BRAD MARCHAND (34)
Born May 11, 1988 in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia. Brad Marchand grew up playing minor hockey in the Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia area, including AAA midget with the Dartmouth Subways before being a second round pick in the 2004 QMJHL Midget Draft. He played four seasons in the QMJHL. He currently plays left wing for the Boston Bruins.
Find out more »McHappy Day
On McHappy Day, a portion of proceeds from ALL menu items ALL DAY at McDonald's will support RMHC and there are more ways than ever to support!
Find out more »Climb For A Wish – 24hr Hill Run
Join 89.9 The Wave in supporting Make-A-Wish Hero Mike Hamson as he runs from the Halifax Waterfront to the top of Citadel Hill National Historic Site FOR 24 HOURS STRAIGHT!!! He’ll be making his run on May 28th. Money raised goes towards creating hope for thousands of children with critical illnesses waiting for their wish! Donations can be made through the Make-A-Wish website.
Find out more »June 2022
HALIFAX GREEK FEST
After two years of take-out, Greek Fest is back with an in-person festival this weekend Greek Fest takes place at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church at 1146 Purcells Cove Road, and runs from Thursday June 9 to Sunday June 12. The festival is open from 4pm-11pm Thursday and Friday, and 11am-11pm Saturday and Sunday. To order food, visit Halifax Greek Fest.
Find out more »PJ Walk for Kids
The PJ Walk for Kids is a family-oriented and fun community event that symbolizes the walk that families make together from the Ronald McDonald House to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The 6th annual PJ Walk for Kids will take place on June 12th, 2022 in Charlottetown, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, Sydney, and virtually, across the Maritimes. Participate with your friends and family, your school, your workplace, or by yourself!
Find out more »Birthday – PAUL McCARTNEY (79)
Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and record and film producer who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist and bassist for the Beatles. His songwriting partnership with John Lennon remains the most successful in history. After the group disbanded in 1970, he pursued a solo career and formed the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and Denny Laine. McCartney is one of the most successful composers and performers of all…
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